As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to supporting youth awareness and enhancing their understanding of contemporary intellectual and psychological challenges, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, and the supervision and guidance of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Alexandria University witnessed a remarkable day of activities within the “Religious Identity and Youth Issues” program. The program was organized by the University Students’ Union in cooperation with Egypt’s Dar Al-Iftaa, and held at the Faculty of Nursing.

The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Hanan El-Sherbini, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing; Sheikh Ahmed Ali, Director of the Alexandria branch of Dar Al-Iftaa; and Dr. Amr Al-Wardani, Secretary of Fatwa and Member of the Higher Advisory Committee at Dar Al-Iftaa.

The program addressed a range of topics relevant to today’s youth, including atheism and ways to protect religious thought, hidden addiction and harmful behaviors, the dangers of smoking on young people, the ethics of friendships between males and females, religious extremism and prevention methods, in addition to issues related to psychological balance and regaining stability after emotional or mental setbacks.

Dr. Amr Al-Wardani delivered an interactive session with the students, featuring a rich discussion that explored key questions related to religious identity, intellectual doubts, psychological pressures, and human relationships. Al-Wardani provided clear and insightful answers grounded in a methodology that combines religious knowledge with educational wisdom. He emphasized that religion offers a safe space for understanding and inner balance—away from fear or closed-mindedness—and that conscious dialogue is essential in empowering young people and strengthening their intellectual and psychological resilience.