Dr Moeen Nizami served as chief guest at a National Book Foundation session that explored Maulana Rumi’s enduring message of love and compassion. His remarks on Rumi humanism wove together themes of spirituality and universal brotherhood, presented in a language that resonated with a contemporary Pakistani audience.
Speaking to a thoughtful audience in Islamabad, Dr Nizami illustrated how the principles of Rumi humanism remain relevant today, offering a lens to address social divisions and foster empathy. His talk was described as both emotionally touching and intellectually stimulating, prompting extended reflection among attendees.
Photographs from the event capture moments of engagement and quiet reflection as participants listened to interpretations of Rumi’s teachings. The session highlighted the National Book Foundation’s ongoing commitment to nurturing literature, scholarship, and public dialogue in Pakistan.
The event reinforced the idea that Rumi humanism can inform modern conversations about tolerance and spiritual connection, and that institutions like the National Book Foundation play a key role in bringing such conversations to the public sphere.
