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Lahore, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Translation of Irfan-ul-Quran, the translation of the Holy Quran done by Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has been published in 11 languages. These languages are Urdu, Arabic, English, Norwegian, Finnish (Finland), Danish, Hindi, Pashto, Sindhi, Bengali and Kashmiri, whereas the translations in the French and Gujrati (Indian) languages are under the process of publication.

FMRi Director Muhammad Farooq Rana said that Allah Almighty gave this unique honour to Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri to convey the Islamic message of love, peace and interfaith harmony to the world. He said that it is our resolve and endeavour that the translations of Irfan-ul-Quran are published in all the major languages of the world and the universal message of the Divine Book reaches every nook and corner of the world.

Muhammad Farooq Rana said that Irfan-ul-Quran has the quality of being interpretative in nature. He said that people having normal understanding of the language can easily comprehend the meaning of the text and the teachings of the Holy Quran.

For more information, contact:
Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org

Lahore, December 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):MQI founding-leader Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that Islam not only presented a comprehensive charter of human rights fourteen centuries ago but also implemented them in the State of Madina. He said that the Islamic teachings revolve around the dignity of mankind, adding that the Madina Pact is a proud example of this commitment.

Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri made these remarks in his message on World Human Rights Day. He said that Islam has condemned the exploitation and violence in all their forms and manifestations and ordained its followers to respect the teachings and sentiments of the followers of other religions. He said that non-Muslim citizens have the same set of rights as Muslims have in an Islamic state, adding that the protection of their places of worship is the responsibility of the state.

Shaykh-ul-Islam said that the regions wracked by conflicts and wars owe these monsters to the absence of human rights. He said that the fundamental rights of citizens are violated with abandon and their religious and cultural identity threatened, such a situation paves the way for the emergence of violence, and militancy, which has severe implications for world peace.

Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri said that the world needs to review its conduct and place the sanctity of human rights at the core of its agenda to achieve sustainable peace and amity. He said that without delivering justice and the rights to the oppressed people, the dream of a peaceful world will remain a pipedream.

For more information, contact:
Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org

Lahore, November 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):President MQI Prof. Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri delivered an address to the Friday congregation at Jamy Shaykh-ul-Islam in which he threw light on the teachings and philosophy of Sayyiduna Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA). He said that Ghous-ul-Azam (RA) attached great importance to character building and morality, as he wanted man to win nearness to Allah Almighty.

He said that his speeches and books are replete with the teachings on how to win the pleasure of Allah and His Prophet (PBUH) and reform one’s life. His saying was that whosoever submits himself to Allah saves himself from prostrating before others. Prof. Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said that according to Sayyiduna Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA), noble deeds are the soul of the faith, adding that Allah Almighty endows piety on those who experience certainty in life.

He said that being helpful to the people and easing the sufferings of the poor and needy is the sign of a faith. He said that if one resolves to do everything in life for the sake of Allah’s pleasure, the doors to success open up not only in this world but also in the hereafter.

President MQI referred to another quote of Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) wherein he said that one should always entertain the needy who knocks on one’s door and asks for help, for he is a gift sent by Allah and in return for an act of generosity, Allah would reward us on the day of judgment.

He also cited another wise saying of Ghous-ul-Azam (RA) wherein he instructed his follower to stay away from gatherings that harden the hearts and make them become oblivious to their duties as Allah’s creations. On the contrary, he asked them to look for a company that inspires a longing for doing a good deed. Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said that Sayyiduna Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) would tell his disciples that repentance is the building block of spiritualism, adding that if one performs the act of penance both externally and internally, it is accepted.

He said that Allah Almighty ordained the believers to follow the path of those who are His chosen people. These are the very people who do everything in life for the sake of Allah and every breath of their life is dedicated to doing Allah’s bidding. President MQI said that the teachings of the Sufis are characterized by tolerance, love, patience, humility, hospitality and sincerity. He also met different segments of society after the Friday prayers.

For more information, contact:
Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org

Lahore, November 16, 2022 (PPI-OT):Addressing the convocation 2022 of Minhaj University Lahore (MUL) as the chief guest, President Arif Alvi said that the provision of an enabling environment for the promotion of education is the responsibility of the government. He said that he is happy to learn that women are half the number of the students studying at MUL. He said that we are in need of such institutions as offer equal opportunities to our womenfolk and where no one can intimidate or harass them.

The President of Pakistan congratulated Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri and the entire administration of MUL for providing an excellent academic environment. He asked the women who have got higher education to spread knowledge in practical life.

He said that it has been observed that many women confine themselves to domestic life and play no role in public life, which is a waste of precious and scarce resources. He said that every member of the society would have to take part in the national reconstruction. President Arif Alvi gave away gold medals to the students for their excellent academic performance.

In his address to the convocation through video link, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, Chairman of the Board of Governors of MUL, said that the educated youth holds the key to the national progress and prosperity. He said that education is of no use without training. He asked the youth to establish a relationship with education and research and focus on their character-building. He congratulated the students on achieving milestones in their academic journey.

Prof Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, VC Prof Dr Sajid Mahmood Shahzad, Khurram Nawaz Gandapur and Registrar Khurram Shahzad warmly welcomed President Arif Alvi on his arrival at the convocation. Punjab Assembly Speaker Sardar Sibtain Khan also delivered his speech at the convocation.

Deputy Chairman, Board of Governors of MUL, Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri extended a warm welcome to the President of Pakistan and thanked him for being the guest of honour. He said that the imparting of modern education, training and research is the distinction of MUL. He congratulated the students on getting medals in recognition of their hard work and academic performance.

Prof Dr Javed Iqbal and Inayat ullah Lak, Secretary of the Punjab Assembly were also in attendance at the convocation as special guests. Degrees were awarded among 1562 graduates, out of which 57 students won gold medals, 172 received roll of honours and 62 got merit scholarships. Many students belonging to the various departments were given awards and Rs. 100,000 per student for their excellent performance.

Those from among the MQI leadership who attended the convocation included Brig. (r ) Iqbal Ahmad Khan, GM Malik, Noorullah Siddiqui, Shahid Latif, Shahzad Rasool, Haji Muhammad Ishaq, Tariq Nisar, Dewan Mohi-ud-Din, Babar Javed Butt, Naeem-ud-Din Chaudhry Advocate, Sohail Ahmad Raza, Deans, heads of departments, and the graduates of MUL.

For more information, contact:
Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org

Lahore, October 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has expressed his deep sense of grief and sorrow on the passing away of the wife of Justice (r) Nazir Ahmad Ghazi and the mother of journalist Osma Ghazi and Advocate Anas Ghazi. He called Justice (r) Nazir Ghazi and expressed his heartfelt condolences to him. He also prayed for the departed soul and courage and fortitude for the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Chairman MQI Supreme Council Dr Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, President MQI Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri and General Secretary MQI Khurram Nawaz Gandapur also expressed their most sincere sympathies and condolences on the death of the wife of Justice Nazir Ghazi. They prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in peace.

Meanwhile a delegation of PAT consisting of Noorullah Siddiqui, Allama Ain-ul-Haq Baghdadi, Hafiz Saeed Raza Baghdadi, Allama Hassan Jamati, attended the funeral prayer and expressed their condolences to Justice (r) Nazir Ahmad Ghazi, Osma Ghazi and Anas Ghazi. They also prayed for the peace of the departed soul.

For more information, contact:
Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org

Lahore, October 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):The fifth edition of two-day “International Conference on World Religions (ICWR 2022)” got underway under the banner of Minhaj University Lahore. Addressing the inaugural session of the Conference, Deputy Chairman of Board of Governors Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said that Minhaj University Lahore has been arranging interfaith conferences to promote harmony and dialogue among the various faiths. He said that interfaith dialogue is a must in order to make the world a hub of peace and get rid of hatred.

Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said that in order to understand the universal message of Islam, it is important to understand the teachings of Islam through the Holy Quran and Sunna. He said that the picture of Islam pained by the extremists is not in line with the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He said that Islam is a religion of peace, moderation and love that values the sanctity of human life without any discrimination of the caste, creed and colour.

Deputy Chairman BoG said that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) described the people living in the State of Medina as “One-Nation” through the Medina Pact. He categorically stated that there is no space for extremism in Islam. Drawing the attention of the scholars attending the conference, he said that the perception created by the international media about Pakistan is distorted and misleading. He said that the minority communities enjoy equal rights under the constitution of Pakistan.

In his introductory speech, VC Minhaj University Lahore Dr Sajid Mahmood Shahzad welcomed the international delegates, scholars and researchers for making time to attend the conference. He said that such scholarly conferences pay the way for the intellectual refinement and learning of the youth and the students.

Expressing his views in the conference, Dr. Sardar Giyani Harpreet Singh from Golden Temple India, warned that the divisions between religions are deepening. He underlined the need for inter-religious dialogue to bridge the gaps between religions. He congratulated Minhaj University Lahore on holding this important conference, stating that it is a timely initiative that should be held more regularly.

Advocate General Punjab Ahmad Owais said in his speech that the Holy Prophet (SAW) founded an international society and eliminated the fear of every kind. He said that our life has been dominated by fear so much that no place for the fear of God has been left in it.

In his remarks on the occasion, Secretary Punjab Assembly Inayatullah Lak said that Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has always advocated the idea of respect for humanity, interfaith dialogue and peace through his books and practical work, stating that this essentially is the message of Islam.

Taking part in a discussion on the topic of “Religious Diversity in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects”, renowned legal expert Azhar Siddique Advocate said that MQI has done more work in the realm of interfaith dialogue and harmony than any other organization. Assistant Advocate General Punjab MH Shaheen Advocate, Ghulam Mustafa Chaudhry, Hassan Abbas Raza, Dr Naeem Mushtaq, and District and Sessions Judge (r) Amjad Hussain took part in the panel discussion.

Those present on the occasion included Rev. Philip Duncan Peters (Lecturer, Edinburgh Theological Seminary, UK), Moderator Reverend Ruben Qamar, Archbishop Sebastian Francis, Vice President MQI Brigadier (r ) Iqbal Ahmad Khan, Nazim-e-Aala Minhaj-ul-Quran International Khurram Nawaz Gandapur, Imam Yahya Sergio Yahe Pallavicini from Italy, Rev. Prof. Miriswaththe Wimalagnana Thero from Sri Lanka, Dr. Sardar Giyani Harpreet Singh (Jathadar Akaltakhat (Golden Temple) Amritsar, India), Dr. Omer Farooq Saeed from UMT Pakistan, Vice Chancellor Leeds University Nadeem Ahmed Bhatti, President, Pakistan Hindu Temples Perbandhak Committee Krishan Sharma, Sardar Ameer Singh Pradhan Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Sardar Darshan Singh, Archbishop Sebastian Francis Shah Rev. Ruben Qamar, Fr. Anthony, Registrar Dr. Khurram Shahzad, Prof. Dr. Herman Roborgh (Head, School of Religion and Philosophy, Minhaj University Lahore), Pervez Butt, GM Malik, Raja Zahid Mahmood, Naib Nazim Aala Media Affairs Noorullah Siddiqui, Director Media and Marketing Minhaj University Nadeem Chaudhary, Director Interfaith Relations Sohail Ahmed Raza, Jawad Hamid, Shahzad Rasool, Haji Ishaq and Abdul Hafeez Chaudhry.

For more information, contact:
Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org