Professor Ahmed Yousef Al Derewish, vice president, Al Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has said that Pakistan is as dear to us as Saudi Arabia, so we wish to see Pakistan as an advance and prosperous country in every field of life.
He was speaking at a reception arranged by International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) in his honour. He said that future of the Islamic Umma is co-related to an energetic skillful and well-educated youth. “It is, therefore, our prime responsibility to provide facilities and atmosphere for the youth to prepare them for their future responsibilities. We should encourage our students to get distinction in their studies and thus enhance their capabilities to serve the Umma effectively,” he said.
He said that teacher is a role model for the students and if a teacher plays his role positively in the character building of their students, every social problem will be automatically overcome.
He insured all possible support for IIUI on behalf of Al Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University and added that Dr. Sulamin Abdullah Abal Khail, the Pro Chancellor of the International Islamic University, Islamabad is very keen in the development of IIUI. He said that number of teachers will be provided by Al Imam Muhammad Bin Saud University to IIUI very soon. He added that number of Pakistani teachers will also be engaged for IIUI which will be sponsored by the said Saudi University.
Earlier Dr Masoom Yaseen Zai, Rector IIUI, warmly welcomed the distinguished guest and appreciated his efforts for the development of IIUI. Professor Dr Sahibzada Sajid-ur-Rehman vice president, IIUI, deans, directors and head of the departments were also present at the reception.
