A special seminar was held on the evening of November 9 at the central office of the GEST Educational Team in Tehran to celebrate Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day.
The event was attended by distinguished speakers, including:
- Dr. Mehdi Honardost, former Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan and current Head of the Iran-Pakistan Friendship Forum.
- Ms. Farhat Jabeen, Cultural and Educational Attaché at the Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran.
- Dr. Rashid Abbas Naqvi, senior analyst at Sahar TV, Tehran.
The programme began with the national anthems of Iran and Pakistan. After that, Dr. Syed Hassan Raza Naqvi delivered the opening remarks.
A video message by the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei, about Allama Iqbal was then presented.
Dr. Rashid Abbas Naqvi addressed the audience and highlighted the concepts of reason and love in Iqbal’s philosophy. He also discussed the importance of Iqbal’s thoughts in today’s global situation and the valuable messages in his poetry for the younger generation.
Following his speech, Ghaffar Hassan Hasani, a student of Ahlul Bayt International University, beautifully recited Allama Iqbal’s famous poem “Khudi Ka Sir-e-Nihan La Ilaha Illallah.” His melodious recitation created a deeply emotional atmosphere among the audience.
Next, Ms. Farhat Jabeen addressed the participants. Referring to Allama Iqbal’s poetry, she highlighted unity and brotherhood among the Muslim Ummah, the concept of Khudi (selfhood), Iqbal’s message for young people, and the importance of promoting his ideas in the present era.
After her speech, a video message from Abdul Rauf Rafiqi, Head of Iqbal Academy Islamabad, was presented. His message focused on the unity of the Muslim Ummah in the light of Iqbal’s philosophy.
Dr. Mehdi Honardost then delivered his speech. He discussed the spiritual and mystical aspects of Iqbal’s poetry, his emphasis on the unity of the Muslim Ummah, the role of Iqbal’s philosophy in strengthening current relations between Iran and Pakistan, and the universal message of his poetry.
The seminar was attended by students from Iran and Pakistan, university professors, and other distinguished guests.
The event was jointly organized through the collaboration of the following institutions:
- Mirاث Institute
- Al-Arif Academy
- GEST Educational Team
- Tamaas Literary Society
- Fatima Maktab-e-Jahani Forum
- Urdu Language Students Union
The seminar provided a valuable opportunity to promote Allama Iqbal’s philosophy, strengthen cultural and educational ties between Iran and Pakistan, and highlight his timeless message of unity, selfhood, and spiritual awakening.
