Muallim-ul-Quran Faculty Training Programme – HEC

In a landmark initiative, the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) launched a two-day training programme titled “Understanding of Qur’an – Course I & II”—exclusively designed for the faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies across Pakistan. This marks the first time such a focused effort has been made to strengthen Quranic education pedagogy at the university level.

Organizers & Leadership Presence

• Organized by: National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE)

• Under the Patronage of: Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan

• Venue: NAHE, Islamabad

• Date: 23 April – 24 April

Notable Attendees at the Inaugural Ceremony:

• Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC

• Mr. Akram Sheikh, Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission

• Dr. Noor Amna Malik, Managing Director, NAHE

• Dr. Ubaid ur Rahman Bashir, Principal, Institute of Arabic Language – IIUI

Purpose & Training Highlights

The program is aimed at empowering university-level educators by:

• Enhancing teaching methodologies specific to Quranic content

• Building content mastery in Quranic Arabic

• Training in impactful assessment methods

• Introducing the Muallim-ul-Quran methodology for structured and simplified Quranic understanding

Participants include faculty from public and private universities nationwide, reflecting the broad interest in transforming how the Qur’an is taught in higher education.

Key Messages from the Ceremony

• Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed emphasized that this initiative marks a “paramount struggle to promote the teachings of the Qur’an”, urging teachers to embrace the prophetic responsibility of education and commit deeply to this mission.

• He reiterated that the solution to Pakistan’s societal challenges lies in reconnecting with the Qur’an.

• Mr. Akram Sheikh expressed full support for the initiative and extended best wishes to the participants and organizers.