Department of Urdu (female campus) of the International Islamic University (IIU) organized a one-day seminar on “ Iqbal and Youth”.
The program was attended by Professor Dr. Jalil Aali as Chief Guest who discussed message of Iqbal in contemporary context. He also discussed religious aspects in the teachings of Iqbal. It was also addressed by Zulfiqar Ahmed Cheema who termed Iqbal’s thoughts as a pivotal source of critical thinking and maturity among youth.
IIUI President Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh who chaired the program said in his s
peech that Iqbal’s works have message for Muslims that they will never be down if they follow the teachings Islam. He also spoke on Arabic poetry of Iqbal, while adding that his works cannot be confined to subcontinent as he was a philosopher and poet for whole Muslim world.
Professor Dr. Najeeb Arif , organizer and chairperson at Department of Urdu elaborated the objectives of the program. She reiterated her resolve that the department will keep arranging such activities in future.
The program was also attended Chairman Department of Urdu at male campus Dr. Aziz Ibn ul Hassan, Dr. Sadia Tahir, Dr. Ghulam Fareeda, Dr. Sheeraz Fazal Dad, Dr. Sabahat Mushtaq and male and female stdyets of the department.