‘Media role vital for preaching Islam’

Islamabad : A two-day international conference on Dawah in the contemporary world, its principles, methodologies, and solutions concluded here on the Faisal Masjid Campus of the International Islamic University (IIU).

The conference was organised by Dawah academy of the university that witnessed as many as 70 papers in nine sessions.

The scholars and researchers delivered lectures on exploring the Prophetic approach of Dawah, women, and Dawah, contemporary sources and tools for Dawah, the role of youth in Dawah, the impact of business ethics on Dawah and many other important topics.

The conference was addressed by Senator Raja Zafarul Haq as chief guest who said media must be utilized for promotion of Islamic values and special programs for children must be prepared to make them more interested in the religion.

He said Islam is the most popular religion across the world despite negative propaganda against it.

The event was also addressed by Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Dr. Qibla Ayaz who spoke on various periods of Muslim history and Dawah. He also discussed the role of religious seminaries in the subcontinent.

Dr. Masoom Yasinzi, rector IIUI said in his speech that Islam-phobia is spreading due to misconceptions disseminated against Islam. He said that Islam has nothing to do with terrorism as it is the religion of peace and tranquility.