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Int’l Conference in Cairo on Social Media's Impact on Religious Rhetoric

The Egyptian Ministry of Religious Endowments. (The Ministry's electronic portal)
The Egyptian Ministry of Religious Endowments. (The Ministry's electronic portal)
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Int’l Conference in Cairo on Social Media's Impact on Religious Rhetoric

The Egyptian Ministry of Religious Endowments. (The Ministry's electronic portal)
The Egyptian Ministry of Religious Endowments. (The Ministry's electronic portal)

 An international conference in Cairo set to discuss the impact of social media on religious rhetoric is scheduled to be held on Sep 9-10.

Egyptian Minister of Religious Endowments Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa affirmed on Saturday that the conference would address cooperation with cyberspace.  Gomaa termed the current phase as ‘distinctive’ in the history of preaching and a new confrontation that is no less important or difficult than the first confrontation led by the ministry during the past years to liberate the mosques from extremist groups.  

The Egyptian government carried out previous steps to control the minbars of mosques, where religious preaches are made. Egypt has banned unauthorized preachers from giving sermons or teaching Islam in mosques. The decree also threatened fines and jail for whoever would violate this.  

The minister showcased during a meeting with the media committee of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs of the Ministry of Endowments, the preparations for the 34th international conference of the council.  

The Middle East News Agency quoted Gomaa as saying that Sisi’s sponsorship of the conference is a major support to the moderate intellect on the international level.  

He further added that artificial intelligence is essential and should be used in what serves humanity.  

The conference would address several matters including the significance of cyberspace in the current time, the unconventional ways and their impact on religious rhetoric, electronic fatwa, online teaching and memorization, and the irrational use of cyberspace. 

Gomaa affirmed that the Egyptian president backs the renewal of the religious rhetoric, noting that restless efforts were exerted to restore the mosques from extremist groups. 

Earlier, Sisi stressed that among the current priorities is to establish a correct understanding of the religion.  

In January, Sisi gave instructions to establish large mosques nationwide, belonging to the Ministry of Religious Endowments, to spread true religion. 

He highlighted the need to select good locations for the new mosques and allocate appropriate spaces for them. 

The president also issued instructions to increase the efficiency of the main mosques in all governorates. 

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Iraqi Foreign Minister: We Have Received Explicit Israeli Threats

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid addresses the Peace Forum in Duhok (Rudaw Network)
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid addresses the Peace Forum in Duhok (Rudaw Network)
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Iraqi Foreign Minister: We Have Received Explicit Israeli Threats

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid addresses the Peace Forum in Duhok (Rudaw Network)
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid addresses the Peace Forum in Duhok (Rudaw Network)

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stated on Friday that Iraq has received explicit threats from Israel, adding that the country’s armed forces have been instructed by the prime minister to prevent any attacks originating from Iraqi territory.

According to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed the armed forces to take action against anyone launching attacks from the country. The foreign minister emphasized that Iraq does not seek war and aims to avoid its dangers, noting that the region is “on fire” and facing “clear threats from Israel.”

The agency also reported that the Iraqi government has requested an emergency meeting of the Arab League Council to address Israeli threats. Iraq’s permanent representative to the Arab League submitted a request for a session at the level of permanent representatives of member states to confront what was described as menaces from the “Zionist entity.”

Earlier, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced that he had sent a message to the president of the UN Security Council urging immediate action against activities of Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Sa’ar asserted that the Iraqi government bears responsibility for any actions occurring within or emanating from its territory.

Meanwhile, Iraqi officials have expressed pessimism about the outcome of the ongoing war in the Middle East. Nevertheless, they emphasized Baghdad’s commitment to supporting efforts to achieve lasting peace and security.

Speaking at the American University Forum in Duhok on Friday, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani highlighted that the challenges facing Iraq have fundamentally changed since October 7.

He described the current situation in the Middle East as a “second Nakba”, stressing that the challenges stem from the failure of the international system, which he described as “ambiguous.”

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid stated that Iraq would play its role in promoting peace in the Middle East and expressed his full support for efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the Kurdish issue in Türkiye.

Speaking at the Duhok Forum, Rashid said that Iraq and the region are facing circumstances that require all parties to closely monitor the situation and find appropriate solutions to ongoing problems, emphasizing the need for lasting peace and security.

Masoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, called for Iraq to remain neutral in the conflict, saying: “The crises in the region and the scenes of war in Lebanon and Gaza are tragic. We hope this suffering will come to an end.”

“We are all awaiting changes following the US presidential election. All indications suggest that a Trump administration will adopt a different approach compared to President Biden’s policies,” he added.

The Iraqi government has stated that under the Strategic Framework Agreement and security pact with the United States, Washington is responsible for “deterring and responding to any external attacks that threaten Iraq’s internal security.”

According to media reports, the US has informed Baghdad that Israeli military strikes on Iraq are “imminent” unless Baghdad prevents Iran-backed factions from launching attacks against Israel.