Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Cultural Forum "Ya Zaman Al Wasl", organised by the Cultural Office of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, is ongoing from October 15 to 20. The second day featured a session at the Al Hira Literary Council titled "Intellectual Security and Its Role in Preserving National and Islamic Identity," alongside a discussion on "Reading the Content of the Ruler of Sharjah’s Speech on Arabs and Their Language," presented by Dr. Issa Al Hammadi.
The forum's sessions, attended by Sheikha Aisha bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, included insights from Dr. Mamoun Abdul Karim and Dr. Maryam Sultan Lootah. They explored the significance of intellectual security in maintaining national and Islamic identity, emphasizing the need for strategies that integrate these values across various societal sectors.
Dr. Abdul Karim highlighted the importance of developing comprehensive policies that foster cultural and religious awareness, advocating for educational programmes that include national and Islamic identity in curricula. He stressed that collaboration among families, educational institutions, and religious bodies is essential for fortifying youth against external influences.
Dr. Lootah discussed the challenges posed by globalisation, urging for conscious upbringing to strengthen cultural identity among youth. She emphasized the collective responsibility of educational and media institutions in preserving national culture and identity.
The second session, led by Dr. Al Hammadi, focused on the Ruler of Sharjah’s speech, which underscored Arabic as the origin of all languages and the need for correcting linguistic errors among students. He argued for the divine nature of the Arabic language and its historical significance, citing its influence on numerous languages, including Spanish and Portuguese.
The evening at the Sharjah Cultural Palace, the forum featured a poetry reading session titled "If the Rain Falls." Poets Sheikha Al Mutairi, Abdullah Al Hadiyya, and Dr. Abdul Razzaq Al Darbas shared their work, captivating the audience. The session was skillfully moderated by writer Salma Al Hafiti, who facilitated the poets as they recited a selection of well-received poems.
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