Those who were present on the occasion included Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed Director Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD), IIUI, Dr. Zia-ul-Haq Dean Faculty of Shariah & Law, IIUI, Dr. Ahmed Shujah Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology, IIUI and others.

American Envoy inquired about Faisal Mosque and expressed his keen interest in Islamic Teachings, Islamic Center and Dawah Academy as well as the Islamic University. They appreciated the architecture of this mosque which reflects the great Islamic Art and especially the reflection of its international color. He also watched a huge copy of the Holy Quran displayed by the Mosque’s administration. In the end of this visit they were presented Dawah Academy Crest and a set of Dawah Academy publications.

A group photo of Mr. Cameron Munter, Ambassador of USA with Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha Vice President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Prof. Dr. Sajid-ur-Rehman, Director Dawah Academy IIUI and others (Deans & Directors of IIUI) during his visit at
Faisal Mosque

Mr. Cameron Munter, US Ambassador looking the Large Hand written copy of Quran Pak during his visit at Faisal Mosque. Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President International Islamic University, Islamabad also seen in the picture

Mr. Shoaib Sultan Khan Chairperson RSPN, in his welcome note shed some light of life and work of Akhtar Hameed Khan for his efforts for rural development. Mr. Khan said that of all the many outstanding personalities with whom I have worked, Akhtar Hameed Khan was one of the most impressive. He combined sensitivity and dedication to the light of the common man with the profound vision of a poet-philosopher.

Fayyaz Baqir Director AHKRC Introduced keynote speaker Mr. Mahmood Hasan Khan, Prof. Emeritus, Simon Fraser University, Canada. Mr. Hassan said Akhtar Hameed Khan blended the considerable administrative skills of the elite Civil Service with the insights of an applied social scientist and historian… His Scandinavian colleagues and other advisors had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. He said that Progress (social and economic) should be a continuous change. At its root poverty means deprivation and it can become Trans-generational trap and rural poor suffers more than the urban poor.

Guest of Honour Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI said that it was a privilege to attend a ceremony commemorating a great rural development practitioner. He thanked Dr. Hasan, AHKRC and NIRM for conducting such a thought provoking event.

Mrs. Akhtar Hameed Khan said that Mr. Hameed till the very end loved working for the poor and wanted to stay with them. The book “Islands of Hope” was also Launched during the ceremony. The book contains many interesting recollection of Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan. Dr. Nazar-ul-Islam and Mr. Pervez Tahir presented their review on “Islands of hope.” Two books were announced for Akhtar Hameed Khan Memorial Book Award. Funding for this award (Rs. 50,000/-) was provided by National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) and the book nominations were received, reviewed and selected for awards by Council of Social Sciences (COSS).

Dr. Mehmood Hassan Khan delivering Dr. Akhter Hameed Khan annual memorial lecture, 2010 at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI. Mrs. Dr. Akhter Hameed Khan, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI and others are also seen in the picture.

Dr. Mehmood Hassan Khan Prof Emeritus, Simon Fraser University, Canada, Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI. Mrs. Akhter Hameed Khan, Mr. Shoaib Khan and others addressing “Annual Akhter Hameed Khan Memorial lecture, 2010 at the Islamic University (IIUI)

Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) addressing at the Martyrs day ceremony remembering their students who lost their lives on 20th October 2009 due to blasts at University.

Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik Rector IIU chaired the seminar. Dr. Munawar Iqbal, renowned Islamic Banking Scholar and Former Chief Research, IRTI, Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Saleem Ullah, Director Islamic Banking Department State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Mr. Ahmed Siddiqui, Head product Development and Shariah Compliance, Meezan Bank Limited, Mr. Sajjad Majid Khan, Area Manager North, Habib Bank Limited (Islamic Banking), Mr. Khaliq-uz-Zaman, Consultant, Islamic Banking and Finance (IBF), IIUI, Mr. Azeem Pirani Regional Manager, Pak-Qatar Takaful Limited also addressed the seminar. Teachers, Administrative Officers, Employees and a large number of students attended the opening session of the seminar.

Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik Rector IIUI in his inaugural address said that Islamic banking based on interest free transactions which is a great bless for humanity at large. He said that the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWS) gave this economic model to the humanity which is a hallmark of Islam. Prof. Fateh Malik added that it was need of the hour to implement Islamic Banking Model in letter and spirit. He also quoted some verses of Allama Iqbal in which he has condemned exploitation based economic system given by western capitalist system.

Dr. Munawar Iqbal in his key note speech said that the world is thirsty of interest free economy and the present day Islamic Banking is a response to that need. He added that it is very encouraging that the Islamic Banking System is getting momentum not only in the Muslim world but in other parts of the world as well. He admitted that the Islamic Banking System is not progressing rapidly as the interest based banking system is doing but at the same time the Islamic Banking System is considered as an alternative model for day to day business.

Other experts were also of the view that the Islamic Banking System must be adopted in its totality. They added that partial implementation of the Islamic Banking System may harm the whole concept.

The grant will be spent on the development of research infrastructure at IIUI and salaries for researchers and developers. The objective of Autonomic Workload Manager (AWM) is to manage the workload of data warehouse in an efficient and responsive way. This project will be helpful in research and provide learning opportunities to MS and PhD Computer Science students of IIUI. This project will also be helpful for boosting the research and technology in the area of computer science in Pakistan. The duration of this research project is two years.

Two days International Conference on Moderation ended here at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI). The conference was organized in collaboration with the International Moderation Forum, Jordan. Engineer Marwan Al-Fouri, Secretary General, International Moderation Forum, Jordan, Dr. Muhammad Habash, Member Parliament, Republic of Syria, Dr. Abuov Aydar, Director, International Centre of Cultures and Religions, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik Rector IIUI, Sahibzada Sajid-ur-Rehman, Director, Dawah Academy IIU and a number of Pakistani and foreign delegates addressed various sessions of the conference.

The conference adopted a declaration at the end of its deliberations. The declaration assured full cooperation of the moderate muslim world to Pakistan in its efforts to curb terrorism of any kind. The conference also appreciated the efforts of Pakistan for the well-being of the muslim ummah, the participants were of the view that Pakistan has all the capabilities to lead the muslim world in all spheres of life especially on strategic, civilizational, cultural and academic levels.

The conference also paid rich tributes to Pakistan’s founding fathers who versioned the strategic role of the country for other muslim nations. The conference also called for well planned actions against all sorts of terrorism and extremism. The islamabad declaration of the conference also called for strengthening cooperation among academic institution of the muslim Ummah.

In the end the conference appreciated and called for more actions for promotion of moderation, dialogue, understanding and objectivity. (Islamabad declaration concludes)

Engineer Marwan Al-Fouri said that Islam was a religion of peace acceptable to all human being because it has a central and focal position in the religions and beliefs. He urged upon Pakistanis to come forward and play their role in this regard. Dr. Muhammad Habash said that it was Allama Iqbal who awakened the muslim world but at the same time we need more thoughts from Iqbal. He quoted a number of verses of Iqbal in which the philosopher poet of the Muslim world has paved way for revival of the Ummah. Dr. Abuov Aydar said that Pakistan has distinction of having Iqbal as its national poet but at the same time the message of Iqbal was not limited to Pakistan. The Central Asian People get their light and ray of hope from Iqbal. Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik on this occasion condemned hostile attitudes of west against Muslim world. He added that these attitudes create more hatred among minds of the Muslims. He condemned terrorist acts in the Muslim world but at the same time demanded change in the mind sets of the western world. Sahibzada Sajid-ur-Rehman and Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq also spoke on the occasion.

Other sessions of the conference were addressed by Professor Dr. Ahmad Nofal, University Professor, Amman, Kingdom of Jordon, Dr. Muhammad Talabi, Thinker and Writer, Al Muhammadia, Kingdom of Morocco, Professor Dr. Mehmood Al Sartawi, University Professor, Amman, Kingdom of Jordon, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Al Khateeb, University Professor/Secretary General, International Moderation Forum, Amman, Kingdom of Jordon, Prof. Hussain Al-Rawashida, Journalist and Writer, Amman, Kingdom of Jordon, Dr. Saadat Din Al Usmani, Member Parliament, Kingdom of Morocco, Dr. Azzeddine Bin Zeghiba, Director General, Studies and Publications, Chief Editor, Research Journal, Afaq Al Thaqafah Wal Turath, Juma Al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage, UAE. Professor Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq Dean Faculty of Shariah of the IIUI acted as focal person of the conference. He told that the main objective of the conference was to pave ways and adopt means for betterment of coming generations of the muslim ummah to face the challenges posed by the modern day world. The delegates of the conference also called on Maulana Hamid Saeed Kazmi Federal Minister for religious affairs in his office and apprised him of the Islamabad declaration adopted by the conference.

Two day International Conference on Moderation started here at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) in collaboration with International Moderation Forum, Jordan.

Engineer Marwan Al-Fouri, Secretary General, International Moderation Forum, Jordan, Dr. Muhammad Habash, Member Parliament, Republic of Syria, Dr. Abuov Aydar, Director, International Centre of Cultures and Religions, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik Rector IIUI, Sahibzada Sajid-ur-Rehman, Director,  Dawah Academy IIU and a number of Pakistani and foreign delegates addressed on the first day of the conference. Engineer Marwan Al-Fouri said that Islam was a religion of peace acceptable to all human being because it has a central and focal position in the religions and beliefs. He urged upon Pakistanis to come forward and play their role in this regard. Dr. Muhammad Habash said that it was Allama Iqbal who awakened the muslim world but at the same time we need more thoughts from Iqbal. He quoted a number of verses of Iqbal in which the philosopher poet of the muslim world  has paved way for revival of the Ummah.

Dr. Abuov Aydar said that Pakistan has distinction of having Iqbal as its national poet but at the same time the message of Iqbal was not limited to Pakistan. The central Asian People get their light and ray of hope from Iqbal. Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik on this occasion condemned hostile attitudes of west against Muslim world. He added that these attitudes create more hatred among minds of the Muslims. He condemned terrorist acts in the Muslim world but at the same time demanded change in the mind sets of the western world. Sahibzada Sajid-ur-Rehman and Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq also spoke on the occasion.

Other sessions of the conference were addressed by Dr. Zaghloul Al Najar, Thinker and Opinion Maker, Al Qairo, Egypt, Mr. Mohsin Al Awaji, Thinker and Opinion Maker, Al Riyadh, Kindom Saudi Arabia, Professor Dr. Ahmad Nofal, University Professor, Amman, Kingdom of Jordon, Professor Dr. Ahmad Umer Hashim, Ex-President, Al Azhar University, Egypt, Dr. Muhammad Talabi, Thinker and Writer, Al Muhammadia, Kindom of Morroco, Proessor Dr. Mehmood Al Sartawi, University Professor, Amman, Kingdom of Jordon, Mr. Abdullah Fidak, Thinker and Opinion Maker, Al Makka A Mukarrama, Kingdom Saudi Arabia,Prof. Dr. Muhammad Al Khateeb, University Professor/Secretary General, International Moderation Forum, Amman, Kingdom of Jordon, Prof. Hussain Al Rawashida, Journalist and Writer, Amman, Kingdom of Jordon, Dr. Saadat Din Al Usmani, Member Parliament, Kingdom of Morroco, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Al Qadha, Professor, University of Jordon, Amman, Kingdom of Jordon, Dr. Azzeddine Bin Zeghiba, Director General, Studies and Publications, Chief Editor, Research Journal, Afaq Al Thaqafah Wal Turath, Juma Al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage, UAE,  Mr. Tastanbek Kemelov, Head of the Protocol Department of the International Centre of Culture and Religions, Ministry of Culture of Republic of Kazakhstan, and  Islam zhussip Republic of Kazakhstan.

Speaking to the convocation ceremony Sardar Assef Ahmed Ali stressed upon the need of revival of “Ijtihad” to cater modern day requirements and needs of not only the Muslim world but whole the world as well. He said that Islam
is a religion of peace not for Muslims but other human beings as well. He acknowledged the role of “Madaris” but suggested some structural measures to make those Madaris more useful for the humanity at large. He congratulated the Islamic University for its achievements in last 25 years of its existence. He said that other educational institutions must follow the Islamic University and should make it as a role model.

Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik spoke on goals and ideals of the university. He said that IIUI is a rapidly expanding institution in all branches of knowledge with a growing focus on Engineering, Science & Technology and Social Sciences after establishing excellence in the traditional fields of Arabic, Islamic Studies, Shariah and Islamic Economics.

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui President while speaking on the occasion presented a detailed report about the university especially on one year since last convocation. He said that the university during last 25 years has produced over 17000 (Seventeen thousand) students out of which 46 obtained PhDs. In last year the university produced 2389 students with 4 PhDs and 36 Gold Medalists.

Gulzar Ahmed Khawaja acted as moderator of the convocation. He told that the Faculty of Management Sciences was largest viz-a-viz graduates as it obtained 6 gold medalists (2 male, 4 female) out of 647 graduates. Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences got 7 gold medals (2 male, 5 female) out of 397 graduates, Faculty of Shariah and Law got 6 gold medals (4 male, 2 female) out of 285 graduates, Faculty of Islamic Economics got 3 gold medals (3 female) out of 277 graduates, Faculty of Social Sciences got 6 gold medals (2 male, 4 female) out of 231 graduates, Faculty of Language, Literature and Humanity got one gold medal (1 female) out of 185 graduates, Faculty of Islamic Studies got 2 gold medals (1 male, 1 female) out of 149 graduates, Faculty of Engineering and Technology got 2 gold medals (2 male) out of 127 graduates, Faculty of Arabic 3 gold medals (1 male, 2 female) out of 91 graduates.

Sardar Aseff Ahmed Ali, Federal Minister for Education, awarding a PhD Degree to a student at the 8th Convocation of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI).

Sardar Aseeff Ahmed Ali, Federal Minister for Education, Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) and Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President IIUI and Gulzar Ahmed Khawaja addressing at the 8th Convocation of the Islamic University

Sardar Aseeff Ahmed Ali, Federal Minister for Education, awarding Gold Medals to students at the 8th Convocation of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI).

The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) and International Al-Wastia Forum, Jordan are jointly arranging a conference on “The Role of Al-Wastia in the Progress & Stability of Pakistan”. The opening ceremony will be held on Friday 08th October 2010 at 10.30 a.m. at the Faisal Mosque Campus of the university. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Hamid Saeed Kazmi shall be chief guest on the occasion while Rector IIUI Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik shall preside over the opening session.

Prof. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President of the International Islamic University, Islamabad which is currently celebrating its Silver Jubilee, has been named amongst the 500 most influential Muslims of the year 2010 by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center. This Centre is an independent research entity affiliated with the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought. The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought is an international Islamic non-governmental, independent institute headquartered in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The Center has published the third edition of its book entitled: “THE 500 MOST INFLUENTIAL MUSLIMS 2010”. This publication provides a window into the movers and shakers of the Muslim world. It highlights people who are influential as Muslims, that is, people whose influence is derived from their practice of Islam or from the fact that they are Muslim. It gives valuable insight into the different ways that Muslims impact the world, and also shows the diversity of how people are living as Muslims today.

The citation of the President of the University reads as follows:

	PAKISTAN
	SIDDIQUI, DR. ANWAR HUSSAIN [NEW]
	“Siddiqui is the president of the international Islamic University in Islamabad, a school aiming to produce scholars and practitioners able to use their Islamic learning to meet the economic, social, political, and intellectual needs of the ummah”

This is a singular honour not only for the President but for the University itself as it feels proud that it is led by a renowned personality of the Muslim world. Dr. Siddiqui’s association with the International Islamic University dates back to its founding years as he has been entrusted with several important and strategic assignments from time to time during the past 25 years because of which the University has expanded in many directions: whether by way of setting up of academic Departments, introduction of qualified Faculty, growth of the University budget, growth of infrastructure and all resulting in the growth in the enrollment of students, thus bringing it to the position of the 3rd largest Public Sector University of the country.

The International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) distributed relief at Basti Ali and Basti Dhakki of Dera Ismail Khan and Bakhar. According to details, a team comprising by Khurshid Alam, Director Finance and coordinator of Task Force for affectees, Deputy Director IRI, Mr. Muhammad Jamil, Principal librarian Muhammad Rafique, Deputy Directors Sports and Public Relations Syed Manzoor Hussain Shah and Syed Muzammil Hussain shah respectively, Assistant Director Dost Muhammad, Nusrat Hussain Department of Urdu and student of Software Syed Ghalib Hassan.

The Group distributed relief goods to over 200 families of those villages which were badly damaged by the flood in River Indus. In Bhakkar a delegation of local notables led by Mr. Iqbal Ghuncha Advocate also called on the IIUI delegation and appreciated universities’ effort for flood affectees.

Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) inaugurated newly constructed block (Hazrat Maryam Block) at Female Campus of the university. Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui President IIU, Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha Vice President IIU, Faculty Members, Administrative Officers and a large number of students were also present on the occasion.

Prof. Fateh Muhammad Malik while speaking on the occasion said that the construction of the new block increased the space for female students. In addition to class rooms there are laboratories too, which have latest facilities at this block.

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui said that the university determined to provide state-of-Art facilities to its students especially female students. He added that a gymnasium for female students is also under construction and will be completed soon. He hoped that three more female hostels shall be constructed, when funds are released by the Govt. of Pakistan as promised by the prime minister at last convocation of the university.

The inauguration ceremony was also addressed by Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha Vice President IIUI who said that foundation of this block was laid by Dr. Anwar Siddiqui thirty months back and he himself was able to see the block completed. Dr. Ehsan Ullah Khan Dean Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences also addressed the gathering.

Prof Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, IIUI, Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President IIUI, Dr. Ehsan Ullah Khan, Dean Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences (FBAS) of IIUI and Ms. Zareen Sharaf addressing at inauguration ceremony of newly constructed female block (Hazrat Maryam Block) at IIUI

A group photo of Prof Fateh Muhammad Malik, Rector, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, IIUI, Mrs. Parveen Qadir Agha, Vice President IIUI, Deans and other Faculty Members of IIUI after the inauguration of newly constructed block (Hazrat Maryam Block) at IIUI

Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid-ur-Rehman,
Director Dawah Academy of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), along with Staff members of the academy offering Du’a for departed soul of Dr. Mehmood Ahmed Ghazi.

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) offering Dua at death of Ex President of the IIUI Dr. Mehmood Ahmed Ghazi.

Funeral Prayer of Dr. Mehmood Ahmed Ghazi in Islamabad on Sunday. Second picture extreme left Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, President International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) praying for departed soul. In set Dr. Mehmood Ahmed Ghazi.