During the night before, the men of thought, pen and media were on a date with science, culture and history in a lecture delivered at the Al Majaz Theater by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
This was the second lecture I attended for His Highness in the same place and at this time last Ramadan. It was about the origin of the Arabs. This lecture talks about the roots of Arab culture which fascinated the audience by its great deal of historical information they heard for the first time about the enormous paradox of the nature of Arab historical migrations from one place to another, yet it produced language and civilization. That language, which His Highness described, saying: «wonderful in its structures and classifications».
From the words of the lecturer, his research and intellectual efforts, the listener touches the extent of His Highness's love for this language, which was honored by Allah Almighty by virtue of making it the language of His Noble Book in a noble month which we are experiencing its blessing. Moreover, the listener also touches the size of his love for it and the amount of his pride and glory for it, which are true feelings translated by His Highness unique scientific effort and unique. His Highness said that he spent about 30 years researching the historical roots of the Arabic language.
It was an evening of light and wisdom of knowledge; the lecturer, Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi, was flying with his audience to distant horizons carrying messages for generations to maintain and adhere to identity through pride in Arabic and the history of this nation, expressing His Highness yearning to write history again. In the opinion of researcher Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi, the written history of this nation does not give it its due value and does not appreciate the role it played in human civilization, which flourished with the values of moderation, straightforwardness, good coexistence and tolerance, which Islam has laid its foundations. Recognizing and grasping these values is the first line of defense against anyone who wants it worse.
The lecture carried a message for generations to make sure to study the history of reflection and meditation and to draw lessons to ensure that the generations are linked to its civilization, nation and great values with the demand for the times.
In his interview with the audience, His Highness also renewed all the affectionate feelings of the elder sister Egypt, touching on his contributions in preserving the historical treasures that stand on the nation's heritage. He said that «the treasures of the Arab nation exists in Egypt», and preservation if such heritage will preserve the existence of the nation. Therefore, the enemies of the nation targeted Egypt because they are absolutely certain of the importance of its status and position as the heart of the Arab nation. May Allah Almighty protect our country and its leadership and thanks Sultan of Culture.
Source: Al-Ittihad Newspaper - Ali Al-Amoudi