May Almighty Allah Bless the departed Soul with Maghfirah and Jannat tul Firdaus and May HE Bless the family with Sabar e Jameel (aamin).

President IIUI said that it is the duty of the teachers to make the university according the aspirations and goals of its founders. He said that IIUI started its journey with nine students in a single room but due to hard work of teachers, now the university has more than 25000 students. Dr. Sajid said that the purpose of the establishment of IIUI was to prepare a generation who could lead the country as well as the Muslim Ummah, adding that the teachers of the university are liable to accomplish this task. He said that the vision of the students of IIUI should be more positive and constructive than the students of other institutions of the country, adding that the university is known by its graduates.

Professor Hafiz Aftab Ahmed while reflecting the views of the participants of the course said that such training programmes are useful for teachers as well as an important source of learning. At the end, President IIUI distributed certificates and Dawah Publications among the participants.

Ms. Yasmeen Hameed said that fasting was according to the spiritual and material needs of Muslim Ummah, to bring taqwa. She said that the purpose of Ramadan is to serve humanity, those in need; those without! The purpose is to awaken our conscience in the proximity of the wounds and the injustices people face! The purpose is to move away from selfishness / greed and waste; to distance ourselves from the darkest dimensions of our being, our violence, our jealousies, our superficialities. The purpose is to face our responsibilities with confidence and assurance. Thus it is a shield for Protection from Sins. She further added that Ramadan is not just to arrange Iftari or Iftar party, but it is the name of spiritual maturity. She added that we can achieve success in this world and hereafter by following the guidelines of Quran.

She said that it is the month of standing in prayer in which the Quran was sent as guidance to the people, and as clear signs of Guidance and the separator (between good and evil) this verse clarified its excellence over all months. Therefore it is the best month. Because of the many scared things and well-known Excellencies which He placed therein, for He made unlawful in it what He declared lawful in others to magnify it.

“He prohibited foods and drinks in it to honor it, and He appointed for it a clear time which He (Majestic and Mighty is He) allows not to be set forward and accepts not to be placed behind”.

Then He made one of its nights surpass the nights of a thousand months and named it the Night of Decree; in it the angels and the Spirit descend by the leave of their Lord upon every command, a peace constant in Blessings until the rising of the dawn upon whomsoever He will of His servants…

Dr. Zaitoon Begum, Director, Female Campus added that Ramadan is a strong link between all the Muslims of the world to interact, communicate and share numerous religious and spiritual understandings. The poor of the society should be helped in this month. He urged that students should communicate the message of Ramadan to everyone in the society, so that all the members of the society get blessing in this holy month of Ramadan.

Kaira said that we should convince others through words not weapons. He considered ignorance as the root cause of all the social and economic problems faced by the nation. He urged that there is a dire need to fight against the ignorance as it is a big hurdle in the road to development. The information minister said that Islamic University is playing key role in the field of research and knowledge and the students of IIUI are also playing a pivotal role in the development of the country.

Dr. Masoom Yasinzai in his welcome remarks said that the university is primarily working to provide the best facility both curricular and extracurricular to the students. He insisted the female students to gain knowledge and play their catalyst role to bring positive change in the society. Dr. Yasinzai also appreciated the interest of information minister in the problems faced by the students.

Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman said that unlike past religious peoples are more motivated to educate their females and this impression tends that the religious peoples are more conscious about female education today. He said that Islam stressed upon the education of both male and female equally and that is the reason that IIUI is doing its best to facilitate the female students so that they may be able to present themselves as s symbol of Islamic Ritual and moral in the society.

Director Female campus, Dr. Zaitoon Begum also spoke on the occasion. Earlier Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira inaugurated the gymnasium and day-care centre.

Professor Izhar ul Haq, Project Director, Ummah Welfare Academy, Akora Khattak to deliver his key note address while Dr. Ejaz Shafi Gilani, Chairman, Gilani Research Foundation, Islamabad to Chair the Seminar. Other Speakers of the Seminar include Dr. Muhammad Khalid Masud, Director General, Islamic Research Institute, Mr. Tehsin Ullah Khan, Director, National Research and Development Foundation Peshawar, Dr. Husnul Amin of the International Islamic University Islamabad, Rashid Bukhari of the Peace and Education Foundation, Islamabad, Syed Zia ul Noor, Country Manager, Muslim Hands Pakistan, Khurshid Ahmed Nadeem, Editor Fikr-o-Nazar, Islamic Research Institute, Islamabad and Dr. Talib Hussain Sial, Director IRD.

Dr. Yasinzai said that Ulema and Muftees can play significant role to introduce the Islamic economic system to the world and IIUI is playing important role to train them in the fields of science and Islamic economics. Dr. Masoom said that there is no confrontation between the science and Islam. He added that likewise Islam, science also need humanity towards oneness of Almighty Allah. He said that the world is looking toward Muslims Ulema and Muftees for the solution of crucial problems facing by the humanity. He added that in order to enable the Ulema to play their due role it is our duty to give them proper status and honour in the society.

Prof. Dr. Sajid ur Rehman said that there is need to bridge the gap between contemporary and religious studies for the prosperity of the society and Shariah Academy is playing vital role in this regard. He said that Ulema and Muftees should not only point out the problems faced by the society but also to come forward with the solution of these problems.

Dr. Sajid ur Rehman urged the students to study books on Islamic Economic system so that they could implement the golden principles of that system in the society. Dr. Tahir Mansoori briefed about the course and said that the participants were briefed by the experts from the financial and banking institutions about Islamic Economic and Islamic Banking System.

He said that officers are back bone of any institution. He stressed upon the officers that they should solve the problems of faculty members and students on the priority basis so that they can pay full attention towards their respective jobs and studies.

Earlier Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, President IIUI said that actions depends upon intentions. We are employees and we have to work if we keep in mind the willingness of Allah during our duties, it will become a source of Nijat in the dooms day. He stressed upon the officers of the university that they perform their duties efficiently and honestly and as a reward the university will acknowledge their services and they will be promoted in the higher scales. He stressed upon the association to plan such projects which benefit the employees after their retirement from the university.

Raja Muhammad Munir, President OWA and Rana Asghar Ali, General Secretary OWA also addressed on the occasion and assured their full support to IIUI administration. At the end Rector and President IIUI distributed memorial shields among retired and newly promoted officers by OWA. Lunch was also offered by the OWA on this occasion.

He urged that today in the era of media we all should work for the training of society as well as family. Rector IIU lauded the efforts of some religious groups to promote and spread the message of Islam in the country. He considered that it is because of lack of training in the west that they send their parents to the old houses despite modern education & high standard of life. In contrary to this our society pays more attention and respect to the senior citizens which is implied by our religion said Dr. Masoom. The same was interpreted by our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and said that you should respect and serve your parents Dr. Masoom concluded.

IIUI President Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman said on the occasion that this world and life hereafter can become Heaven for the Muslims if they follow the family system portrayed by our religion Islam. He said that women have very important role in Muslim society. Dr. Sajid urged that the lives of Ummahat ul Momineen and Sahabas are the role model for us to come out of the crisis of our society. Islam stressed more upon human rights and on the Day of Judgment we will be asked about the rights of others. At the end certificates were distributed among the participants of the training by the Rector and President IIUI.

Dr. Zaitoon Begum admired the efforts of Mahmood Ahmed Farooqi for remembering the university employees even after his retirement and advised the staff to perform their responsibility more efficiently. Additional Director Academics, Ms. Zubaida Khatoon and Deputy Director Finance, Ms. Nuzhat Zareen were also present on the occasion.