Al-Ojaili Emphasizes Importance of Attending Lectures

Minnesota, November 12, 2024 - Dr. Imad Al-Din Abdu Al-Ojaili, Head of the Department of Creed and Contemporary Sects at the College of Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Minnesota, stressed the necessity for students to attend lectures and not to be absent. This statement was made during a meeting with college students, where he warned about the impact of absenteeism on their grades.

At the beginning of the meeting, which was held on behalf of the college dean, Dr. Abdulrazeq Al-Bakri, Dr. Al-Ojaili urged students to purify their intentions and make their pursuit of knowledge sincere for the sake of Allah. He explained that knowledge is one of the noblest pursuits, emphasizing the importance of seriousness in study and adherence to all educational requirements.

Dr. Al-Ojaili also reminded students to respect their lecturers and to ask questions and seek clarifications. He noted that if a student does not receive a response, they should return to the department head or the dean. He stressed the importance of fulfilling the assignments given by course instructors and warned against engaging in partisan, ideological, or political discussions that could create confusion in the academic environment of the university.

This meeting is part of a series of gatherings organized by the administration in preparation for the upcoming second semester.