Italy Confers International “Sign of Peace” Award upon Prof Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri

Prof Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, President of Minhaj-ul-Quran International and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors at Minhaj University Lahore, has been honoured with the international “Sign of Peace” award by Italy’s renowned institution, The Chair of Peace – Assisi.

This prestigious recognition has been awarded in acknowledgment of Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri’s continuous efforts for the promotion of peace. Through his initiatives and leadership, he has played a significant role at both national and international levels in fostering peace, tolerance, interfaith dialogue, social harmony and respect for humanity.

The international award serves as a clear recognition that Prof Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri’s remarkable contributions to peacebuilding are being valued not only in Pakistan but also globally for peacebuilding and intercultural harmony. His efforts towards advancing peace and academic cooperation across Europe and other parts of the world are receiving widespread appreciation.

Under the leadership of Prof Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, Minhaj University Lahore has made remarkable strides in the fields of research, international collaboration, modern education, interfaith tolerance, religious education and intercultural engagement. In particular, after the establishment of the UNESCO Chair on Peace Education and Intercultural Dialogue, the university has emerged as an important hub of global intellectual and academic discourse, where continuous scholarly and research activities are being carried out to promote tolerance, moderation, human dignity, and sustainable peace among the younger generation.

The vision of Prof Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri is clearly reflected in his belief: “We can all become ambassadors of peace.”

He maintains that the effective solution to the global challenges of the modern era lies only in knowledge, dialogue, mutual respect and human compassion. The academic and social initiatives being carried forward under his leadership are regarded as a practical manifestation of this vision.

International organizations and diplomatic circles have described this honour as not only a recognition for Prof Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri but also a matter of pride and prestige for Pakistan on the global stage.