A non-profit organization aims to build a contemporary Islamic culture, nurture influential scholars and preachers, and strengthen bridges of communication between civilizations through cultural interaction projects among Islamic societies. It was founded in 2024 in Istanbul.
Introduction
Culture is the backbone that represents the identity of societies and nations. By reflecting the history and experiences of countries, it represents their intellectual and human heritage. Therefore, culture is one of the foundations of the civilizations and development of countries, and it is a key reason for their existence, differences, and ongoing development.
In the movement of civilization, it is not the people, but the elites who guide the countries. These elites direct the country towards development and progress, ensuring it reaches its goals. Therefore, countries in the development process have a great need for intellectuals and elites, as only they can rescue the country from stagnation and lead it to prosperity.
Culture is considered the backbone of soft power in the concept of public diplomacy. Cultural cooperation between institutions and countries has become as important as political, economic, and military cooperation. This influence, as the name suggests, is not limited to "cultural" fields but extends to social, tourism, media, economic, and political areas as well.
The Republic of Turkey's modern approach to Islamic culture, the development of intellectual and cultural elites, strengthening relations with the Islamic world, and efforts for cultural cooperation across all areas necessitate turning this interest into a practical reality. This will support the Turkish government's noble objectives, ensuring effective and successful achievement.
From here, the idea of establishing the "Cultural Interaction Association," which aims to promote Islamic culture with a contemporary perspective and mobilize scientific efforts and human resources to support this idea, was born.
Message
Contributing to the construction of a contemporary Islamic cultural project, strengthening bridges of inter-civilizational communication among Islamic societies, and preparing a selection of scholars and preachers who can successfully tackle the challenges faced by the Islamic Ummah and lead them toward pioneering horizons.
Vision
The organization aims to be an advisory body for Islamic countries in the implementation of Islamic cultural projects, within the framework of its message.
Values
1- Cooperation and Partnership
2- Moderation and Caution
3- Creativity and Development
4- Tradition and Modernity
General Objectives
1- Arabic and English Language Education (Religious Language - Language of Science and Communication)
2- Nurturing a group of elites with a high level of Islamic culture and effective skills as preachers
3- Ensuring coordination among institutions and associations interested in Islamic culture, strengthening their ties, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience
4- Conducting research and studies that serve the contemporary Islamic cultural project and implementing them through field projects in collaboration with others
Where We Work
Turkey – Asia – Africa – Europe
Areas of Work
1- Arabic and English Language Education
2- Cultural and Student Exchange
3- Training and Education of Imams, Preachers, and Islamic and Arabic Language Teachers
4- Research and Studies in the Field of Islamic Culture
Target Audience
1- Teachers and professors in schools and universities
2- Islamic studies students in schools and universities
3- Scholars, imams, and preachers
4- Cultural, educational, and missionary institutions
5- Cultural and Islamic research and study centers
Board of Directors
Abdulkerim Aydın
Chairman of the Board of Directors
MOHMED OUF
Secretary General
