By Muammar Hadi
GOMBAK, 3 December 2022: Education is about growth and change, the President of IIUM, Tan Sri Samsudin Osman, said in the first session of the 38th IIUM Convocation Ceremony held at the Main Hall of the Cultural Activity Centre (CAC) today.
œ40 years ago we decided to be the leading institution in producing excellent individuals that will restore the progressive role of the Muslim ummah in all branches of knowledge, Tan Sri Samsudin explained to the audience.
He emphasised that the graduates need to demonstrate exemplary qualities and become the agents of change in promoting balanced development with knowledge, faith, and good character.
œWe need to play an active role as members of the good world society and respond to the needs and demands of the surrounding community and world at large, he added.
He explained that the graduates should be ready to serve the world after years of education in the university and have officially become part of the greater commitment.
œLet us answer the call of Rasulullah S.A.W. who said that the best amongst you are the ones that bring the greatest benefits to others, he emphasised.
The President thanked all the parents and family members for attending today’s convocation ceremony to celebrate the success of the graduates because without their support, none of it would have been accomplished.
In his concluding remark, the Presiden mentioned that it was an honour to be entrusted with the responsibility to educate all the graduates and assist in fulfilling their dreams.***