Under the auspices of Al-Muassasah Al-Ilmiyyah Al-Asriyyah (IPAMS) and the leadership of Dr. Sahibzada Uzair Mahmood Al-Azhari, a grand and prestigious Degree Awarding Ceremony and Convocation was organized in Karachi to celebrate Pakistani Islamic scholars, academic researchers, and university professors upon the successful completion of their scholastic tour and the conferment of authentic degrees and certificates of excellence (Sanad-e-Fazilat) from the world-renowned Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Presidential Address by Dr. Sahibzada Abul Khair Muhammad Zubair

Presiding over the historic assembly, Dr. Sahibzada Abul Khair Muhammad Zubair (President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan & Milli Yakjehti Council) commended the monumental educational achievements of IPAMS:

"Al-Muassasah Al-Ilmiyyah Al-Asriyyah (IPAMS) stands among those distinguished, visionary institutions that have made it possible to study here in Pakistan and earn a degree from the venerable Al-Azhar University. The ceaseless endeavors of Dr. Uzair Mahmood Al-Azhari are worthy of the highest praise and gratitude, as he has unlocked unprecedented pathways for Pakistani scholars and students to acquire sacred and modern knowledge directly from Al-Azhar."
Keynote Address by Dr. Sahibzada Uzair Mahmood Al-Azhari

Delivering the central address, Dr. Sahibzada Uzair Mahmood Al-Azhari (President of the World Association for Al-Azhar Graduates - Pakistan Branch, Member of the Council of Islamic Ideology Pakistan) highlighted the transcendent status of knowledge in Islam:

"Those who acquire and disseminate knowledge are the noble individuals upon whom the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) bestowed a unique award of sacred companionship and proximity—and this divine accompaniment is the greatest medallion in the entire universe. Al-Azhar University remains a global beacon of peace, moderation, and balanced thought (Wasatiyyah). By the grace of Allah, our mission has been to connect Pakistan’s young intellectuals, researchers, and scholars with this venerable global seat of learning without prejudice or sectarian divide. Today's gathering, where leading Mashaikh, jurists, and university professors receive Al-Azhar degrees, is living proof of that fulfilled vision."

Virtual Message from Cairo by Dr. Hassan Sagheer

Addressing the assembly live online from Egypt, Dr. Hassan Sagheer (Head of Al-Azhar Academy) extended heartfelt felicitations to the Pakistani scholars and professors, emphasizing the continuous scholastic engagement with Al-Azhar to eradicate extremism, counter radical narratives, and foster an environment of enduring peace. He paid special homage to Dr. Uzair Mahmood Al-Azhari's steadfast efforts.

Address by Dr. Yahya Al-Kattani (Al-Azhar & Egyptian Awqaf)

Renowned scholar and Khatib of Al-Azhar and Egyptian Awqaf, Dr. Yahya Al-Kattani, congratulated the organizers on the grand convocation, lauding Dr. Uzair Mahmood Al-Azhari for propagating Al-Azhar's moderate philosophy across Pakistan and urging the people of Pakistan to adhere firmly to the authentic, moderate, and compassionate ethos of Islam.

Eminent Recipients of Al-Azhar Sanad-e-Fazilat

Prominent luminaries awarded official certificates and degrees from Al-Azhar included:

  • Makhdoom Nadeem Hashmi (Khohra Sharif)
  • Pir Kamal Sultani
  • Dr. Sajjad Ali Raeisi (Director Islamic Studies, Shah Latif University)
  • Hakim Syed Zuhair Ahmad (Chairman, Faiz Mushtaq Foundation)
  • Pir Usman Shah Ferozi
  • Mr. Jawwad Raza Khan (Great-grandson of Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza)
  • Pir Abdul Ghani Shah
  • Prof. Fakheem-ush-Shaim (Makan Sharif, Punjab)
  • Mian Muhammad Mustafeez Sher Muhammad (Sharqpur Sharif)
  • Allama Iftikhar Abbasi
  • Muhammad Aamir Yaqoob Naqshbandi
Distinguished International & National Attendees

The convocation was graced by an extraordinary gathering of national and international leadership, including Dr. Syed Irshad Bukhari (Eminent Scholar, Bangladesh), Pir Abdul Khaliq Bharchundi (Central Amir, Jamaat Ahle Sunnat Pakistan), Pir Agha Fazl-e-Rabbi Mujaddidi and Pir Agha Fazl-ur-Rahman Mujaddidi (Revered progeny of Hazrat Mujaddid Alf-e-Sani), Sarwat Ejaz Qadri (Chairman Pakistan Sunni Tehreek), Shadab Raza Naqshbandi (Head of Pakistan Sunni Tehreek), Amanullah Masood (Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh), Pir Syed Usman Shah Rashidi, Barrister Sarfaraz Metlo (Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Karachi), Dr. Ahmad Siddiqui (Director IBA), Dr. Zahid Ali Zahidi (Dean, Faculty of Islamic Studies, University of Karachi), Dr. Noor Ahmed Shahtaz, Col. Iftikhar Noori, and prominent business figures including Sheikh Muhammad Mohsin, Sheikh Muhammad Irfan, Zain Mandiwala, Hanif Memon, alongside hundreds of scholars, jurists, academics, and civic dignitaries.