Islamabad
A grand Seerat-un-Nabi (PUBH) Conference was organized by the MUSLIM Institute in Islamabad, attended by renowned foreign dignitaries, ambassadors, scholarly, religious, and intellectual figures of the country. The objective of the conference was to highlight the guidance of the Holy Prophet’s (PUBH) Seerah and the relevance of his Uswah-e-Hasanah (The Excellent Example) in addressing contemporary challenges.
Key speakers included Raja Zafar-ul-Haq, Secretary General of Motamar Al-Alam Al-Islami; Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali, Chairman MUSLIM Institute; Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, President Seerat Research Centre & DG DBF Seerat Encyclopedia; and Dr. Habib Asim, Chairman Iqbal Chair, Bahria University. Speakers emphasized that the Holy Prophet (PUBH) provided guidance on every aspect of life, and his blessed personality is a mercy for all humanity. Celebrating the birth of Prophet’s (PUBH) is a source of blessings, as the Qur’an itself mentions peace and Noor (The Divine Light) being sent to us following the birth of Prophet (PUBH).
They stressed that it is incumbent upon us to seek direction from the Prophet’s (PUBH) Seerah in every aspect of life. The conference also featured detailed discussions on vital issues such as intercultural harmony, modern-day challenges, climate change linked with the teachings of the Prophet (PUBH). It was noted that the current crises and hardships humanity faces stem from deviation from nature and neglect of the Prophet’s (PUBH) perfect example. The Prophet’s (PUBH) Seerah is not only a guiding light for Muslims but also for all the humanity. Speakers pointed out alarming facts, including that 200 billion tons of annual waste is turning into poison, 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the oceans, and 53 million tons of electronic waste is polluting the environment.
Consumerism is driving higher carbon dioxide emissions and water wastage. Addressing culture, speakers noted that culture is about presenting things in the right way—correcting the wrong and completing the incomplete—not merely arts or attire. Allah Almighty has set principles, declaring some things prohibited, and abstaining from these is also a part of culture. They concluded that the Seerah of the Prophet (PUBH) provides the best solutions for today’s social, economic, environmental, and cultural challenges.
The universe is a blessing and trust for humankind, and participants stressed that reforming society, promoting interfaith and intercultural harmony, and protecting the environment require practical adherence to the Prophet’s (PUBH) Seerah. By aligning our individual and collective lives with it, we will achieve not only worldly success but also salvation in the Hereafter.
A special Q&A session was also held, where participants from various walks of life shared thoughts and questions. Attendees appreciated the efforts of the MUSLIM Institute and expressed hope that such scholarly and intellectual gatherings would bring about positive moral and intellectual change in society.
