Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam organises seminar on reformation of society

• A just & compassionate society begins with individual reform; life of Prophet (PBUH) offers best example for us: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

SRINAGAR: Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam Srinagar organised a seminar on education titled "Reformation of Society in the Light of the Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)" at the central auditorium of Islamia Higher Secondary School on Thursday.In his presidential address Mirwaiz emphasized the importance of societal reform based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He highlighted that the foundation of a just and compassionate society begins with personal transformation.

Quoting the Quran, he stated, “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves”Mirwaiz stressed the values of justice, equality, and mercy as the cornerstones of reformation, drawing examples from the Prophet’s life, including the Constitution of Medina and his acts of forgiveness during the conquest of Makkah.

He called on the youth to actively participate in societal reform, reminding them of the Prophet’s trust in his young companions.Mirwaiz urged the parents that they are the primary nurturers of morality and must guide their children to embody honesty, fairness, and compassion,” he said. “A strong home environment lays the foundation for children to become responsible citizens and agents of change.”Students from several well-known private educational institutions across the valley participated in the seminar and expressed their views on the topic.

Along with the students, scholars, intellectuals, notable city dignitaries and members of the Anjuman were also present.In the competition, the first position was secured by Farwa Fatima from Tibet Public School Srinagar, the second by Farqana Muzaffar from Islamia Higher Secondary School Rajouri Kadal, and the third by Shah Aleem from Islamia High School Islamabad. Mirwaiz presented them with cash prizes, trophies and certificates of appreciation.

Abida Saleem, a student of Islamia Higher Secondary School Rajouri Kadal, who secured the first position in the Science stream across Jammu and Kashmir this year, and Nadia Jan, who secured the fifteenth position in the 10th-grade exams across the valley, were also awarded prizes and certificates.The judging panel comprised Moulana Shaukat Hussain Keing, Mufti Ghulam Rasool Samoon, Er Mir Abdul Majeed and Muhammad Altaf Muntazir. The event was hosted by Moulana M.S. Rehman Shams, the editor of Nusrat-ul-Islam.