Environment of Brotherhood, Fraternity and Harmony of Religions is Integral for Peace, urged by Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri Deputy Chairman MUL at inaugural session of International Conference on "Social Responsibility and World Religions"
"The Government in power is on the same page for the very agenda of this conference. The government whole heartedly is for the entire harmony for all the religions, rights of minorities and act of tolerance. The Minhaj University Lahore, by holding conference on a very supreme issue that of "Social Responsibility and World Religions" has dispense its National and International patriotic responsibilities. This act of Minhaj University Lahore needs to be appreciated by standing ovation of all times to come"
This was stated by the Dr. Noor-ul-Haq Qadri in his address at the opening session of the conference at Minhaj University Lahore. He further stated that the Prime Minister Imran Khan have deep regards and blessings for the Minhaj-ul-Quran International for their endeavors in Peace Building. He stressed that no power can bring devastation to Pakistan. This country is made to last till doomsday.
Doctor Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, the Deputy Chairman Board of governance expressed his deep gratitude to the honorable minister for his auspicious presence at the conference. He extended heartiest greetings of thanks to the International Speakers that of Australia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and India. He added, to inculcate the concept of peace in the upcoming generation, we have to make congenial the environment of brotherhood and fraternity. It is the second time that Minhaj University having this privilege to host such a memorable conference with International speakers. Concisely, Minhaj University Lahore with reference to International dialogues is a bridge between the scholars and their message to general community.
Doctor Muhammad Aslam Ghouri the Vice Chancellor Minhaj University Lahore stated that the basic objective of this conference is to accord peace in the world. In addition to that this conference provides food for thought to the students for widening their intellectual vision on the basis of modern technology and research methodologies. In respect of social responsibilities, it is a matter of great honor for Minhaj University Lahore that the Deputy Chairman has been awarded Good Governance Award in Malaysia by Cambridge IFA.
The scholar Doctor Charles Andrew Hogg from Australia while presenting his paper sounded his mind that human being contemplates and speculates in more than seventy thousand ways and means. If our way of thinking is optimistic then due to its impact our practical life will be free of any pessimism or self negating attitude and vice versa. It is matter of sheer agony that the world at large is spending a hefty amount to purchase ammunition but their budget for promotion of Peace is next to nothing. For ultimate inner peace we have to shun all together pseudo contradictions, prejudicial notions and aggression from our mind. The life of religious scholars and saints is symbolic for each one of us to practically change our lives.
On the first day of the land mark conference "Social Responsibility and World Religions" held at Minhaj University Lahore worldwide International speakers and local speakers participated among them were Dr. Joseph Sun vice Rector of F.C. University, Dr. Imtiaz Yousaf from Thailand, Dr. Sufyyan from Nigeria, Dr. Gowhar Quadirwani from India, Dr. Ibrahim, Dr. Emmanueal O Inyama and Dr. Ryan Bresher from Nigeria, Venerable Bom Hyon Sunim from Australia. Whereas among the local presenters were Dr. Um.e.Salma, Dr. Shumaila Majeed, Raza Naeem, Dr. Ramzan Shahid, Anwaar Ali, Dr. Muhammad Ayaz Khan, Uzma Naaz, Hassan Ali, Muhammad Hassan Ebad, Husnain Ali, Hudaibia Saqib and Sabir Naaz.
"Social Responsibility and World Religions" were organized with the collaboration of PHEC in coherence with the Department of the Religion and Philosophy headed by Dr. Herman Roborgh. Dr. Herman in his welcome address welcomed all the distinguished guests and participants. He highlighted the crux of the conference.
Madam Samreen khurram Aftab, Director Social Media while performing as stage secretary expressed her deep regards to all the guests from Minhaj-ul-Quran International that of Khurram Nawaz Gandapur, Brigadier (r). Iqbal Ahmed Khan, G.M. Malik and Noorullah Siddiqui. The Note able participants from university were Madam Rabia Ali Director Minhaj Media Cell, Madam Robina Saeed HOD Mass Communication, Mr. Khurram Shahzad Conference secretary/Director Academics and Col (r). Mubashar Director Administration.
After the lunch break conference started with the concurrent sessions in the Minhaj University Marquee where the International Speakers presented their papers and there was a panel discussion where the participants plied the speakers with counter questions. The second session of the conference will be held on 21st Oct at Minhaj University Lahore. Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch. Pervaiz Elahi will be gracing the second day session.
"Path to Peace is a Commitment to Other's Need" A motto of the Conference as a message to take back to your Countries and for Eternal Peace of Lives.
"The ultimate asylum of any humanity is in Religion. Contradictory to whatever worldly progress we make. No religion preaches or holds doctrines of tyranny, aggression, violence and terrorism. It is established fact that founders of the religions were very much concerned about the affairs and problems of ordinary human beings to be dealt directly above the issues of race, ethnicity, gender, class and cast".
These words of accumulated wisdom were uttered by DR. HUSSAIN MOHI-UD-DIN QADRI Deputy Chairman BOG Minhaj University Lahore at the closing session of the two days International Conference titled "Social responsibility and World Religions".
The International Conference was held at Minhaj University Lahore with the collaboration of PHEC (Punjab Higher Education Commission). Dr. Nizam.u.Din Chairman Higher Education Commission was present at the closing session of the international conference and highly appreciated the mile stone conference and remarked that initiating such conferences is a healthy gate way to valuable research oriented study.
DR. HUSSAIN MOHI-UD-DIN QADRI while stating the declaration of the conference said that, State of Madina was true reflection of Human Rights, Brotherhood and Harmony of all religions. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) out rightly spoke against the greed, immorality of the rich merchants and brutality of rulers. The messenger of Allah, Holy Prophet (PBUH) sustained for consecutive twelve years the vicious cruelty of the brutal rulers but never let to outburst his patience and always gave the message of Peace and Love.
DR. HUSSAIN MOHI-UD-DIN QADRI while synthesizing the declaration said "The Sufi Saints of the sub continent taught their disciples that real happiness was found by spending money for need of others. We must symbolize the value of social justice, civil liberties and democracy at crucial times. Ethical values, justice and honesty should be part of good business practice. Every religion has a responsibility to promote tolerance, harmony, peace, forgiveness, love, religious freedom and dialogues with those of other religions or faith. It is social responsibility of every religion to ensure the basic rights of women".
He further emphasized "All the world religions teach us that the root causes of suffering in the world is not religion but politics, economics, arrogance and greed that have gripped so many people in our planet. The root of the problem lies within us. Hence in order to develop a sense of social responsibility we need to start living from the inside out rather from the outside in. To acquire the inner strength we need to commit ourselves with a motto that "THE PATH TO PEACE IS A COMMITMENT TO OTHER'S NEED".
DR. HUSSAIN MOHI-UD-DIN QADRI expressed his expression of esteemed gratitude and congratulations to all the international speakers, paper presenters and scholars for presenting their research papers and their participation in the international conference.
Prof. Dr. Shanti Kumar from Colombo University while presenting his research paper spotlighted that love for humanity he has comprehended by being inspired from the great scholar Sufi Jalal.ud.Din Rumi. The true Messenger of any religion cannot at any cost jeopardize the humanity and world peace. The world is not apprehended by the materialistic poverty but by the spiritual poverty. While responding to a question he uttered that no world order in any way can depart any person from his religious beliefs or being with his religion.
The other speaker Dr. Andrew Hogg from Australia, during the question answer session emphatically said that religion is known by the pragmatic means. The basic creation of the man is part & parcel of human rights. Every religion is a clear reflection of this universal truth.
Social Responsibility and the World Religions had a crux that world religions should collaborate to provide spiritually intelligent leaders for social responsibility with characteristics, the ability to adjust the sense of higher purpose, the ability to nurture other and genuine humility.
