Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 7: Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy (IICP), University of Kashmir (KU) today organized an online seminar on ‘Holy Quran and Allama Iqbal’s Thought’.
Dean, School of Arts Languages and Literature Prof Adil Amin Kak presided over the inaugural session of the seminar, where Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir was a guest of honour.
In his presidential address, Dr Kak talked about the importance of organizing such seminars, which help awaken people from any sort of disillusionment and slumber. “Allama Iqbal devoted all his life to impress upon Muslims to pursue knowledge in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran,” he said.
In his special address on the occasion, Dr Nisar underscored various aspects of Allama Iqbal’s teachings as well as his philosophical thought. “The Holy Quran was a source, inspiration and foundation of Allama Iqbal’s philosophy and thought,” he said.
Dr Nisar cited many examples how Allama Iqbal (RA) awakened the Muslim world with his true understanding of the teachings of Holy Quran and how he promoted humanity in his philosophical thought based on the correct interpretation of the Holy Quran.
Renowned scholar and professor emeritus at Delhi University Prof Abdul Haq delivered a keynote address on the occasion, underlining therein various facets of Iqbal’s understanding of Islam, Holy Quran and its true interpretation that went a long way in awakening the Muslim World.
Prof Hameed Naseem Rafiabadi, Head, Department of Religious Studies, Central University of Kashmir, said that Allama Iqbal’s sources were genuine (Quran, Sunnah and precedents of Aslaf). “Allama Iqbal was a great representative of the universal message of humanity in view of his profound understanding of all trends of knowledge as reflected in his works,” he said.
Earlier, Coordinator IICP Dr Mushtaq A Ganai highlighted aims and objectives of the seminar. He also gave a brief description about the works and research being undertaken at the Centre on Allama Iqbal (RA).
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