Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad
This 18th Convocation of Riphah International University, with Allah SWT’s blessing and support, marks completion of 26 years of our educational journey to introduce a value-based program of learning at higher educational level.
The creation of Islamic International Medical College Trust in 1995 by the founding Managing Trustee (late) Major General Zulfiqar Ali Khan was a landmark of meaningful and Islamic ethics and morality based educational movement. I had the privilege to be with him right from the conceptualization to the realization of dream.
I have always mentioned that Riphah is not only a quality educational institution, it is a movement for a paradigm shift in our concept of knowledge. We want ‘ilm al-nafi’ purposeful knowledge and learning, along with expertise in skills and techniques in order to bring an ethical social change. We don’t lack natural resources.
Pakistan has been gifted by Allah SWT with four seasons, oceans, rain, natural beauty, best fruits and huge energy reserves though not properly explored. But, what we lack is an educational system which builds charter, a holistic personality, and make our youth leaders in knowledge, virtue, goodness and professionalism.
We hope with Riphah Aspired Student Model, we shall be able,Insha’Allah to achieve our objectives. I congratulate the graduating students and pray to Allah SWT for this success in this world and in al-akhirah.