INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC CULTURE
Institute of Islamic Culture is an independent organization, registered on February 1, 1951, under the Societies registration Act, XXI of 1860.
The Institute is located in NARSING DAS HOUSE. This huge building was allotted to the Institute by Department of Settlement of Rehabilitation, Govt. of the Punjab, in 1952. In 1968, the Institute together with its two sister organizations ( ) purchased this building and paid Rs. 3,65000/= (Three Lacks and sixty five thousands) to the Department.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The final aim of the Institute is to propagate transcendental values of life such as brotherhood of mankind, justice, tolerance and well-being of society as conceived by Islam. The Institute keeps itself aloof from sectarianism and polemics which serves no purpose whatsoever.
It believes that without spiritual rebirth and intellectual creativity we will not be able to overcome our social ills. The Institute therefore regularly publishs books both in English and Urdu on the various aspects of Islamic civilization. It also issues a quarterly Urdu magazine: Al-Ma'arf; which deels with the current problems of our society such as family planning, human rights, concept of the Shari'a or the question of Riba. This magazine enjoys a good reputation in the subcontinent of India and Pakistan. The distinguished literary magazines run by the Muslim Institutes in India, often reprint articles published by Al-Ma'arif. The Institute is determined to propagate healthy moral and spiritual values of Islam as well the liberal and progressive views, held by Shaikh Muhammad 'Abdu of Egypt, Muhammad Iqbal and other divines.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The final authority lies with Board of directors. The Board consists of renouned scholars. In addition, Secretary, Department of Culture and Information, Govt. of the Punjab; and Chairman, Academy of Letters, Islamabad are also member of the Board.
At present Sayyid Wajid Ali Shah, (Managing Director of Packages) is the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The Institute follows the rules and regulations adopted by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Islamabad. The Institute also receives financial aid from Federal Ministry of Education, Govt. of Pakistan, through the
Academy of Letters, Islamabad. This grant is entirely spent on the production of books, and on research work.
Dr. Rashid Ahmad (Jullundhry)
Director
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