Aligs in Asir pay rich tribute to Sir Syed
Aligs in Asir pay rich tribute to Sir Syed
November 29, 2016 | 12:00 AM
Aligarians in the southern Asir region of Saudi Arabia gathered at Al Shafa Hotel on Jazan Road in Abha to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
November 29, 2016 | 12:00 AM
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ABHA – The alumni of Aligarh Muslim University living in southern Saudi Arabia marked Sir Syed Day to pay tribute to the founder of their alma mater on the eve of his birthday. The event was held at Al Shafa Hotel on the mountainous edge of Asir on the way to Jazan.
The august occasion was graced by a prominent Saudi Islamic scholar, Dr. Abdullah Abu-Eishi, who was the former Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Translation, King Khalid University; and Dr. Gharama Al-Shehri, former head, Department of Surgery, Asir Central Hospital, Abha.
The celebrations began with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Bushra Aziz, a third grade student, followed by a Na’at by fourth grader Minha Ambareen. Ali Jawwad and Aiman presented a beautiful skit. Yusuf Malik, a young student, performed a mimicry, featuring Bollywood actors.
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Saudi scholar Abdullah Abu-Eishi and prominent surgeon Dr. Gharama Al-Shehri were among those present at Sir Syed Day celebrations in Asir.[/caption]Dr. Arshi Malik, Rehan Khan and Faiyaz Ahmad anchored the program. The evening was marked by speeches on the vision and mission of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan by Aligarh alumni, including the principals of Al-Janoub and Lana Advance International Schools, Abha.
The highlight of the evening was a documentary “Sir Syed – And the Aligarh Movement" by Syed Saeed Ahmad in which Sir Syed’s vision, his struggle and his sublime efforts for the establishment of a Western-style educational institution in India were shown to the audience with a brief introduction on the noble work of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
The documentary was followed by an insightful presentation to the audience by Dr. Tarique Hussain Ashraf on "India and Muslims" in which the audience was shown the plight of Muslims in present-day India. The highs and lows of post-Independence Muslims, the brunt of partition and how it affected millions, including Muslims, and the representation of Muslims in various government services were explained.
Dr. Abu-Eishi, while paying tribute to Sir Syed, said he was a great visionary who had foreseen the need of education and scientific knowledge for the development of the community in his times. He added that Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides jobs to the talented alumni of AMU in various fields.
Dr. Gharama Al-Shehri, in his soul-searching speech, spoke of two movements that emerged in India and Syria to benefit the Islamic cause and the Muslim nation as a whole.
Winners of a quiz competition on Sir Syed and the AMU and a coloring competition for children were presented prizes.
Bilaluddin Ahmad came all the way from Dammam to enthrall the audience with his melodious songs. A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Wajih Siddiqui.
The evening wound up with the AMU Tarana and the national anthem of India.
Saudi scholar Abdullah Abu-Eishi and prominent surgeon Dr. Gharama Al-Shehri were among those present at Sir Syed Day celebrations in Asir.[/caption]Dr. Arshi Malik, Rehan Khan and Faiyaz Ahmad anchored the program. The evening was marked by speeches on the vision and mission of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan by Aligarh alumni, including the principals of Al-Janoub and Lana Advance International Schools, Abha.
The highlight of the evening was a documentary “Sir Syed – And the Aligarh Movement" by Syed Saeed Ahmad in which Sir Syed’s vision, his struggle and his sublime efforts for the establishment of a Western-style educational institution in India were shown to the audience with a brief introduction on the noble work of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
The documentary was followed by an insightful presentation to the audience by Dr. Tarique Hussain Ashraf on "India and Muslims" in which the audience was shown the plight of Muslims in present-day India. The highs and lows of post-Independence Muslims, the brunt of partition and how it affected millions, including Muslims, and the representation of Muslims in various government services were explained.
Dr. Abu-Eishi, while paying tribute to Sir Syed, said he was a great visionary who had foreseen the need of education and scientific knowledge for the development of the community in his times. He added that Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides jobs to the talented alumni of AMU in various fields.
Dr. Gharama Al-Shehri, in his soul-searching speech, spoke of two movements that emerged in India and Syria to benefit the Islamic cause and the Muslim nation as a whole.
Winners of a quiz competition on Sir Syed and the AMU and a coloring competition for children were presented prizes.
Bilaluddin Ahmad came all the way from Dammam to enthrall the audience with his melodious songs. A vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Wajih Siddiqui.
The evening wound up with the AMU Tarana and the national anthem of India.
