“My Experience in Learning and Teaching” – Seminar at CIBF

The Muslim Council of Elders’ stand at the Cairo International Book Fair hosted its fourth cultural seminar, titled “My Experience in Learning and Teaching.” 

The seminar featured contributions from Prof. Dr. Fathi Abdelrahman Hegazi, one of Al-Azhar’s esteemed scholars, and was moderated by media professional Mohamed Gomaa, presenter at the Quran Radio Network.

During the seminar, Prof. Dr. Fathi Hegazi shared insights from his journey in learning and teaching, recounting his academic and educational experiences. He explained that his quest for knowledge began at the age of five and a half, with the memorization of the Glorious Qur’an at traditional Qur’anic schools. His father and grandfather aimed to raise him as one of the scholars of Qur’anic sciences at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, dedicating all their efforts toward this goal.

Prof. Hegazi spoke of his deep attachment to his teachers and their profound influence on him. He highlighted how the katateeb (traditional Qur’anic schools) were instrumental in nurturing great scholars and theologians worldwide. He also reflected on his educational journey through various stages at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, where his teachers refined both his knowledge and character. He paid tribute to some of the most influential scholars in his life, such as Sheikh Najm Al-Din Al-Kurdi, Sheikh Mohamed Yousri, and the distinguished scholar Mohamed Mohieddin Abdelhamid.

He advised students to respect and revere their teachers, noting that his generation showed immense respect and joy in their connections with their mentors. He emphasized the pivotal role of scholars in supporting and defending their nations.

The Muslim Council of Elders is participating with a dedicated stand at the 56th Cairo International Book Fair, taking place from January 23 to February 5, 2025. The stand features a wide range of the Council’s distinguished publications and hosts a variety of seminars, activities, and events aimed at promoting values of goodness, love, peace, and coexistence among all people.