Quaid Day Celebrations in Houston (USA)

Dated: 19 February 2013

As part of the Quaid Day celebrations throughout the world, Houston paid its tribute to Shaykh-ul-Islam. On Feb, 18th 2013, under the banner of Minhaj-ul-Quran Houston, USA, Quaid Day was celebrated with great zeal and zest in Houston. This night was dedicated to celebrate the 62st Birthday of our Beloved Quaid Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri.

Shaykh-ul-Islam addresses Peace and Mawlid Conference in USA

Dated: 03 June 2012

Association of Muslims of North America (AMNA) and Minhaj-ul-Quran International USA hosted a grand Peace for Humanity and Mawlid-un-Nabi (PBUH) conference at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New York on June 3, 2012. The founder and patron-in-chief of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri was the keynote speaker at the event.

Shaykh-ul-Islam addresses a peace conference in USA

Dated: 20 June 2012

Addressing the interfaith moot, Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, author of hundreds of published works including world-renowned religious ruling condemning terrorism, said that the Prophet of Islam (SAW) practiced peace and tolerance both in words and deeds.

Shaykh-ul-Islam speaks on status of the Holy Prophet (SAW) in South Carolina, USA

Dated: 15 April 2012

Shaykh-ul-Islam described that Allah (S.W.T) speaks to His Prophets who pass on the Devine message to the people. He emphasized that ‘Risalat’ is the first step or pillar to comprehend ‘Tawheed’ (Monotheism) and our beloved Prophet is our guide and our teacher. Without a firm belief in our Holy Prophet and without understanding the significance of ‘Risalat’, it is impossible to even imagine understanding ‘Tawheed’ (Oneness of God).

Shaykh-ul-Islam speaks at University of South Carolina, US

Dated: 14 April 2012

Shaykh-ul-Islam began his lecture with a detailed linguistic definition of ‘Islam’ that revolves around the terms of ‘Peace’, ‘Safety’ and ‘Security’. He then rendered a beautiful explanation of the three levels of Islam, viz. ‘Islam’, ‘Iman’, and ‘Ihsan’, focusing on the compassionate, merciful and humane nature of Islam.

Sister Ghazala speaks at Texas Mawlid Celebration-2012

Dated: 07 April 2012

Sister Ghazala Hassan Qadri highlighted the importance of the love of the Holy Prophet by explaining that if we are consumed with his love, then his likes become our likes, and his dislikes become our dislikes; if we love the Holy Prophet ardently, we will wish to follow in his footsteps. Throughout her speech, Sister Ghazala mentioned several hadiths regarding the mercy of the Holy Prophet to believers and non-believers of his time.

MQI-Houston organizes spiritual evenings

Dated: 03 March 2012

MQI-Houston arranged programs in remembrance of Sayyidi Ghous-ul-Azam Syed Shaykh Abdul-Qadir Jilani Al-Baghdadi (RA) at Masjid Ghous-e-Azam (Minhaj Center of Houston) on the 11th of the month of Rabi-u-Sani, (March 03, 2012).

MQI-Houston celebrates Quaid Day

Dated: 19 February 2012

A night dedicated to celebrate the 61st Birthday of our Beloved Quaid Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ulQadri was held in Houston under the banner of Minhaj-ul-Quran International USA (MQI-USA).

MQI-Houston organizes Mawlid-un-Nabi (S۔A۔W)

Dated: 10 February 2012

Minhaj-Ul-Quran International (Houston, USA) organized a spiritual gathering of Naat-o-Salam in celebration of Mawlid-un-Nabi (S.A.W). The program was held at Masjid Ghous-e-Azam (Minhaj ul Quran Center-Houston) on Feb 10th, 2012.

MQI Dallas holds Reception for Shaykh-ul-Islam

Dated: 03 January 2012

Minhaj-ul-Quran International North America – Dallas Chapter organized a dinner reception in the honor of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri upon his recent visit to Dallas, Texas on the eve of new year 2012. The spiritual event was attended by about 250 participants mainly from Dallas and Houston.

Shaykh-ul-Islam delivers a lecture in Houston

Dated: 10 September 2011

With the goal of educating the Muslim Ummah about the highly esteemed status of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in an era of confusion, the Houston Chapter of Minhaj-ul-Quran International (North America) was honoured to invite Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri to illuminate the glorious status of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) through verses of the Holy Quran, which explain the highest honour, reverence, greatest esteem and veneration conferred on the Holy Prophet (PBUH) by Allah Almighty.

There Is No Room for Terrorism in Islam

Dated: 09 September 2011

“Any act against kindness, benevolence, mercy or compassion cannot be perceived as an Islamic action. That is totally outside the boundaries of Islam,” Dr. Qadri told an audience of more than 600 in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel. The two-hour lecture was attended by prominent Muslim Chicago-area leaders, who interrupted with spontaneous chants of approval.

UN grants 'Special Consultative Status' to Minhaj-ul-Quran International

Dated: 06 August 2011

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has formally recognised and granted a 'Special Consultative Status' to Minhaj-ul-Quran International. MQI founded by the prominent authority on Islam, Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, is an international organization working to promote peace, tolerance, interfaith harmony and education, tackle extremism and terrorism, engage with young Muslims for religious moderation, promote women’s rights, development and empowerment, and provide social welfare and promotion of human rights.

OIC Leaders, Qatari Foreign Minister & other dignitaries meet Shaykh-ul-Islam at U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Washington DC

Dated: 12 April 2011

At the U.S.-Islamic World Forum in Washington D.C., which was jointly organized by the Brookings Institution, the Qatar Government and the OIC, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri met with the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), Prof Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu. They spoke about various issues of mutual interest and exchanged views on a host of issues.

MQI (North America) organizes Mehfil-e-Milad

Dated: 17 February 2011

Minhaj-ul-Qur’an North America (Atlanta chapter) organized a Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference, which was held in Atlanta, Georgia on February 11, 2011. Over 450 people belonging to different walks of life attended the Conference. The audience belonged to several different states. Muhammad Milad Mustafa Raza Qadri from the UK was the chief guest.

MQI (New Jersey) organizes Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference

Dated: 19 February 2011

Minhaj-ul-Quran International (USA) organized a Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference in connection with the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (SAW) in MQI centre New Jersey on February 19, 2011. A large number of people belonging to different walks of life including men, women and children attended the program.

Shaykh-ul-Islam speaks at Georgetown University in Washington DC

Dated: 08 November 2010

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri focused his speech on the clarification of the concept of Jihad in Islam, concept of Khawarij and clarification on Dar al-Islam/ Dar al-Harb. He said that Jihad guarantees the establishment of global peace and social welfare-oriented nations. He declared that Jihadi groups have misinterpreted the concept of jihad.

MQI New Jersey organizes Imam-e-Hussain (RA) Conference

Dated: 19 December 2010

On December 19, 2010 a program was held at Minhaj Ul Quran Center New Jersey USA for the remembrance of Shahadat e Hazrat Imam Hussain RA. There were a large number of men , women and youngsters who attended the event. The program started at 3.30 pm after Asr Prayer. After Quran Khawani, the formal proceedings of the program started with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Osama Waseem followed by recital of Naat by Faqir Muhammad, Manzoor Elai and Muhammad Rashid (Raqam ul Horoof).

Live Webcast: Shaykh-ul-Islam’s Struggle Against Radicalism in Islam

Dated: 08 November 2010

Shaykh-ul-Islam’s lecture at the United States Institute of Peace on the subject of Shaykh Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri’s Struggle against Radicalism in Islam will be webcast live beginning at 2:00pm EST on November 10, 2010 at www.usip.org/webcast.html

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.