AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): On the eve of holding a series of sessions to unveil the products of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly and ceremonies to honor and appreciate the staff and members of the Assembly under the title “Thursdays of Unveiling until the Spring of Servitude”, ABNA reporter interviewed the Director General of the Department of Studies and Research of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
In this interview, about these products, and the organization of this program, Hojat al-Islam Abdullah Tavana stated, “Taking into account the order of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution that “we must become strong in the virtual space,” and according to the document and plan of transformation of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, which includes “virtual space as a platform for communication with the enthusiasts and followers of AhlulBayt (a.s.) in all over the world”, the Assembly put the preparation of products on the web platform on its agenda. Among these products are Naba Application, adding 7 new languages to the WikiShia online encyclopedia, the Digital Library and its software, the Network of the works of professors following AhlulBayt (a.s.), Rahnama Portal, and “Seraj” Digital Comprehensive Special Issue on Culture and Propagation. Also, in the future, the Meftah Website, for answering questions and doubts, will be completed, and upgraded, so that it can be used better by users.”
“To unveil the new works of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly on the virtual space platform, it was decided to hold a series of meetings to unveil the products to reflect the activities of the Assembly, and to appreciate the efforts of colleagues in the path of transformation and promotion of comprehensive programs; so that as the preaching days of the Sha’ban 15th and the holy month of Ramadan are approaching, they can be used by and be more effective for the missionaries and enthusiasts of AhlulBayt (a.s.),” he added.
“In addition to this unveiling of the works and activities, to honor the professors and researchers collaborating with the Assembly, some of them will be honored and appreciated. Among those who will be honored are the eminent professors of the Book Council, the respected researchers of the Strategic and Fundamental Studies Department, and the professors of the Answer to Questions and Doubts Department,” added the General Director of the Office of Studies and Research of the Assembly.
“In the first unveiling ceremony, which was held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, the Naba Application in 5 languages, and the WikiShia activity in 7 new languages were unveiled. Also, the members of the Strategic and Fundamental Studies Department, and the professors of the Answer to Questions and Doubts Department were appreciated,” he said.
“On Thursday, March 2, 2023, the Rahnama portal, AhlulBayt (a.s.) Research Network in Google Scholar, Digital Library, the Comprehensive Application which is launched by the Ghaemiyeh Computer Research Center of Isfahan, “Seraj” Digital Comprehensive Special Issue on Culture and Propagation on Mahdism, which is compiled by the Assembly, will be unveiled in the Conference Hall of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in Qom, with the presence of seminary and university professors, as well as managers of various centers and institutions,” Hojat al-Islam Tavana continued.
On the products of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, Hojat al-Islam Tavana said, “The Rahnama Portal is designed as a comprehensive and specialized index guide for the teachings of the Quran and AhlulBayt (a.s.) school for missionaries and clerics. This portal serves as a navigation for all the websites and groups that are active in the field of AhlulBayt (a.s.) studies in the virtual space in different languages. Also, AhlulBayt (a.s.) teachings are published on the Google Scholar platform through the formation of profiles for Shiite scholars and ulama, from the late Imam Khomeini (r.a.) to other influential ulama in the fields of theology, philosophy, ethics, mysticism, and jurisprudence. 41 profiles have been completed so far and are still being upgraded. The AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly plans to upload all its works in the digital library so that they can be used by all audiences. Therefore, the necessary talks and coordination have been made with the Ghaemiyeh Computer Research Center of Isfahan to do this work and it is being completed. Considering that the great Eid of the birth of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) is near, “Seraj” Digital Comprehensive Special Issue on Culture and Propagation, which has a variety of content in various multimedia formats related to Mahdism, has been prepared and presented. This collection addresses missionaries as its primary audience, but it is also can be useful for researchers and those interested in the field of Mahdism, and it is now available in the portal https://www.ahl-ul-bayt.org/.”
“Also, in the Thursday meeting, the respected members of the Book Council of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly will be appreciated and honored; those who over the past years have been supervising the production and publication of the works and content of the Assembly; for the efforts of these dignitaries be appreciated, and we will benefit from the cooperation of these dear ones in the continuation of this important path,” Tavana added.
“Announcing the activities in the media makes the general audience, especially similar centers, and organizations, get to know about the programs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in the virtual space and missionaries active in the virtual and real propagation can present these works to the AhlulBayt (a.s.) enthusiasts and followers in different parts of the world with different languages and tastes,” he also said.
On the importance of the mutual connection with the audience, the Director General of the Department of Studies and Research of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “The Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly emphasizes that the Assembly should pay special and strategic attention to the growing field of virtual space in its transformational document and program. Therefore, we must establish mutual communication with the missionaries in the virtual space and address the needs of different regions in this way.”
“The AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly has the capacity and ability to provide and produce the content needed by different regions and to create mutual and two-way communication between the missionary and the audience.
It is necessary for the centers and institutions that are responsible for dispatching missionaries who are familiar with different languages and international activities, to use the capacity of the Assembly to equip the missionaries with the content according to the needs and necessities of each region, so that, with the help of God, by interaction and synergy, doing parallel or interference work is avoided,” Tavana said in the end.
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