Seerat Institute of Social Sciences and Comparative Religion
Muslim Ummah is facing a great crisis regarding leadership and intellectual development
of our scholars. There are many challenges the age about which our scholars are
totally unaware. They need to be trained for dealing with different classes of people
according to their level of understanding and mindset. Furthermore, they need to
understand various contemporary doctrines regarding modern economic system, cultural
diversity, western philosophy, and atheism etc. This institute will help Muslim
scholars to train themselves for the challenges of today’s modern world which is
changing day by day. This will provide them a platform to share common problems
and develop strategies to tackle with common issues.
Within the framework of the challenges and crises faced by the Islamic community,
it will be a responsibility of the institute to enhance the performance of those
undertaking the task of Islamic da'wa (missionary work) including graduates of Islamic
seminaries, religious teachers and mosque imams. It is hoped that the training will
benefit them by making them more aware and cognizant of the reality of the time,
the needs of the community, and provide them with necessary skills to interact with
new contemporary stuff. The ultimate aim is to enable the person undertaking the
task of da'wa (Missionary work) to honorably and effectively fulfill his role in
representing religion, knowledge and the community in the country, he is in and
in different situations. Students will achieve this desired aim through comprehending
the reality of the age, related questions, problems and through answers, solutions
and opinions consistent with the complex realities of the times. The program will
thus produce a cultured, interactive and enterprising person able to undertake the
task of da'wa (missionary work) and be able to listen to others and understand their
opinions and values.
The center will provide extensive training for the skills of strategic administration,
dialogue and negotiation, urban sociology, statistics, mass media and communication,
international relations, guiding public opinion, methodology of research and text
analysis. Additionally, these scholars will be trained in English Arabic, Russian
and Chinese to propagate the message of Islam.
These scholars will also be equipped with computer related skills and will be prepared
for Media centers to defend and promote Islamic narrative by different means of
communication. They will focus on mass media as well as on social media.
International Journal of Seerat Studies
Quarterly then Monthly Research Journal will be initiated to accommodate the scholastic
researches of esteemed scholars and to keep the readers abreast about the current
global issues faced by the World. The solution to every problem will be offered
in the light of Seerat-un-Nabi ﷺ for the whole of humanity.
Auditorium
An auditorium is required which has the capacity of 300 to 400 people, at least.
Here, International and Local Seerat Conferences, workshops and short-term courses
will be initiated to figure out the solution of the problems of the Contemporary
World like Islamophobia and blasphemy and to propagate the true message of Holy
Prophet ﷺ.
Studio
A small studio needs to be constructed so that videos in English and Urdu can be
recorded on certain Islamic and social issues so that the current problems of the
people can be addressed. Furthermore, a Face Book Page and You Tube channel will
be formed which will be circulate these videos worldwide.
Cyber Wing
A dedicated team of Islamic Scholars cum Software Engineers or Developers will be
recruited so that they can work on the Online Seerat Search Engine, marketing of
web channels, and keep an eye on the global religious and social issues of Muslims.
Sacred Relics Area
A building, floor, or part of a floor will be dedicated to the sacred relics of
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, other Prophets and his Companions . It will also contain models
of the city of Madinah, Makkah, Ka'bah, Masjid Nabwi etc. based on their description
in the books, 1400 years ago. This can also be expanded to contain the market places
of that era, battle formations of different ghazwat and the old city of Medina etc.
Halqa-e-Durood
This small area should be accommodated in the building/floor of the sacred relics.
Single or multiple Blessed Hair of the Holy Prophet ﷺ will be placed in the center
of the room and day/night, some people will be deputed to recite Durood-o-Salam
on the Holy Prophet ﷺ and visitors will also be allowed to form Halqas (circles)
and recite Durood on Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in it.