{"id":59031,"date":"2025-05-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/2025\/05\/06\/condolence-program-held-in-memory-of-professor-khurshid-ahmad\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T00:00:00","slug":"condolence-program-held-in-memory-of-professor-khurshid-ahmad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/2025\/05\/06\/condolence-program-held-in-memory-of-professor-khurshid-ahmad\/","title":{"rendered":"Condolence Program Held in Memory of Professor Khurshid Ahmad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><b><span style=\"font-size:22.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;color:#C00000;mso-bidi-language:\nAR-EG\">Condolence Program Held in Memory of Professor Khurshid Ahmad<span lang=\"AR-EG\" dir=\"RTL\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">Doha,<br \/>\nMay 1, 2025 \u2014 In a deeply moving and dignified gathering, a solemn condolence<br \/>\nprogram was held yesterday at the Friends&#8217; Cultural Center, Doha, to honor the<br \/>\nremarkable life and enduring legacy of the esteemed academic, scholar, and<br \/>\nintellectual giant, Professor Khurshid Ahmad, who passed away recently. The<br \/>\nevent brought together a distinguished assembly of scholars, students,<br \/>\ncolleagues, and admirers, all united in their reverence and admiration for a<br \/>\nvisionary whose pioneering contributions to Islamic economics, transformative<br \/>\nrole in education, and profound influence on political thought in Pakistan and<br \/>\nbeyond have left an indelible mark on generations to come<span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span lang=\"AR-EG\" dir=\"RTL\"><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span>.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">Organized<br \/>\nby Haqa e Ahbab Qatar, the event featured heartfelt speeches, prayers, and<br \/>\nreflections on Professor Ahmad&#8217;s vast contributions. Attendees remembered him<br \/>\nnot only as a pioneering scholar but also as a mentor, visionary, and advocate<br \/>\nfor ethical and equitable development<span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span lang=\"AR-EG\" dir=\"RTL\"><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span>.<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">One<br \/>\nof the distinguished speakers, Dr. Iqbal, reflected on the academic journey of<br \/>\nthe late Professor Khurshid Ahmad, emphasizing that his pursuit of education<br \/>\nextended far beyond the mere attainment of degrees. Rather, he embodied the<br \/>\ntrue essence of learning by applying his knowledge to every aspect of his<br \/>\npractical life\u2014a fact clearly reflected in the way he lived. Dr. Iqbal noted<br \/>\nthat Professor Khurshid never allowed age to become a barrier in his relentless<br \/>\nquest for knowledge. Throughout his life, his unwavering commitment was to the<br \/>\nestablishment of a truly Islamic society, firmly grounded in the principles and<br \/>\nteachings exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)<span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span lang=\"AR-EG\" dir=\"RTL\"><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span>.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">Professor<br \/>\nAhmad was best known for his role in shaping intellectual discourse on Islamic<br \/>\neconomics. As a founding member of the Islamic Foundation in the UK and a key<br \/>\nfigure in Jamaat-e-Islami, he influenced generations of thinkers and<br \/>\npolicymakers. His writings and lectures continue to serve as foundational texts<br \/>\nin the field<span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span lang=\"AR-EG\" dir=\"RTL\"><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span>.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">Speaking<br \/>\nat the event, Mr Nadeem Quraishi and Mr Zahid Awan and Dr. Iqbal , a close<br \/>\nassociate and former students, said, \u201cProfessor Khurshid Ahmad\u2019s academic<br \/>\nlegacy is unmatched. His commitment to truth, justice, and moral integrity in<br \/>\nall spheres of life is something we must strive to uphold<span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span lang=\"AR-EG\" dir=\"RTL\"><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span>.\u201d<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">The<br \/>\nother speakers included Professor Muhammad Saleem, Molana Fayaz Falahi from<br \/>\nIndia, and Mr. Raza kareem from Bangladesh<span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span lang=\"AR-EG\" dir=\"RTL\"><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span>.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">Besides<br \/>\nthat, Mr. Muhammad Idrees, a close associate at UK, also shared some UK<br \/>\nmemories of Professor Khurshid Ahmad<span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span lang=\"AR-EG\" dir=\"RTL\"><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span>.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">Special<br \/>\nprayers (dua) were offered for the departed soul, and a moment of silence was<br \/>\nobserved. The event concluded with a call to continue Professor Ahmad\u2019s mission<br \/>\nof promoting education, social justice, and ethical governance<span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span lang=\"AR-EG\" dir=\"RTL\"><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span>.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:justify;direction:ltr;unicode-bidi:embed\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">At<br \/>\nthe conclusion of the program, Mr. Nadeem Qureshi, President of Halqa-e-Arbab<br \/>\nQatar, delivered the closing remarks with heartfelt sincerity. He underscored<br \/>\nthe enduring relevance of Professor Khurshid Ahmad\u2019s teachings, urging all<br \/>\npresent to not merely admire his intellectual legacy but to actively embody his<br \/>\nvalues in their own lives. He stressed that true tribute lies in carrying<br \/>\nforward his vision\u2014working collectively to build a more just, compassionate,<br \/>\nand peaceful Islamic welfare society grounded in the principles of the Qur&#8217;an<br \/>\nand the Sunnah. Mr. Qureshi also expressed profound gratitude to all attendees,<br \/>\nscholars, and organizers for their thoughtful participation, noting that such<br \/>\ngatherings serve as vital reminders of our shared responsibility to uphold the<br \/>\nideals that Professor Khurshid so passionately championed<br \/>\nthroughout&nbsp;his&nbsp;life<span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span lang=\"AR-EG\" dir=\"RTL\"><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span><span dir=\"RTL\"><\/span>.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"RTL\"><span lang=\"AR-EG\" style=\"font-size:18.0pt;font-family:\n&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"RTL\"><b><span lang=\"AR-EG\" style=\"font-size:18.0pt;\nfont-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640\u0640<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"RTL\"><b><span lang=\"AR-EG\" style=\"font-size:18.0pt;\nfont-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;color:#7030A0;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">* \u0627\u0636\u063a\u0637 <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/iumsonline.org\/ar\/ContentDetails.aspx?ID=39042\" target=\"_blank\">\u0647\u0646\u0627<\/a><b><span lang=\"AR-EG\" style=\"font-size:18.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;color:#C00000;\nmso-bidi-language:AR-EG\"><\/span><\/b><b><span lang=\"AR-EG\" style=\"font-size:\n18.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;color:#7030A0;mso-bidi-language:AR-EG\">\u0644\u0642\u0631\u0627\u0621\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062e\u0628\u0631 \u0643\u0627\u0645\u0644\u0627\u064b \u0628\u0627\u0644\u0644\u063a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629.<\/span><\/b><b><span dir=\"LTR\" style=\"font-size:18.0pt;font-family:&quot;Sakkal Majalla&quot;;color:#7030A0;mso-bidi-language:\nAR-EG\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Condolence Program Held in Memory of Professor Khurshid Ahmad<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":59477,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[414],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-news-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59031"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59031\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iumsonline.cloud\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}