Call for promoting research culture
The Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD) on Thursday held a one-day seminar on ‘Religion and Challenges of the Scientific Age’ at the Faisal Masjid Campus of the International Islamic University (IIU).
It was addressed by IIUI leadership, intellectuals, researchers, religious scholars and social experts. Sardar Ateeq Ahmed Khan, former PM AJK addressing the seminar discussed topics such as the evolution of human life and universe and theory of relativity in the light of science and religion.
Speaking on the occasion, IIUI Rector Dr Masoom Yasinzai said there was a dire need to address the confusion prevailing in the minds of youth regarding religion and science.
“Both religion and science are interlinked and the people, particularly the youth, must be told that religion and science are not against each other,” he added.
He called upon the universities to educate young minds both in religion and contemporary science.
Dr N B Jumani of the IIU, in his speech at the seminar, called upon the Muslim world to promote research on comparative religions. He stressed the need for quality research on the scientific bases.
IRD Executive Director Husnul Amin, in his welcome address, said this was the age of reasoning and freedom of discussion. “That is why the debate on religion and science has increased.”
The seminar was also addressed by Khurshid Nadeem, Allama Ammar Nasir, Dr Khalid Masood, Dr Bibi Ameena and Dr Ayesha Qurat-ul-Ain. On the occasion, a book published by the IRD on the topic of ‘Sainsi dor aur Mazhabi Biyaniye (the age of science and the religion narrative’ by Abid Tihami was also launched.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 19th, 2021.