Hyderabad, Dec.11 (NSS): The Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) in collaboration with the Culture House of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mumbai hosted a one-day International Conference “Amir Khusrau: An Icon of the Composite Culture of India”.
Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice-Chancellor, MANUU inaugurated the conference. He highlighted Khusrau’s pivotal role in bridging cultural and linguistic divides in Indian society. In his inaugural address, he remarked, “Amir Khusrau’s work is a timeless reminder of India’s pluralistic ethos and cultural harmony. His poetry and music continue to inspire generations.”
In his Keynote Address, Prof. Syed Azizuddin Hamadani provided deep insights into Khusrau’s literary, political & spiritual genius, emphasizing his invaluable contributions and relevance in contemporary times.
The Chief Guest, Prof. Rattan Lal Hangloo, Vice-Chancellor of Noble International University, Toronto, Canada acknowledged Khusrau’s contributions as a unifying figure in Indian history shedding light on various important facets of Khusrou’s personality especially his contribution to Hindi language, Urdu and music.
Maulana Syed Shah Ali Akber, Prof. Sharif Hussain Qasemi, Prof. Anwar Khairie (Kabul University), and Mr. Shameem Tariq, were the Guests of Honour. They shared their perspectives on Khusrau’s legacy, covering themes of his Sufi philosophy, his thoughts on unity among different cultures, religion, multilingual poetry, and influence on Indian music.
Prof. Aziz Bano, Dean, School of Languages, Linguistics, and Indology and Director of the Conference, expressed her gratitude to all participants, emphasizing the need to promote Khusrau’s ideals in today’s world. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed convened the programme and Dr. Firdaus Alam was the Coordinator.
Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Registrar, MANUU, delivered an insightful lecture on “Amir Khusrau: An Icon of the Composite Culture of India” in the valedictory session. His address highlighted Khusrau’s significant contributions to India’s rich cultural heritage and the enduring legacy of his work in promoting harmony and diversity.
The event featured technical discussions and presentations by scholars from various disciplines, focusing on Khusrau’s poetic excellence, his innovative contributions to Hindustani classical music, and his role as a cultural bridge between Persia and India.
