Participants in the ceremony emphasized that he was a continuation of the path of the great men of Al-Azhar and played a special role in the proximity of Islamic schools of thought and constructive interaction with the world.
IUID President Mohammad Hadi Fallahzadeh expressed condolences on the recent passing of this distinguished scholar and said the passing of Ahmed Omar Hashem is a loss for the academic community and Muslims.
“On behalf of the professors and colleagues of the International University of Islamic Denominations, I offer my condolences to the family of the deceased, his colleagues at Al-Azhar University, the Egyptian community, intellectuals and Muslims, especially our dear guest, Mohamed Zia, head of the office of the Egyptian Interests Commissioner in Iran."
He added, “Today, we have gathered in honor of a lifetime of scientific and religious struggle and to honor a great figure from the Islamic world; a pious scholar, a compassionate reformer, a knowledgeable scholar, and an outstanding hadith expert whose fruitful memory is a manifestation of the respect for science, action, and tireless efforts on the path of pure Muhammadan Islam and the spread of a culture of moderation and constructive dialogue.”
Referring to the status of Al-Azhar University, he said Al-Azhar, as the oldest university in the Islamic world, has always been the standard-bearer of religious sciences, a center of reason, and a stronghold against extremism.
“During his management and scientific activities, Ahmad Omar Hashem played a special role in promoting merciful Islam, bringing Islamic schools of thought closer together, and constructive interaction with the world.”
Fallahzadeh continued, “He was the continuation of the path of the great men of Al-Azhar. Scholars who have always emphasized the role of science and scholars in resolving disputes, providing enlightenment against distortions, and presenting a solid and moderate reading of religion.”
In another part of his speech, he referred to the mission of the International University of Islamic Denominations and said this university was established after the victory of the Islamic Revolution and based on the fundamental thought of Imam Khomeini (RA), and has continued its path with the support and guidance of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution; a mission that is based on dialogue between Islamic schools of thought, comparative study of religions and sects, and scientific confrontation with extremist and takfiri movements.
Also, Abbas Khameyar, former Iranian cultural attaché in Lebanon, addressed the ceremony, examining the life, thoughts, positions, and scientific and social influences of Sheikh Ahmad Omar Hashem.
Khameyar said that Sheikh Hashem can be considered a link in the chain of Azhar scholars, each of whom, in his own era, has been responsible for safeguarding the discourse of moderation and Islamic proximity.
“If in one era, this mission emerged in the form of jurisprudential ijtihad and scientific theorizing, in the contemporary era, it has continued in the form of a discourse of morality and civilization.”
He added that Sheikh Hashem played a very important role in educating a new generation of Islamic scholars and teachers.
“During his managerial and scientific period, he played a fundamental role in promoting a moderate understanding of Islam in the curricula and educational programs, classes, lectures, and media affiliated with Al-Azhar.”
Mohammad Zia, head of the Egyptian interests office in Iran, said in his speech that the late Sheikh Ahmed Omar Hashem was a prominent figure in contemporary Islamic thought and a symbol of rationality, moderation, and religious enlightenment, who played an effective role in preserving religious awareness and confronting extremism.
Zia said this commemoration ceremony is not simply a celebration of a scientific figure, but rather a celebration of the position and role of religious scholars in guiding society, shaping public awareness, and establishing the values of moderation, rationality, and wisdom in the Islamic world.
Zia also said that holding this ceremony in Tehran carries important messages in the field of strengthening cultural and scientific dialogue among Islamic countries and indicates the vast potential for developing understanding, intellectual cooperation, and academic interaction among Muslim nations.
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