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The Linguistic Relationship Between Unani Medicine and Urdu is Deep-Rooted

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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

Srinagar: Constable killed as militants attack policemen outside mosque in Hyderpora

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Srinagar ,  JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Srinagar :

Two policemen –Sajjad Ahmad and Shabbir Ahmad– were killed in separate attacks by militants in Kashmir in last 24 hours.

Unidentified militants fired upon two policemen outside mosque after namaz in Hyderpora, resulting in injuries to both. One of them, Sajjad Ahmad, succumbed to his injuries on Friday.

This was the second attack by militants on policemen in the Kashmir valley.

Earlier on Thursday, militants shot dead a policeman in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

Constable Shabir Ahmad was shot outside his residence at Bogund in Kulgam, a police official said.

The cop was rushed to a local hospital but he did not survive.

The terrorists, however, managed to escape the scene after firing. A search operation was also launched to track them down.

Terror attacks aimed at security forces have increased in the Kashmir Valley, in the recent times.

A cordon and search operation was also launched at Arwani village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday after security forces received intelligence inputs about the presence of suspected terrorists in the area.

Militants had carried out a series of attacks on security forces on Tuesday in Kashmir, in which 13 jawans were injured and four service rifles looted. The attacks — four in south and one in north Kashmir — came in a span of four hours.

A grenade was hurled at a CRPF camp at Ladiyar in Tral area of Pulwama district. 10 paramilitary jawans were injured in the attack.

In the second attack, the militants opened firing on the security personnel guarding the residence of a retired high court judge at Anchidora in Anantnag district, resulting in injuries to two cops.

The third attack took place on a CRPF camp at Padgampora in Pulwama, but no one was hurt in it as the grenade hurled by the militants exploded mid-air.

The militants also hurled a grenade at Pulwama police station, resulting in minor injuries to a policeman.

Another attack took place near Bomai in North Kashmir’s Sopore, but no damage was caused.

(With inputs from agencies)

source: http://www.abplive.in / ABP / Home> ABP Live> India / by ABP News Bureau / June 16th, 2017