Teaching Quran, Its Translation Becomes Compulsory in Universities in Pakistan’s Punjab
He has also constituted a seven-member committee of vice-chancellors to submit its recommendations on how to make it part of the syllabus.
Addressing a press conference after a meeting with vice-chancellors at Governor’s House in Lahore on Friday, he said it will be compulsory for students to attend the Quran with translation lecture, adding that Quran is a complete code of life and its better understanding will help in winning favor of Allah Almighty and becoming good human beings.
Sarwar said that all universities should make teaching of Quran with translation part of their syllabus, adding that it is responsibility of universities to disseminate the knowledge of Quran to the younger generation.
He said the Quran with translation classes will be compulsory for students and the requisite amendment will be made to the constitution, according to thenews.com.pk website.
The Punjab governor constituted a seven-member committee of the VCs which will submit first draft recommendations by May 10 which will be transmitted to the VC of other public and private universities and ulema (scholars) in the province.
He said the feedback from all quarters will be discussed on May 17, adding that the committee will submit final recommendations on May 22 which will be duly implemented across the province.
