A workshop entitled "Intellectual Extremism between Religion and Politics,"

The College of Basic Education organized a workshop entitled "Intellectual Extremism between Religion and Politics," presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Sakina Ali Karim, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs. The workshop addressed the concept of intellectual extremism, its causes, and how it is formed within the framework of religion and politics. The differences between the correct understanding of religion and extremist practices that are sometimes justified in the name of religion were reviewed, in addition to how politics can be used as a tool to influence societal thought, whether positively or negatively. The workshop also discussed the impact of intellectual extremism on the stability and safety of societies, how to combat this thought through education and awareness, and the importance of promoting critical thinking and constructive dialogue in confronting extremist ideas. The workshop included interventions from the attendees on the importance of the role of educational and religious institutions in confronting extremism and guiding young people towards a correct understanding of religious and political concepts, which contributes to building a stable and balanced society intellectually and culturally.