Webinar On 'Gandhian Philosophy' From The Prism Of Arab Writers At AMU

Webinar On 'Gandhian Philosophy' From The Prism Of Arab Writers At AMU

ALIGARH || "Gandhian principles were cornerstone of 20th century, a huge body of literature has been produced on the life and contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in different languages of the world and the Arabic language is no exception," said Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Prof Tariq Mansoor.

Speaking in the webinar on 'Gandhian Philosophy from the Prism of Arab Writers' organised by the Department of Arabic, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Mansoor explained how the Indian freedom movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi had a great impact on the Arab intelligentsia and men of letters.

The Vice-Chancellor added that in the course of time Gandhi became so popular in the Arab world that all his minor and major activities were sympathetically reported in the press of Arab countries. Several renowned Arab journalists, writers and poets wrote articles, books and poetical compositions on different aspects of the life of Gandhi, making an overall assessment of his life and personality.

Mahatma Gandhi occupies in the heart of every patriotic Indian by virtue of being the father of the nation, and the undisputed leader of the Indian freedom struggle.

He also gave an overview of Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. Professor Masood Anwar Alavi enlightened the participants with the history of Gandhiji's association with the AMU.

Discussing the 'high thinking, simple living' philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, he highlighted the special place, Mahatma Gandhi occupies in the heart of every patriotic Indian by virtue of being the father of the nation, and the undisputed leader of the Indian freedom struggle.

Speaking on 'Mahatma Gandhi and the Arab Response towards Human Values'; Prof Zakariyya Essarti (Director General, Al Dhiyaa Institute for Conferences and Researches, and Professor of Arabic Language and Rhetoric, San Sebastian University, Spain) elucidated the sublime human values of Mahatma Gandhi.

Prof Faizan Ahmad, Chairman, Department of Arabic said that the objective of the webinar is to educate the young, especially advanced students and researchers of Arabic literature about the seminal works of Arab writers and scholars on Gandhi's philosophy and teachings. He discussed the works of writers and thinkers such as Al Aqqad, Salaama Musa and Ismail Mudhhir among others.

Dr Yassine Saadane, Senior Researcher, University of Mohammad V, Casablanca, Morocco, delivered a lecture on, 'Explorations on the Philosophy of Nonviolence as propounded by the Spiritual Philosopher Mahatma Gandhi'.

Renowned academics from across the country such as Prof Mujeebur Rahman (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi), Prof Mohamamd Ayyub Tajuddin, Prof Abdul Majid Qazi (Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi) and Dr Mustafeezur Rahman (Assam University) among others participated in the online programme.

Dr Arafat Zafar extended the vote of thanks. The Department of Tahaffuzi Wa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social Medicine), Faculty of Unani Medicine observed the Gandhi Jayanti with a week-long Film Festival screening films on Mahatma Gandhi, said Prof Rubi Anjum, Chairperson of the Department. She also delivered an online lecture on 'Mahatma Gandhi: The Father of Nation and his Life'.

Faculty member, Dr Mohammad Aslam coordinated the programme. Dr Sadaf Firdaus also spoke on the teaching of Mahatma Gandhi. Dr Syeda Ayeman Mazhar extended the vote of thanks.

The Begum Azeezun Nisa Hall celebrated Gandhi Jayanti by planting tree saplings, conducting online talks on Gandhi's philosophy and life, screening the Encyclopedia Britannica Films documentary, 'Mahatma Gandhi,' organising an online quiz and an essay competition.

Prof Subuhi Khan (Provost of the Hall) delivered an online lecture on the universal and timeless philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. Alisha Ibkar extended the vote of thanks.

Deliberations were made on Gandhian thoughts and principles such as nonviolence, Sarvodaya and Satyagraha in a webinar organised by the STS School to observe the occasion. Faisal Nafis (Principal, STS School) stressed the need of understanding the relevance of Gandhi and his ideas in the present scenario.

Documentaries and telefilms on Mahatma Gandhi were streamed and online competitions were held in the AMU ABK High School (Girls) to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, said Dr Saba Hasan (Vice Principal). Special virtual meetings and lectures were also conducted at the school.

Similarly, the Abdullah School also organised online competitions such as collage making, poster making, portrait making, and essay writing, said the school superintendent, Umra Zaheer.

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