At a time when smartphones have become smarter than their users, Middle Euphrates Technical University paused to raise a different question: How can we shape a successful human being, rather than merely a technologically successful one?
Under the patronage of the President of Middle Euphrates Technical University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, and under the supervision of the Dean of Al-Qadisiyah Polytechnic College, Prof. Dr. Zaki Mohammed Abbas Bahiyah, the College, in cooperation with the Association for Specialized Studies between the Hawza and the University, held a cultural seminar entitled “Moral Values in the Age of Technology: How Can We Shape a Successful Human Being?” The seminar was delivered by His Eminence Sheikh Qasim Al-Hashimi, President of the Association, and commenced with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.
The seminar went beyond conventional preaching, offering an in-depth examination of the challenges of the modern age. It addressed the importance of moral values in shaping an individual’s character and strengthening their role in society amid rapid technological developments and digital transformations. It also highlighted the need to strike a balance between scientific and technological progress and adherence to human and ethical principles and values.
Furthermore, the seminar discussed the role of educational and academic institutions in instilling ethical awareness among students, fostering a sense of responsibility and discipline, and promoting a positive culture of engagement with modern technologies. These efforts contribute to preparing a conscious generation equipped with knowledge, skills, and ethical commitment, capable of addressing contemporary challenges and contributing to the development of society.
The seminar also featured a number of perspectives emphasizing the importance of integration between academic and religious institutions in shaping individuals, strengthening the system of values, and consolidating principles that contribute to developing successful and well-balanced personalities.
At the conclusion of the seminar, His Eminence Sheikh Qasim Al-Hashimi presented a certificate of appreciation to the Dean of the College, Prof. Dr. Zaki Mohammed Abbas Bahiyah, in recognition of his cooperation and support in organizing the seminar. This gesture also acknowledged the Dean’s Office’s efforts to strengthen cooperation and communication between academic institutions and religious and cultural organizations, as well as its commitment to organizing meaningful events that promote awareness and reinforce ethical values within the university community.
