Preston University, Shehr-e-Iqbal Forum Observes 81st Death Anniversary Of Allama Iqbal

Preston University Islamabad and Shehr-e-Iqbal Forum (SIF) on Friday jointly organized a seminar to mark the 81st death anniversary of Poet of the East Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Apr, 2019 ) :Preston University Islamabad and Shehr-e-Iqbal Forum (SIF) on Friday jointly organized a seminar to mark the 81st death anniversary of Poet of the East Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

The seminar was presided over by the Senator Waleed Iqbal, the grandson of poet-philosopher Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal and son of jurists of international eminence Justive (Retd) Dr. Javed Iqbal and Justice (Retd) Nasira Iqbal.

In his keynote address Senator Waleed Iqbal highlighted the endeavors and unparalleled contribution of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal towards the creation of Pakistan.

He highlighted the importance of high intellect and�prolific�writings of Allama Iqbal for the betterment, self-respect and sovereignty of the humanity and human values in accordance with the teachings of Islam�and Islamic values.

He also emphasized to sincerely act upon the sayings and teachings of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal who envisioned the idea of the creation of a separate homeland for the�Muslims�of the subcontinent.

He�added that they must do so, in letter and spirit, as that is the only way how we could successfully maintain the sovereignty,�progress�and prosperity of our beloved country-Pakistan.� In his welcome address, Dr. Shoaib Suddle, President of Shehr-e-Iqbal Forum (SIF) said, the unique aspect of the seminar organized to pay tribute to poet, philosopher, scholar and intellectual of unparalleled repute, Allama Iqbal, is that his grandson Senator Waleed Iqbal is chairing it.

He said it was truly a privilege and honor for SIF and Preston University to have his gracious and distinguished presence at the event.

President SIF, Dr. Shoaib Suddle also briefly highlighted and profoundly eulogized the mammoth contribution of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal towards the creation of Pakistan.

On the occasion, he emphasized the need to ensure the teachings of Allama Iqbal with unyielding confidence and ardor, so that they would be able to attain socio-economic goals successfully and made Pakistan stand out conspicuously in the comity of respected and developed nations of the world.

���������������� In their address, the distinguished speakers appreciated the efforts of Shehr-e-Iqbal Forum and Preston University to organize a seminar to mark the 81st death anniversary of poet-philosopher of international renowned Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Highlighting the life and achievements of Allama Iqbal, they said he was a creative thinker, poet and philosopher of incomparable stature who visualized the idea of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the sub-continent that eventually became visible in the shape of Pakistan.

They said, Allama Iqbal's contribution towards the creation of Pakistan had been significant. It was Iqbal's poetic and philosophical writings that played a pivotal role in forming and molding the public opinion in support of the Pakistan Movement and ultimately the creation of Pakistan, they stated.

They further said following the sayings and teachings of Allama Iqbal, unshakeable�conviction was need of the hour. If Pakistan was to get out of its massive socio-economic predicaments successfully and bring the much desired prosperity to its people, it would had to follow Iqbal's philosophy and teachings in every sphere of national development.� Prior to the welcome address of President SIF, Dr. Shoaib Suddle, the participants offered 'Fateha' for the departed soul and prayed to Allah Almighty for the solidarity, integrity and prosperity of the country.

Eminent among the��speakers who addressed the seminar and paid glowing tribute toDr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal were Dr. Humaira Shahbaz, Sr. Instructor NUML, Islamabad, Mian Naeem Javed, Former District Nazim, Sialkot,Sabibzada Shah Heer Elahi, Asst. Prof. Bahria University Islamabad, Mr. Zaheer Ahmed Gillani, Secretary General SIF Ishaq Naeem Rana, Secretary Finance SIF.