The Department of Islamic Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) organised a two-hour long induction-cum-orientation programme for newly admitted the fresh entrants through online mode on 23.12.2020, before they can embark on any paper of Islamic Studies.The programmed began with a beautiful recitation of the Holy Quran by one of the students of the department.
Dr Mohd Mushtak, coordinator and teacher of the department inaugurated the programme and gave a warm welcome to the fresh students.He elaborated that the rationale for induction was to ensure asmooth transition for the students into the university and particularly to the department system.Prof (Dr) Syed Shahid Ali in his presidential remark, said: “With proper intention and rigorous effort, development can be possible.” He focused on the overall all development of the students by applying holistic approach that is spiritual, physical, mental and emotional sides. He further said that the department promotes life learning and the culture of investigation in acquiring knowledge.
He also asked the Islamic Studies students to utilise the time and facilities and become job creators instead of job seekers.Prof (Dr) Mohd Ishaque greeted to the newly admitted students and wished them a bright future. He emphasised on the glory of the Jamia, the need of the induction programme and quality education, emphasising towards setting the aim and vision of the life.He also asked the students to become serious in studies and lead disciplined life.
The objective of this program is to acclimatize the students to the new environment and get acquainted with the institution culture, said Dr Mohd Arshad, another teacher of the department. He further explained his role to the new students.Dr Khalid Khan, teacher at the department, warmly greeted the students and clarified his role and answered some of their basic doubts, mentioning the importance of induction programme and detail.
Dr Mohd Umar Farooque, one of the fine teachers of the department, emphasised the method of the teaching and acquiring knowledge through a few couplets of the Jamia tarana as examples.The programme contents department-related induction, lectures on handling of peer pressure and universal human values and extra and co-curricular activities by various clubs of the department. In conclusion, they addressed the students with the detailed programme content of the induction-training programme.A total of (approx) 52 students participated in this program.At the end of the programme, Mr Junaid Haris clarified some of doubts and question raised by students.
He further said that this programme is designed to make the newly joined students feel comfortable, sensitise them towards exploring their academic interests and activities, and making them work for excellence, promote bonding within them and build relations between teachers and students. The programme ended with his vote of thanks.The faculty extended whole hearted support during theinduction program. The program was a success because of their active participation.The department thanks all faculties and students who have helped:Prof. I.M. Khan, Prof. MohdIshaque, Mr. Junaid Haris, Dr. Mohd Arshad, Dr. Mohd Mushtak, Dr. Mohd Khalid Khan, Dr. Mohd Umar Farooque, Dr. Khursheed Afaq and other guest faculties.