University of Wah (UW), in collaboration with the Seerah Study Centre for Children, Jamia Muhammadi Sharif Chinyot, and Muslim Hands International UK, organized the 1st International Seerah Conference on “Education of Children and Personality Development in the Light of Seerah” on 21 December 2023. The core objective of the conference was to foster the growth of children's personalities and augment their knowledge through education about the Seerah.
Prof. Dr. Anees Ahmad, an esteemed social scientist and the founding Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, Islamabad, was the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony. In his address, he emphasized the importance of children's moral and personality development in light of Seerah. He also highlighted the role of educational institutions and teachers in addressing parenting challenges and stressed the significance of following Seerah in all aspects of life for overall success. Prof. Dr. Jameel-Un Nabi, the Vice Chancellor University of Wah, underscored the importance of children's education and development through the teachings of Seerah. Dr. Mussarat Malik, Conference Chair/Chairperson, Dept. of Islamic & Pak Studies-UW welcomed the guest speakers, conference chairs, participants, and guests. She highlighted the significance of educating citizens, especially children, based on the teachings of the Holy Quran.
Dignitaries, esteemed individuals, and representatives from renowned national and international institutions, including Prof. Dr. M. Zia ul Haq, Director General Islamic Research Institute Islamabad; Dr. Abdul Maqit Radwan, Deputy President of the First Section, Academy Department, University of Dar Al-Uloom Ibn Taymiyyah, Islamic State of Indonesia; Dr. Iman Muhammad Habib Yusuf, Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies for Girls in Mansoura, Al-Azhar University Egypt; Dr. Subhi Hamid Khazri, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, International University, Beirut, Lebanon; Dr. Muzzammil Muhammad Aabideen, Sudan; Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Hamood Sanan Burco City the University of Najah, Somaliland; Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid-ur-Rehaman, Member, Islamic Ideological Dept; Dr. Muhammad Sajjad, Chairman, Dept. of Interfaith Studies, AIOU, Islamabad; Dr. Hafsa, Assistant Professor, Fatima Jinnah University, Rawalpindi; Dr. Mohsin Zia Qazi, Dean, Social Sciences, Muslim Youth University, Islamabad; Dr. M. Ajmal Farooq, Assistant Professor, International Islamic University, Islamabad; Prof. Dr. Ibtisam Ibrahim Bezoon, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, International University Beirut, Lebanon; Prof. Dr. Abdul Salam Hamood Ghalib Ansi, Professor, Comparative Jurisprudence & Dean of the Faculty of Education, Languages, and Information at An-Najah University, Somaliland; Prof. Dr. Luqjah Jalool Sabih Nadiya Al Jazair; Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bahmaish Educational Research and Development Centre, Aden, Yemen; Dr. Lamia Sabit Abu Al-Qasim Saadallah University Al Jazair; Dr. Manzoor Ahmed, Associate Professor, HITEC University, Taxila; Dr. Hafiz Munir, Al Azhari, Muslim Youth Organization, UK; Dr. Abu Al Hassan, Dean, Al Karam Institure, Bhera; Shibzada Qamar ul Haq, Jamia Muhammadi Sharif; Dr. Ahmed Raza, Assistant Professor, AIOU, Islamabad; Dr. Hidayat, Chairman Shariah Department, AIOU, Islamabad; Dr. Ishfaq, HoD, Muhay ud Din University AJK; Dr. Saeed Ahmad Saeedi; Dr. Hameed Abbasi, Azad Jammu & Kashmir University, AJK; Dr. Saeeda Sadia, University of Sialkot; Dr. Tayyeb Nadeem, FAST, Islamabad; Dr. Sajjad, Lecturer, Bahria University, Islamabad; Dr. Irfan Qaiser, AIOU, Islamabad and Dr. Kalsoom, NUST, Islamabad graced the event with their presence.
The conference was attended by 200 individuals from 35 universities, encompassing both local and international institutions, who appreciated UW's efforts in exploring the profound teachings of the Seerah and their application in shaping our children's future. The conference emphasized a holistic approach to education that includes moral values, ethical principles, and well-rounded personality development, instilling a passion for learning and ethical conduct in children and cultivating a generation that embodies noble qualities per the Prophet’s (PBUH) teachings. In the end, shields and certificates are distributed among participants and organizers.
