promoting Islamic values
ISLAMABAD
Vice-Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood, emphasized the importance of translations in promoting Islamic values, traditions, and culture.
He stated that translation is the most effective means of intellectual progress and serves as a window to understanding other languages and civilizations. Therefore, the process of translations in Pakistan needs to be expanded, and scholars and the religious community can play an exemplary role in this noble cause.
Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood expressed these views while addressing the closing ceremony of a five-day training workshop titled “Translation as a Science,” held yesterday at the university. He further stated that the promotion of Islamic values and traditions has, unfortunately, remained a distant dream, which now needs to be realized.
The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the elevated status of religious scholars in society, noting that their words carry weight, and people trust and believe what they say. He urged religious scholars to take the lead in promoting Islamic values and contributing to societal reform.
Dr. Nasir Mahmood thanked Dr. Ghulam Ali, Director of the Center for Languages and Translation Studies, and Fakhruddin Akhunzada, Executive Director of the Forum for Language Initiatives, for organizing the workshop and congratulated them on its success.
