Friday, November 6, 2009

SIO's National Workshop on the theme “Islamic Philosophy of Knowledge and Education"



Acknowledgement of the Creator is the Motive of the Education: Deliberation at SIO’s National Workshop
The Students Islamic Organisation of India organised a two day national workshop on the theme “Islamic Philosophy of Knowledge and Education” on 2nd and 3rd October 2009 at the Islamic Center, Hyderabad.
The workshop began with Quranic Dars on the first 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq by Mr. Abdur Rafiq, Secretary General, SIO of India. Mr. Suhail K.K., National President, SIO of India in light of SIO’s Policy and Programme opined the need of organising the workshop. He said SIO wants to make Islamic philosophy of education as a matter of discussion in our academic institute.
Presenting the keynote Address Dr. Badarul Islam, Former National Secretary of SIO, spoke on Islamic Philosophy of Education and pointed that Islam envisages every individual to question his identity and the reason why he has been created.
A detailed study on the ‘Analysis of Contemporary Education System’ were presented during the Panel Discussion presided by Dr. Mohammed Rafat, Zonal President, JIH, Delhi & Haryana. . Shanawaz Ali Raihan, National Secretary, SIO of India deliberated on the ‘History of Secularization of Society and its Impact on Education’.
The second day began with the lecture by Dr. Mohd. Rafat who spoke on Islamic Civilisation and spoke about the elevation and downfall of the Islamic Civilisation. Explaining the Pedagogy and Epistemology of Islamic education, Dr. Hifzur Rehman Principal, Sashibhushan Institute of Education, said the Ilm or knowledge is light that enlightens an individual.
Dr. Badarul Islam distinguished and presented the foundations and growth of western and Islamic education while speaking on the topic, ‘Islam & Modern Philosophies of Education’. He said the modern education system is based on trial and error.
Dr. Zaki Kirmani, Director Centre for studies on Science, Aligarh spoke on ‘Islam and Reconstruction of Science’, while Mr. Sadatullah Hussaini, Former National President SIO of India spoke on ‘Islam and Restructuring Social Studies’.
Mr. Ashraf Mohammedy, Managing Director, Idafa Investments Pvt. Ltd. deliberated and differentiated and also dealt with the impact of the modern economic system vis-a-vis Islamic economic system. Dr. Shafi Abdullah, Director Institute of Islamic Medical Science proclaimed that Prophet Muhammed (SAW) is the first scientist of marrow and enlightened the audience with the Prophetic medicines.
Delegates from different part of the country participated in the workshop.
Be the founders of New Islamic Civilisation : A call at SIO National Seminar
Our aim should be to be founders and leaders of a new Islamic Civilisation said Br. Sadatullah Hussaini, Former National President, SIO of India at a half day seminar on the theme “Islamic Philosophy of Knowledge and Education” was organised on 4th October 2009 at Nehru Auditorium, Hyderabad.
Welcome address was delivered by SIO National Secretary Shahnawaz Ali Raihan.SIO President Suhail KK ask the country's student community to ponder over Islamic contribution in different branches of knowledge.Speaking at the occassion Dr. Mohd. Rafat, Professor at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi said that we’ve great institutions and thus we need to make them centres of knowledge not just information providing centres. Prof. Saud Aleem Qasmi, Professor, AMU lamented that present education system may have provided degree holders and but could not provide good human neings who hold moral values. Dr. Zaki Kirmani, Director Centre for studies on Science, Aligarh, questioned the lethargic approach of muslims and the reason why the community is lagging behind in the various fields today. Dr. Badarul Islam speaking at the Seminar said that accountability is the basis and foundation of morality and the motive of education should be to know your creator.
Mr. Ashraf Mohammedy, Managing Director, Idafa Investments Pvt. Ltd. deliberated and differentiated and also dealt with the impact of the modern economic system vis-a-vis Islamic economic system. Dr. Shafi Abdullah, Director Institute of Islamic Medical Science proclaimed that Prophet Muhammed (SAW) is the first scientist of marrow and enlightened the audience with the Prophetic medicines.The program was concluded with SIO Andra Pradesh President Asif Mohiuddin's vote of thanks.
SIO's New Publication wing White Dot
A book authored by Dr. Badaural Islam, titled ‘Ta’leem ki Akhlaqi Bunyaden’ was released at the hands of Dr. Mohd. Rafat, Zonal President, JIH, Delhi & Haryana and Professor at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi. The book is published by White Dot Publishers, the new publication house of SIO of India. The book released on the occasion of seminar on the theme “Islamic Philosophy of Knowledge and Education” was organised on 4th October 2009 at Nehru Auditorium, Hyderabad.

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