Sana'a: The Education Sector in Ibb governorate held a cultural symposium marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zaid ibn Ali, focusing on the theme "Insight and Jihad."
According to Yemen News Agency, the event featured two scholarly papers. Abdulfattah Ghallab, the governorate's mobilization official, presented the first paper, emphasizing the importance of commemorating this occasion. Ghallab described Imam Zaid as a revolutionary figure who stood for divine principles and the defense of the oppressed, continuing the legacy of his grandfather, Imam Hussein, in confronting tyranny and injustice.
Ghallab noted that remembering Imam Zaid's martyrdom instills pride and strengthens the nation's moral compass, especially in times when there is a pressing need to return to the values of Ahl al-Bayt.
In the second paper, Dr. Arif al-Qadri discussed Imam Zaid's role in resisting authoritarianism. He explained that the Imam's uprising was a reaction to the deviations and power monopolization by the Umayyad rulers. Al-Qadri highlighted Imam Zaid as a voice of truth during a pivotal period in Islamic history, inspiring a continued commitment to justice and freedom.
During the symposium's opening, Muhammad al-Ghazali, head of the education sector in the governorate, stressed the occasion's importance in enriching educational and cultural awareness among younger generations. He underscored the sector's duty to instill values from the lives of religious leaders, particularly those who upheld justice and integrity.
Al-Ghazali urged a renewed dedication to truth and justice and cautioned against misinformation campaigns aiming to distort national identity and heritage.