New Delhi: An educational seminar on the theme ‘School of Life’ was organised today by Aura e-Magazine at the Conference Hall of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind. Teachers and students from various schools and universities participated in the seminar. The seminar explored how education shapes character, culture and the soul, and how this process extends beyond the classroom and professional life. It also sought to explain what it truly means to be an educated person. The seminar was in connection with the release of Aura e Magazine’s third print issue, titled The School of Life: Reflections on Education.
In his inaugural address, Professor Salim Engineer, chairperson, Markazi Taleemi Board & Vice President, JIH, highlighted important aspects related to education and said that it is essential to provide the best possible and easily accessible opportunities for education. Professor Nandita Narain, retired professor from Delhi University and longtime educational activist, said that education influences every sphere of life and empowers individuals. Education teaches us how to make the best use of democracy and how to steer our lives in the right direction. She warned that education can also be used as a medium to enslave people and explained on the necessity to be vigilant.
Ms Maria Mahmood, whose expertise is on alternative education, said that education cannot be imparted merely by copying what on a board. It is equally important to develop awareness and consciousness among children and to teach them how they can acquire skills. Education does not come only from books; opportunities for quality education can also be created through sports and by fostering a friendly environment.
Dr Sharnas Muthu (Director, The Women Education and Empowerment Trust) said that financial resources should never become a barrier to education. She cited the example of a family she knows where, after the death of the husband, a woman worked in people’s homes to provide her children with education. From this perspective, the role of women in educating children is extremely important. And empowering those women is essential.
Speaking about educational values, public health researcher Santhi NS said that just as nutritious food is essential, a healthy educational environment is equally necessary for the proper upbringing of children
Dr Rabia Basri, principal, Hidhaya College Chennai said that educating children is not an easy task. A teacher bears the responsibility of helping a child grow into a successful human being. A teacher should have an emotional bond with their students, and it is the teacher’s responsibility to provide students with complete knowledge. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was an exemplary teacher who taught humanity with mercy.
Chief Editor of Aura e- Magazine, Rahamathunnisa A. spoke about the mission Aura has taken up. Education is an important aspect of human life and there should be more education in politics and less politics in education. Earlier Mrs Sameena Afshan, the editor of Aura welcomed the gathering. Shayma S and Maryam Firdous controlled the proceedings and Uzma Ausaf proposed the vote of thanks.
Issued by:
Salman Ahmad
National Secretary, Media Dept.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, HQRS
