Pakistan's Allama Iqbal Open University Holds Seminar to Welcome Ramazan
Speakers underlined the important role of social and educational institutions in motivating the people to uphold true spirit of fasting in practical life.
The faithful while steadfastly observing ‘fast’ needed to ensure properly practicing tenets of Islam. Spirit of fasting must be reflective in an individual’s acts and deeds.
The speakers underlined the important role of social and religious institutions in educating and pursuing the people to uphold true spirit of ‘fast’ in their day-to-day life. The institutions should also come forward to make their contribution in reforming the society in accordance with Quran and Sunnah.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Siddiqui while welcoming the guests said that the University will hold series of activities during the month to highlight its significance and to motivate it students to practice Islamic ethics and values in their worldly life, keeping in view the spirit of fasting and to seek Allah’s eternal blessings.
Dr Habibur Rehman enlightened the audience of the Holy month’s benefits. The Holy Quran, he said serves as complete code of life and provide solution to everyday problems.
Ramadan is a month to purify ourselves. He stressed that every individual must read Quran with its meaning to understand true message of Islam and to practice the same in practical life.
The University also held a ‘Natia Musharia’ to welcome Month of Ramadan, paying glowing tributes to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Eminent poet Dr Ehsan Akbar was the chief guest on the occasion, who recited some poetic verses to pay tributes to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Source: The Nation
