A three-day training workshop on the “Art of Seerah Writing” was organized by the Rehmat-ul-lil-Alameen Seerah Chair and the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF), in collaboration with Jamia Muhammadi Sharif, Chiniot. Teachers from affiliated colleges, universities, and religious seminaries, along with MPhil and PhD scholars, participated in the workshop.

Dr. Humayun Abbas Shams, In-charge of the Rehmat-ul-lil-Alameen Seerah Chair, highlighted the importance of Seerah writing and stated that introducing Seerah studies as an independent academic discipline is an urgent need of the time. He also discussed various scholarly aspects of the Seerah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), including Seerah-e-Zatiyah (personal biography) and Seerah-e-Sifatiyah (description of attributes).

The chief guest, Sahibzada Qamar-ul-Haq, President of Jamia Muhammadi Sharif, Chiniot, appreciated the organization of the workshop. He stated that such academic activities related to Seerah writing reflect a practical commitment to the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He further announced that similar programmes would also be organized at Jamia Muhammadi Sharif.

Dr. Asif Ali Raza spoke on the sources of Seerah, highlighting the significance of primary and secondary sources, the Holy Quran, Hadith, Seerah literature, and historical references. He also explained the various stages involved in the compilation of Seerah.

Hafiz Saadullah discussed the principles of Seerah studies and emphasized that studying the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) requires academic seriousness, purity of intention, and adherence to established research principles. He also suggested various research topics related to Seerah for MPhil and PhD scholars.

At the conclusion of the workshop, Dr. Humayun Abbas Shams thanked the participants, while honorary shields were presented to the speakers in recognition of their contributions.