According to the public relations of the university: Dr. Khoshnavisan, President of Qom University of Technology, along with the university officials, met and talked with Ayatollah A'arafi, President of Al-Mustafa International University and Friday Prayer Leader of Qom this morning.
In this meeting, Dr. Khoshnavisan introduced Qom University of Technology and added that, thanks to the Almighty God, with the presence of experienced faculty members and active and dynamic students, this university has seen a growing trend in academic terms.
The President of Qom University of Technology also stated: Given the existing potential in this university, its development can greatly impact the growth and flourishing of the industry in the province. It is hoped that with the unwavering support from provincial and national officials, we will witness more progress at Qom University of Technology.
Ayatollah A'arafi, while welcoming and greeting, emphasized: We hope that the growing community of Qom University of Technology will become an esteemed and exemplary institution.
The Friday Prayer Leader of Qom further provided an overview of the activities and achievements of Al-Mustafa International University, noting: Al-Mustafa International University is a seminary that, with a global perspective on contemporary issues, considers it a duty to respond to the needs of today’s human societies.
The Friday Prayer Leader of Qom, emphasizing that Qom province has taken on a significant role in the world, reminded: Illuminating the Persian language and literature and clarifying pure religious thoughts in various global arenas is one of the most prominent activities of this sacred land.
Ayatollah A'arafi continued by highlighting the interprovincial and transnational capacities of the holy city of Qom and stated: Unfortunately, the administrative bodies of Qom province do not have a comprehensive view of the status of elite individuals and the transnational aspect of Qom.
The Friday Prayer Leader of Qom emphasized that in the investments of Qom, there should not only be a provincial outlook, stating: Strategies and international approaches concerning the holy city of Qom must also be taken into consideration regarding human resources.
Ayatollah A'arafi, stressing that Qom University of Technology can actively engage in the acceptance and training of international personnel, noted: More than a thousand scholars from Al-Mustafa International University have studied in non-humanities fields, particularly in engineering and technical sciences; this is a significant potential for the scientific institutions of this city.
He, while emphasizing the preparation of strategic documents, stated that these documents should not be developed in isolation, and noted: Alignment of the strategic document with higher-level documents is an issue that should be considered by scientific centers.
In conclusion, Ayatollah A'arafi highlighted the characteristics of Islamic universities and reminded: An Islamic university is one where philosophical perspectives and epistemological approaches of Islam prevail, with moral, jurisprudential, and civilizational historical insights portrayed throughout its various disciplines.
