AIOU VC Stresses Importance of Translations in Promoting Islamic Values
— January 26, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Vice-Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), underscored the vital role of translations in disseminating Islamic values, traditions, and culture.
Addressing the closing ceremony of a five-day training workshop titled “Translation as a Science,” Dr. Mahmood emphasized that translation serves as a catalyst for intellectual progress and a window to understanding diverse languages and civilizations.
He urged scholars and the religious community to play a pivotal role in expanding translation efforts in Pakistan, stressing that the promotion of Islamic values and traditions remains a pressing need.
Dr. Mahmood highlighted the influence of religious scholars in society, encouraging them to take the lead in promoting Islamic values and contributing to societal reform.
The workshop, organized by AIOU’s Center for Languages and Translation Studies in collaboration with the Forum for Language Initiatives, provided training to participants from 12 languages. Participants praised the workshop, citing its benefits in learning translation principles and techniques.
Speakers, including Dr. Ghulam Ali and Fakhruddin Akhunzada, emphasized the importance of utilizing technological tools in translations and maintaining neutrality in the translation process.
The ceremony was attended by AIOU’s Registrar, Raja Umar Younis, principal officers, and faculty members.