A seminar on thoughts of Iqbal & Unity of Muslim Ummah in the present era was jointly organized by Iqbal Institute for Research and Dialogue, Faculty of Usuluddin and Department of Urdu.
A large number of students participated in the seminar. Dr. Ghulam Farida . Among the speakers were Vice President, R&E, Professor Dr. Ahmad Shuja Syed, Dr. Rashid Hameed, Chairman of Urdu Department AIOU Dr. Abdul Aziz and Dr. Taimiya Sabiha.
The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by the Sharia Academy, written by Mr. Abdul Hameed. Aqdas Hashmi recited Kalam e Iqbal in the seminar.
Dr. Rashid Hameed shed light on Iqbal’s thoughts in a new way. He discussed Iqbal’s poetry and his understanding about the west. He gave recommendations for the unity of Muslims in the light of the works of Iqbal. Dr. Abdul Aziz explained Iqbal’s message and connected it to the teachings of Quran that how Iqbal took guidance from the Holy book.
In his address Dr. Ahmed Shuja discussed the Iqbal’s method of addressing the Muslims. He also discussed universality in his message with the perspective of unity of Muslim ummah. He also presented a summary of Iqbal’s words and thoughts contained in Javed Nama.
The Participants of the seminar opined that revival of the Muslims’ glories was possible by following Iqbal’s philosophy of independent reasoning and utilisation of youth for unity in the ranks of Muslim World. The speakers shared their thoughts on Iqbal’s work, message and application of his ideas in society.