An international seminar titled “Humanity and Islam” was held at Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Sunday at 12:00 PM at Theology Faculty building.

The seminar was jointly organized by Institute of Islamic Education and Research (IIER) and International Affairs Division (IAD).

IU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Nakib Mohammad Nasrullah attended the event as the chief guest, while Hujjatul Islam wal Muslimeen Shahabuddin Mashaekhi Raad, representative of Al-Mustafa International University of Qum, Iran, delivered the keynote speech.

IU Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. M Yakub Ali and Treasurer Professor Dr. Mohammad Jahangir Alam attended the seminar as special guests.

The event was presided over by IIER Director Professor Dr. Md Mostafizur Rahman, while IAD Director Professor Dr. Md. Nasir Uddin Mizy delivered the welcome speech. Muhammad Masud Al Mahdi conducted the session.

Speakers highlighted that although major international human rights organizations claim to protect human rights, many often serve the interests of powerful nations, raising questions about their neutrality.

Addressing the seminar, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nasrullah said, “Islam is the final and divinely approved religion by the Almighty. It is a religion of humanity, justice and respect for all, regardless of religion, race or class. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) demonstrated that true worship lies in serving humanity. If we uphold these values, we can build a peaceful, compassionate and morally strong society.”

In his keynote speech, Shahabuddin Mashaekhi Raad stated, “Islamic principles of human rights differ significantly from man-made systems. Islam upholds the principle of Qisas, which is absent in conventional human rights frameworks. While global charters advocate equal rights for men and women, Islam grants rights according to natural roles and dignity. Islam regards women as the ‘beauty of home,’ while men are entrusted with their safety and responsibilities. Modern rights movements, in some cases, have pushed women into roles that may undermine their dignity.”

Later, a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Al-Mustafa International University of Iran and Islamic University was presented to Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nasrullah in the seminar room.

Present during the handover were Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. M. Yakub Ali, Treasurer Professor Dr. Jahangir Alam, IIER Director Professor Dr. Mostafizur Rahman, IAD Director Professor Dr. Nasir Uddin Mizy, liaison committee member of Al-Mustafa International University Ashfaqul Alam and Mohammad Mainuddin.

The country representative invited Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nasrullah to visit Al-Mustafa University in Iran to complete further procedures for the MoU signing.