Program Overview

Beyond Borders

Faith & Future Summit 2026

The Faith & Future Summit 2026 brought together distinguished scholars, policymakers, academic leaders, and emerging voices for a full day of dialogue, research presentations, keynote addresses, and institutional announcements.

The program was carefully structured to foster intellectual engagement, interdisciplinary exchange, and meaningful reflection on the evolving challenges of society, ethics, knowledge, and leadership.

Morning Session

Inaugural Session: Borders of the Future (09:30 AM – 11:30 AM)

The opening included:

  • Welcome Note by the MC
  • Recitation from the Holy Quran (with English translation)
  • Introduction to the conference theme
  • Overview of the research paper selection journey
  • Top three shortlisted research paper presentations
  • Student reflections from Al-Kawthar University and SISL

Keynote Addresses – Session I (10:38 AM – 11:25 AM)

  • Dr. Amjad Saqib – Founder & Chairman, Akhuwat Foundation (Nobel Peace Prize Nominee)
  • Dr. Humayun Dar – Director General, Cambridge Institute of Islamic Finance (UK)
  • Dr. Abdus Saboor – Ex-Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, PMAS-AAUR

These addresses explored ethical leadership, social responsibility, and the future of knowledge.

Tea Break & Networking (11:30 AM – 11:45 AM)

Delegates engaged in networking and informal dialogue during refreshments.

Keynote Addresses – Session II (11:45 AM – 1:00 PM)

  • Dr. Riaz Ahmed Saeed – HOD, NUML University Islamabad
  • Prof. Mehmet Bulut – Board Member, Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey
  • Dr. Mufti Yousaf Taibi – Islamic Scholar
  • Dr. Qari Huzaifa Al-Ahteram – Islamic Scholar & Quran Instructor, Masjid-e-Nabawi
  • Air CDRE (R) Shabbir Ahmed Khan – Trustee, Rashid Memorial Welfare Organization
  • Ramesh Kumar Vankwani – Ex-MNA, President Pakistan Hindu Council

This session emphasized cross-cultural dialogue, interfaith understanding, ethical governance, and academic collaboration beyond borders.

Lunch & Dhuhr Prayer Break (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Lunch served in the main dining hall followed by Dhuhr prayer arrangements.

Leadership Addresses & Institutional Presentations (2:00 PM – 3:40 PM)

  • Student Speaker – Al-Kawthar University
  • Shaykh Kashif Naseem Dilkusha – Lead Instructor, Azaan Institute
  • Professor Asif Aziz – Associate Professor, PMAS-ARID
  • Justice Syed Muhammad Anwer – Judge, Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan
  • SISL Presentation & Launch – Ustad Asim Ismail
  • Al-Kawthar University Address – Prof. Dr. Engr. Athar Mahboob (TI)

Grand Award Ceremony & Chief Guest Address (3:50 PM – 4:30 PM)

  • Distribution of Research Awards
  • Scholarship Announcements
  • EV Bike Awards & Academic Recognitions
  • Chief Guest Address – Syed Sardar Ali Shah (Education Minister, Sindh)

Closing Session (4:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

  • Vote of Thanks
  • Closing Remarks by the MC
  • Dua by Dr. Mufti Yousaf Taibi
  • Tea Break II & Asar Prayers
  • Event Conclusion

A Day of Dialogue, Scholarship & Leadership

The Faith & Future Summit 2026 created a platform where academic rigor met ethical reflection, and policy engagement met faith-informed perspectives. Through research presentations, global keynote addresses, institutional launches, and leadership dialogue, the summit reaffirmed its commitment to shaping responsible futures grounded in knowledge and values.