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26th Itikaf City of MQI ends amid tears

Sunday, 25 June 2017
26th Itikaf City of Minhaj-ul-Quran International came to end after sighting of the moon on June 25, 2017. Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri led tearful Dua in the Itikaf City, a place for understanding of religion, reformation, repentance and self-improvement. The residents of Itikaf City were weeping as Shaykh-ul-Islam made Dua.

International Spiritual Gathering 2017: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri asks people to make love of Allah their chief goal

Friday, 23 June 2017
A comprehensive manifesto in the form of the Holy Quran was gifted to the mankind on the Night of Power for its salvation. Creation of Pakistan and completion of revelation of the Holy Quran are two great gifts of the blessed Night of Power. Humanity can regain lost peace and tranquility by treading the path indicated by the Prophet of Islam (PBUH). Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, the founding leader of MQI, stated this while delivering his special address at the annual International Spiritual Gathering held on the intervening night of the 26th and 27th of Ramazan here at the Itikaf City in Lahore.

Standing by the oppressed part of excellent morality: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Continuing with his special lectures on morality and good conduct at Itikaf City here in Township, Lahore, the founding leader of MQI Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that standing up to oppressor in aid of the oppressed is also part of excellent conduct. He said that if softness in individual matters is important, of equal importance is standing up to oppressors for collective good of the society. He said that one of the miracles of the Holy Quran is that sounds of its text also determine their meaning.

Itikaf 2017: Excellent morality source of nearness to Allah Almighty: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Sunday, 18 June 2017
Continuing his special lectures on the topic of morality, the founding leader of MQI Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that every age leaves its impact on knowledge and research of that era. He said that religious scholars have protected religious values in every age, adding that those who safeguard the religious values in this day and age marked by mischief deserve to be congratulated.

My life dedicated to serving humanity: Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri

Sunday, 18 June 2017
Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri especially participated in the Iftar transmission Pak TV on the 22nd of Ramazan under the title of “The Guest of Shaykh-ul-Islam”. While talking with the host of the programme Muhammad Usama Ghazi, he said that in his view the service of humanity was the worship and Deen. He added that the sole aim of his life was to love the humanity, spread the happiness among the poor, and benefit the people without any discrimination of caste, colour and creed.

Itikaf 2017: All forms of worship lead to excellence of conduct: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Saturday, 17 June 2017
While addressing the thousands of residents of Itikaf City 2017 at Jamy al-Minhaj, Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that Allah Almighty perfected the morality of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and rendered it into a complete code of conduct for humanity. He said that morality is the most sublime virtue in all the attributes of man. He said that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is the best both in terms of his creation and morality.

Love for Hazrat Ali (RA) part of our faith: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Friday, 16 June 2017
While addressing the residents of Itikaf City here at Jamy al-Minhaj, MQI founding leader Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that the spiritual influence of ten special nights of Itikaf should keep us overwhelmed for the rest of the year. He picked up the subject of martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Murtaza (RA) for his keynote address and said that love for Sayyiduna Ali Murtaza (RA) is part of our faith He said that remembering the Caliph of Islam is an act of worship.

Itikaf City 2017 starts under MQI

Friday, 16 June 2017
The city of repentance, rectification of deeds, purification of soul, understanding of Deen, known by the name of Itikaf City, has been established with thousands of the faithful participating in it in the company of Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. The vast building attached with Minhaj Girls College has been allocated for female Mutakifeen where thousands of women are enjoying the spiritual environment.

MQI’s Itikaf City to begin from Friday

Thursday, 15 June 2017
All is set for Minhaj-ul-Quran International’s Itikaf City to be established from tomorrow (Friday) onwards in Jamia al-Minhaj, Township, Lahore. Thousands of men and women from across the country will become the residents of Itikaf City from the 20th of Ramadan till sighting of moon in the company of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. Hundreds of people have started to arrive from abroad to take part in the Itikaf.

Registration starts for Itikaf 2017

Thursday, 18 May 2017
MQI’s Itikaf City has a unique and distinguished importance in connection with developing understanding of religion and self-purification. The process of registration has got underway and those who want to attend the Itikaf 2017 should contact the district and zonal office holders for registration.

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri’s message on Eid-ul-Fitr

Tuesday, 5 July 2016
On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I would extend my heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the Muslims around the world in general, the people of Pakistan and overseas Pakistanis in particular. Eid-ul-Fitr represents a reward from Allah Almighty that we earn after keeping fasts during the holy month of Ramadan. This indeed is an occasion for festivity and joyful celebration, which symbolizes our gratitude to our Lord for His gift of Ramadan.

25th Itikaf City of MQI ends amid tears

Tuesday, 5 July 2016
25th Itikaf City of Minhaj-ul-Quran International came to end after sighting of the moon on July 5, 2016. Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri led tearful Dua in the Itikaf City, a place for understanding of religion, reformation, repentance and self-improvement. The residents of Itikaf City were weeping as Shaykh-ul-Islam made Dua.

Morality basis of human excellence: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Monday, 4 July 2016
Addressing the participants of the Itikaf City being organized under the banner of MQI, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that good manners and behavior are key to leading a successful life. He said that we can gain honorable position at individual and collective level with the combination of good manners and respect (Adab). He said that knowledge is of no use without ‘Adab’, adding that only those ascended the throne of sainthood who adopted ‘Adab’ as guiding principle of their life.

Backbiting & jealousy eat away good deeds: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Sunday, 3 July 2016
On July 3, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri visited the women portion of Itikaf City where he addressed the huge gathering of women. Members of Minhaj Naat Council and the children of the Kids Forum warmly welcomed Dr Qadri with Nasheed. In his keynote address, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri mentioned the sacrifices made by women workers in the revolutionary struggle. He said that the circumstances in which women are playing their role qualifies them to deserve double rewards from Allah Almighty.

International Spiritual Gathering 2016

Saturday, 2 July 2016
The 25th annual edition of International Spiritual Gathering was organized under the banner of Minhaj-ul-Quran International to mark the 27th of Ramazan, which was presided over by Shahzada Ghous-ul-Wara Sayyid Mahmood Mohi-ud-Din Al-Qadri, Al-Gillani. Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri delivered his special address on the occasion and led a tearful Dua. In addition to thousands of residents of Itikaf City, hundreds of thousands of people from across the country attended the gathering.

Education of girls necessary for bright future of nation: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Thursday, 30 June 2016
Addressing the thousands of women residents of Itikaf City, Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that women’s passion, commitment, confidence and love with religion is an announcement of their intent that they reject extremism, terrorism, orthodox thinking and ‘Takfeeri’ tendencies. He said that no terrorist, extremist and anti-Pakistan power can stop these women from the performance of their national and religious duty.

Piety is all about morality: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Thursday, 30 June 2016
Addressing thousands of residents of Itikaf City on the fourth day, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said that convergence of piety and excellence of manners is sainthood. He said that piety, excellent behavior, large heartedness and love of human beings are the ingredients that shape sainthood. He said that sign of a Sufi is that he is the one who distributes Allah’s blessings among the people. He connects himself with the people.

Women Training Itikaf 2016: Day 2

Wednesday, 29 June 2016
The 22nd of Ramadan commenced with great blessings of Allah Almighty. Salat-o-Sunnah committee recited Durood and Kalama-e-Tawhid with great enthusiasm and awakened up the mu’takifat for the Tahajud prayer. The announcements with regard to following the Sunnah continued during Sahoor and the Mess Committee served them with food in their rooms. According to the scheduled routine, Fajr prayer was offered followed by Halqa-e-Dhikr-o-Durood in the assembly area. The mu’takifat then left for rest.

Women Training Itikaf 2016: Day 3

Wednesday, 29 June 2016
On 29th of June, 2016 the 23rd of Ramadan commenced with the recitation of Durood-e-Pak, wakening up the mu’takifat for Tahajjud prayer. The members of the Salat-o-Sunnah committee would chant the devotion charged with love for the beloved messenger of Allah, and most politely ask the participants to rise and be with their Lord.

‘Takfeeriyat’ biggest challenge facing Muslim world: Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri

Monday, 27 June 2016
Addressing thousands of residents of Itikaf City being organized under the banner of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that the biggest of the problems facing the Muslim world is ‘Takfeeriyat’. He said that Kharji thought has snatched from us our values of moderation and peace; declared the blood-letting permissible and increased the number of ‘kufr’ churning factories.