First, some verses from the Holy Quran were recited, then the Dean of the Castle College at Erbil University delivered a welcoming speech. After that, Dr. Omar Bati presented a seminar titled ‘The Role of Preachers in Psychology’ and focused on religious psychology and its impacts on the preacher and preacheress, highlighting how religious psychology reflects on morals, speech, behavior, competence, intelligence, knowledge, and professionalism. He emphasized that religious teachers are pioneers and bearers of a sacred message, and that they should have a comprehensive understanding of religious psychology and psychology, and be able to deliver Friday sermons with calmness and balance.
Before the conclusion of the seminar, there was an intense and fruitful discussion between Dr. Omar Bati and the religious teachers. In the end, the General Director of Awqaf, in a statement, in addition to congratulating the University of Erbil, Qala College, emphasized his support for organizing such seminars and said: “As Awqaf, we thank the University of Erbil, Qala College, and Dr. Omar Bati, and we thank the religious teachers, who always come enthusiastically to such activities, and this is appreciated.” He added: “As Awqaf, we will always cooperate in any activity that serves religious teachers, Muslims, and the community, and leads to the development of the idea of moderation, understanding, and peace of mind.” After that, the Dean of Qala College at the University of Erbil expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Tayeb Zarar Shirwani, the General Director of Awqaf, and Dr. Omar Bati.
On Saturday, 12/4/2025, in the seminar hall of Cihan University-Sulaymaniya, (Dr. Karim Sharif Qara Chatani), Director of the Center for Psychological and Social Counseling at Cihan University-Sulaymaniya, presented a seminar entitled “The Role of Parents in the Education Process.”
The seminar was directed at parents (fathers and mothers) from the Cihan International Complex-Sulaymaniya.”
Today, a special ceremony was held at Cihan University-Sulaymaniyah to introduce the Scientific Zakat Institute, attended by prominent figures, academics, trade unions, and representatives from various organizations.
The event began with a warm welcome to the guests, followed by a moment of silence in honors of the martyrs. A video presentation was then shown, highlighting the establishment of the institute and the activities of the global educational community.
Professor Dr. Omid Rafiq, president of Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, delivered an opening speech. This was followed by a seminar presented by Dr. Nawzad Yahya Bajgar, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the group of Cihan Universities, its colleges, and schools, detailing the mission and objectives of the institute.
During the ceremony, the Scientific Zakat Institute awarded commemorative shields to several distinguished individuals and organizations in recognition of their contributions.
The Scientific Zakat Institute is founded on the principle that just as ‘zakat’ (obligatory almsgiving) is given from wealth; knowledge too should have its ‘zakat’—meaning a portion of one’s expertise and intellectual capacity must be dedicated to serving society.
As part of its awareness programs, the Knowledge Charity Foundation – Duhok branch organized a special awareness course for the parents of students, especially mothers and fathers. The first lecture was delivered by Mr. M.M. Ali Abdulqader, a lecturer in the Department of General Education at the Cihan University-Duhok, on ‘The Impact of Social Media on Families, Children, and Students.’
The course will last for three days and targets a number of parents of students in the Tanahi district. The course includes sessions and discussions on several important topics, including:
– How do we raise our children properly?
– Positive ways to deal with students and children.
– Solutions to family problems. –
The impact of social media on families and students.
– Family social relationships.
– Foundations for building a happy and stable family.
This initiative comes as part of the foundation’s efforts to enhance the role of the family in supporting the educational process and advancing the community.
According to the recommendations of Professor Dr. Zarvan Abdul Mohsen As’ad, the President of the University, and as part of its continuous commitment to providing awareness programs and community services, the Zakat of Knowledge Foundation at Cihan University – Duhok concluded a specialized training course today, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, titled:
“Family Guidance from Psychological, Educational, and Health Perspectives.” The final lecture was delivered by Dr. Kazhin Hassan Jasim, Dean of the Medical Colleges and Departments, regarding the importance of health culture for families, particularly the prominent role of parents.
The course aimed to enhance psychological, educational, and health awareness as essential foundations for building a cohesive family capable of performing its educational and social roles effectively in the present and the future. It also focused on empowering parents, especially mothers, with positive interaction skills with children and their psychological and behavioral needs. The course, which lasted for three days, saw the participation of a group of specialized professors, including:
Professor Dr. Saber Abdullah: He gave a lecture on methods of dealing with children and students during the summer vacation.
Assistant Teacher Ali Abdul Qader: His lecture addressed the impact of social media on the family.
The course also featured practical activities in which several children participated along with their mothers. Practical training sessions were organized to empower mothers with the skills to correctly interact with the desires and needs of children, in addition to dialogue workshops and open discussion sessions.
This initiative comes within the framework of the University of Duhok’s commitment to enhancing the role of the family in community building, as part of the scientific charity unit’s programs aimed at supporting family stability and developing community awareness.
On December 7, 2025, in line with the recommendations of Professor Dr. Zerfan Abdulmohsen Asaad, the President of Ceyhan University-Duhok, a collaborative event took place between the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation and the Kurdistan Women’s Union in the Samil district, aimed at establishing a comprehensive human development course.
The Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation, in collaboration with the College of Nursing at Cihan University – Duhok, launched a specialized training course tailored for physicians and nurses in Duhok. This initiative was implemented based on the recommendation of Professor Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University – Duhok, and under the supervision of Dr. Layla Muhammad Saleh, Dean of the College of Nursing
As part of the collaborative efforts between Qalaa University College and the (وەعی) Center for Empowerment and Counseling of the Sunni Waqf Office, on May 20.
At the beginning, Mr. Ahmed Jamil Majeed Al-Mudaris, the head of the Wa’i Center, gave a speech in Arabic, then P.E. Dr. amanj Ali, Dean of Qala University College, delivered a speech. Following that, the research was presented by the researchers, and the forum was enhanced with discussions by teachers and academics. Finally, the researchers were awarded certificates of participation and honor.
On the eighteenth of May at Qala College, in collaboration with Erbil International University and the Charity of Knowledge Authority, and in the presence of Dr. Nawzad Bajgar, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Qala College, along with a large number of teachers, students, guests, and media, the Charity of Knowledge Forum was held at our university, where welcoming speeches were delivered and several activities were presented by Dr. Ayem, Dean of Qala College.
Dr. Nawzad Bajgar then highlighted the role and objectives of the Scientific Authority for Zakat in general, and the topics of the scientific and voluntary campaign for Zakat in particular.
He was later honored with a medal of honor by Dr. Nawzad Bajgar, one of the teachers at Qala College and Erbil International University.
Today, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Cihan University-Sulaymaniya, the Sulaymaniya Endowments Directorate, and the Union of Islamic Religious Scholars of Kurdistan. This memorandum was signed in the presence of Prof. Dr. Omed Rafiq Fatah, President of Cihan University-Sulaymaniya, Mullah Abbas Khidr Faraj, Director of the Sulaymaniya Endowments Directorate, and Mullah Najm al-Din Qader Rahim, Head of the Sulaymaniya Branch of the Union of Islamic Religious Scholars of Kurdistan.
The meeting, which took place at Cihan University-Sulaymaniya, was attended by several religious and academic instructors, including Assist. Prof. Dr. Sadat Abdullah Aziz, Assistant to the University President; Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachetani, Director of the Psychological and Social Counseling Center; Assist. Prof. Dr. Nuri Hama Said, Director of the Science Zakat Institute; and Assist. Lect. Besoz Tofiq, Director of Public Relations at Cihan University-Sulaymaniya.
During the signing of the memorandum, emphasis was placed on the importance of collaborative work between academic institutions, governmental institutions, and religious organizations for the development of society and the advancement of humanity in various fields. This memorandum represents an important step toward strengthening relationships between academic and religious institutions to serve the community
