In his lecture, Dr. Imad al-Hilali addressed the fundamental differences between classical and modern theology, particularly in the Western context. The lecturer discussed a range of issues addressed by modern theology and Ilm al-Kalam (Islamic scholastic theology), such as good and evil, and justice and injustice.

Dr. al-Hilali also pointed to new theological theses, such as "protest theology and liberation theology," which represent intellectual positions that attempt to understand pain and evil in the world and to overcome injustice and colonialism. He also reviewed the work of the Iranian researcher Navid Kermani, who has attempted to trace the roots of some of these views within the Islamic heritage. Kermani does so through the book Musibat-nama (The Book of Affliction) by the mystic Attar of Nishapur, presenting it as a spiritual space for expressing pain and searching for meaning in a deeply symbolic and spiritual style, akin to the story of the Prophet Job (peace be upon him).

The importance of this session lies in the Center's endeavors to promote deep intellectual dialogue on contemporary religious issues. It represents a qualitative step toward the renewal of religious discourse through a reading that interacts with the Islamic heritage.