ISLAMABAD - Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD) of  International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI)  hosted a national seminar on “Iqbal and the Modern Scenario” at Faisal Masjid Campus.
The seminar was also collaborated by Departments of Urdu, History and Pak Studies.
Participants of the seminar opined that revival of the Muslims’ glories was possible by following Iqbal’s philosophy of independent reasoning and utilisation of youth for unity in the ranks of Muslim World. 
The speakers shared their thoughts on Iqbal’s work, message and application of his ideas in society. Participants expressed that country could acquire socio-economic targets by following the guiding principles of the poet of East.
“Allama Muhammad Iqbal, through his poetry motivated the Muslims for and revival of Muslim legacy. His message and thoughts are a source of solution to the contemporary challenges,” said Prof. Dr. Muhammad Masoom Yasinzai, Rector, IIUI. He said that Iqbal’s pain for Muslims must be felt by all of the Muslim societies.
Prof. Jaleel Aali was the chief guest of the seminar, while it was also attended by Barrister Zafarullah Khan, Dr. Habib Ur Rehman Asim, Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Vice President (R&E), IIUI, Executive Director, IRD, Dr. Husnal Ameen, Dr. Najeba Arif, Dean Faculty of Languages and Literature, IIUI, senior faculty members and a large number of male and female students of the university.