Hawzah News Agency- The ceremony took place in the university’s prayer hall with the participation of students, alumni, professors, and members of the wider academic community. Organized jointly by current students and graduates, the gathering reflected the deep-rooted affection and reverence held for the noble daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Delivering the keynote address, Hojatoleslam Haider Mahdi, a well-known Indian cleric and missionary, spoke on “The Greatness of Education,” underscoring Hazrat Zahra’s pivotal contribution to the formation of a divinely inspired educational model. He described her as a paragon of devotion, worship, and moral elevation, noting that her home became a cradle for the spiritual and intellectual upbringing of individuals who shaped the course of Islamic civilization.
Hojatoleslam Mahdi emphasized that Hazrat Fatima Zahra (PBUH) established a distinctive approach to education—one grounded in purity, justice, and the pursuit of divine knowledge. He said the personalities nurtured under her care, including Imam Hassan and Hussein (PBUT), became enduring symbols of courage, sacrifice, and principled leadership.
Referring to various historical accounts and traditions, the scholar highlighted the profound manifestations of Hazrat Zahra’s wisdom in family life, social engagement, and ethical guidance. He called upon the audience to draw from her school of thought as a model for confronting the cultural and moral challenges of the modern era.
Participants described the event as an opportunity to reconnect with the spiritual values championed by Hazrat Fatima Zahra (PBUH) and to strengthen devotion to the household of the Prophet (PBUH). The gathering concluded with expressions of loyalty and love for Hazrat Siddiqah al-Kubra (PBUH), creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
The ceremony at Aligarh University once again demonstrated the influential presence of Ahlul Bayt (PBUT) culture among academic circles in India, where commemorations of Islamic personalities continue to provide inspiration for ethical growth, intellectual development, and community cohesion.
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