He expressed these views while presiding inaugural ceremony of a two-day conference on “Emerging role of women is Muslim Societies: Opportunities and Challenges”, held at Faisal Mosque campus of the International Islamic University Islamabad. The ceremony was also attended by Ex Minister for women education and development, Sudan, Dr. Suad al Faith, who was also chief guest of the ceremony, while Vice Chancellor Riphah international University Dr. Anis Ahmed, Vice President (Academics) Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed, Wife of President IIUI Muzna Yousif Al-Draiweesh, Director female campus IIUI, Dr. Zaitoon begum, Incharge Dawah Centre for Women IIUI Shagufta Omar and experts and women rights’ activists from Sudan, Egypt, Indonesia, Russia, Hungary and all across the world also attended the ceremony.

Raja Zafar ul Haq said Islam is the religion which gave right of vote to women thousands years ago but now west claims women rights as its own product. He added we would have to devise a strategy to make our women empowered because some forces while using their influence in Islamic countries, disseminating the gesture that following Islam is putting the women in trap of violation of their rights. Senator Zafar ul Haq said gender discrimination does exist in every society but implementing Islamic laws in a society can allow women to play positive role in building a prosperous and developed society. He termed the recent conference a milestone for protection of women rights and lauded the international participation of large number of women in the conference. He urged the media to play its positive role for the protection of women rights and portray them within the limits described by Islam. He urged the women participants to adopt Islamic values instead of western thoughts while saying they should be proud of being Muslim women.

Dr. Suad al Faith, in her inspiring speech stated Muslims are being killed and facing genocide in various regions of the world and Muslim women are facing many severe contemporary challenges. We can solve our problems by being submissive to Allah, we need unity among our ranks, she added. “Women have to get united for our rights and show the world that neither we are weak nor our religion has any deficiency.

Dr. Anis Ahmed, in his keynote address, said societies which negated the role of women faced failure; we can get prosperity and progress by giving women appropriate participation in the field of economy, politics. He added that we are following western paradigm despite of having best paradigm of Islam which makes the women empowered with knowledge, while western paradigm is all about economics and lacks the ethical values. He urged the women to take keen interest in research and study the religion to know about their rights.

Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed, in his welcome address said that we have accepted the women rights issue as western gift which is awful attitude while its indigenous roots lies in house of Islam. “Islam was the force which brought women empowerment and Islam itself is the force that will bring women empowerment today” he added. He urged the Muslims to forge unity among the Muslims to fight against the propaganda being disseminated against them. He said we would have to create more space for women in our societies while giving them proper opportunities to lead the Islamic movements which may lead to constructive results in the society.

Theme of the first day of conference was dedicated to “women empowerment” whereas Mrs. Muzna Yousif Al-Draiweesh was the guest of honour of the first session of the conference. During the first session, various foreign experts and workers delivered lectures on the topics like Hijab, Fictional Representation of Pakistani women’s struggle for empowerment, electoral gender quotas and women’s leadership. During second session topics regarding role of Muslim women at national and international level, gender politics, and media’s exploitation of the global Muslim community were discussed. Dr. Zakria Bashir, Prof. of Islamic Philosophy, Sudan, Russian Journalist Liudmila Mishna, Ph. D. Scholar from Hungary Asli Karaca, Prof. Rufaida Al Habash from Al-Indluse Institute of Islamic Studies, Syria, Chair Person Kashmir Women Forum Shamim Shawl, Member National Assembly of Pakistan Shahida Akhtar, Incharge Dawah Centre For Women, IIUI Shagufta Umar, Jawairiyah Faisal Khan from United Kingdom, famous women activist from Turkey Huda Kaya spoke on the subject. The conference will conclude on Friday, November 29, 2013.

He also made them aware about the academic plans, programmes and achievements of the university in the field of academia. Earlier, the delegation also visited Department of Media and Communication Studies of IIUI. The delegation was received by the head of department Dr. Zafar Iqbal. He also warmly welcomed the officers and threw light on the performance of department. They also visited TV and Radio studio being run by the department of Media and Communication Studies.

The conference would start on November 28 (Thursday) at Old Campus, Quaid e Azam auditorium of IIUI, where Vice President (Academics) and Executive Director IIIRD Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed would deliver welcome address. Vice Chancellor Riphah International University Dr. Anis Ahmed would deliver key note address while Senator Raja Zafar ul Haq would also speak on the occasion. Dr.Zakria Bashir, Prof.of Islamic Philosophy, Sudan, Russian Journalist Liudmila Mishna, Ph. D. Scholar from Hungary Asli Karaca, Prof. Rufaida Al Habash from Al-Indluse Institute of Islamic Studies, Syria, Chair Person Kashmir Women Forum Shamim Shawl, Member National Assembly of Pakistan Shahida Akhtar, Incharge Dawah Centre For Women, IIUI Shagufta Umar, Jawairiyah Faisal Khan from United Kingdom, famous women activist from Turkey Huda Kaya would speak on the subject.

Theme of the first day of conference is dedicated to “women empowerment” whereas Dr. Samina Qadir, Vice Chancellor Fatima Jinnah Women University will be the chief guest and Mrs. Muzna Yousif Al-Draiweesh will be the guest of honour of the first session of the conference. During the first session, various foreign experts and workers will deliver lectures on the topics like Hijab, Fictional Representation of Pakistani women’s struggle for empowerment, electoral gender quotas and women’s leadership.

During second session of the day one of the conference, Saira Afzal Tarar, Minister of state for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination will be the chief guest while founding member International Muslim Women Union, Sudan Dr. Saud Al Fateh Al Badawi will be the guest of honour. The session will be chaired by Khalid Rahman, Director General Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad. Topics regarding role of Muslim women at national and international level, gender politics, and media’s exploitation of the global Muslim community will be discussed in the session.

On the second day of the conference, Dargam Nadia from Algeria, Former Chief Council of Muslim Women Scholar Dr. Nabeelah Lubis from Indonesia and Former Parliamentarian from Iran Khanum Zohre Illahiyan would deliver valuable lectures on the subject. Second day of the conference would discuss the themes “Educational Opportunities and preferences” and “women at work” where topics including women dominance in medical colleges of Pakistan, Muslim women and intellectual revolution and many other valuable issues will be discussed by the experts. The concluding ceremony of the conference would be presided by Rector IIUI Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai while Pro. Chancellor Riphah International University Hassan Mohammad Khan, Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad and Director Female Campus IIUI Dr. Zaitoon Begum would also spoke on the occasion.

Malik Nadeem Hassan will be the resource person for the programme. He is currently working as Management Consultant at Maple Management Services. This workshop is continuation of the series of PDPUT programmes. The theme of this workshop is “Academic Planning and Management”.

Talented squad of IIUI Students including Hassan Nawaz, Muzammil Zafar and Saad Ahmer participated in the event. Rector IIUI Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai and President IIUI Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh have congratulated the students of the university on their success.

The workshop was titled as “Awareness of Modern Research Procedure, HEC Recognized Journals and Plagiarism Policy”, which was conducted by Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of the university in collaboration of HEC. Research students were informed and guided by Acting Director QEC, Dr. Irshad Ahmed Arshad in his valuable lecture regarding the categories of the journals and requirements and measures to make research a valued work. Three sessions of the workshop discussed the HEC recognized journals, steps to avoid plagiarism and demonstration of the software “turnitin”.

The participants explored the ways to make their research published in a professional way while they were apprised to make the acknowledgement of data necessary to avoid bitter consequences.

“Over quoted material may fall in plagiarism and to avoid the data detection as plagiarized one should rephrase, quote and summarize the data in ones own words” Dr. Irshad maintained. He added ineffective note taking like mentioning not the source and copy paste may put the researcher in “Plagiarism trap”.

Students were also informed that publication process of their research could also be done by their own selves. Participants raised various question while few also pointed out flaws in the detection software and took guidance from the experts about their problems being faced in research.

Lectures by Head department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Dr. Jabar Zaman Khattak and Assistant Director QEC Imran ullah Marwat were termed as valuable addition to the knowledge by the participants. Dr. Irshad Ahmed Irshad also vowed on the occasion to conduct such more workshops in future regarding research.

He criticized the capitalist economic system and termed it as a cruelty to the poor while saying it is based on Riba which is the core fault, failure and cause of ruining the fabric of society. Umer Ibrahim cleared the fact that inflation in the world is only due to corrupt paper money system that is also purely based on Riba and Allah clearly forbade man to restrain form Riba. He stressed on one currency that is gold and silver coin which is also omen of unity of Muslim Ummah. “The only gold currency can be favourable to the consumers and sustain the stability of market by averting fluctuation and price hiking, gold and silver coin can be the best alternate to paper money”, He said. Umer Ibrahim maintained that money actually was with mutual consent but paper money was the only monopoly of the cruel system of capitalist that was utterly harmful to society. He said existing system has lot of tools and bates to capture and exploit the poor people of the world.

In his vote of thanks, Dr Sohail Hassan paid gratitude to the worthy guest speaker for sparing his precious time. He said the utmost need of the time is to follow the foot prints of Last Prophet (PBUH) for the prosperous and stable society. Dr. Sohail stressed to implement Islamic banking and economic system practically.

He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony, organized in honour of the students who took positions in games and co-curricular activities. Director General AF&P Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja, Students’ Advisor Dr. Safeer Awan, Deans and Directors of university and a large number of students also attended the ceremony.

“Talented and bright students of IIUI are not only proud of our institution but for whole Muslim Umma, these are the people who posses ability to lead us towards the way of progress and prosperity”, Dr. Al-Draiweesh said. He urged the students to devote themselves for the cause of university, Pakistan and Umma while asking them to refrain from violence and negative attitudes. He added “with your high characteristic values and actions let the world know that Muslims are the people of peace”. He said students are the ultimate focus of Ummah, they term them as solution to their problem, so that they should build their personalities according to the life of Prophet (PBUH) and work for the betterment of society.

He assured the participants that they would be provided every available facility for education. He lauded the role of responsible authorities who conduct co curricular and sports activities while advising them to arrange programs which may result in addition to knowledge of students.

Earlier, Dr. Safeer Awan while congratulating the successful students lauded the efforts of President IIUI who keenly focuses on sports and co-curricular activities of the students. A documentary was presented in the ceremony, which clinched first position in Lahore during a university competition, which was made by mass communication students. At the end, certificates among the winners of various competitions and their teachers were distributed by the worthy president.

A three-month long 81st training course for Aima of Armed forces at International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), organized by its Dawah Academy, concluded here at Faisal Mosque Campus of the university on Thursday.
President IIUI Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh was the chief guest of the concluding ceremony while it was also attended by Director General AF&P Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja, Deputy Director General Dawah Academy Dr. Imtiaz Zafar, Director General Islamic Research Institute Dr. Sohail Hassan, various university officers, teachers and 45 participants of the course.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Al-Draiweesh said Aima are the appropriate people who can guide Umma to cope with the contemporary challenges in the light of teachings of Quran and Sunnah. He stressed upon the need for refraining from violence, attitude of enmity and biasness while urging to forge unity among the ranks.
He added life of Prophet (PBUH) is a great source of inspiration for us; we should get benefit from the lessons it gives and find problems of our solutions in its light. He stressed upon Aima to urge society towards disseminating peace and brotherhood, and work for the cause of maintaining justice in the society.

He said we are accountable for our actions; we should keep in mind the limits granted by our religion because it would keep us away from falling in troubles. He lauded the role of Dawah Academy for arranging such constructive programs and hoped this would continue.
Earlier, Dr Imtiaz Zafar while congratulating the course participants on its completion said that Dawah Academy has been conducting the training program since 25 years and in future this sort of programs would also be conducted with more zeal. He hoped that Aima would share the gained knowledge of the course among public. Mr. Khair ul Abrar, while representing the course participants termed the course as vital addition into their knowledge and praised the training of technology given to them to use it for religious matters.

Earlier Incharge Training of Imams’ Section and the Coordinator of the programme Zaheer-ud-Din Bahram gave detailed briefing about the training programmes. Course completion certificates were also distributed among the participants by President IIUI at the end of the ceremony.

VP (Academics) IIUI Dr. Mumtaz and renowned guest speakers including Mr Tahir Choudhry CEO Falcon Engineering Group, Mr. Waseem Hashmi GM Monitoring ICT R&D Funds Ministry of Information Technology, Ms, Shazia Khawar Director Civil Society, British Council, Ms, Sobia Amir Owner Sobia Amir Salon, Ms Zaira Rizvi Primary Photographer of Xyra’s Elements delivered important lectures on the topic, while Dean FMS Dr Bashir Khan, Director Female Campus Dr. Zaitoon Begum, Chairperson FMS (Female) Dr. Tasneem Fatima HoD Management Dr. Saima Naseer and large number of students were also attended the seminar.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh said women have important and vital role in the society, they can plays key role in the development of society, that is why Islam encourages them to step forward and participate for the uplifting of family, society, country and for Ummah as well. He invoked that Islam does not allow anybody to discriminate and deprive women to utilize and enjoy their rights, as quoted the vital example of Hazrat Khadija (RA) and her endeavours in the field of business, whom called first business lady of Islam. President further said , women are given Social, Political, Economical rights on equal bases with men and the expectations of positive and active role to play under the umbrella of Islamic teachings, associated with them.

Dr. Al Draiweesh urged young entrepreneurs to strengthen their capabilities and capacity as the future of Ummah depends upon them. He hoped the seminar would prove very vital for their capacity building and enhancing intellect level to understand the practical life experiences from scholars. President appreciated the efforts and urged faculty members to arrange even more series of such type of seminars and workshops. He also thanked to all the guest speakers for sparing their precious time for IIUI. Dr Mumtaz also appreciated the role of women especially young entrepreneurs on their active role in present society. He elaborated the concept of entrepreneurship by practical examples in life. He said the future of the generation depends upon the women so they must be the key part of planning in all the new avenues. Dr. Bashir Khan, Dr. Zaitoon Begum, Dr. Tasneem Fatima and Dr. Siama Naseer also addressed on the occasion.

Opening ceremony of the workshop was presided over by Dean Faculty of Language and Literature Dr. Munawar Iqbal Gondal while it was also attended by the chairperson of the female English department Dr. Munazza Yaqoob and all the faculty members of the department. On the first day of the workshop, previous theories of teaching, techniques to control human mind and cognitive learning were the topics while speakers stressed upon the fact that to have new ideas we require more material and information through different mediums.

“Thinkers are the people who lead the society, while using their abilities of wisdom and thoughts, they reach to the solution of the problems” Dr. Munawar said while speaking to the participant faculty members of the workshop.

He persuaded the participants that once they complete the workshop, they should disseminate the gained knowledge with devotion among the students. He added Higher Order Thinking skill is pre-requisite for the extra ordinary teachers and the workshop has a special significance as it is focusing on a vital attribute of teaching. Dr Munawar urged the participants to keep mulling over the actions which could result in progress of the university.

Earlier, Dr. Munazza welcomed the chief guest and participants and hoped that the workshop would pave the way for arranging such constructive activities with more zeal and zest. Participants were also apprised about the sessions and the topics of the workshop by Dr Ghazala. The workshop would conclude on Friday.

It is worth mentioning here that Umar Ibrahim Vadilo is the Pioneer of the Dinar’s reintroduction. He was converted to Islam. He is also the author of books, written on Islamic finance and Economics. Among his books are “The Fatwa on Paper Money”, “The Return of the Gold Dinar” and “ The Exoteric Deviation in Islam”.

On the same day Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of IIUI also holding a workshop on “Awareness of HEC Recognized Journals & Plagiarism Policy” at 01:30 p.m., at Seminar Room, Central Library, New Campus, IIU, Islamabad. In this workshop HEC policy regarding research publications, recognized journals and Plagiarism policy will be explored to participants of this workshop. Large number of faculty members and students will attend the events.

Shariah Academy, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) will hold an International Conference on “Moderation” from January 21-23, 2014, at Allama Iqbal Auditorium, Faisal Masjid Campus of the university. This International Conference is being organized in pursuance of the directive of President IIUI, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh.
Renowned high profile scholars from abroad including Mufti Ahmad Bin Hamd al Khalili, Grand Mufti of Jordon, Dr. Muhammad Tullabi, Chief Editor “Al-Toheed”, Morocco, Dr. Muhammad Al-Khaliala, Secretary Dept. Of Ifta, Jordon, Dr. Muhammad Khateeb, Dean Faculty of Shariah, University of Oman, Oman, Dr. Saaduddin Usmani, Foreign Minister Morocco and Mr. Marvan al Fahori, General Secretary, International Forum for Moderation, Jordon will participate in the conference. Beside above, eminent scholars from the country will also present their papers in the conference.

Its Arabic portion is comprised of a detailed background of the IRI as in visioned by Allama Iqbal in his famous Khutbat-e-Allahabad 1930, Muslim World news and other topics. The special edition of the newsletter has been published under the supervision of Dr. Suhail Hasan, Deputy Director General, IRI and with Syed Muzammil Hussain as its Editor. The Editorial Board of this special edition comprised of Dr. Asmatullah, Mr. Matin Ahmad Shah and Mr. Amjad Mahmood. The newsletter is spread over 24 pages. Click here for details

Talented squad of IIUI female Volleyball team comprising Kholla Amjad, Mahrukh Chaudhry, Misbah Hidayat, Samreen Qayyum, Zarlish Aneela, Aziza Masood and Noor-ul-Ain outclassed University of Sargodha in final match of EME Volleyball competition.

Sana Nazir of Faculty of Usul ud Din, while proving herself strong and unbeaten clinched 1st position in wall climbing competition. IIUI female students also performed best in Basketball competition by defeating University of Sargodha and Fast, and secured 3rd position. Rector IIUI Prof. Dr. Masoom Yasinzai and President IIUI Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh have congratulated the female students of the university on their success.

The board discussed and analyzed synopses of theses of Ph. D students from Faculties of Usul Uddin and Arabic. The board issued valuable instructions for further research work to the students. It was decided in the meeting that next session of the board would be held after two weeks.

Matters including scholarships, hostels, scheme of studies and various other issues were discussed on the occasion. Dr. Al-Draiweesh while constituting the committees on different issues directed for timely solutions of the problems. He also directed the concerned authorities to facilitate students on priority basis. He also appreciated the role of council for early solution of the students’ problems.

A number of important educational and administrative matters were discussed in the meeting and decisions were also taken accordingly. The members of BoG including President IIUI, Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, Dr. Inam-ur-Rehman, Scientist Emeritus PIEAS, P.O Nilor, Senator Sardar Fateh Muhammad Hasni, Judge Shariah Court, Justice Dr. Fida Muhammad Khan and Secretary Board of Governors, Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja also attended the meeting.

Both the institutions have agreed to set up a road map of mutual cooperation in a month back meeting of their heads, under which the aforesaid MoU was signed here at IIUI on the occasion of the visit of a eight-member delegation from NUML headed by its Rector Maj. Gen(R) Masood Hassan, which was warmly welcomed by President IIUI Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al Draiweesh, Director General (AF&P) Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja and Deans and Directors of the university.

Speaking in the MoU signing ceremony, Maj. Gen(R) Masood Hassan said we would have to learn from the experiences of the developed nations, we should confess that we did not give enough to our youth, now; it’s the time to do something constructive and useful for them, let’s be together. “NUML wants extended cooperation with all Islamic countries because strengthening our educational side would be a solution to our problems “he said. Rector NUML added that recent MoU wouldn’t be ordinary one but both sides would make its application possible in true sense and mutually cooperate. He maintained that IIUI was actively cooperating with NUML as numbers of its faculty members offer their experiences to the later in various disciplines of education. “We are thankful for IIUI cooperation”, he said.

While speaking in the ceremony Dr. Al-Draiweesh said that success of every Muslim is a success of Muslim Umma and this is only possible if we make our youth educated. He urged to refrain from difference while asking Muslims to forge unity among their ranks to foil the lethal aims of enemies. He said recent mutual cooperation between IIUI and NUML should be vast in nature and other institutions from the Muslim countries should be included in it. He appraised the delegation about establishment of Arabic Language centre and plan of making a separate faculty for translation and interpretation at IIUI. He added that IIUI committed to extend its cooperation with all the Pakistani and International universities and recent MoU was an effort to strengthen the resolve.

The ceremony was also attended by DG (AF&P) Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja, Dean Faculty of Language and Literature Dr. Munawar Iqbal Gondal, Dean Faculty of Arabic Dr. Muhammad Bashir, Dean Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences Dr. Muhammad Sher, Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology Dr. Naveed Aqdas Malik, Dean Faculty of Management Sciences, Dr. Bashir Khan, Dean Faculty of Shariah and Law Dr. Tahir Hakeem , Director Academics Shagufta Haroon, Director Female Campus Dr. Zaitoon Begum, Student advisor (female) Dr. Munaza Yaqoob and other staff members of the university. While the NUML delegation was also present in the ceremony which included Saeed Akhtar, Registrar, Dr. Anwar Ali, Dr. Nighat, Col. Tariq Satti, Dr. Sharza, Dr. Talib and Amir Saleem.

Later, the delegation visited female campus where Dr. Zaitoon Begum briefed about the activities and faculties in the campus. NUML delegation also visited science block of male campus where it was appraised about the continued projects.

He stressed upon the need to create milieu of clarity in our words, actions and in our attitude as well. He said as the Islamic calendar associated with great action of migration of Prophet PBUH, teaches us great lesson of commitment and bear the hardships of life. He went on that, Migration to Madinah was sublime example of trust on Allah and it should also top priority of Muslims. Dr. Al Draiweesh also congratulated on new year of IIUI and said there is need of recommitment for the progress and prosperity of the University and to achieve the core goals behind its foundation. He also thanked to the guests and hoped this series of Dars would be continued in future as well.

Dr. Misbah ur Rehman delivered profound addressed on new Islamic year and the beginning of Hijri calendar. He said as we Muslims have entirely different and unique civilization which has rich traditions of sacrifices, migrations, so the New Year memorizes us to recall them and follow the golden tenets of Islam. He emphasized on the need to transfer the elements of Islamic identities to new generation. He said Muslims should feel proud on the unique, compact and comprehensive set of codes for human being that Islam gives to humanity. In the same occasion in their address Dr. Al-Doussri and Abdho Ateen congratulated on the anniversary of IIUI and said that new Islamic year teaches us many lessons of sacrifices and hardships. They also admired the efforts of Dawa Academy and IIUI for holding such programs. At the end, the certificates were distributed among the Imams of Faisal Masjid and students who are performing responsibility of Imamat in IIUI hostels. It is worth mentioning that Dawah Academy has also arranged daily Dars-e-Quran, Dars Hadith in Faisal Masjid after Maghrib prayer.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Al-Draiweesh while welcoming the Egyptian teachers hoped that Faculty of Arabic will be further strengthened and addition of foreign qualified people will prove as positive step towards progress of IIUI. He added that IIUI would keep making efforts to broaden educational relations with different academic institution of the world. He stressed on the faculty members to maintain discipline among the students and be devoted for making IIUI a precedent institute. President IIUI also directed the IIUI staff to refrain from differences and make IIUI progress their top priority. While highlighting the importance of education, he said promotion of education among Muslim youth was a dire need of hour because progress of our youth was solution of challenges faced by Ummah. He said IIUI is an omen of unity among the Muslim countries as a number of students across the Muslim world getting education here. Dr- Al Draiweesh assured that IIUI would keep striving for providing quality education to its students.

On the occasion, Egyptian teachers paid thanks to the president IIUI for warm hospitality and vowed that they would work with full devotion and commitment for the making IIUI an exemplary institution.

President IIUI welcomed the Egyptian faculty members and apprised them about the vision and objectives of the university. He hoped that induction of highly qualified faculty would further raise the teaching standards of Faculty of Arabic. He stressed on the need for enhancing culture of research and teaching among Muslims while terming it a vital solution of Umma’s challenges. Dean Faculty of Arabic Dr. Bashir Ahmed was also present in the meeting. Later, Egyptian teachers also called on Director General (AF&P) Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja.

Rector IIUI, Dr. Masoom Yasinzai and President IIUI Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh have welcomed the appointment of Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja and termed it as a positive step for university progress. Faculty members, officers, staff members and students have also welcomed the appointment of Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja as DG (AF&P) of the university.

Inaugural ceremony of the conference was presided over by Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President IIUI, Director General (AF&P) Gulzar Ahmed Khwaja, Dean Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences (FBAS) Dr. Muhammad Sher, senior Mathematician Ismat Baig and principal secretary of the conference Dr. Arshad Zia were also present.

Dr. Al-Draiweesh addressing to conference said research students are future of Umma because they would have to uphold the prestige of Muslims as scholars. “Mathematics is a base for all subjects, nobody can negate its importance and recent conference is a proof that IIUI emphasizing to nurture the best Maths researchers” he said. He lauded the efforts of organizers and paid thanks to the experts who came from across the country. He added, IIUI has signed many MoUs under which Mathematics students will be sent to the abroad institutes in scholarship programs.

Dr. Muhammad Sher, in his speech said IIUI is not only serving Pakistan but whole Muslim Umma, students of various Muslim countries being provided best facilities in the Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences. He said research requires a strong foundation of Maths and keeping its importance in the mind, next year international conferences will be conducted. He assured that FBAS would provide all type of cooperation to the students in their research projects and constructive initiatives.

Earlier, Dr. Arshad Zia thanked all the participants, experts and departments for their active participation in the conference. Lectures were also delivered by the experts including Dr. Muhammad Nawaz, Ismat Baig, Miss Salma Shaheen, and Dr. Azad Akhtar Siddqui.

Dr. Masoom said Ulema should corner their differences and focus on the unity, brotherhood and cooperation, Ulema are supposed to preach the true message of Seerah. He said it is pleasure to get a chance to share views with Ulema. “Ulema are one of important assets of Muslim Ummah who persuade the people towards true message of Islam” He added. Rector IIUI further said that the success in life and hereafter is associated with following the teachings of Islam. He also assured Ulema all kind of cooperation and appreciated the efforts taken by the Council of Islamic Ideology and Shariah Academy. He emphasized to arrange such more workshops as these platforms and courses help to exchange the views over Fiqh’s understandings and solve misunderstandings out. Dr. Masoom termed Ulema as effective source of spreading Islam and knowledge.

On the occasion Dr. Tahir Mansoori briefed about the workshop and said in this workshop participants got opportunity to analyze Islamic Fiqh, Laws and attitude. He said IIUI respects all the sects and endeavouring to create harmony among them. Dr. Mansoori also thanked the cooperation of council of Islamic Ideology. Dr. Ikramul Haq also shared his views and paid gratitude to Shariah Academy and IIUI and assured cooperation in future. At the end of the ceremony Participant were awarded certificates and publications of Shariah Academy

The concluding ceremony was attended by President IIUI, Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, Vice President (Academics) Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed, Former Vice President, Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, emirates scholar Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari, Director Coordination IIIRD Dr. Talib Husain Sial and participants of the workshop.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Al-Draiweesh said Iqbal was a true lover of Muslim Ummah and staunch supporter of its unity, his thoughts are needed to be applied in present era as we need to forge unity among our ranks. He also suggested that an international conference should be conducted by IIIRD on teachings of Iqbal, in which prominent scholars should be invited. While appreciating the services of Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, he said that Dr. Sajid ur Rehman with his hard work and efforts worked for the progress and development of the university. His services will be remembered in the history of university, he added.

Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed, in his speech on the occasion said that IIRD will provide every possible cooperation to all colleges and other institutions of the country in conducting such workshops in future. He added assistance in research on Iqbal studies to the educational institutions of country is our top priority.

Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, in his speech paid thanks for immense love shown by worthy president and vice president IIUI. He said during 38 years of his service at IIUI he always gave top priority to the progress of university. He offered thanks for splendid farewells arranged in his honor by university.

Earlier, participants shared their views about the experience of workshop and termed it as a precious opportunity to understand the message of Iqbal. At the end, certificates of participants were distributed among the participants of the workshop by President IIUI.

Later, A farewell luncheon was arranged by IIIRD in the honour of Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, which was also attended by President IIUI, VP IIUI and staff of IRD.

President IIUI was apprised about the continued courses and projects initiated by the students. The briefing on the progress of the study was given by Chariman Department of Physics and Chairman Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology.

Dr. Al- Draiweesh talked to the students and advised them to be devoted to their studies while terming the subjects of sciences as vital for the development and progress of Muslim Ummah. “Young Students are precious asset of Muslim Ummah, their education must be top priority of Muslim countries” He added. President IIUI also directed the faculty members to urge students to observe discipline. He assured that support for innovative projects will be provided to the teacher and students on priority basis.