Christmas program by Muslim Christian Dialogue Forum

• December 27, 2007

In its continued efforts to bring unity among followers of different faiths, Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI) has an annual interfaith program at the time of Christmas at its central headquarters in Lahore. This year again the local Christian community was invited to celebrate Christmas at the MQI secretariat with their Muslim friends. Another great aim of this annual event is to show to the Christian minority of Pakistan and the wider Christian community, the true moderate face of Islam and to wash away misconceptions propped up by extremists who claim to represent the true Islam. read more...

Murder of Benazir Bhutto is the death of the democratic process

• November 30, 2006

Chairman PAT Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri expressing his deep grief and condolence on the brutal murder of Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto has strongly condemned this woeful and barbaric incident of terrorism. He termed her assassination as the “murder of democracy? and a heinous conspiracy and assault against the solidarity of the homeland. According to him this is one of the worst tragedies in the history of our country. read more...

Website of quarterly Al-Ulama inaugurated

• November 26, 2007

The inaugural ceremony of quarterly "Al-Ulama", representative research journal of Minhaj-ul-Quran Ulama Council was held in the office of Minhaj Internet Bureau on November 26, 2007. Amir-e-Tehreek Sahibzada Miskin Faiz-ur-Rahman Durrani performed the inauguration of the website. This ceremony was attended by Naib Amir-e-Tehreek Brig (R) Iqbal Ahmad Khan, Naib Nazim-e-Ala Sheikh Zahid Fayyaz, Naib Amir-e-Tehreek Samiullah Qadri, Nazim DFA G. M. Malik, Nazim Minhaj-ul-Quran Ulama Council Sahibzada Farhat Hussain Shah, Editor of "Al-Ulama" Allama Muhammad Hussain Azad, Nazim Minhaj-ul-Quran Ulama Council Punjab Allama Mir Asif Akbar, Nazim Secretariat Abdul Wahid Butt, Senior Naib Nazim Tarbiat Allama Ghulam Murtaza Alvi, Nazim Lahore Allama Ghulam Rabbani Taimoor and the entire team of Minhaj Internet Bureau. read more...

PAT to dissociate itself from General Elections: General Council

• November 25, 2007

The meeting of General Council of PAT was held on November 25, 2007 in order to formulate new party policy in respect of upcoming general elections 2008. The resolution based on the party policy regarding upcoming elections was moved by PAT Secretary General, which the General Council approved with consensus, while party Chairman Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri endorsed the resolution. According to this resolution, Pakistan Awami Tehreek believes in democracy and electoral process but the present flawed system in vogue in the country was characterized by corruption and thus was anti-thesis of democracy. The country is being led to destruction and decimation in the name of democracy. read more...

Inauguration of FM Radio 103.1 and Mosque in MQI Nelson

• November 30, 2006

The inauguration ceremony of FM Radio and Mosque was held a few days ago under the banner of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, Nelson. By unveiling the plaque installed in the courtyard of the mosque, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri performed the inauguration of mosque. In addition to this, Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri also inaugurated the launching of Community FM Radio known as "Awaz" by cutting the ribbon. read more...

Funeral Prayer of Al-Haaj Muhammad Ismail Qadri, uncle of Shaykh-ul-Islam

• November 30, 2006

The funeral prayers of Al-Haaj Muhammad Ismail Qadri, uncle of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, were performed on November 17, 2007 in his native city of Jhang. Al-Haaj Muhammad Ismail Qadri breathed his last after protracted illness on November 16. The funeral prayers of the deceased were held in the neighbouring graveyard of Jhang. The son of Shaykh-ul-Islam, Sahibzada Hussain Mohy ud Din Qadri, Amir-e-Tehreek Miskin Faiz-ur-Rahman Durrani, Nazim-e-Ala Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi, Naib Nazim-e-Ala Sheikh Zahid Fayyaz, Nazim DFA G. M. Malik, Nazim Finance Javed Iqbal Qadri, Mufti Abdul Qayyum Hazarvi, Allama Muhammad Nawaz Zafar, Nazim Ulama Council Farhat Hussain Shah, Nazim Welfare Muhammad Aqil Malik, Nazim Youth League Sajid Mahmood Bhatti, Muhammad Abbas Naqshbandi, Malik Shamim Ahmad Khan, Sajid Hameed, Iftikhar Chaudhary, Mian Muhammad Sarwar Saddique, Fazal Hussain Awan and other members of Tehreek participated in the funeral prayers. read more...

Al-Haaj Muhammad Ismail Qadri, Uncle of Shaykh ul Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri passed away

• November 16, 2007

Al-Haaj Muhammad Ismail Qadri, Uncle of Shaykh ul Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri passed away on 16 Nov, 2007 at 8:00 pm. إنَّا للّه وَإنَّـا إلَيْه رَاجعونََ Deceased Funeral (Prayer) will be offered at 2:00 pm on 17 Nov 2007 at Jhang. Sahibzada Hussain Mohi ud Din Qadri, Ameer e Tehreek Sahibzada Miskeen Faiz ur Rehman Durrani, Nazim e A’la Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi, Senior Naib Nazim e Al’a Sdr. Leader (r) Abdul Aziz, Naib Nazim e A’la Sheikh Zahid Fayyaz, Director Foreign Affairs GM Malik, Nazim Dawat Rana Muhammad Adrees, Nazim Youth Sajid Mehmood Bhatti, Ameer e Punjab Ahmad Nawaz Anjum, Nazim Welfare Muhammad Aqil Malik, Nazim Publications Haji Manzoor Hussain Qadri and other leaders and Staff and other members of Minhaj ul Quran will participate in funeral prayer. read more...

Merry Christmas ceremony by the Muslim Christian Dialogue Forum of the MQI

• December 27, 2006

An exiting and exhilarating Merry Christmas ceremony was held at Central Secretariat of Minhaj-ul-Quran International Lahore today on 27 Dec,2006. The Principal Officer American Consulate Mr. Bryan. D. Hunt graced the occasion as the special guest while Bishop of Multan, Dr Andrew Francis and Bishop of Faisalabad Joseph Coutts were the Chief Guests. Sahibzada Hussain Mohy ud Din Qadri member Supreme Council MQI presided over the ceremony. Fathers, Pastors and a large number of Christian brothers also attended the ceremony. read more...

Media Coverage of Merry Christmas Program (3 Jan, 2006)

• January 3, 2006

To share the joys of Christmas and New Year with Christian brothers and sisters, MQI managed an exquisite program at the Central Secretariat. Renowned politicians and intellectuals from both the communities were invited to the program and was presided by Shaykh-ul-Islam Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri (Founder & Patron in Chief Minhaj ul Quran International & Chairman Muslim Christian Dialogue Forum.) Dr. Andrew Francis (Reverend Bishop, Multan), Mr. Akram Maseeh Gill (MNA), Mr. Faisal Hayat Jabwana (MPA), Father Joseph Francis, Mr. Reverend Marqas Fida (Chairman IGM Church) and Reverend Father Nasir Gulfam, Dr.Saleem Massery, Mr. Anwar Zahid and Mr. Javaid Akhtar were the guests of honor. Mr. Muhammad Mustafa (G.M. Malik) (Principal Secretary to Dr. Qadri), Allama Miskeen Faiz-ur-Rrehman (Central Ameer-e-Tehreek), Mr. Dawood Hussain Mash'hadi (Director Directorate of Foreign Affairs), Allama Karrarvi, Mr. Sajid Mehmood Bhatti (Director Minhaj Welfare Foundation) and many more Executive members of Minhaj ul Quran also delighted the ceremony with their pleasant presence. read more...

A Christian delegation prays at Minhaj-ul-Quran mosque (Masjid)

• November 9, 1998

MCDF was established on Monday, November, 9, 1998 to promote religious tolerance between Muslims and Christians so that they could work for the promotion of peace, human rights, and democracy. The forum was set up at a round-table conference, in which Muslims and Christian religious leaders were invited by the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chairman Prof Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. read more...