Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al Draiweesh said IIUI wishes to diversify its bilateral ties with Chinese educational institutions and in this regard MoUs will be signed for exchange of delegations of student and faculty members between the both countries. He said a large number of Chinese students getting education at IIUI in different disciplines including science subjects and Islamic Shariah and university is committed to provide them all possible facilities for providing them quality education.

He assured that problems of the Chinese students at IIUI will be solved on priority bases. Dr. Al Draiweesh said university is keenly focusing for providing quality education to its students and educate them according to contemporary requirements.

While thanking President IIUI, the delegation said their visit aims at expanding the inter university relations between two countries and they want to make a base for bilateral cooperation in the fields of education and research. Later, delegation visited the central library and various faculties of the university. President IIUI also presented the souvenirs to the members of delegation.

Speaking on the occasion, Adil Akrat said Arabic is the language of Quran and it is also a symbol of unity among the Muslim Ummah. He said we should promote research in Arabic language which will help our youth to explore about the Islamic language.

Mugammad Ali Ghori also addressed to seminar and stressed upon the need to promote Arabic language in Islamic societies which will bring the countries of Ummah closer. At the end, participants asked questions from the speakers regarding the topic.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed said that to excel in the field of science is one of the leading objectives of IIUI, seminars like this will help us to achieve our goals. He said such activities give opportunity to students to broaden their vision in the subject and explore the new ways of development in this discipline.

He appreciated the efforts of faculty members of Physics Dept. and urged them to keep expanding their interaction with other universities of the country. He thanked the guest speakers for specially coming in the seminar. Earlier Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed, University of Malakand, Dr. Syed Shahid Ali, Foreign Professor HEC, and Dr. Tajamul Husssain, Director National Centre for Physics (NCP) gave their presentation on important topics related to Physics. They stressed upon conducting more seminars regarding the topics of physics.

She said it is our religion Islam which 1400 years earlier gave the due rights to women and allowed them to contribute for the betterment of society. Mrs. Nusrt Pervez said that today west pretends itself champion of women rights while it is Islam which honoured the women with respect centuries ago. She said organized nations achieve the height of glory and today’s organized ceremony and preparations of IIUI female cultural week reveal that we are an organized nation which is heading towards destination of success.

While congratulating the IIUI administration for successfully organizing the mega event, Nusrat Pervez said IIUI is a unique institution which brings the Muslim countries on a single plate form and gives opportunities to their students for promotion of their cultures. Earlier, in his welcome remarks President IIUI Ahmad Yousif Al Draiweesh said female students of IIUI deserve appreciation for their dynamic role in this Cultural Week and Silver Jubilee celebrations. He said it is a prerequisite for the development of society that women must be given opportunities to play their role in progress of society.

He said IIUI keenly focuses on education of women and in this regard separate campus for them is visible example. He said IIUI is biggest and unique institution in the country which has established not only separate campus for female but through educating Islamic values it also develops balanced and harmonious women personalities which may compete to the contemporary challenges. He urged Muslim Ummah that education of women must be their top priority because it is one of the leading solutions of contemporary problems faced by Muslims.

He added that the theme of this years’ Cultural Week is “Youth and National Leadership” and in this regard nobody can negate the importance of women, that is why IIUI always strive for quality education of its female students. He urged female students to devote themselves for education and develop their lives according to the teachings of Islam. He said presence of Ambassadors of more than 40 Muslim countries shows that Muslim Ummah is united and IIUI is thankful to the dignitaries for coming in the mega event of university.

Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed Vice President IIUI also addressed to the ceremony and said IIUI is proud of its female students, they have proved that women are real power of nation. He appreciated the role of female campus in successful organization of mega event and stressed up on the need of hard work to make the image of IIUI brighter.

Dr. Zaitoon Begum, Director (Female Campus) & Incharge Students Affairs, Dr. Munazza Yaqoob thanked the President IIUI and dignitaries for attending the ceremony and briefed the participants of ceremony about the activities of mega event. At the end, shields were presented to chief guest, President IIUI and Vice President IIUI.

Later, Dr Al Draiweesh inaugurated a photo exhibition titled “History of Islamic Arts & Culture in Subcontinent”. President IIUI also visited all the stalls at world cultural exhibition which were set up by the students of different countries. It is worth mentioning that the activity of the cultural week are in full swing and in this regard competitions of Robo Race & Flying –Striker, Gaming and Software, Book Fair and Bait Bazi contest took place in male campus while in the female campus sports galla also started on March 27.

Saudi teacher Dr. Ahmed Zamzami while addressing to the seminar identified meaning of extremism, its various dimensions especially elaborated about religious extremism. Palestinian teacher Dr. Abdullah Rizk explained phenomena of extremism in Muslim societies and its causes while Dr. Sohail Hassan of Islamic Research Institute (IRI) of the University explained the national and international obligations regarding prevention of extremism.

Dr. Muhammad Tahir Hakeem, Chairman Dept. of Shariah highlighted the role of universities to prevent the extremism. Participants showed keen interest in the subject and raised various queries to the speakers.

This he said while inaugurating the 25th Annual Cultural Week and Silver Jubilee celebrations of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on Tuesday. Burhan Mohammad said there is dire need of vast educational ties between Muslim countries because survival of developing countries now relies upon education. He also assured all possible support from Indonesia to IIUI.

Ambassador of Sudan in Pakistan, Al-Shafey Ahmed Mohammed, Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Rector IIUI, Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President IIUI, Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed, Vice President (Academics) IIUI, Matloob Inqalabi, AJK Education Minister, Dr. Safeer Awan, Students Advisor (Male), diplomats and delegations from various countries were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion in his welcome remarks, Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai said that IIUI is playing a key role in promotion of education with a unique vision among 130 universities of the country. He said Muslim Ummah has a great power of youth and if we put them on right track according to our religious values and current needs then this power can change the world. He urged Muslim countries that education of youth should be their top priority. He said top priority of IIUI is to develop balanced and harmonious personalities which may compete to the contemporary challenges. “Preparing high quality professionals integrated with teachings of Islam is core objective of our university” IIUI Rector said.

Dr. Masoom said IIUI keenly focuses to create an environment according to teachings of Islam and contemporary needs and this unique objective lets the institution to develop skilled, professional personalities who own appropriate knowledge of Islamic values as well. He added that IIUI equally gives opportunities of learning and education to male and female students and particularly appreciates participation of the female students to give them proper chance for development of society. He thanked Muslim countries for their active participation in the event and urged them to keep taking interest in IIUI.

Earlier, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh while addressing the inaugural ceremony of cultural week said that IIUI is a prestigious center of knowledge with an objective to strengthen youth with power of education. While briefing about the mega event, Dr. Al Draiweesh said theme of this year’s cultural week is “Youth and National Leadership” and in this regard IIUI not only launched special activities in its campus but other universities of capital are also part of this mega event, where activities are continued. He said mega event equally granting opportunity to female students to prove their abilities and talent in all aspects of life.

He said IIUI is devoted to promote peace and brotherhood and its doors are open for all. “Along with Islamic education, IIUI is giving education in all fields including math, social sciences, science subjects and computer technology”. Dr. Al Draiweesh said. He stressed upon the students to refrain from violence and extremism. He said students should adopt the way of moderation as it leads to the right path, a path which is given by the Almighty. IIUI president said it is a positive sign by watching students of Muslim countries under one roof and together.

At the end of ceremony, shields were presented to the dignitaries of various countries.

The theme of the 25th Cultural Week is “Youth and National Leadership”. The event aims to highlight lifestyle and traditions of different Islamic and Non-Islamic students of IIUI belonging to different countries. Students of above 42 countries are taking part in these activities. These students will bring out culture and traditions of their country with the help of dresses, poetry, painting, photography, cooking and literature. In particular, students from Saudi Arabia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, China, Afghanistan, Africa, SAARC countries and ASIAN countries will setup stalls to highlight their culture. The university has invited different brands and traders to advertise their products. Families from the twin cities are also invited to participate in the event.

These celebrations include seminars, lectures, conferences & competitions of Qirat, Naat, Debates, Essay writing, Arabic Calligraphy exhibition and book fair for male and female which have already been started in both campuses. The Grand Mushaira will be held on April 05, 2013, in which renowned poets of the twin cities will recite their poetry. The opening ceremony of the cultural week in the female campus will be held on March 27, 2013. Prize distribution ceremonies for male and females for position holders will be held on March 29 and April 05 respectively.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Sports Gala, Dr. Al-Draiweesh announced that football ground of the university will be established according to the international standards. He said by providing a platoform to our students will help them to represent their institution at international level. He said IIUI wants it’s every student as an example of success and university will take every possible measure to provide facilities to the students in this regard. “Success of cultural week is success of IIUI”, Dr. Al-Draiweesh said. He urged students and faculty members to devote their selves for success of the event and termed it as an image building opportunity for the institution.

He said we have an objective to produce the skilled and intelligent minds who will meet the international standards of the education in every part of life. He said efforts of the university administration and teachers are admirable in this regard. He advised the students to utilize their time and work with zeal and devotion for the betterment of IIUI and Pakistan. He said all students including Pakistani and foreign are his top priority and they will be dealt equally. He assured that scholarships will be provided to the bright students not only in IIUI but in international universities also. IIUI president said faculty members and students will always find him available whenever they will need guidance and cooperation. He also announced special trophies will be awarded to winning faculties of sports gala. He hoped this event will be memorable in the University of IIUI.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh offered special thanks to the delegation of the Imam Muhammad Bin Saud University, Saudi Arabia for participating in the cultural week. Earlier, in their welcome remarks Dean Faculty of Language and Literature Munawar Ahmed Gondal and Sport office, Manzoor Hussain Shah thanked the President IIUI for his keen interest in the cultural week activities and hoped this event will help to bring the students of different countries closer.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh welcomed that guest speaker Dr Yasin and hoped participants of the lecture will get answers of their unsolved questions. While talking about the contemporary problems faced by Ummah, he said we should get guidance from the life of Holy Prophet for the solution of our problems. He urged the participants of lecture to introduce the teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH) to the world and preach His message of peace. He emphasized on the students who are working on Seerat un Nabi books that they should keep the importance of research, verification and authenticity in mind.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Muhammad Yasin Mazhar Siddiqui apprised the participants about the lives and works of the different authors of Seerat un Nabi. He discussed in detail about the evolution of Seerat and contemporary situation of it. He will deliver next lecture of the series on Tuesday at 2:30 pm at Fiasal masjid Campus.

It is pertinent to mention that Muhammad Yasin Mazhar Siddiqui is famous for his work on Seerat writing in Urdu, English and Arabic. He wrote more than 20 books and many research paper on the aforesaid topic. He is P.hd from Aligarh University, India where he has also served as head of department of Islamic knowledge.

Anila Ateeq, Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan, highlighted importance of registration of Nikahnama. She further suggested that columns should be introduced showing the dowry received by bride along with list of articles and separate column showing the worth of bridal gifts along with list of items.

Mrs. Noreen Chattha, Advocate High Courts who has spent more than a decade in courts and have practical experience, spoke about lacunas in Nikahnama. She said considering the magnitude of the various issues gripping women in courts, Pakistan needs to amend contents of Nikahnama. She suggested to young girls to fill their Nikahanam themselves with proper CNIC number.

The second session was followed by the group of panelists. The panel discussion started by the moderator, Amina Banno, Advocate High Court. Twenty panelists initiated discussion and answered to students’ questions. Dean Faculty of Shariah & Law, Dr. Muhammed Zia Ul Haq and Chairperson, Samia Maqbool thanked the speakers for their valuable time and their contribution towards enlightening students with practical knowledge.

The seminar began with an introduction by the moderator, Sehrish Saba Raja. Mrs. Naseem Razi, Assistant Professor, who spoke to the audience about the provisions of Nikahnama in the light of Quran and Sunnah.

Talking on the Women rights the speakers said that the men and women has the equal legal capacity without any gender discrimination. They further emphasized that there is dire need to work for the protection of Women rights and give her status in the society.

Dr. Z.I. Mujahid gave his lecture from the fundamental to advance level in the field of Plasma Catalysis. He told that plasma catalysis gives a simple solution for the hydrocarbon fuel conversion and environmental problems.

Students of BS, M. Sc, M.S & Ph. D showed their interest in the seminar by asking many questions to the speaker. Dr. Muhammad Sher thanked the speaker and presented a shield to him from the Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences. At the end, Dr. Javed Iqbal Saggu thanked the speaker for his brief explanation of such a complicated scientific issue and said that this kind of events shall also be organize in futures.

First Lecture shall be held on March 25, at 11 am, while lectures on 26, 27 and 29 March shall be held at 2:30 pm. The concluding lecture of this series shall be held on March 29, 2013 at 11 am at the same venue.

استقبل معالي الأستاذ الدكتور أحمد بن يوسف الدريويش رئيس الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية في إسلام آباد السيد زهانج يانجبا المستشار الثقافي الصيني يوم الأربعاء الموافق 21/3/2013م. تناول اللقاء مجمل العلاقات الثلاثية السعودية-الصينية- الباكستانية. قال معالي الدكتور الدريويش إن نحو 600 طالب وطالبة من الصين يدرسون حاليا في الجامعة مؤكدا على ضرورة تيسير أمور نحو (100) طالب وطالبة الذين لا يزالون ينتظرون في الصين للقدوم إلى الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية في إسلام آباد. وبحث الطرفان سبل التعاون ولاسيما إمكانية توقيع مذكرة تفاهم لتبادل زيارات الأساتذة والطلاب بين الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية والجامعات العريقة في الصين إلى جانب بحث إمكانية فتح قسم اللغة الصينية في الجامعة الإسلامية في أقرب فرصة ممكنة على أن يبدأ دبلوم اللغة الصينية مبدئيا وفي المرحلة الثانية يبدأ بكالوريوس اللغة الصينية. ومن المتوقع أنه سيأتي أستاذان صينيان زائران إلى الجامعة كجزء من المبادرة في هذا المضمار. وبدوره شكر المستشار الثقافي الصيني السيد زهانج بانجيا معالي رئيس الجامعة مؤكدا استعداده لتقديم كل التعاون الممكن للجامعة الإسلامية العالمية في إسلام آباد. هذا وقدم معالي رئيس الجامعة درعا تذكاريا للمستشار الثقافي الصيني مثمنا معاليه الدور الذي يقوم به الأخير في تعزيز التعاون الثقافي بين البلدين.

While talking on the occasion Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that about 600 male and female Chinese students are studying in this university and are getting quality education of Islamic as well as modern sciences. He said that IIUI gives equal importance to both Islamic and modern disciplines. He added that IIU pays special attention to train its students according to the teachings of Islam and discouraging negative trends such as violence and extremism.

He informed that IIU wants to establish “Chinese Language Department” in the university and initially one year diploma program of Chinese Language will be introduced and services of two senior teachers will also be hired from China, later on the said program will be upgraded up to graduation level.

Zhang Yiung Pao assured full cooperation regarding establishment of said department in the university. He said that IIUI is playing vital role to provide quality education and its scope is not just confined to Pakistan but whole Muslim Ummah is its beneficiary. Dr. Al-Draiweesh presented IIUI souvenir to the distinguished guest, on this occasion.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said establishment of educational atmosphere, promotion of peace and brotherhood is our main priority. “IIU is committed to curb the menace of violence and extremism to make the environment of university free of sectarianism” he added. President IIUI said the study of students of 57 countries under one roof proves there is no room for discrimination in this university. He said university is mulling to establish a medical college and a huge hospital to provide best health facilities to the students and employees of IIUI. Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that IIU is keenly emphasizing on improvement of research which is the need of hour. He added that women are integral part of the society and IIUI gives core importance to its female students, building of separate campus for them is visible example.

He said IIUI is taking special measures to expand educational ties with foreign universities and recent MoU with Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is part of these measures. He urged media to play its role for promotion of education and it should disseminate news based on facts. While briefing about the “Annual Cultural Week” activities of the university he said that journalists should give special coverage to these events because it is a source of bringing the international cultures together in which students of various countries will display their traditional & cultural heritage.

Dr. Mumtaz Ahamd and Dr. Munawar Iqbal Gondal in their welcome remarks briefed the journalists about the emergence of IIUI, its progress and future plans. At the end question answer session also took place.

Referring to the contemporary problems faced by the Muslim Ummah he said that it is our prime responsibility to keep the children away from the negative attitudes such as violence and extremism. He urged the teachers to promote characteristic of confidence in the children and for this, they should focus on co-curricular activities. He also announced that parents and teachers can share their problems and assured speedy resolution of problems.

Dr. Saeed ul Hassan Chishti, Project Director, Institute of Professional Development (IPD), Ms. Saniha Khalid, Training Management Specialist, IPD, Ambreen Javaid, Principal, IIU School, Westridge Branch, Kashif Sohail and school teachers presented gifts to Dr. Al-Draiweesh while children presented Saudi and Pakistani Anthems and Tablos. Earlier, on his arrival, IIU School children received Dr. Al-Draiweesh with bouquets of flowers.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ikram ul Haq said that role of youth is very important in the progress and prosperity of the society and they should play their role to resolve the contemporary issues faced by the Muslim Ummah. He said that when a Muslim follows religion with sincerity, Allah helps him.

Dr. Nabeel-al-Fouli said youth should draw their attention to seek knowledge and must change their lives according to the teachings of Islam so that they may play their role to overcome the problems of the society. He said that lack of knowledge and imposing of views on other are the root cause of all social problems and this attitude is totally repugnant to Quran and Sunnah. He said that youth should study Islam in depth and by doing so they would be able to eradicate false propaganda against Islam. He said that continue study and company of senior teachers is essential to improve the knowledge about Islam. Dr. Nabeel-al-Fouli said that we should proud to be a Muslim because we are the Ummah which is chosen by Allah to Preach Islam.

In a joint statement, it is stated that, establishment of educational and research based atmosphere is a key example of his interest in the progress of IIUI. Recent inauguration of long awaited building for Mechanical Engineering department, Central Mosque and residential colony for staff members are just a start towards providing facilities to staff and students of the university. Dr. Al-Draiweesh has already announced 300 scholarships for the brilliant students and prizes for the teachers with significant performance. Teachers & students of the university have welcome these steps and hoped this process will remain continue in the future.

According to the statement, appointment of Dr. Al-Draiweesh has open new ways of strong relations between IIU and universities of Saudi Arabia. Various delegations from different faculties and departments of IIUI have visited Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University recently to observe their educational system to get benefit from their experiences.

Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University has shown keen interest in providing financial assistant for appointment of senior faculty members in engineering, management sciences and other faculties out of whom 5 senior faculty members have been recently appointed at IIUI.

In the joint statement it is further stated that in order to make the atmosphere of university more academic the president IIUI has taken special steps for holding international level seminar and conferences in the university. Teachers, students and staff members of the university hoped that under the dynamic leadership and broad vision of Dr. Al-Draiweesh IIIU will achieve its targets successfully in short span time.

Addressing to the seminar Dr. Mansoori said that the basic characteristics of Muslims are Justice and tolerance therefore, there is a need to respect others with soft attitude to eliminate the social problems of the society and educate others about Islam. While talking about the prevailing conditions of the society, Dr. Mansoori added that we should not impose our views upon others. He said that the solution for all this is to abolish the attitude of violence and develop positive dialogue in the society. Dr. Mansoori Urged the students to refrain from violence and avoid it while expressing their views to others. He added that Islam teaches us to help others and the history shows that those nations who adopted violence were destroyed. He stressed upon the need of research in the matters related to Islam.

Dr. Munawar Iqbal said that Islam is a religion of patience and tolerance and we should never ever impose our views forcibly on others but we should also listen to the view of others. He said that Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) always taught about peace and moderation and prohibited from extremism and violence.

The study tour included a visit to the Research Centre, Library, Bar Room, and Offices of Bar Association. The graduating class visited Courtroom and witnessed the proceedings of different cases being heard by Justice Rauf Ahmad Sheikh, and Justice Ijaz Ahmed.

This visit allowed the students to get familiar with the court proceedings and to get firsthand information regarding the methodology employed by advocates in a court of law. After hearing the arguments presented by the eminent attorneys of Pakistan and observing the judicial expertise of the Honorable Justices, the young students were able to assess the level of commitment needed in this profession. In order to ensure that the students continue to be acquainted with the workings of the judicial system, Mr. Tofiq Asif, President High Court Bar Association Rawalpindi, Ms. Naila Gul, Library Secretary, Mr. Faisal Niazi, General Secretary, Miss Humaira Abbasi, Additional Secretary, welcomed and addressed the students. Senior lady lawyers Adv. Raheela Sobohi, Adv. Anila Atique, Adv. Shaista Atta Adv. Robina Sadozai and Adv. Sehrish Saba Raja shared their experiences with the students and advised them to follow code of conduct.

He said that governments of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a challenging job of Presidency of IIUI and I shall try my best to come over on the expectations both the Governments. He urged that our united efforts will be proved a milestone for the services of Muslim Ummah. He urged the students to work for promotions of education and development of county. He said that the students are great asset of the Muslim Ummah. He vowed to take every possible step to provide each and every facility to university students and teacher.

He said that his address is a resumption of a series of contacts with students. While speaking about the forth coming “ Annual Cultural Week” of the university he said its theme for this year is “Youth and Their Role for Muslim Ummah” and he hope the faculty members and students will play vital role to make this event successful.

Dr Al Draiweesh announced that one student will be provided the opportunity to perform Hajj while two students to Umrah, annually. At the end, Dr. Al-Draiweesh distributed prizes among the students by lucky draws. Earlier Dr. Al-Draiweesh warmly welcomed by the students when he reached on the stage.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh said that good educational relation with Sudan is top priority of IIUI. He said IIUI is committed to provide quality education to the students of Islamic countries especially Sudan and university will continue its efforts in this regard. He added that IIUI is always trying to find new ways to expand educational relations with Islamic countries. The President IIUI hoped that the exchange of faculty members and student delegations between Sudan and IIUI will open new horizons in the field of education.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh and Al-Shafie Ahmed also exchanged views about establishing Arabic Language Center at IIUI with the help of Sudan’s Arabic language scholars. They also discussed the issues for scholarships for students of Sudan.

The Ambassador while appreciating the role of IIUI said that it is a remarkable source of quality education for the students of Islamic countries. He said IIUI is helping Sudan in the development of country by producing educated minds who come in university for quality education. Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, Vice President (AF&P) was also present on the occasion.

Earlier, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh and Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, Vice President (AF&P), IIUI welcomed distinguish guest on his arrival in the university. At the end souvenirs were presented to each other from both sides.

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh said that Muslim Ummah is like a family and due to distance youth of Ummah is facing problems which can be solved with provision of quality education. He said that IIUI would continue providing best facilities to the Indonesian students and scholarships would be provided to the bright Indonesian students. Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that university will solve the problems of Indonesian students on priority basis.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that Indonesia has played vital role for the progress of Muslim Ummah and Indonesia has also served very best in the field of education and research. About the relationship of Pakistan and Indonesia he said that both the countries are bonded in religious and historical ties and playing vital role to promote Islamic teachings. He further said that IIU will strengthen cooperation in the fields of research and education with the Indonesian universities and in this regard exchange of students & senior faculty members should take place so that both sides may benefit from each others experiences and to serve Muslim Ummah.

While talking to the President IIUI, Burhan Muhammad said that number of Indonesian students are studying in this university because they know that IIUI is developing such a generation which is well aware of Islamic teachings and playing important role to promote Islam worldly. He said that IIUI is serving not only Pakistani people but it is the university of the Muslim Ummah and Muslims have lot of hopes from this university. He also wished to promote the cooperation between IIUI and Indonesian universities and promised for provision of senior teachers to IIUI. He also invited Dr. Al-Draiweesh to visit Indonesia. At the end souvenirs were presented to each other from both sides.

Both speakers highlighted the importance of statement of purpose in wining the academic scholarship degree programs. They also discussed the necessary information regarding the statement of purpose including structure, relevant content and appropriate tone. The students actively participated in the workshop and asked question regarding the criteria, deadlines and preparation for Fulbright scholarships. Ms. Sidra Shan, the Lincoln Corner Coordinator, opened the program and encouraged the audience to take advantage of the print and digital resources available in Lincoln Corner.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that there is nothing wrong if we get benefit from non Muslim Psychological experts but we should not ignore basic teachings of Islam. He said that believe in Allah leads to patience and it brings balance in our lives. While referring to presence of violence in the society he said that behavior of lack of patience and extremism is due to unawareness of basic Islamic teachings. He said that Islam is religion of peace and it strongly discourage violence on Non-Muslims. He said apathy from Islam is root cause of our recent problems like violence.

Dr. Tahir Khalili, Head Dept. of Psychology of the university said that during his last visit of Saudi Arabia they have discussed the preparation of courses regarding Psychology and its relations with Islamic teachings with the Dept of Psychology of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia. He hoped that this will be very helpful in latest research and advancement in the field of psychology. Dr. Seema Gul, Dept of Psychology (Female), IIUI also addressed on the occasion.

As a part of hectic efforts of Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif A. Al-Draiweesh, President, International Islamic University Islamabad to make IIUI outstanding university in the world, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn-Saud Islamic University has recently appointed senior faculty members in the disciplines of Management Sciences, Physics, Electronics Engineering, and Biotechnology at IIUI. Their salaries will be sponsored by Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn-Saud Islamic University.
International Islamic University Islamabad is highly grateful to Khadimain-e-Haramain-Sharifain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Professor Dr. Sulaiman Abdullah Abalkhail, Rector Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia and also Pro-Chancellor IIUI for their generous support to strengthen the University.

He said that I appreciate the students who have left their homelands for seeking of knowledge and service of Islam. He said that students from 40 different countries of the world are getting education in this university thus they are strengthening the Islamic brotherhood. He said that the doors of this university will always remain open for those who want to get education and knowledge.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that modern era is the era of science and technology and we cannot survive without getting sound knowledge in these discipline, therefore students should spent their valuable time in learning so that they may serve not only their countries but whole Muslim Ummah positively. He said the university has already announced prizes for the brilliant students and I also shall introduce prizes of Umrah for brilliant students from my own pocket.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that celebrations of “Annual Cultural Week” are about to come and these celebrations are helpful to highlight not only culture of Pakistan but culture of Muslim Ummah. He said that through these celebrations we shall get a chance to exchange our experiences.

Earlier Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Anwar introduced the department of Alumni and said that this department will work as a bridge between students and university to benefit from their potential.

Dr. Safeer Awan, Student Advisor (Male) also addressed on the occasion, and highlighted the upcoming 26th Cultural Week activities. He said that this time we are celebrating “Cultural Week” in a unique way and student must participate in these celebrations.

It is worth mentioning here that presently 1800 students (1350 male and 150 female) from 40 countries of the world are studying in this university.

The composite course will comprise of 10 areas of:

1. Teaching as a Profession
2. Academic Planning and Management
3. Curriculum Development
4. Assessment and Evaluation
5. Learners’ Psychology
6. Andragogical Skills
7. Communication Skills
8. Research Methods and Skills
9. Microteaching
10. Professional Standards for Teachers in Pakistan.

A team of well-qualified and experienced trainers drawn from leading teacher-education institutions will contribute to this program. The duration of the program will be 26 working days (comprising of 3 sessions per day), starting from June 03, 2013 in Seminar Room, Fatima tuz Zahra Block (W.C) IIUI.

A group of 30 young Faculty Members of the International Islamic University will seek benefit from the modular based training which is of an interactive nature. This workshop aims at buffing the teaching skills of IIU’s faculty members so that through this interactive process, they may further contribute to faculty improvement and development within their own respective departments. The idea behind this workshop is to initiate a constructive chain of information and expertise dissemination within the thirty departments of the university.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that this is very important conference and its arrangements should be exemplary so that the image of the university could be highlighted. He said that faculty members should prepare research papers on different subjects, in such a way that they became helpful to achieve the objectives of IIUI.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh also visited class rooms and laboratories of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences and Faculty of Social Sciences, where he talked to the faculty members and students of the university regarding their difficulties and problems.

While highlighting the importance of education, he said that the most important thing for the students is to focus on their studies and university will provide them every possible facility in this regard. Talking to the faculty members he said that they should train students according to the Islamic teachings so that they may become a true muslim as well as good citizen. Faculty members and students informed the president about their difficulties on which President IIUI issued orders with immediate effects.

Earlier Dr. Al-Draiweesh inaugurated various construction projects in the new campus of the university and hoped that completion of these projects would increase the facilities available in the university.

While highlighting the importance of study, he said that sense of studentship should remain alive in the teachers so that they may equip themselves with latest research. He added that teachers are role models for the students and they should study Islam in depth so that the real face of Islam could be introduced and propaganda against Islam could be countered.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said life of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) is the best model for us which containing guidance for us about each and every matter of life. He said that being a Muslim and teacher we should play our role within and outside of the university because this is the demand of our position. He said being the workers of International Islamic University, it is our prime responsibility to spread teaching of Islam throughout the world. He announced that prizes would be awarded to best teachers on their performance as a teacher as well as a social worker.

Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, Vice President (AF & P), Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad, Vice President Academics and Dr. Zaitoon Begum, Director Female Campus also addressed on the occasion.

He said that we are working to establish an atmosphere of brotherhood among Muslim Ummah through this university so that the Ummah can face the challenges of modern age with collective thinking. Islam has gathered us at a single platform and being a Muslim it is our responsibility to promote the sense of unity among the various sects of the society and explore the ways and means of cooperation among them. He added that we should adopt the source of dialogue in this respect because our holy prophet (p.b.u.h) also adopted the same way with non-Muslims. He said that we should remove hatred and jealousy from our hearts and should preach Islam in real sense of the term. He lauded the unity of Islamic scholars of various sects at IIUI platform and said that this unity shows that we are moving toward the right direction.

Earlier Dr. Nabi Bux Jumani, Dean FSS, Dr. Tahir Khalili, Head Dept. of Psychology, IIUI and Syed Irshad also spoke on the subject. During this one month long workshop various lectures on the subject were delivered. At the end President IIUI distributed certificates and prizes among the participants of the workshop.

Ms. Caryn Anderson, Information Resource Officer, US Embassy & Former Research Manager, provided a framework for thinking about the integrated factors necessary for supervising high quality research. Deans from various faculties of the university and a large number of faculty members were present on the occasion. Ms. Caryn Anderson highlighted the importance of viewing supervision in four dimensions: as pedagogy, as management, as relationship building, and as leadership in the advancement of knowledge. She also discussed the role of rigor, passion, wisdom and humor in effective supervision.

Deans and faculty members of the university engaged Anderson and each other in discussion on practical issues like how to manage difficult students and how to improve basic research skills.
Earlier Ms. Sidra Shan, the Lincoln Corner Coordinator, opened the program and encouraged the audience to take advantage of the print and digital resources available in Lincoln Corner in many subject areas.

حصل معالي رئيس الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية في إسلام آباد عل المركز الأول في جائز التميز في خدمة الجامعة والتي تمنحها جامعة الإمام محمد بن سعود الإسلامية لأول مرة في تاريخها.

وفي هذه المناسبة أقيم حفل بهيج في مقر جامعة الإمام محمد بن سعود الإسلامية بالرياض رعاه معالي مدير الجامعة الأستاذ الدكتور/ سليمان بن عبد الله أبا الخيل وحضره وكلاء جامعة الإمام وعمداء الكليات والعمدات المساندة وأعضاء هيئة التدريس وعضوات هيئة التدريس ومدراء الإدارات فيها وعدد من الحضور من الطلاب والطالبات والمهتمين فضلا عن رجال الإعلام والصحافة.

وقد أكد معالي مدير جامعة الإمام خلال كلمته في حفل التكريم على أن هذه الجائزة تعد الأولى والأمير من نوعها على مستوى الجامعات السعودية، وأنها تعد خطوة رائدة ومحفّزة نحو الاستقامة على المنهج الحق، والطريق القويم، والتنافس على العمل الصالح، كما تعد حافزاً قوياً نحو البذل والعطاء خدمة للدين والوطن والجامعة والمجتمع والأمة.

وقَدَّم رئيس جامعة الإمام محمد بن سعود الإسلامية التهنئة القلبية الصادقة لمعالي رئيس الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية بهذه المناسبة السعيدة مؤكدا له استحقاقه لها بجدارة واقتدار وكفاءة ووفقا للضوابط والشروط والمنظمة للجائزة. راجيا أن تكون هذه الجائزة بشقيها المادي والمعنوي فاتحة خير، وبداية سلوك طريق طويل نحو التنمية والتطوير للذات وللآخرين.. وللجامعة التي يرأسها معاليه حالياً.  

شاكراً لمعالي الأستاذ الدكتور الدريويش من جهود خَيِّرة وموفقة وعمل دؤوب سواء خلال عمله يطمح في جامعة الإمام أو بعد انتقاله للعمل رئيساً للجامعة الإسلامية العالمية في إسلام آباد. وما يطمع إليه معاليه من تطوير للجامعة الإسلامية العالمية وارتقاء بها نحو مصاف الجامعات العالمية، وحصولها على مراكز متقدمة في التصنيف الدولي للجامعات..

وفي هذه المناسبة  شكر معالي رئيس الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية البروفيسور الدكتور الدريويش معالي مدير جامعة الإمام محمد بن سعود الإسلامية على ترشيحه لنيل هذه الجائزة وتسلمها من يده، وأن ذلك ليس بمستغرب على معالي البروفيسور الدكتور سليمان أبا الخيل –حفظه الله– فهو رجل التميز والإبداع والقيادة والحكنة والإدارة بكفاءة واقتدار.. وهو الراعي والمشجع والوفي مع كل مُبْدِعٍ، وعامل مُخلص لدينه ووطنه وجامعته ومجتمعه وأمته في أي مجال من مجالات الإبداع والتميز معبراً معاليه عن فرحمه واعتزازه بحصوله على هذه الجائزة الوطنية ونيله لها والتي تعني له الشيء الكثير.

هذا وقد أهدي معالي رئيس الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية الأستاذ الدكتور الدريويش هذا الإنجاز وهذه الجائزة الوطنية المميزة للجامعة الإسلامية العالمية في إسلام آباد، هذه الجامعة العريقة الرائدة المتميزة وكافة منسوبيها، وذلك باعتبار كل من ينتسب إليها يحرص على الإبداع والتميز والتطور.. فضلا عن وجود هذه الجامعة في مجتمع مسلم متميز في دينه وعلمه وقيمه وأخلاقه وعاداته، يكن كل ودّ وتقدير لبلاد الحرمين الشريفين.  

سائلا الله العلي القدير أن يوفق الجميع لما يحبه ويرضاه وأن تكون هذه الجائزة حافزا له نحو خدمة هذه الجامعة والارتقاء بها في كافة المجالات العلمية والتربوية والبحثية وخدمة المجتمع وتقنية المعلومات.

والله المسؤول أن يوحد كلمة المسلمين، ويهيء لهم من أمرهم رشداً، وأن يجعل هذا البلد آمناً مطمئناً رخاءً سخاءً وسائر بلاد المسلمين وأن يحفظ بلاد المسلمين من كيد الكائدين، وإرهاب المرهبين، وإفساد المفسدين، وأن يحفظ عليهم دينهم وأمنهم وولاة أمرهم من كل سوء وبلاء ومكروه.

والحمد لله رب العالمين أولاً وآخراً.

Dr. Al- Draiweesh Avails Distinction From Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud, Islamic University

Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia awarded Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) with high performance award as an acknowledgement of services he rendered at Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. Dr. Ahmad Yousif received the award during his last visit of Saudi Arabia during a ceremony at Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. Dr. Sulaiman Abdullah Abalkhail, President, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia presided over the ceremony while Dean of various faculties, Head of departments of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University including a six member delegation of Dept. of Psychology of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) headed by Dr. Tahir Khalili were also present on the occasion.

Dr. Sulaiman Abdullah said that this is the first award of its kind in the history of Saudi Universities which is being awarded to Dr. Ahmad Yousif as a acknowledgement of his hard work and services rendered for the university and Muslim Ummah. He congratulated Dr. Al-Draiweesh on achieving this award and said that he truly deserves this award. Dr. Sulaiman hoped that this award shall further polish the capabilities of Dr. Al-Draiweesh as this kind of awards creates competition among peoples, which accelerated spirit of more work and it finally promote religion, Nation and Country.

Dr. Sulaiman Abdullah also lauded the efforts of Dr. Al-Draiweesh for Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and appreciated his determination of bringing IIUI as leading international university.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that this is an honour for him that he has received this award from Dr. Sulaiman Abdullah who himself is a brilliant teacher, administrator and scholar. He said that Dr. Sulaiman has the best leadership qualities and he is leading Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University with unique strategy toward success. Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that it is honour for him that he is receiving this award from a university where he was a student then became teacher and finally an administrator.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that he wants to dedicate this award to the International Islamic University, Islamabad and to its every worker because IIUI situated in such a country whose citizen’s hearts are full of passion for Saudi Arabia.

Talking on this occasion, Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that every possible effort shall be ensured to make this university a centre of excellence for the students. He lauded the efforts of academic and administrative staff members and said that with the help of these sincere, hard working and energetic staff members the university will achieve its objectives. He also lauded the role of Engr. Tahir Khan, Director Planning & Project and efforts of staff members of planning & project department to start construction projects.

Workshop was conducted by Ms. Rana Husain, Director, Curriculum Teacher Education Project, HEC. The three days orientation professional development through the Teacher Education Project facilitated the faculty members (Male and Female) of IIUI to help them to use methods encouraged by the new curriculum, for fulfilling pre-service teacher education of 21st century. Group and individual activities were given by the resource person and activities related to assessment requirements of newly launched program were also worked out practically.

At the end of workshop Dr. Samina Malik, Associate Professor/ Chairperson, Department of Education thanked the resource person and the project management for organizing such a useful activity and presented IIUI Shield to the resource person. She also paid gratitude to Prof Dr. N. B. Jumani, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences for providing such professional development opportunities and projects to the faculty. She offered compliments to worthy President Dr. Ahmad Yousif A. Al-Draiweesh for his interest in the professional enhancement of teachers.

Dr. Ahmad Yousif expressed his satisfaction regarding arrangements of Annual Cultural Week and Silver Jubilee celebrations 2013 and said that upcoming cultural week will be different from its previous sessions. He said that students, faculty members and intellectuals especially from foreign universities as well as from Pakistan shall participate in these events, therefore there is a need of proper arrangements for these celebrations. Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that every department of the university should play their role actively so that the name of Islamic University may introduce not only in Pakistan but all over the world.

The delegation had important academic meetings with the department of psychology of the Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn-Saud Islamic University and both the parties explored areas of collaboration and were agreed to work on Joint International conferences on Psychology and mental health, Participation as an external examiners, Joint research activities and publications, Teaching Clinical Psychology , Islamization of Psychology and establishment of clinics.

The delegation also had a meeting with Prof. Muhammad A. Al-Tuwaijri, Dean faculty of Social Sciences, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn-Saud Islamic University and apprised him about the collaborative activities between the two departments. The Dean has appreciated the efforts and has nominated a team of three senior faculty members of the department of psychology to visit IIUI and to devise a short course on the Islamization of Psychology.

The delegation congratulated Prof. Dr Ahmed Yousif A. Al-Draiweesh on the award of “best services and contribution to the University” confirmed by Prof. Dr. Suliman A. Aba Al-Khail Pro Chancellor IIUI. Later the delegation met with the pro Chancellor and thanked him for providing this opportunity.