ISLAMABAD: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, the Acting Rector and President of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), has expressed that the youth of Pakistan are as dear to him as those of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, referring to Pakistan as his home away from home.
According to International Islamic University Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Alahmed delivered this message on Friday, highlighting the importance for Pakistani youth to engage in acquiring modern knowledge and excelling across various professional fields. He noted that the university has seen improvements in the quality of its hostels and classrooms.
The IIUI President emphasized the significance of unity, faith, and discipline, stating that these values are essential for the Ummah's progress among global nations. He encouraged the youth to adhere to these principles to build a future aligned with their ideals.
Prof. Dr. Alahmed described the university as more than just an educational institution, framing it as a bastion of the Ummah's values and vision. He outlined that IIUI offers students opportunities to excel in disciplines such as basic sciences, engineering, computing, artificial intelligence, Shariah and law, Islamic studies, and the Arabic language. The university aims to blend academic rigor with moral grounding to produce graduates who are both skilled professionals and principled individuals.
Highlighting its international reach, Prof. Dr. Alahmed noted that IIUI hosts students from over 40 countries, with more than 30,000 students receiving education there. He mentioned that female students constitute the largest portion of the student body, benefiting from a dedicated campus that fosters a supportive and safe environment.
Prof. Dr. Alahmed articulated the university's goal to cultivate a new international community of future leaders who balance knowledge with humility, ambition with ethics, and diversity with unity. He stressed the need for Muslim unity, stating that external powers cannot aid unless the Muslim community strengthens itself with faith and shared purpose, united by the Kalima that connects believers to their Creator and each other.