Shahid Jeelani
Ganderbal, 11 Sep: Marking the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), the Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal reverberated with soulful recitations and thought-provoking deliberations as the Departments of Islamic Studies, Urdu, and Kashmiri jointly organized a Debate and Naat Competition. The event sought to celebrate spiritual heritage, ignite intellectual reflection, and reaffirm the timeless relevance of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings.
The Principal, Prof. Fouzia Fatima, patronized the event, with Dr. Tauseef Ahmad Parray (Assistant Professor, Islamic Studies) steering the proceedings as Convener, and Dr. Jamsheeda Akhter (Assistant Professor, Urdu) along with Dr. Nusrat Iqbal (Assistant Professor, Kashmiri) coordinating the programme.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Tauseef Ahmad Parray reminded the audience that “in a world desperately searching for meaning, the Prophet’s message of mercy continues to offer humanity a way forward.” The Principal, in her address, emphasized that the Prophet (PBUH) remains an enduring source of inspiration in the modern age.
The Naat competition featured ten participants whose heartfelt recitations moved the audience. The jury—comprising Prof. Mujeeb A. Kawoosa (Mathematics), Dr. Sabreena Syed (Chemistry), Dr. Nusrat Nabi (Urdu), and Dr. Sobiya (Kashmiri)—declared Shahid Qadir Lone (1st Semester), Muneeb Javid Mir (5th Semester), and Arsalan Nazir (7th Semester) as the top three performers.
The debate competition, on the theme “The Prophet’s (PBUH) Timeless Teachings: A Source of Inspiration for Today’s World,” brought six articulate voices to the fore, each engaging with a different dimension of the Prophet’s message. The jury panel—Dr. Sameera Siraj (Zoology), Dr. Tauseef Ahmad Parray (Islamic Studies), Dr. Jamsheeda Akhter (Urdu), and Dr. Haneef Ahmad Kumar (Education)—awarded the first three positions to Zubair Hassan Dar (3rd Semester), Muhammad Shadab (1st Semester), and Beigh Mehraj Gul (1st Semester).
The programme opened with a melodious recitation of Quranic verses by Uzair Bilal and was moderated with poise by Mr. Asif Shameem (1st Semester). The event concluded with a felicitation ceremony, where winners and participants were awarded mementoes and certificates, followed by a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sobiya (Kashmiri).
The day’s proceedings drew wide appreciation from the audience, reaffirming the college’s commitment to nurturing cultural expression, spiritual sensitivity, and intellectual engagement among its students.
