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LAHORE, Oct 28 (APP):The Urdu Daira-e-Maarif-e-Islamia of Punjab University, in collaboration with the Institute of Islamic Studies and Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, organized the launching ceremony of the book “Tareekh Urdu Daira-e-Maarif-e-Islamia” at the auditorium of Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre here on Tuesday.
Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali, former Dean Faculty of Islamic Studies Prof Dr Muhammad Hammad Lakhvi, Professor Emeritus Dr Jameela Shaukat, former Principal Oriental College Dr Mazhar Moeen, former Director Institute of Islamic Studies Dr Muhammad Saad Siddiqui, author Zakariya Rafiq, members of the Islamic Ideological Council, faculty members, and a large number of students attended the event.
Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali said that universities play a vital role in promoting knowledge across science, social sciences, culture, Islam, arts, and technology. He said that exclusive focus on technology could disturb the balance of society. He appreciated the compilation of Tareekh Urdu Daira-e-Maarif-e-Islamia, consisting of 28 volumes, terming it a remarkable scholarly achievement, and lauded the contributors for their dedication.
Prof Dr Muhammad Hammad Lakhvi praised the efforts of the Urdu Daira-e-Maarif-e-Islamia team, saying the book would serve as a valuable resource for researchers of Islamic history. He also thanked Major (R) Zubair Qayyum for donating one thousand copies of the book.
Author Zakariya Rafiq said the project was a unique scholarly contribution rather than a commercial venture and expressed gratitude to Punjab University for its full support. Other speakers, including Prof Dr Jameela Shaukat, Prof Dr Mazhar Moeen, and Dr Muhammad Saad Siddiqui, appreciated the intellectual significance of the work and underscored the importance of encouraging serious academic research.