President International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Dr. HathalHomoudAlotaibi has said that Islamic legal system has a legacy of knowledge. He said that Muslim ancestors guided the world about the equal rights of men and women in the light of teachings of Islam.
He was addressing the concluding ceremony of 4 month-long 65th regular Shariah course for the judges, Qazis, attorneys, law officers and prosecutors organized by Shariah Academy of the IIUI at Faisal Masjid on Sunday.
As many as 26 participants were part of this course from various areas and departments across the country. They covered important topics such as contemporary legal issues, international labor law and medical issues related to Islamic law. They were also given assignments of book reviews and term papers.
In the inland tours, the participants visited various courts and relevant ministries across Pakistan. In addition, the participants visited Turkey and Jorden to exchange experiences and further broaden the exposure by visiting the ministries of justice and courts in both the countries. The course participants also visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and perfumed Umrah in the final stage of the course.
Addressing the closing ceremony, Dr. HathalHomoudAlotaibi discussed historic achievements of Muslims in the field of law, medical, applied sciences and governance. He said that the life of the Prophet (PBUH) and the era of Khulfa e Rashideen is a great source of guidance to balance our lives and maintain justice within the society.
Calling upon the legal fraternity participants, he said they have been given an important responsibility of justice that demands Taqwa and strict obedience to the teachings of Islam while deciding on various issues. He also shed light on the wisdom of Islamic legal system and the importance of social relations in Islam.
Talking about the role of Shariah Academy, the IIUI President said that it was a vital institution of society. He said that future goals of this institution include initiation of academic programs such as PhD. He also congratulated the participants on performing Umrah.
