Ethics Dilemmas in Qualitative Research - Higher Education ...

Dr. Anwar Hussain Siddiqui, Prof. Abdul Jabbar Shakir and Dr. Imtiaz Zafar address the audience
broader sense and to take it as educating Muslims how
to live in a multi-faith environment. Inspiring others
through the best of Islamic manners, tolerance,
positive aptitude and respect for the laws of the
country where you are living should become on top of
the priorities of Muslim social workers and community
leaders”, Dr. Siddiqui said.
On the issue of Hijab, Dr. Siddiqui said that Islam has
defined Satar (proper dressing). Veil, hijab and many
other kinds of dresses are permissible. It is, therefore,
inappropriate to dress in a way that may annoy others.
“Muslim minorities should try to become integral parts
of societies in which they are living. They need to
adopt positive and balanced attitude for influencing
non-Muslims through their action instead of merely
preaching values of Islam”, he added.
On this occasion, Dr. Siddiqui directed the authorities
of Dawah Academy to invite legitimate representatives
of other faiths for interaction of Muslim with non-
Muslim scholars. “Conflicts among adherents of various
religions is motivated by political interests and not by
religion itself”, concluded Dr. Siddiqui.
Prof. Abdul Jabbar Shakir elaborated the theme and
philosophy of the international human resource
development training programme.
Dr. Imtiaz Zafar gave details of the programme. These
included three lectures a day, interactive workshops,
group discussions, situation reports by the participants
about their country and trips to places of scenic beauty
of historical importance.
Malaysian Banking Experts Visit IIUI
A two-member delegation of the International Centre
for Education in Islamic Finance, Malaysia, visited the
International Islamic University Islamabad to discuss
sharing of resources and expertise between the two
organizations for Islamization of banking and finance
sectors.
The delegation comprised Mr. Agil Naat, Chief
Executive International Centre for Education in Islamic
Finance and Mr. Mazidah Malik, Head, Marketing and
Communications.
Mr. Khaliquzzaman, Head, Department of Islamic
Banking and Finance and Dr. Nasim Shah Sherazi,
Director Research IIIE were also present.
Briefing the delegation about the Institute, Dr. Iqbal
said that it is one of the pioneering institutions in
Islamic economics, banking and finance that has won
the Islamic Development Bank best performance
award for the year 2000. He said that the Institute has
the advantage of having a combination of scholars of
fiqah, law, economics, banking and finance.
Dr. Asad Zaman, Director General, International
Institute of Islamic Economics received the delegation.
Prof. Dr. Munawwar Iqbal, Dean, School of Islamic
Banking and Finance briefed the delegation about the
study programmes and its academic activities.
Dr. Iqbal further said that the Institute provides
academic, training and research facilities and produces
more than a hundred graduates per year who are
employed in leading financial institutions of the country
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