The Cultural Center Holds a Cultural Forum on the Political Impact of the Book 'Uyun al-Akhbar'

The Cultural Center Holds a Cultural Forum on the Political Impact of the Book 'Uyun al-Akhbar'
The Cultural Center at the University of Basra held a cultural forum today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, for graduate students in the Department of History at the College of Arts, titled "The Cultural Impact of the Book 'Uyun al-Akhbar' by Ibn Qutaybah in the Political Sphere," as part of its series of activities aimed at supporting academic and cultural engagement within the university.
The lecture was presented by Professor Dr. Nizar Abdul Mohsen Jafar, who, during an interactive session, outlined the intellectual and political impact of this important heritage book, highlighting its role in conveying political visions and shaping concepts related to authority, governance, and social relations throughout Islamic history.
He also addressed the most prominent cultural contents of the book, explaining how its narratives and accounts served as an influential source in Arab political awareness, and noting Ibn Qutaybah’s ability to employ literature to interpret political reality, which provides the book with significant research value for students of history and political thought.