Imamia Students Organization

Imamia Students Organization Pakistan
امامیہ اسٹوڈنٹس آرگنائزیشن پاکستان
	"Come towards the good deed." (Arabic: حي على خير العمل)
Founded	22 May 1972 (53 years ago)
Founders	Ayat ullah Syed Murtaza Hussain Sadar ul Fazil; Molana Agha Ali Moosvi; Molana Safdar Hussain Najafi; Dr. Shaheed Muhammad Ali Naqvi; Eng Syed Ali Raza Naqvi;
Founded at	University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Type	Student organisation
Headquarters	Al Mustafa House, Lahore, Pakistan
Location	Pakistan;
Secretary General	Br. Haider Abbas
Supreme Leader of Iran	Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei
President	Syed Fakhar Abbas naqvi
Website	isopakistan.org (in English)

The Imamia Students Organization (ISO) (Urdu: امامیہ اسٹوڈنٹس آرگنائزیشن پاکستان) is a Shi'a Muslim student organization based in Pakistan. Founded on 22 May 1972, ISO promotes Islamic values, religious unity, student welfare, and ideological awareness among the youth. The organization has a significant presence in educational institutions across Pakistan and operates through a structured, tiered administrative model.

History and Foundation

ISO was founded at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore by Ayatollah Syed Murtaza Hussain Sadar ul Fazil, Molana Agha Ali Moosvi, Molana Safdar Hussain Najafi, and Muhammad Ali Naqvi (Shaheed). The founding vision was to organize Shi'a youth, particularly students, in a way that would preserve their religious identity, promote Islamic teachings, and counter secular and non-Islamic influences prevalent in educational institutions.

Objectives and Mission

The core objectives of ISO include:

Promoting Islamic values and spiritual education among students.
Encouraging Muslim unity and fostering inter-sectarian harmony.
Eliminating secular and anti-Islamic elements from the educational system.
Supporting financially disadvantaged students through educational resources.
Developing youth leadership and community service ethics through structured programs.

Activities and Initiatives

Imamia Students Organization (ISO) undertakes a wide range of activities aimed at student development, community welfare, and religious education. These include:

Religious and Educational Programs

Weekly Quranic sessions and Hadith discussions
Annual ideological training camps
Seminars on Islamic history, ethics, and current affairs
Commemorations of Milad-un-Nabi, Ghadir, Ashura, and other religious occasions
Book fairs and Islamic literature exhibitions

Cultural and Literary Events

Debates and speech contests
Recitation competitions including Naat, Manqabat, and Marsiya
Essay writing and article contests
Islamic-themed poster design, calligraphy, and art exhibitions

Blood Donation Drives

Major campaigns during Muharram, especially on the 9th and 10th
Emergency blood drives during crises and disasters
Coordination with hospitals and blood banks

Career and Academic Counseling

Free career guidance sessions in schools and colleges
Support for university admissions and scholarships
Training for competitive exams like CSS
Workshops focused on IT, design, and media-related skills

Social and Community Services

Food and ration drives, especially during Ramadan
Relief camps during floods, earthquakes, and emergencies
Free medical camps and eye check-up programs
Cleanliness campaigns and plantation drives
Mental health, drug abuse, and social awareness initiatives
Peace walks and interfaith harmony events

Al-Quds and Protest Rallies

Annual Al-Quds Day rallies across more than 200 locations in Pakistan
Anti-Israel and pro-Palestine awareness campaigns
Protests against Islamophobia and blasphemous actions occurring globally

Funding and External Relations

Contrary to claims of foreign influence, ISO maintains that it is entirely self-funded, primarily through member contributions. While the organization acknowledges ideological guidance from the Iranian religious leadership, it denies receiving any direct financial support from Iran.

Affiliations

Though ISO is non-political in its direct operations, it shares ideological alignment with organizations such as:

These connections often manifest in joint religious and humanitarian events, though ISO retains an independent identity.

Membership and Reach

As of 2022, ISO has over 2200 units spread across urban and rural Pakistan. It continues to expand its footprint in both traditional and digital platforms to reach youth and mobilize them under its vision.