ISLAMABAD: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed, Acting Rector and President of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), recently described Field Marshal and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Asim Munis as a beacon of hope for the Muslim Ummah. This statement was made during a sermon at Faisal Mosque, a significant symbol of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations.

According to International Islamic University Islamabad, Dr. Alahmed emphasized the importance of Pakistan's armed forces, highlighting their role as a source of strength for the Muslim Ummah under the leadership of Gen. Munis. During his sermon, he expressed concerns over the challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah, urging unity as a means of overcoming adversaries.

Dr. Alahmed, recognized for strengthening educational ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, has successfully secured substantial grants for IIUI, including a recent Rs.144 million from Saudi Arabia. He stressed the need for unity among Muslims, advocating for collective efforts and adherence to faith to counter the divisions within the Ummah.

In his call for unity, Dr. Alahmed quoted Islamic teachings and urged the community to embrace unity over division, reinforcing the significance of collective life as demonstrated by Islamic rituals.