Under the patronage of the President of Northern Technical University, Professor Dr. Alyaa Abbas Ali Al-Attar, the University, through the University Psychological Counseling Unit and in cooperation with the Directorate of Combating Intellectual Terrorism, organized an awareness workshop within the “I‘tidal” (Moderation) Program.

The workshop addressed the religious dimension and its role in enhancing intellectual awareness and consolidating human values, as part of a series of activities aimed at promoting a culture of moderation and rejecting extremism.

The workshop was held during the period 12–14 January 2026 at the following venues:

•Technical Administrative College / Mosul

•Technical Institute of Administration / Nineveh

•Polytechnic College / Mosul

The workshop was delivered by Sheikh Abdul Hakim Abdul Sattar Al-Badrani, Representative of the Directorate of Combating Intellectual Terrorism.

The workshop covered several key themes, most notably:

•Clarifying the concept of moderation in religion and its role in building individuals and society.

•Warning against extremist ideology and its negative impacts on individuals and institutions.

•Promoting the values of tolerance, dialogue, and acceptance of others.

The workshop aimed to:

•Raise the level of sound religious awareness among participants.

•Protect students and the academic community from deviant and extremist ideas.

•Support the role of educational institutions in intellectual guidance and awareness.

The workshop concluded with a number of recommendations, including:

•Continuing to organize purposeful awareness workshops and seminars.

•Strengthening cooperation among colleges and institutes in the field of intellectual awareness.

•Giving greater attention to moderate religious perspectives within counseling and guidance programs.

Sincere appreciation and gratitude are extended to all those who contributed to the success of this workshop, together towards a conscious and safe society.