**Urdu Translation of “Tafsir of Surah Al-Hamd” Unveiled at the Academic Year Closing Ceremony** A notable highlight of the Academic Year Closing Ceremony at the Higher Institute of Imam Ali (PBUH) was the unveiling of the Urdu translation of *Tafsir of Surah Al-Hamd*, a scholarly work authored by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei. The book has been translated into Urdu by Mr. Syed Mudassir Mehdi with the aim of making the profound Qur’anic insights and exegetical teachings of the work accessible to Urdu-speaking audiences. The translation represents an important contribution to the promotion of Islamic scholarship and the expansion of Qur’anic studies among students, researchers, and the wider public. The unveiling ceremony was held as part of the academic year closing program, attended by faculty members, students, distinguished guests from Al-Mustafa International University, and representatives of various Islamic seminary institutions. The participants welcomed the publication as a valuable academic achievement and an enriching addition to contemporary Islamic literature in the Urdu language. Speakers at the event emphasized the importance of translating influential Islamic works into different languages in order to strengthen intellectual exchange and deepen understanding of Islamic teachings across diverse cultural contexts. They highlighted that such initiatives play a crucial role in making authentic Islamic knowledge more widely accessible. The ceremony concluded with the official unveiling of the book, marking a significant academic and cultural milestone. Attendees expressed their appreciation for the efforts of the translator and contributors involved in the publication and reaffirmed the importance of supporting scholarly initiatives that promote the dissemination of Islamic knowledge.
