International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) President Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, hosted an Iftar dinner at Faisal Masjid which he arranged for more than 1000 citizens of twin cities.
On the occasion, IIUI President stressed the importance of charitable work, especially in the holy month of Ramadan. Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh urged the Muslim youth to disseminate Islam’s message of peace adding that fasting is all about patience, virtue and peace. He said Holy month of Ramadan is an opportunity to get rid of societal issues and prevailing mal practices as it makes the minds, souls and actions as limpid as water. IIUI President hoped that Muslims across the world would be able to make Allah almighty happy and get his blessings by practicing the true spirit of the great month.
He urged that students’ induction from Islamic countries should rise adding that diplomats can play vital role in exchange of faculty, students and inviting new students to the university.
Dr. Al-Draiweesh stressed the unity of Muslims while saying that Islamic countries are rich in natural resources in comparison to the whole world but are still facing problems such as instability and economic recession.
He was of the view that the unity of Muslims is the solution to the problems of the Islamic world. The Iftar dinner was also attended by IIUI Vice Presidents, Deans and other high ups. It was also attended by IIUI high-ups.