Modern Propagation Necessary for Realizing Religious Goals: Cleric
Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization’s (ICRO) International Quran and Propagation Center Hojat-ol-Islam Seyed Mostafa Hosseini Neyshabouri made the remark at a press conference held in Tehran about an international conference on modern promotion of religion.
He said it is necessary to pave the way for guiding people towards goodness and happiness through correct explanation, the use of technology, and a scientific and transcendent perspective.
Emphasizing that the matter of propagation requires planning and creating cohesion among activists in this field, he said the media space in the world is under the rule of the West, and by taking advantage of it, an intellectual attack is created towards the religious path.
Referring to the importance of using artificial intelligence in modern propagation, he said artificial intelligence can provide advice in the East and West of the world by utilizing Quranic data and pure Islam, but if the data is contaminated, the results will also be contaminated.
“Therefore, we must be producers and providers of correct content. We continue to adhere to traditional methods of preaching, such as from the pulpit in mosques, and we consider it valuable and sacred, but along with that, we must use modern tools to convey the divine message.”
Pointing out that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has also emphasized the use of technology and cyberspace, he added, “Propaganda in the traditional way is good, but it is necessary for the responsible agencies to use modern tools to convey the divine message to audiences around the world. This issue prompted us to seriously pursue the issue of international propagation.”
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Detailed meetings are being held to provide coherence to modern propagation, he noted. “A lot of work is being done in a scattered manner, but because this activity requires coherence and careful planning, it must be formed with the right plan and a clear vision.”
Emphasizing the importance of propagation in the current conditions of society, he said, “Propagation means calling to goodness, progress, and preserving material and spiritual capital. The prophets have always strived to educate people. Propagation can be a guide and save people from falling into the pits designed by the forces of oppression and arrogance. Propagation is an investment in human nature and strengthening thoughtfulness.”
Hojat-ol-Islam Neyshabouri described the position of geniuses and scholars in propagation as very important, adding that propagation is not only a tool for raising awareness, but also a tool for protecting human nature against the cultural bloodsuckers of the enemy.
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