Together against bullying

Within the framework of community awareness and promoting human values, to build a healthy and safe environment, and under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister, Prof. Dr. Mansour Hassan - President of the University, His Excellency Prof. Dr. Abul Hassan Abdel Mawgoud - Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and the care of Prof. Dr. Mervat Refaat - Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Education, Prof. Dr. Hendawy Abdel Lahi - Dean of the Faculty of Social Development Service, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmed El Sayed Mohamed - Vice Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Education for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Head of the Department of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saad El Sherbiny, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Social Development Service for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, a symposium entitled "Together Against Bullying" was held today - Wednesday 05/14/2025 - at the Faculty of Technology and Education, in cooperation with the Faculty of Social Development Service, in which Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saad El Sherbiny - Vice Dean of the Faculty of Social Development Service for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Hanan Ashry - Director of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit at the College of Social Development were lectured.
The symposium addressed various forms of bullying, including verbal, physical, psychological, and cyber bullying, with a focus on the negative effects this behavior has on the victim, including loss of confidence, isolation, and sometimes psychological breakdown. It also highlighted the growing phenomenon of bullying and its profound impact on individuals, particularly among young people.
The speakers also emphasized that Islamic law prohibits all forms of harm, backbiting, slander, condemns mockery, insult, and belittling others. God Almighty says:
“O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them.” Al-Hujurat: 11
As the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself,” which is a clear call to respect, love, and consideration for the feelings of others.
The symposium noted that all divine religions call for good morals such as tolerance, mercy, and justice, and that bullying does not demonstrate the bully's strength, but rather reflects a flaw in upbringing and awareness.
The role of the family, the teacher, and the educational environment in instilling positive values ??and building a balanced personality capable of respecting others, speaking kindly, and avoiding verbal and behavioral violence was also emphasized.
In conclusion, the college administration extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the distinguished professors, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saad El-Sherbiny, Asst. Prof. Dr. Hanan Ashry, for the valuable information provided to the students during the seminar. Thanks also go to His Excellency Prof. Yasser El-Hanfy, College Director, Ms. Zainab, College Vice Director, for attending the seminar, and sincere thanks to the College Student Union for the excellent organization of the seminar.