NEW DELHI :
New Delhi :
A one-day national seminar titled “The Linguistic Relationship Between Unani Medicine and Urdu” was organized by the All India Unani Tibbi Conference at the Committee Room of Nehru Guest House, Jamia Millia Islamia.
Delivering the presidential address at the inaugural session, Professor Akhtarul Wasey stated that Unani medicine and Urdu share an ancient relationship; it is not just a method of treatment but also a cultural attitude. Chief Guest Professor Khalid Mahmood emphasized that numerous vivid traces of this relationship can be found in Urdu language and particularly in poetry, which help in understanding the mutual connection between Unani medicine and Urdu. Former Head of the Urdu Department at Jamia Millia Islamia, Professor Ahmed Mahfooz, remarked that classical Urdu literature frequently references Unani medicine, and multiple instances of adaptation and benefit can be observed within it.
Objective of the Seminar
The seminar aimed to highlight the historical and linguistic connection between Unani medicine and the Urdu language to strengthen its scholarly tradition and explore possibilities for its promotion through Urdu. Speakers shed light on the Arabic, Persian, and Urdu traditions of Unani medicine and emphasized that Urdu has played a crucial role in making Unani medicine accessible to the masses.
Dr. Khalid Siddiqui, General Secretary of the All India Unani Tibbi Conference and the convener of the seminar, warmly welcomed all attendees and delegates.
Hakim Fakhr Alam elaborated on the objectives of the seminar.
Sessions & Discussions
Various sessions of the seminar featured research papers on the historical texts of Unani medicine, medical literature in Urdu, and its academic and research significance in the modern era. The speakers recommended further systematic organization and digitization of classical and contemporary Unani medical literature in Urdu to ensure that future generations can benefit from this valuable knowledge. Dr. Shahnawaz Fayyaz moderated the inaugural session.
First Session:
- Chaired by Professor Badarudduja Khan and Dr. Mohammad Mohsin
- Papers presented by: Professor Ashhar Qadeer, Dr. Afsahul Kalam, Dr. Mustahsan Faizur Rahman Aqdas, Dr. Umair Manzar, Dr. Mohammad Muqeem, Dr. Shahnawaz Fayyaz, Dr. Asad Faisal Farooqi
Second Session:
- Chaired by Hakim Ashhar Qadeer, Dr. Shabbir Ahmad, Dr. Shah Alam
- Papers presented by: Dr. Ahmad Saeed, Hakim Fakhr Alam, Professor Abdul Haleem, Hakim Nazish Ehtesham Azmi, Hakim Misbahuddin Azhar, Dr. Safiur Rahman, Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad, Dr. Amanullah
Conclusion
In the concluding session, the organisers expressed gratitude to all participants, speakers, and esteemed guests for making the seminar a success. They reaffirmed their commitment to continuing such academic gatherings in the future to further the promotion of Unani medicine and the Urdu language.
The seminar witnessed the participation of students and faculty members from Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Hamdard, and Delhi University.
source: http://www.milligazette.com / The Milli Gazette / Home> News> Community News / by The Milli Gazette Online / February 18th, 2025