According to the university's public relations: In a meeting between the president of Qom University of Technology and Ayatollah Shahristani, the emphasis was placed on attracting and maximally supporting the elite.
In this meeting, Dr. Rezaei Noor, the president of Qom University of Technology, provided a report on the scientific and cultural activities of the university. He regarded the young faculty and staff, as well as the active and dynamic students, as the strengths of this university and added: Given the presence of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (s), seminaries, and esteemed religious authorities in the holy city of Qom, in addition to academic training, the cultural training of students is also of great importance to us.
He added: Holding Mahdavi Tuesdays, Quran competitions, the Razavi pilgrimage plan, studying the thoughts of Martyr Motahari, and performing congregational prayers in student dormitories are among the cultural activities of Qom University of Technology.
Dr. Rezaei Noor pointed out that the platforms for free thought are one of the most serious demands that the wise leader of the Revolution has always raised in his meetings with students and academic groups. He said: The platforms for free thought provide a safe space for expressing opinions, views, criticisms, and suggestions from students, where a productive and effective intellectual movement can be created in a challenging environment while respecting opposing and supporting beliefs.
Ayatollah Shahristani, acknowledging the importance of universities and the cultivation of a young and educated generation, said: The future of a generation and a country is shaped in universities; therefore, universities and academics should regard themselves as committed to the country and the nation.
The representative of Grand Ayatollah Sistani in Iran stated: Under the current conditions of the country, attracting and maximizing support for the elite is extremely necessary. I have traveled to many advanced European and Asian countries and have realized that we too can achieve significant progress by strengthening the spirit of self-belief among the youth, especially students.
He regarded the religious teachings left to us by the Ahl al-Bayt as the greatest asset of Muslims and stated: It is these divine and Islamic teachings that grant identity and credibility to Muslims worldwide and bring happiness in this world and the Hereafter. Because in all fields and sciences, the Ahl al-Bayt have outlined the path for us, we just need to attain progress and flourishing by recognizing Islamic teachings and strengthening the spirit of self-belief.
Ayatollah Shahristani, referring to the constant conspiracies of the enemies, said: Creating division and discord among Muslims is the primary goal of the enemies, and it is through proper management and maintaining unity that we can overcome their plots.
In the end, the officials of Qom University of Technology visited the personal museum of Ayatollah Shahristani.
