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The University of Sargodha organised a special ceremony in connection with the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to highlight the spiritual, moral and social message of the month. The ceremony was hosted by Wazir Agha Library.

Vice Chancellor Prof.  Dr. Qaisar Abbas attended the event as chief guest, while Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Masood Sarwar Awan was the guest of honour. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Feroz-ud-Din Shah, Chairperson of the Department of Islamic Studies, delivered the keynote address. Director Academics and Chief Librarian Dr. Uzma Shahzadi, along with deans, directors, faculty members, officers and a large number of students, were also present.

Addressing the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas extended his greetings on the advent of Ramadan and described it as a month of mercy, blessings and forgiveness that offers an opportunity for self-accountability and spiritual growth. He said the philosophy of Ramadan must be understood in its true spirit and translated into practical life.

He observed that the holy month was not confined to ritual worship alone but also served as a means of character building, self-discipline and strengthening a sense of social responsibility. He said the nation was fortunate to practice religious teachings freely in Pakistan and stressed the need to align individual conduct with Islamic principles. He also emphasized that such purposeful events should continue throughout the year to ensure the consistent moral and intellectual development of students.

In his keynote address, Prof. Dr. Feroz-ud-Din Shah said Ramazan was a period for overcoming both physical and inner weaknesses. He noted that fasting had been prescribed to attain piety, adding that while abstaining from food and drink fulfilled the physical requirement of fasting, its true objective lay in restraining one’s desires and avoiding actions prohibited by Allah.

He maintained that mere hunger and thirst did not fulfil the essence of fasting if a person failed to refrain from wrongdoing. He explained that fasting trained individuals to maintain balance among three fundamental human faculties — intellect, anger and desire. Moderation in intellect led to wisdom, balance in anger resulted in courage, and moderation in desire produced chastity, he said, warning that excess in any of these faculties could lead to deviation.

He also advised the youth to avoid haste and impulsiveness, describing patience, tolerance and self-restraint as defining traits of a believer. He urged students to promote respect, kindness and positive interaction in society.

Dr. Uzma Shahzadi, in her remarks, said Islamic teachings emphasized patience, gratitude, steadfastness and moderation. She said Ramazan provided practical training in endurance, empathy and selflessness, and offered an opportunity to purify both outward actions and inner character.

She encouraged participants to support the underprivileged and foster honesty, compassion and integrity in their dealings, adding that the true spirit of Ramadan lay in refining one’s conduct and strengthening social bonds.