The program 'Illuminations on History', presented by Sheikh Hassan Al-Janabi, is an intellectual and educational endeavor aimed at reinstating the importance of history and its vital role in shaping the consciousness and identity of the nation. The program is based on the principle that history has not been given its due in study and appreciation, despite its significant importance, which is affirmed by the Holy Quran, pointing out that a third of its verses talk about historical events and the traditions of previous nations as a lesson and reminder for the righteous.
The program highlights how history can be a source of inspiration and lesson, emphasizing the role it plays in strengthening the hearts of the prophets and their followers, and how the historical traditions mentioned in the Quran are considered a lesson for generations. The program also focuses on God's command to travel the earth and look into the consequences of previous nations to discover their stories and benefit from them.
'Illuminations on History' aims to correct misconceptions and forged narratives that have affected the understanding of Islamic history and distorted the image of Islam, trying to uncover the correct facts and historical events. The program is committed to stating the importance of history as an honor and display for the nation, and seeks to enhance the scientific methodology in studying history, uncover the missing or lost pages of it, and clarify the approach of history in the Holy Quran.
This program is an invitation to all those interested in history and its sciences to engage in an intellectual journey that reevaluates the status of history in Islamic and Arab thought, with an emphasis on its role in building the future of the nation on solid foundations and knowledge."