Awakening national consciousness a must to face challenges : Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri

Dated: 23 January 2011

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that the system currently in vogue in the country is geared to protect the vested interests of the powerful elite and no one is raising any voice against this corrupt and oppressive system. He further said that the privileged sections of society are on the same page to protect this discriminatory arrangement. The holders of fake degrees, he added, are the members of assemblies after getting elected again on the strength of their purse.

Meeting of Students’ Parliament under MSM

Dated: 15 January 2011

A two-day meeting of Mustafvi Students Movement’s Parliament was held on January 15-16 in the central secretariat in Lahore. Mr. Tajjamal Hussain Inqalabi, Speaker of the Students Parliament, presided over its meeting, which was attended by the representatives of the student community from across all the four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan and AJ&K.

Monthly Spiritual Gathering of Gosha-e-Durood - January 2011

Dated: 06 January 2011

Shaykh-ul-Islam said that the priorities of people had changed due to dominance of materialism. All human efforts, struggle and pursuits were directed towards generating more facilities and easing body. Soul is supreme and more important because connection with body would end one day once the death struck but soul is interminable. He said if soul was pious, it would be a resident of paradise and if it was not so, then its destination was hell.

Personality of Shaykh-ul-Islam is a blessing for the Muslim world especially sub-continent: Asad-ud-Din Owaisi

Dated: 12 January 2011

Asad-ud-Din Owaisi said that MQI’s work for the promotion of peace, harmony and interfaith dialogue is in consonance with the teachings of Allah Almighty and the Holy Prophet (SAW). He said that service at such a mass scale is not possible without extreme amount of dedication and commitment. “The personality of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri is a blessing for the Muslim world in general and the sub-continent in particular.

MWF’s two-day workshop for its office holders

Dated: 26 December 2010

Allama Ghulam Murtaza Alvi threw light on the topic of “Welfare of Humanity in Islam”. Referring to a Tradition of the Holy Prophet (SAW), he said that the Prophet said: “The best among the people is he who is more productive for (common) people.” By presenting the notion of mutual cooperation, Islam has taught us the lesson of brotherhood, respect, and prosperous life.

National Conference: Role of Media….Democracy & Politics

Dated: 02 January 2011

On January 2, 2011, a National Conference on the subject of “Role of Media…..Democracy & Politics, attended by all elements of national opinion, was held in the central secretariat under the banner of Directorate of Media, Pakistan Awami Tehreek. The proceedings of the conference got underway with the recitation from the Holy Quran followed by Naat. People belonging to different walks of life addressed the conference.

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.

Shaykh-ul-Islam Speaks at the American Institute of Peace

Dated: 10 November 2010

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri delivered a special lecture on “Islamic Concept of Jihad” at the United States Institute of Peace on November 10, a prestigious think-tank. The audience comprised senior scholars, doctors, professors, engineers, policy makers and opinion leaders etc.

Shaykh-ul-Islam speaks at Global Peace & Unity Event

Dated: 24 October 2010

Islam stands for peace, love and human dignity and there is no room for terrorism in Islam. This was stated by Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, in a powerful speech to a gathering of thousands of British Muslims at the Global Peace & Unity event on 24 October 2010.

Minhaj Welfare Foundation launches rehabilitation plan

Dated: 13 December 2010

On the conclusion of temporary phase of rehabilitation of the flood victims, Minhaj Welfare Foundation has launched different programs for their permanent rehabilitation of the flood affectees. 85 houses in Noshehra and 13 houses Mumtaz Abad Multan have been constructed.

A Seminar on Islamic Teachings & Political Morality of Contemporary Age

Dated: 29 December 2010

On December 29, 2010, Islamic Society organized a special seminar in Government College University Lahore, a prestigious seat of learning of Pakistan, which was presided over by Dr Sultan Shah, head of Islamic Sciences Department, while Prof Dr Ali Akbar Qadri Al-Azhari, renowned columnist, intellectual and a senior member of World Association of Al-Azhar Graduates (Pakistan Branch), delivered a special lecture on the subject of “Islamic teachings & political morality of contemporary age”.

Minhaj-ul-Quran Ulama Council holds ‘Paigham-e-Imam Hussain Conference 2010

Dated: 17 December 2010

Minhaj-ul-Quran Ulama Council organized ‘Paigham-e-Imam Hussain Conference 2010’ to mark the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) on the 9th of Moharrum in the Central Mosque of Minhaj-ul-Quran in Model Town Lahore.

Seminar : Character of National Heros --- a solution to Leadership Crisis

Dated: 22 December 2010

Brigadier (R) Iqbal Ahmad Khan (Naib Amir-e-Tehreek MQI), said while addressing the Seminar that the yardstick to measure leader’s stature has transformed. He said that knowledge, vision, justice, fair play, compassionate but firm & resolute, heart of steel & rock solid nerves, composure in adversity, self-discipline & selflessness are the main traits & qualities of leadership.

Shaykh-ul-Islam’s message on the Quaid-e-Azam’s birth anniversary

Dated: 25 December 2010

On the occasion of the 134th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, I would like to felicitate the entire nation. Undoubtedly, the Quaid-e-Azam was a great statesman of his times. He led a relentless struggle for the establishment of Pakistan and braved the combined opposition of the British Raj and the Hindu chauvinism. Endowed with rare political insight and acumen, the great Quaid had foreseen that if the Muslims subscribed to the idea of Western democracy, their identity as a nation would get submerged into the collective whole of the Indian nationalism.

MWL Organises 'Ihya-e-Islam awr Khanwada-e-Rasool ka Kirdar' Conference

Dated: 20 December 2010

The proceedings of the Conference formally went underway with recitation from the Holy Quran by Sadaf Iqbal from Minhaj-ul- Qur’an Women League followed by special salutations invoked on the Holy Prophet PBUH. Miss Sumaira Rafaqat Advocate (Secretary General MWL) presented the welcoming address and talked about the objectives of this conference. Introducing the topic to the participants, she held that the exalted Imam (R.A) embraced martyrdom to safeguard the identity of Islam and denounce the ugly face of extremism, bigotry, terrorism, massacre and violation of human rights collectively known as yazidiat.

Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League organizes Book Exhibition in Aiwan-e-Iqbal Lahore

Dated: 25 November 2010

The Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League (MWL) organized a grand exhibition of hundreds of books authored by Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, in Aiwan-e-Iqbal Lahore on 25 November, 2010. This is the first of the series of exhibitions MWL has planned to organize in connection with their country-wide campaign “Aao Quaid ki Fikr Aam Krain” to promote the MQI ideology and take the message of Shaykh-ul-Islam to the people. MWL arranged such exhibitions last year as well in Lahore and Islamabad.

MQI’s representatives meet the British Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street

Dated: 22 November 2010

On the occasion of the Eid al Adha, the British Prime Minister David Cameron hosted British Muslims to celebrate the Islamic festival at 10 Downing Street on Monday 22nd of November 2010. More than 100 British Muslim leaders from different walks of life attended the Eid al Adha reception in which the Prime Minister congratulated the British Muslims on this auspicious occasion and met various British Muslims leaders across Britain.

MWF’s Overseas Qurbani Campaign 2010

Dated: 02 December 2010

Minhaj Welfare Foundation, a charity organization under Minhaj-ul-Quran International, has been engaged in welfare activities since its inception. It has focused its attention and energies on health, education and general welfare. MWF has a vast network, whose vibrancy and dynamism was visible during the relief and rescue operations following the worst floods in Pakistan’s history.

Minhaj Welfare Foundation & Dar-ul-Ehsan Welfare Society jointly hold congregational marriage ceremony

Dated: 28 November 2010

Minhaj Welfare Foundation & Dar-ul-Ehsan Welfare Society jointly hosted a congregational marriage ceremony at Khanqah Dogran on November 20, 2010 in which marriage of ten couples was organized. The ceremony was attended by Director of MWF Iftikhar Shah Bokhari, MNA Sardar Irfan Doager, Dr Sheikh Muhammad Jamil Akhtar, Dr Muhammad Hafeez, Dr Maria Hafeez, Pir Muhammad Mazhar Qadri and Mian Muzaffar Hussain.

Al-Azhar University’s Co-ordination Office Established at Minhaj University

Dated: 28 February 2010

Dr Ismail Abdul Nabi; vice chancellor of Al-Azhar University, who came to attend International Mawild-un-Nabi Conference held under the banner of Minhaj-ul-Quran International in the Rabi-ul-Awwal, has chosen Minhaj University for the establishment of Co-ordination Office on behalf of Al-Azhar University due to old collaboration of both Universities.