ISLAMABAD: Former Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed on Monday emphasized the responsibility of every Muslim to spread the knowledge of Quran.
Speaking at a seminar on ‘Purposeful Life’ organized by Asr School System, he expressed optimism about the potential of the young generation and said, “The Holy Quran teaches us about conquering space.”
Emphasizing the difference between the knowledgeable and the ignorant, Aneeq emphasized, “Those who have knowledge and those who are ignorant can never be equal.”
He emphasized the eternal guidance provided by the Qur’an and stated, “The Qur’an will continue to guide the human mind until the end of the world.”
He emphasized the inseparable connection between understanding the Holy Qur’an and understanding the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and noted that without understanding the Holy Qur’an it is not possible to understand the Prophet (Peace be upon him) and to understand the Prophet (peace be upon him), it was necessary to understand the Qur’an.
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He further emphasized the importance of incorporating monotheism into all fields of knowledge, echoing the sentiments of Allama Iqbal, who advocated for Muslims to imbue worldly knowledge with Islamic principles.
Addressing the modern era, Aneeq said that the advent of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) marked the end of antiquity and the beginning of the modern era.
Before the end of the seminar, the school children presented stirring scenes about the Kashmir and Palestinian issues to the applause of the audience.
Outstanding performers were awarded with certificates and shields recognizing their exemplary contribution.
