By Abdul Hamid Daccani
"Changes depend on values and morals says Chancellor Adil Usman"
KARACHI, May 28 _ Chancellor of Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Engr. Muhammad Adil Usman, has said that the changes depend on values and morals, and character is the magic component that makes someone unique among the contemporaries. Each of us has the ability and potential to develop and strengthen our character that of course ensures the success in life.
Engr. Adil Usman was speaking at the ceremony held in the honour of senior Aligarian Brigadier (R) Iqbal Shafi at Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology.
Focusing on the importance of character building, he said that the character is an amalgam of many qualities like honesty, integrity, dependability, diligence, loyalty, compassion, sincerity, attentiveness, determination, confidence, etc. and good character is when your head, heart, soul and hands agree to do the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons and the combined effort gets the right results in the midst of the most adverse of conditions.
Chancellor Adil Usman pointed out that education without character is like a flower without fragrance and education isn’t mere textbook knowledge. As a matter of fact education in the true sense has a great role to play in shaping ones personality and character. Let a student learn thoroughly whatever he may learn and let his conduct be worthy of his learning.
Mr. Adil Usman was of view that students should have their education at top priority that necessarily builds their character. Following the thought and vision of the great educationist Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, students of Sir Syed University are promoting Aligarh Spirit throughout the world.
Speaking on the occasion Chief Guest Brig. (R) Iqbal Shafi said that for true development of the country, nation needs character building which is totally ignored in our country. No one give importance to it. We have nearly 177 universities in Pakistan but none of the university has any inclusive and comprehensive plan for character building of their students. Our universities are producing employees, professionals but no leaders. We have failed to produce leadership so far in the country.
Pakistan lacks actual democracy. Charter of Medina or Meesaq-e-Medina was the 1st written agreement in the history of world. After emigration to Medina, Muhammad (SAWW) drafted the Charter of Medina, establishing a kind of alliance or federation among the eight Medinan tribes and Muslim emigrants from Mecca, which specified the rights and duties of all citizens and the relationship of the different communities in Medina including that of the Muslim community to other communities, specifically the Jews and other.
Charter of Medina reveals Muhammad’s great diplomatic skills, as it instituted a number of rights and responsibilities for the Muslim, Jewish, Christian and other communities of Medina bringing them within the fold of one community—the Ummah.
“If we produce teachers, they will motivate students focusing on character building wherever they will go and it will eventually turn into a movement of character building,” he added.
Senior Aligarian Brigadier (R) Iqbal Shafi has been bestowed with Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) for his commendable services in Army. He also received Tehreek-e-Pakistan Gold Medal for his valuable services during Pakistan Movement. He is qualified in Chinese language. He was posted as Head of Military Mission to China from 1974 till 1976. He has been Honorary President Pakistan China Friendship. He worked as Director Agha Khan Foundation for 12 years. He is the President of Sir Syed Society, Islamabad and also Chancellor-designate, Sir Syed University, Islamabad
In the end Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Syed Jawaid Hassan Rizvi presented Vote of Thanks.
“If we produce teachers, they will motivate students focusing on character building wherever they will go and it will eventually turn into a movement of character building,” he added.
Senior Aligarian Brigadier (R) Iqbal Shafi has been bestowed with Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Military) for his commendable services in Army. He also received Tehreek-e-Pakistan Gold Medal for his valuable services during Pakistan Movement. He is qualified in Chinese language. He was posted as Head of Military Mission to China from 1974 till 1976. He has been Honorary President Pakistan China Friendship. He worked as Director Agha Khan Foundation for 12 years. He is the President of Sir Syed Society, Islamabad and also Chancellor-designate, Sir Syed University, Islamabad
In the end Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Syed Jawaid Hassan Rizvi presented Vote of Thanks.
