The IRD, IIUI, organized two lectures of Dr. Chris Seiple, President of the Institute for Global Engagement, USA at the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) on the following topics:-

i)          “Trends among American Evangelical Christians and their Approaches to Islam" on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:30 A.M at IRI Auditorium, International Islamic University Faisal Masjid Campus Islamabad

ii)         The “Concept of Justice as a Framework for Bridging Muslim-Christian Misunderstanding" on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 11:00 A.M at Seminar Room, Main Library, New Campus, H-10 Sector, Islamabad

Dr. Chris Seiple said; “Justice is an attribute of Allah Al-Mighty and there shall be no peace without justice on this planet”. This was main theme of Dr. Chris’s lecture who advocated a peaceful co-existence between followers of all religions especially Abrahamic religions. He spoke on various similarities among Muslims and Christians. For example, he quoted Oneness of God which is hallmark of faith of Muslims and Christians. Dr. Chris added that although there are a lot of differences among Muslims and Christians, but they can live together for better future of the human beings. Here are some points from Dr. Chris Seiple’s speech: