News Faculties of Science and Sharia Organize "Fasting and Knowledge" Scientific Day
Faculties of Science and Sharia Organize "Fasting and Knowledge" Scientific Day
Date 18-03-2025

 جامعة الزرقاء - كليتا العلوم والشريعة في جامعة الزرقاء تنظمان يومًا علميًا حول "الصيام والعلم"

In a distinguished scientific and spiritual atmosphere, the Faculties of Science and Sharia at Zarqa University, in cooperation with the Deanship of Students’ Affairs, organized a joint scientific day on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, entitled "Fasting and Knowledge" on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The scientific day was attended by Dr. Mukhled Al-Zoubi, the Dean of Students’ Affairs; Prof. Dr. Anas Al-Khalayleh, the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia; Dr. Alia Burqan, the Dean of the Faculty of Science; faculty members from both Faculties; and a group of students.

The scientific day included a crescent-sighting session presented by Dr. Muhammad Mardini, who discussed the mechanism of sighting the crescent and its importance in determining the beginning of the Hijri months. In addition, an introductory video, prepared by students from the Science and Sharia Clubs, addressed the scientific and religious aspects of fasting. A chanting session was also presented by students from the Faculty of Sharia Club, which captured the spiritual atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan.

Dr. Abdul Khaliq Dardas, from the Faculty of Sciences, delivered a lecture titled "Fast, and You Will Be Healthy," discussing the health benefits of fasting according to recent scientific studies. Prof. Al-Khalayleh delivered a lecture titled "Why Do We Fast?" He reviewed the wisdom behind fasting and its impact on the life of a Muslim. Dr. Alia Burgan emphasized the importance of scientific research in understanding the health and physiological effects of fasting, noting that recent studies highlight the benefits of fasting in enhancing immunity, improving bodily functions, and maintaining nutritional balance.

Prof. Al-Khalayleh explained that fasting is not merely a spiritual act of worship, but rather carries profound health and psychological dimensions. He pointed to the compatibility between the teachings of Islam and recent scientific discoveries regarding the benefits of fasting.

Dr. Al-Zoubi emphasized the effective role of such scientific events in raising awareness among students and the community, praising the active participation of students and faculty in discussing various aspects of fasting from a scientific and Sharia perspective.

The event concluded with honoring the students and faculty members who contributed to the success of the scientific day.