23 Couples Tie the Knot at Mass Wedding Ceremony Arranged by MWF

- Helping others relieves depression, says Dr. Hussian Mohi-ud-Din Qadri
- DG PEMRA Ayesha Watto, Khurram Nawaz Gandapur, Anjum Nisar, and Dr. Abid Aziz address the ceremony
- Each bride received household items worth Rs. 500,000; lavish banquet arranged for guests
- Director MWF Syed Amjad Ali Shah briefed on Minhaj Welfare Foundation's welfare projects
- Zubab Rana, Faheem Rahman Sehgal, Masood Durrani, and Shamshad Ahmed Siddiqui attended the event

President of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, Professor Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, attended a mass wedding ceremony organized by Minhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF) at a local hotel, where 23 couples were united in marriage.

Congratulating the grooms, brides, and Director Syed Amjad Ali Shah on the exemplary arrangements, Prof Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri emphasized that serving humanity is a noble and commendable act in every way. He stated that charity not only has spiritual rewards but also significant positive effects on human health. Scientifically, community service has been proven to alleviate depression, eliminate unnecessary anxieties and fears, and generate feelings of happiness. To achieve true joy, one should be beneficial to others. He added that the first Islamic state, Madinah, was established through brotherhood, sacrifice, and mutual support, he stated.

It is important to mention that Minhaj Welfare Foundation has been organizing mass wedding ceremonies for 21 years, bringing happiness to the underprivileged and middle-class families. It is actively engaged in humanitarian services, including financial assistance and welfare support.

Speaking at the event, Secretary-General MQI, Khurram Nawaz Gandapur, stated that Minhaj Welfare Foundation has facilitated the marriages of over 3,000 couples so far. In addition to providing clean drinking water, the Foundation ensures affordable meals for underprivileged citizens while preserving their dignity, making it a unique welfare initiative. He encouraged philanthropists to actively contribute to humanitarian causes.

Event host and Director Syed Amjad Ali Shah remarked that Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri envisions helping the needy in a way that empowers them to stand on their own feet and, eventually, assist others. Their goal is to transform those receiving Zakat into Zakat givers and those receiving free education into future educators. He highlighted that under Minhaj Welfare Foundation, the state-of-the-art "Aghosh Orphan Care Home" is providing education and training to orphaned children, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and serve the nation.

Special guest Dr. Abid Aziz, who had traveled from the Netherlands, expressed his joy at participating in the event. He stated that those who love humanity and receive and give prayers are truly fortunate. He praised Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri and Minhaj-ul-Quran as a divine blessing in this era, committed to helping those in need. He was pleased to see that the couples attending the wedding would return home with all essential household items.

DG PEMRA Ayesha Manzoor Watto, in her speech, highlighted that true peace lies in the remembrance of God and serving His creation. She emphasized that marriage is the most cherished bond in the world, and those who help unite couples in matrimony earn divine blessings. Supporting financially struggling individuals in marriage and sharing in their happiness is a great virtue. She congratulated Minhaj Welfare Foundation and Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri for establishing a remarkable institution dedicated to humanitarian service. She urged parents and benefactors to ensure that every couple learns a skill before marriage.

Chief Patron of PIAF, Mian Anjum Nisar, congratulated the 23 couples embarking on a new journey in life and commended Minhaj-ul-Quran for establishing humanitarian service institutions nationwide. He extended his prayers for the continued success of Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri’s mission.

Prominent guests, including Fizza Hussain Qadri, DG PEMRA Ayesha Manzoor Watto, senior actress Zubab Rana, and Shehzadi Gulfam, distributed dowry amounts to the brides. A Christian couple also participated in the event, and their wedding ceremony was conducted according to Christian traditions.

The event was attended by notable figures such as Chairman PIAF Faheem Rahman Sehgal, Masood Durani, Shamshad Ahmed Siddiqui, Asim Rafiq, Haji Khalid, and Shehzad Aslam, among others.