THE INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY HAS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN SOCIETY BUILDING: IMAM E KAABA
Imam e Kaaba, H.E. Professor Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, Thursday, said that the killing of human life is forbidden, Muslims are being massacred in the name of human rights in Gaza, the international community should respect the sanctity of human lives and they must act to stop the crimes in Gaza.
He expressed these views during a special address at the international conference on the topic of “Protection of Human Life in Shariah and Law” held at the Faisal Masjid Campus of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI).
Imam e Haram said that the massacre of innocent people in Gaza is the darkest period in human history. He said that he prays for the end of the cruelty of the Muslims of Palestine. Imam e Kaaba said that special attention was paid to the sanctity of human life in Islam. He added that in Islamic Shari’ah and law, human life has special importance without distinction of belief.
Referring to the sanctity of human life, he said that Islam strictly prohibits the loss of human life. Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah said that there is a promise of hell for the person who takes human life for no reason. He further said that the services of Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi and the International Islamic University are praiseworthy. “I appreciate the International Islamic University for organizing a conference on the most important topic of hour” he said. He emphasized that educational and research institutions of Muslim countries should focus on mutual cooperation. Imam Kaaba said that the people of Pakistan are loving and Pakistan is a hospitable country. He said both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have deep rooted historic brethren ties.
Speaking on this occasion, interim Education Minister Madad Ali Sindhi said that the whole of Pakistan is grateful to Imam Kaaba for his visit. He said that the youth have the ability to change the destiny of the Muslim Ummah. He said that cooperation with the International Islamic University will continue. Referring to the situation in Palestine, he said that today the Muslim Ummah is saddened by the plight of Palestine. He said that Islam teaches coexistence and peace. He said that the Ministry of Education will work together with the IIUI on the subject of Sirat-ul-Nabi (PBUH).
We’re deeply grateful for Khadam-e-Harmeen Sharifeen and the government of Saudi Arabia for their invaluable support for us., Dr. Samina Malik, Rector of the International Islamic University. Thanking Imam e Kaaba for gracing the conference, she also shared prominent features of the International Islamic University. She also appreciated the efforts of Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi and his team for bringing transformative changes in the University.
Speaking on this occasion, IIUI President H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi said that today is a blessed day that Imam Kaaba has come to participate in the conference on our invitation. He said that I thank the custodians of Al-Haramain Al-Sharifeen for their continued cooperation with the university. He further said that universities have an important role in the development of the society, the university regularly organizes programs and conferences to solve the problems of the Muslim Ummah. Dr. Hathal said that IIUI is grateful to Islamic Fiqh Academy Jeddah for collaboration in the conference. He emphasized that universities should play a role in promoting constructive debate.
Honorable Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf Said Al-Malki, vice presidents of the university and diplomats of several countries, including a large number of teachers and students of the university participated in this event.
It is pertinent to mention that Imam e Kaaba is visiting Islamabad specially to participate in the International Islamic University Conference. He will also lead Friday prayers at Faisal Mosque on Friday.