Quality Unit Holds Awareness Program on "Social Media Jurisprudence"
As part of the efforts to enhance digital awareness and ethical responsibility in cyberspace, the Quality and Development Unit, in collaboration with the Dean of Student Affairs, organized an awareness and educational program for university students titled "Social Media Jurisprudence and Digital Interaction Etiquette." The program was presented through several sessions under the supervision and management of Dr. Fatima Jumaa Al-Wahsh, the Director of the Quality Unit, who emphasized that this program is part of a series of initiatives aimed at building a genuine community awareness that reflects our values and Islamic identity.
In this context, Dr. Zainab Ali Basyouni, Deputy Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs, stated that the program reflects the university's commitment to building student awareness of communication ethics in this era and ensuring their adherence to Islamic etiquette in all areas of life. She affirmed that it represents a valuable opportunity for those seeking to understand the legal guidelines for electronic interaction and protect themselves from missteps in the modern communication environment, while developing their character in accordance with the values of Islam and high morals.
The first session of the program was presented by Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharqawi, an Imam and preacher at the Ministry of Awqaf and a program producer at the Quran Radio in Kuwait, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Mecca time. The session covered three main topics: the legal and ethical framework for interaction in the digital space, the guidelines for mixing via social media, and the promotion of Islamic values and user ethics.
The second session, titled "Rules of Immunity – Your Commitment is the Path to Prevention," was presented by Islamic preacher Dr. Nevin Al-Jameel, residing in Turkey, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Mecca time.
The third session, titled "Etiquette of Communication Between Genders via Social Media," was presented by Sheikh Saleh Said, a well-known preacher and member of the Dawah and Guidance Association, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. In this session, the Sheikh discussed, in a legal and practical manner, the most important ethical guidelines and Islamic etiquette to be observed in communication between genders in the online environment.
The concluding session of the program was titled "He and She: When Mind Meets Emotion," presented by Sheikh Al-Amin Al-Jabari on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The Sheikh led his guests on a unique intellectual and emotional journey, combining the awareness of the mind and the warmth of feelings, with a contemporary legal and educational perspective.
It is noteworthy that the Quality Unit awarded certificates accredited by the university to the committed attendees.