By, Husna Fathiyyah Fairuz
GOMBAK, 22 November 2024: A member of the IIUM Board of Governors and the Ambassador to Pakistan, His Excellency Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, encouraged graduands to consider furthering their studies to address the pressing challenges facing the Muslim world in the seventh session of the 40th IIUM Convocation Ceremony on 19 November, at IIUM Gombak. The seventh session of the convocation witnessed the conferment of scrolls to graduands from Kulliyyah of Engineering and Kulliyyah of Nursing.
The BOG member congratulated the graduands on their achievements while emphasising the need for progress in critical areas such as technology, accessibility, and healthcare.
“Your achievements today are not just personal victories. It’s a milestone for your family, nation and the entire ummah,” he said in his speech.
“The Muslim world needs leaders who can guide the next generation while upholding our Islamic principles. You are entering a world that needs your expertise, your innovation and your Islamic values more than ever,” said His Excellency Syed Ahsan.
According to him the unique education of the IIUM which integrates the Islamic perspective into every field should be leveraged by graduands to become influential Muslim scholars, experts, and leaders in their fields.
“I know that this is a huge responsibility, but I have full confidence that your education at the IIUM has prepared you for this responsibility,” he mentioned.
Emphasising the importance of continued engagement and support, His Excellency Syed Ahsan further urged graduands to continue building rapport with the IIUM community and alumni.
“Your relationship with the IIUM does not end today. It continues to transform, and has the potential to be transformative,” he advised.
The BOG member continued by saying, “In the future, consider sharing your achievements, successes, encouragements and support of any kind towards future generations of IIUM students.”
His Excellency Syed Ahsan also congratulated the families of the graduands, stating that they have made a huge investment to ensure that future leaders of the ummah be given the best education.
The full speech of H.E Syed Ahsan can be watched on the official IIUM Youtube channel.***
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