ISLAMABAD, June 15: ‘We need to promote the ideals of tolerance, forgiveness and mutual harmony to create and sustain an Islamic welfare society in the true sense of the term’ said RanaTanveerHussain, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training while addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Seerat Writers Conference held here at Allama Iqbal Open University yesterday.
The Minister while appreciating the role of AIOU said that AIOU has set a new precedence for other higher educational institutions of the country by organizing National Seerat Writers Conference which is a unique instance of its own kind, he added. The creation of three centers of excellence is a commendable achievement, for which Prof Dr Zia Ul-Qayyum, VC, AIOU, rightfully, deserves a lot of appreciation’, He, further said that the government will continue supporting AIOU in its goals of providing skill based human resources to developing Pakistani industry and meeting unique demands of market economy. Islamic scholars and academia are requested to construct new discourses on the Seerat of Muhammad (PBUH).
Prof Dr Zia UlQayyum, VC, AIOU also addressed the participants and said that the three Centers of Excellence are aimed at inculcating golden Islamic values in the society to promote a culture of unity and peace among different segments of the Pakistani nation without the discrimination of colour, caste and creed. While addressing the inaugural session, Prof. Dr. SahibzadaSajid-ur-Rehman, highlighted the aims and objectives of the conference and remarked that the life history of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) is a practical demonstration of the teachings of the Holy Quran. He, further, added that we need to seek guidance from the teachings of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) while facing the challenges of modern life.
Muhammad Rafiq Tahir, Senior Advisor, Center of Excellence / Head of the Project Management Unit highlighted the philosophy of establishing three chairs and explained their objectives and goals in greater details. He said that this conference is the first and foremost important event organized by the Center of Excellence and renowned scholars and Seerat writers from all over Pakistan are invited who have written books on the life of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) . – PR