The president of Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy, Dr. Najaf Lakzaei, in addition to offering ISCA’s staff his congratulations on Nowruz (Iranian new year), presented a report on the most important activities carried out in ISCA as well as the accomplishments of the academy in the Iranian year 1403. The full text of his message is as follows:
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
O’ Conqueror of hearts and sights
O’ Planner of night and day
O’ Transformer of power and conditions
Transform our condition to the best of conditions!
Nowruz (Iranian New Year) is the epitome of beauty, the season of glorifying creation and the unrepeatable miracle of God’s hands in creation, whose mercy is evident in every part of the world. The arrival of the season and the transformation of nature is a great opportunity to seek help from Allah Almighty in the direction of “Transform our condition to the best of conditions” so that in the shadow of this transformation, fill our hearts and souls with divine love and get ready and prepared for the presence of Imam Mahdi (AJ).
I extend my heartfelt condolences on the occasion of the martyrdom days of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (peace be upon him), and honor the blessed nights of Qadr. I also commemorate the memory of Imam Khomeini and pay tribute to the lofty status of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution and the Sacred Defense, the martyrs who defended the holy shrines, the martyrs of public service—especially the martyred president, Ayatollah Raisi (may God have mercy on him) and his companions—and the heroic martyrs of the Resistance, such as Martyr Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah and his comrades. I pray for the health and well-being of the Supreme Leader, Imam Khamenei (may his shadow be extended), and sincerely congratulate all researchers and those passionate about inquiry and scholarship—especially our devoted and diligent staff, faculty members, researchers, directors, department heads, and esteemed experts of the academy—on the arrival of the new year and the refreshing spring, coinciding with the fragrant month of Ramadan and the spring of spirituality. I ask the Almighty God to grant you and your honorable families success, prosperity, and well-being, along with advancement in high academic, religious, and ethical ranks.
The Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy in the past (Iranian) year, thanks to the grace and care of Allah Almighty, relying on the capacities and capabilities and the efforts of esteemed staff, has achieved remarkable success in achieving its goals, some of which are as follows:
- The implementation of the strategy of Jihad of Clarification through diverse methods included: organizing the 10th Exhibition of Research and Technology Achievements of the Islamic Propagation Office under the slogan “Continuing Issue-Orientedness in the Governance Cycle”, publishing over 77 research project titles in 90 volumes, authoring 888 scientific articles, and the continued successful publication of 27 journals in various languages.
- The embodiment of the issue-oriented approach in the governance cycle was reflected in directing activities and outputs toward the needs and issues of society and the country with a religion-establishing This included holding 3 governance schools, over 290 specialized governance meetings, and approving more than 30 research projects in the field of Islamic governance.
- Active and structured participation in scientific and research forums and competitions led to various honors, including 3 selected works in the 14th International Farabi Festival, 3 commendable works in the 41st Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and 4 commendable and praiseworthy works in the 25th Book of the Year Conference of the Islamic Seminary.
- There was also active collaboration with major players in the fields of science and culture, resulting in the signing of 12 national and international Memoranda of Understanding.
- Effective and constructive engagement with audiences—especially academic and seminary elites and scholars—took place through various formats, including over 346 academic and specialized sessions, 4 national conferences, 1 international conference, and 14 training workshops.
- There was also active and efficient presence in the virtual space through various means, such as the Pajoohaan Mobible Bookreader, appearances on national media (radio and television for research), and participation on social media platforms.
- While thanking Allah Almighty and wishing more and more success for those interested in the field of culture, science, and research, I thank the head of Islamic Propagation Office of Qom Seminary, his deputies and directors who has always supported the plans and programs of our academy and also my colleagues in the Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy.
Najaf Lakzaei
Research Deputy of Islamic Propagation Office of Qom Seminary and President of Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy