A delegation of Afghan women visited the Da’wah Centre for Women at the Da’wah Academy of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), where they were briefed on the Centre’s work in religious education and women’s development.
The delegation was received by Dr. Faryal Umbreen, Incharge of the Da’wah Centre for Women, who introduced the guests to the Centre’s objectives, ongoing programs, and educational initiatives designed to promote Islamic awareness and empower women through structured religious training.
During her welcome address, Dr. Faryal Umbreen outlined the Centre’s efforts to provide comprehensive religious education through lectures, Quran and Hadith classes, outreach programs, and skills-based training. She said the Centre is committed to preparing spiritually conscious and socially active Muslim women who can contribute positively to their communities.
The Afghan visitors engaged actively with the faculty, raising questions about the role of women in Da’wah and how Islamic teachings can be applied in contemporary life. They expressed appreciation for the Centre’s academic depth and inclusive environment, noting that such efforts serve as an effective model for women’s religious education in the region.
The delegation also praised the Da’wah Academy’s broader mission of promoting faith-based leadership among women.
They acknowledged the Academy’s contribution in addressing the evolving spiritual and social needs of Muslim women, especially in times of societal transformation.
As a gesture of goodwill, Dr. Faryal presented the guests with books published by the Academy. The visit concluded with mutual expressions of interest in future collaboration between the two sides in the field of Islamic education and women’s development.