Ministry of Endowments Organizes Symposium Part of Doha International Book Fair

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs organized a symposium titled ‘a wise reading’, as part of the activities of the 32nd Doha International Book Fair, with the attendance of HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim.

Moderated by Sharia researcher Moaz Al Qasimi, Hossam Al Din Al Samarrai, from the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, spoke during the symposium.

Al Samarrai discussed a number of axes, most notably: the historical dimension of reading, the evolution of reading after the spread of Islam, the benefits of reading, obstacles to reading, and ways to make reading wise.

The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs preacher explained that reading is a physical, psychological, and emotional interaction between the book and the reader, a calm dialogue between the two that leads the reader to analysis and draw conclusions, as well as dwelling in the world of imagination.

Source: Qatar News Agency