Campus Report :
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) organized a seminar on “Understanding Islam and Muslims” at the university conference room in the city on Sunday. Prof Dr Muhammad Mujibur Rahman, former professor and Head of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Rajshahi, presently a New York based academic scholar specialized in Islamic philosophy and thoughts was the keynote speaker at the seminar
Dr Muhammad Mujibur Rahman viewed that Islamic ideology, thoughts and code of conduct immensely helped the human civilization to march ahead heralding peace, harmony and prosperity.
There is no room for bellicose disposition in Islam, saying this he was of the opinion that Islamic ideology is completely based on the philosophy of nonviolence as such resolution of disputes have to be resolved through arbitration.
This will lead to a meaningful solution to any problem in personal, family, social and other areas the life path, aged professor asserted with his polite gesture impressing the audience before him composed of old and new scholars.
The family is the foundation of Islamic society, mentioning this Dr Rahman maintained that peace and security offered by a stable family unit is greatly valued and seen as essential for the spiritual growth of its members.
Dr Rahman detailed the historical background of the emergence of Islam linking its advent within darkness and chaotic scenario prevailed in the then society across Arab world.
Presided by Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, Vice- Chancellor of IUBAT, Chairs, Directors, Coordinators, Faculties and students of different Colleges and Departments attended the program.
