The two-day national Seerat conference on "Aman-e-Aalam Aur Uswa-e-Hasna...Asri Tahayydat-o-Masail," organised by the Department of Islamic Studies, concluded here at New Campus on Wednesday. Senior scholars, directors and literary personalities across the country presented their key papers during the conference.
Dr Dost Muhammad, Dr Ehsan-ul-Haq, Dr Sanaullah Bhutto, Dr Ashraf Shaheen, Dr Baqar Khan Khakwani, Dr Noor-ud-Din Jami, Dr Abdul Quddus, Dr Abdul Rauf Zafar, Dr Mumtaz Ahmad Salik, Dr Ghulam Ali Khan, Dr M Hammad Lakhvi, Dr M Saad Siddiqui, Dr Ishtiaq Gondal, Professor M Azmat, Professor Mian Akram, senior columnist Haroon-ur-Rashid, Haroon Kokan from Turkey and Dr Akhtar from Jamia Millia Dehli presented their papers on the occasion.
The speakers stressed that Islam was the religion of peace and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also preached peace and harmony. By following the teachings of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), peace could be established in the world. They stressed the Muslim Ummah to stand united for justice and peace. They said the Muslims of around the world should stop grouping and should follow the teachings of Islam and peace would be there. For this purpose they should utilise the channels of education, media, social system, solidarity and moral characteristics.
The participants also condemned the biased role of United Nations. Recommendations were also prepared at the end of conference. It was also decided to publish all the paper presented in the conference in the special issue of Department's research journal "Al-Qalam." It was also decided to organise women Seerat conference under the head of Dr Tahir Basharat.
A farewell dinner was held in honour of Dean Faculty of Life Science Professor Dr Shahida Hasnain at the University Executive Club. PU vice-chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran, Registrar Professor Dr Muhammad Akhtar, Professor Dr Muhammad Amin Athar, Professor Dr Khan Rass Masood, Professor Dr Rukhsana Kausar and other faculty members were also present on the occasion.-PR