Cultural Club hosts seminar on Imam Jabir bin Zaid

MUSCAT: The Cultural Club organised a seminar entitled “Imam Jabir bin Zaid: Future Vision” at the lecture hall of the Faculty of Sharia Sciences in Al Khuwair on Wednesday.

The seminar discussed the thought of Imam Jabir bin Zaid, the man, the Faqih, Hadeeth Teller and Imam of Tafseer (interpretation) with the participation of a group of specialised scholars from inside and outside the Sultanate. Their working papers discussed the thought of the Imam and his services to knowledge and society.

The seminar started with an opening speech by Dr Said bin Mohammed al Siyabi, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cultural Club, during which he stressed the role of the Cultural Club in introducing the ideas of Oman’s scholars, their efforts, analysis of their work, their products and their legacy.

He affirmed the benefits of these scientific and cultural seminars, highlighting the role of scholars of Oman over the ages. Shaikh Ahmed bin Saud al Siyabi, Secretary-general of the Office of the Grand Mufti of the Sultanate, the keynote speaker at the seminar, delivered a speech during which he stressed the importance of this seminar, which highlights one of the intellectuals of Oman.

The seminar focused on several themes on social and political challenges faced by Imam Jabir bin Zaid during his time, the educational vision of Imam Jabir, and the integration of mind and tradition in the thought of Imam Jabir.