Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri speaks on radicalism, education and democracy

Dated: 14 January 2010

On Thursday January 14, a seminar took place at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam titled ‘Challenges for Muslim Youth’, organized by Minhaj-ul-Quran Youth League Netherlands. The chief guest of this evening was Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, son of the renowned scholar Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. He urged the youth present there to work hard for promotion of a culture of democracy and education and resist radicalism in all its manifestations.

Meeting of Women Mushawarti Council held in Minhaj-ul-Quran Secretariat

Dated: 17 January 2010

A meeting of the Women Mushawarti Council of Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League was held at Minhaj-ul-Quran central secretariat on 17 January, 2010. President Women League Ms Fatima Mash`hadi presided while Secretary General Ms Sumaira Rafaqat Advocate conducted the meeting.

Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri speaks on 'Materialism & Spiritualism'

Dated: 08 January 2010

A lecture on "Materialism and Spiritualism" was arranged by MYL Nelson in collaboration with MQI Nelson on 8th January 2010. Brother Adnan Sohail performed the duty as stage secretary. Qari Sayyid Yousuf Shah made beautiful recitation of the Holy Quran and Brother Kabir Hussain from the adjacent town of Burnley, presented a nasheed and then also recited a manqabat in the honour of Hazrat Imam Hussain R.A.

A new MSM body formed at Swedish College of Technology

Dated: 13 January 2010

Mustafavi Students Movement (MSM) organized a seminar at Minhaj-ul-Quran Sale Centre under the chairmanship of General Sectary of MSM Rawalpindi, Mr Sagheer Ali Mustafavi. Finance secretary MSM Rawalpindi, Mr Farrukh Bilal was the special guest on the occasion. A large number of students attended the seminar.

Debate competition under MSM (Sisters)

Dated: 04 January 2010

On January 4, 2010, Mustafavi Students Movement (Sisters) organized a debate competition on the topic of "Role of Sayyida Zainab (R.A) and today's students" in the dining hall of central secretariat, which was attended by female students of different schools, colleges and universities from Lahore. The formal proceedings of the programme got underway with recitation from the Holy Quran followed by Naat.

Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League organizes Workers Convention to mark Foundation Day

Dated: 05 January 2010

On January 5, 2010, Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League organized a Workers Convention to mark its 22nd foundational day, which was presided over by Mohtarma Qura-tul-Ain Fatima, daughter of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. A large number of sisters and workers of MWL participated in the Convention. Ms Fatima Mash`hadi, president of MWL, Ms Sumaira Rafaqat Advocate, Secretary General, Dr Noshaba, Ms Rafia Ali, Ms Farida Sajjad, and other central and provincial office holders were also in attendance.

MYL London organizes Dhikr programme to mark beginning of New Year

Dated: 31 December 2009

By the grace of Allah SWT and his beloved Prophet (S.A.W), Minhaj-ul-Quran International, London, held its 10th annual New Year’s Dhikr on the 31 of December 2009. A brilliant initiative over the past decade, this New Year’s Dhikr was by far the most successful with the attendance surpassing over 700 brothers and sisters.

Call by Muslim youth leaders to end preaching hatred in universities

Dated: 08 January 2010

The Muslim youth leaders in Conferences held throughout universities in the UK have called on Islamic extremists to stop promoting hatred in British universities. The Muslim Youth League UK’s conference series comes just a few weeks after a former London student tried to blow up an American plane. Nigerian terrorist, Umar Abdul Mutalib, had been active in extremist groups while studying at University College London; it emerged after the Christmas Day attack.

Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League celebrates its 22nd Foundational Day in style

Dated: 03 January 2010

On the occasion of 22nd foundational day of Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League, 3-day celebrations were held at the central secretariat of Minhaj-ul-Quran International. January 3, 2010 was celebrated as a tribute to Mohtarma Riffat Jabeen Qadri, mother of Tehreek and paragon of determination & resolve.

Parliamentary seminar explores solutions for extremism

Dated: 12 January 2010

LONDON. In wake of news reports that extremist groups are influencing British students, the timing for the seminar on the topic of ‘Poverty, Radicalism and Religion’ could not be more pertinent. A London based organisation Minhaj-ul-Quran UK held a seminar at the Houses of Parliament to explore the root causes of extremism and radicalism in Britain and find methods of tackling the issue.

Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri’s talk in Central Mosque Luton, UK

Dated: 12 January 2010

By the Blessings and mercy of Allah and Holy prophet (saw) a programme focussing on the solution of current problems of ummah was organised by MQI Luton. Sahibzada Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri was invited as a Chief Guest and main speaker. The programme was sponsored by managing committee of central Mosque Luton. The programme started immediately after Maghrib prayer.

Shaykh-ul-Islam addresses American Muslim Council on ‘Islam & Peace’

Dated: 27 December 2009

American Muslim Council, in coordination with Minhaj-ul-Quran International North America (Houston Chapter), organized a dinner in honour of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, who is currently on tour of the USA. The Event was organized at Hilton Hotel in Southwest area of Houston, the largest city in the State of Texas, and the fourth largest city in the United States.

Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri calls on Director of Muslim-Christian Studies Centre (Oxford University)

Dated: 03 January 2010

Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, president of MQI's Federal Council, who is currently on visit of England, held a meeting with Dr Martin Whittingham, Director of Muslim-Christian Studies Centre (Oxford University), on January 3, 2009. The University administration had extended special invitation to Sahibzada Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri for meeting and visit.

MQI delegation condoles with Justice (r) Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday over death of his wife

Dated: 13 January 2010

On January 13, 2010, a high powered delegation of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, led by Amir-e-Tehreek Sahibzada Faiz-ur-Rehman Durrani, called on Justice (r) Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday and condoled the death of his wife with him. The members of the delegation were Sheikh Zahid Fayyaz (acting Secretary General of MQI), G.M. Malik (Director of Foreign Affairs), Muhammad Jawad Hamid (Director of Events Management), Muhammad Shahid Latif (Director of Minhaj Education Society), Haji Muhammad Ishaq and Inamullah Khan.

MQI Italy organizes 'Martyrs of Karbla' Conference

Dated: 26 December 2009

Minhaj-ul-Quran International (Italy Chapter) organized organized 'Martyrs of Karbla' Conference on December 26, 2009, which was attended by Italian convert, Muhammad Idrees Shahzali, in addition to the executive members. A large number of participants including men, women, renowned social and political figures and business personalities attended the programme.

MQI Italy organizes 'Martyrs of Karbla' Conference

Dated: 27 December 2009

Minhaj-ul-Quran International (Italy Chapter) organized organized 'Martyrs of Karbla' Conference on December 26, 2009, which was attended by Italian convert, Muhammad Idrees Shahzali, in addition to the executive members. A large number of participants including men, women, renowned social and political figures and business personalities attended the programme.

British Muslims Welcome Government Ban of Extremist Group

Dated: 10 January 2010

LONDON. Minhaj-ul-Quran international UK (MQI UK) has said that it has welcomed the Government’s plan to ban the extremist organisation Al Minhajiroun and also to stop the Wootton Bassett march. MQI UK spokesman Shahid Mursaleen said that “We have always supported the idea of banning extreme individuals and extremist groups from working in this country...

MQI Austria holds programmes in Muharram

Dated: 27 December 2009

Minhaj-ul-Quran International (Austria) arranged a number of programmes to observe the 'epoch of Karbla'. Held as a means to strengthen the faith and relationship of love with the Prophet's Household, the programmes stared on December 24, 2009 and culminated on the 10th of Muharram.

A huge Eid gathering under MQI Berlin

Dated: 27 November 2009

On November 27, 2009, the Muslims living in Berlin celebrated Eid-ul-Adha with religious fervour. The Muslim organizations of different schools of thought decided to celebrate Eid on the same day. This consensus within the mainstream Muslim organizations won huge applause from across the Muslim community in Germany.

Christmas ceremony under Minhaj Reconciliation Council (Greece)

Dated: 06 January 2010

Minhaj Reconciliation Council, a sub-branch of Minhaj-ul-Quran International (Greece), has started functioning regularly. "Peace Conference" was held in October 2009 to formally inaugurate the Council, which was attended by a large number of people, representatives of different social, religious and political organizations of Greece. Ijaz Ahmad Warriach, president of Minhaj Reconciliation Council (Europe) was the chief guest on the occasion.