This interview was conducted by Luka Renić, editor for Dialogue Across Borders, with Dr. Aḥmad Usāma Abū Dūmā (born 16.12.1972, registered 30.01.1973). It provides an in-depth account of the work and perspectives of Dr. Aḥmad Usāma Abū Dūmā, an important figure in interfaith dialogue in Egypt and the region. The conversation explores the roots of religious extremism, progression toward ignorance, and the need for a strategic shift in civic education and development. He addresses the critical importance of cultivating respectful, informed dialogue across religious and ideological lines. We are grateful to Dr. Abū Dūmā for his time and worldly insight.