Islamabad — COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) had the distinct honor of welcoming His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Al-Habbash, Advisor to the President of Palestine on Religious Affairs, Chief Justice of the Shariat Court, and Imam of Masjid Al-Aqsa, for a special address on “Gaza and Seerat-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him).” He was accompanied by His Excellency Dr. Zuhair Mohammad Hamadallah Zaid, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Pakistan, other honorable delegation members, and Mr. Abdul Sami from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.
The visit began with a courtesy meeting with the Rector, CUI, Prof. Dr. Sajid Qamar and senior CUI officials, where discussions focused on academic cooperation and reaffirming solidarity with Palestine. The honorable Rector highlighted the significance of the visit during the blessed month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, noting that the Seerah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) remains a timeless guide of justice, compassion, and courage. He reaffirmed CUI’s commitment to support Palestine through education and cultural collaboration, offering teacher training for Palestinian educators and institutional support wherever required.
During the discussion in the meeting, Dr. Al-Habbash spoke passionately on the situation in Gaza, expressing deep gratitude to the Government and people of Pakistan for their steadfast and unwavering support. He emphasized the universal message of Islam to stand with the oppressed and highlighted the urgent need to rebuild Palestine’s education system after freedom is achieved, calling for Pakistani institutions’ cooperation.
Ambassador Dr. Zuhair Zaid addressed faculty, students, dignitaries, and over 100 Palestinian students studying at CUI and other Pakistani universities. He conveyed appreciation for Pakistan’s longstanding and continued support, commended CUI’s academic initiatives, and urged Palestinian students to excel academically, maintain unity, and contribute meaningfully to their homeland and the wider Muslim Ummah. He reaffirmed Palestine’s resolve to continue its struggle until freedom is achieved.
The event concluded with prayers for peace, justice, and the liberation of Palestine, and a renewed resolve to strengthen educational and cultural bonds between Pakistan and Palestine.
