As a part of their participation in the Imam Ali Scientific Conference organized by the Holy Al-Abbas Shrine, Dr. Fadhel Al-Mayali and Dr. Muna Al-Dujaili from the University of Kufa presented a research paper titled "The Role of Knowledge in Empowering the Self from the Perspective of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace be upon him)" on Friday, June 28, 2024. The research is based on luminous narrations and Quranic texts, analyzing how knowledge enhances the strength of the self and the religious and personal directions of an individual’s life. The researchers emphasized that "knowledge is the light of the heart," as highlighted in the research summary.

    The researchers noted the importance of the analytical approach they adopted in exploring deep Islamic concepts and applying them to the daily realities of individuals and society.
This research paper represents a valuable contribution to a deeper understanding of Imam Ali’s (Peace be upon him) philosophy of education in building and enhancing the self through knowledge and learning. The paper is presented in Second International Imamate Week, which serves as a platform for exchanging ideas and research on the heritage of Imamate and its role in achieving spiritual and scientific development for humanity. The Imamate Week runs from as of June 27 to July 4, 2024.