AIOU Hosts National Conference on Prophetic Ethics and Medical Practices

WNAM REPORT: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) hosted a one-day national Seerah conference on Prophetic ethics and medical practices yesterday. The speakers emphasized the teachings of Prophetic ethics and the practical aspects of Prophetic medicine, stating that these teachings are not only spiritually significant but also crucial for physical health and societal well-being. They explained that the principles taught by the Holy Prophet ﷺ provide guidance for daily medical practices and healthy habits, offering solutions to contemporary challenges.
This significant academic conference was organized by the Department of Seerah Studies, Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies in collaboration with the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association. It was an important part of the ongoing academic and intellectual events at the university, opening new avenues of awareness and knowledge among students and faculty.
The conference was attended by heads of four universities, distinguished faculty members, doctors and researchers. Professor Dr. Iqbal Khan, Vice Chancellor of Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, chaired the panel discussion while Major General Professor Dr. Najm-ul-Thaqib, HI(M), former Pro-Vice Chancellor of Bahria University, was the guest of honor for the first session.
In his address, Vice Chancellor AIOU, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood stated that guidance for ethics in the medical field is indispensable in the light of the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ. He emphasized that without incorporating spiritual and ethical values into medical education, medicine cannot truly become a source of healing.
In the keynote address, Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, Professor Dr. Anis Ahmed said that the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ provides eternal guidance for all fields of life, especially medicine. He stressed that healthcare professionals should consider their professional responsibilities as a form of worship while serving patients.
Dean of the Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies at AIOU, Prof. Dr. Shah Mohyuddin Hashmi said that the true foundation of medical ethics lies in the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ and if a practitioner follows it, every action can be transformed into an act of worship.
The conference recommended that medical institutions incorporate ethical and spiritual aspects, respect patients’ dignity and time, avoid imposing undue financial burdens, and encourage collaboration between doctors and religious scholars.
Participants expressed deep grief over the ongoing atrocities in Gaza and the martyrdom of medical personnel, and adopted a resolution condemning Israeli aggression.