Shaykh-ul-Islam Pr. Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri

A man of multiple and surprising achievements, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri is the beginning leader of Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI), an organization with branches and centre’s in more than 90 countries around the world, functioning for the promotion of peace and love between different communities and the renewal of spiritual effort based on the true teachings of Islam.

Shaykh-ul-Islam is a researcher of extraordinary proportions and an intellectual leader in every profession of life. He is a living model of thoughtful classical knowledge, intellectual illumination, practical wisdom, pure spirituality, love, harmony and humanism. He is famous for his enthusiastic Endeavour to make stronger bonds among people, by bring them together through tolerance, dialogue, integration and education. He effectively bridges the past with his reflection of the future and finds realistic solutions for contemporary troubles. He has been teaching Hadis, Tafsir, Fiqah, Theology, Sufism, Seerah, Islamic philosophy and many other subject which is based on reasons  and traditional sciences to thousands of people, including Ulama, scholars, Shayukh, students, intellectuals in the east and the west.

Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri was born on 19 february, 1951 in the historical city of Pakistan, in Jhang, and He is the son of the vast spiritualist and intellectual of his time Al-Shaykh Dr. Fareed-ud-Din Qadri. He had completed his education of Islamic and secular sciences concurrently, While he already started his religious education under his father two years earlier, his official education was initiated in Madina Pak at the age of 12, in “Madrasa-al-Ulum ash-Shar‘iyya”, which was located in the holy house of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari (R.A), the first residence of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) after his relocation. With the passage of time he had received a First Class Honors Degree from the University of the Punjab in 1970, and completed his traditional Islamic Studies, having spent ten years under the guidance of his father and other well-known Shuyukh of that time and achieving an unmatched understanding of the classical sharia sciences and Arabic language. He did his MA in Islamic Studies in 1972 from University of Punjab Gold Medal, achieved his LLB in 1974 and begin to perform as a lawyer in the district court of Jhang. He went to Lahore in 1978 and joined the University of Punjab as a lecturer in law then got his PhD in Islamic Law. He was also a member of the association, Senate and Academic Council of the University of Punjab, the highest executive, administrative and academic bodies of University.

With in short time, he emerged as the leading power of Islamic jurist, researcher and revivalist of the Islamic thought. He was selected as a legal adviser of Islamic commandment for the Supreme Court and the Federal Sharia Court of Pakistan and worked as a special consultant on Islamic curriculum for the Federal Ministry of Education of Pakistan at different times among 1983 and 1987. In 1980s, number of historical judgments in the legal and constitution of Pakistan were passed by the Federal Sharia Court and the Appellate Sharia counter, Supreme Court of Pakistan as a result of Shaykh-ul-Islam’s juristic point of views, documented in the Pakistan Legal Decisions (PLD’s) and Pakistan Legal Judgments (PLJ’s).

He is a previous Professor of Islamic Law at University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, and the youngest person has been awarded a professorship in the history of University. Shaykh-ul-Islam has previously held the place of the Head of Department for LLM in Islamic Legislation.

Shaykh-ul-Islam founded Minhaj-ul-Quran in 1981 and established it’s headquarter in Lahore. less than 30 years, Minhaj-ul-Quran has expanded and spread over more than 90 countries around the world, in term of its broad and grand specialty of activities, educational, social, cultural and spiritual, Minhaj-ul-Qur’an is most likely one of the largest non-government organization in the world.

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Shaykh-ul-Islam addresses Peace and Milad Conference in USA

 

North American Muslim’s and Minhaj-ul-Quran International USA hosted a grand Peace for civilization and Milawd-un-Nabi (PBUH) conference at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New York on June 3, 2012. The organizer and patron-in-chief of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri was the fundamental presenter at the event.

The first meeting of the conference was focused on inter faith agreement in which representatives from other faiths also participated. This session was conducted in English, highlighting Islamic point of views on peace as well as underscores the need for tolerance acceptance and mutual understanding among followers of different faiths. In this meeting, Shaykh-ul-Islam delivered a very comprehensive speech for mentions true Islam’s message of peace and love for the human being.  In his address, he said that Islam is the only religion who stands for peace and harmony in the world.

Put light on the exact meaning of the word ‘Islam’, Shaykh-ul-Islam expand the broader background and urged the followers of different faiths to stand up for shared objective of peace in the world. He said that the humanity had shared stakes in future and it enjoined upon all of them irrespective of any favoritism of any kind to stand up for combined interests of humanity and take every possible step to defend the human values and human       rights.

The other session, which was in Urdu, started off with the Quranic recitation by the well-known and world-renowned Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali. It was followed by beautiful naats and nasheeds by Qari Noor Muhammad Jarral, Milad Raza Qadri, and many other famous naat readers. In the end, Shaykh-ul-Islam delivered a outstanding and very comprehensive speech on the importance of respect of Holy Prophet (PBUH) by quoting the references from Holy Quran and Hadith’s.

Thousands of people attended the conference from all over the US. There were also a large amount of people from Canada and UK. Many believed that it was the biggest Milawd conference ever held in the North America. Even Qari Noor Muhammad Jarral, a world-renowned Qari and Naat Reciters declared the conference to be the biggest Milawd conference that he has never ever attended in the United States before.

 

  The venue, The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is the quarters of the NHL New York Islanders and Long Island’s Premier Concert Venue. It has a large seating stadium of approximately 18,000. This conference was publicized live on 11 Indian cable channels and it was publicized live on Minhaj TV and Minhaj USA TV.

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Budget 2012 Pakistan

This was the first time in Pakistan’s record that a democratic government presented its fifth national budget during its time. The cost of entire budget for 2012-13 has     been        expected at Rs3.203    trillion.

Budgetary proposal comprise the creation of one hundred thousand latest jobs in the economy, special measures to address the consequent energy crisis and the production of water reservoirs and infrastructure like transportation, road and railway networks across the country. But the question arise in mind’s that these new ‘special measures’ are will be exposed with Friday’s budget speech.

Additionally, our government claims that there is no new tax will be forced in the budget and relief would be given to everybody, while government employees are    also   expected        to     get    raise  in      their  salaries.

Ministry of finance on Thursday launched the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2011-2012 — a pre-budget document gives value the overall presentation of the economy during leaving        the fiscal    year.

The government claims to get growth in Fiscal year 2012-13 through development in output and competitiveness, market reforms, promote cities as regional clusters, and reform civil service institutions and public sector enterprises.

According to in depth analysis, 3.7% GDP growth has been achieved in outgoing fiscal year as compared to previous year’s target of 4.2%. In the meantime, the growth of GDP target for the upcoming year will be set at 4.3%, and fiscal shortfall has been targeted at 4.7 % of GDP.

Farming and agriculture growth during the fiscal year 2012-13 is expected at 4 %, manufacturing at 4.1% whereas the services sector will grow up at 4.6%.

The developmental budget was approved at Rs.873 billion for Public Sector Development Program’s (PSDP) for the year 2012-13, with Rs.360 billion as Federal part and     Rs.513 billion provincial  parts.

In the PSDP allocations, main concern has been given to water and power sector, in addition emphasizing on social sector health, education and poverty mitigation, claims the finance      ministry.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) grows up to around 10.8% during the year as against 13.7% during the previous year, while it is now targeted at 9.5 %.

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(ECOSOC) has formally recognized and granted a 'Special Consultative Status' to Minhaj-ul-Quran International.

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has formally recognized and granted a 'Special Consultative Status' to Minhaj-ul-Quran International. 

Minhaj-ul-Quran International founded by the prominent authority on Islam, Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, is an international organization working to promote peace, tolerance, interfaith harmony and education, tackle extremism and terrorism, engage with young Muslims for religious moderation, promote women’s rights, development and empowerment, and provide social welfare and promotion of human rights.

UN ECOSOC consultative status allows NGOs to attend UN conferences and meetings, submit written statements and reports, make oral interventions, and host panels in UN buildings.

Minhaj-ul-Quran International was recommended by the Committee on NGOs at its 2011 regular session and formally recognized during the UN Annual session.

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"For Global Peace and Resistance Against Extremism"

This declaration was announced at the Peace for Humanity Conference, organized by Minhaj-ul-Quran International and held under the auspices of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, at the Wembley Arena in London, on 24th September 2011, and endorsed by the Grand Shaykh of Al-Azhar Dr Ahmad Muhammad Al-Tayyib, The World Association of Al-Azhar Graduates and religious representatives of all faiths, scholars, politicians, and 11,000 participants present from all around the world. 

Preamble

We, the signatories to this ‘London Declaration for Global Peace & Resistance against Extremism’, affirm that all humans everywhere possess inherent dignity and immutable rights: these including freedom from poverty, oppression, fear and prejudice and freedom of belief, worship and expression. 

Declaration

 

1. We the signatories to this declaration send a message of peace and fraternity to all of humanity’s innumerable states, nations, communities and individuals along with a call for respect, dignity, compassion, equality, solidarity and justice for, and between, all people.

2. We address our call for peace, tolerance and respect to all people everywhere, but especially to political and religious leaders and decision-makers as well as to scholars, teachers and journalists.

3. While we recognize the unique differences between faiths, cultures and communities, and we recognize that all people gain happiness and identity from what they consider to be unique, we declare that all humans everywhere possess immutable rights and values that transcend all political boundaries and philosophies and are inherent and important in all religious faiths     and   creeds.

4. Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists and those of other religions, along of course with all people who do not identify with any faith, must enjoy the same civil and legal rights and freedoms and be able to live in peace and harmony and must pursue peace only through mutually respectful engagement and   dialogue.

5. We reject unequivocally all terrorism because at the heart of all religions is a belief in the sanctity of the lives of the innocent. The indiscriminate nature of terrorism, which has in recent years killed far more civilians and other non-combatants than it has combatants, is UN-Islamic, UN-Judaic, UN-Christian and it is indeed incompatible with the true teachings of all faiths. Because of its manifestly indiscriminate and therefore murderous nature, we condemn all terrorism in all forms and in all countries regardless of any claimed religious and political intentions. 

6. We unequivocally reject, disown and condemn all terrorism committed in the name of Islam, just as we reject and condemn all terrorism committed in the names of other religions or causes. Terrorism is never a legitimate and honorable act of war but is always a cowardly act of indiscriminate murder.

7. We reject as mistaken and spurious any assertions made by both Muslims and non-Muslims that the world is currently locked in an inexorable struggle between Islam and the West and we commit ourselves, through positive and mutually respectful engagement and dialogue, to oppose any and all claims of clashes of civilizations or the incompatibility of the values in various regions, states and communities.

8. We support efforts by international agencies, governments and communities to protect the world’s citizens from terrorism; we commit ourselves to assisting in the De-radicalization of those groups and individuals who might mistakenly believe that their religion tolerates indiscriminate and wanton violence.

9. Whereas we do not overlook the real or perceived grievances that may serve as a causative fuel for terrorist violence — and we call upon all national and local governments to address those grievances with haste and resolve — we commit ourselves to the non-violent resolution of those issues as well as to the removal through education and dialogue of conspiracy theories that seem to blinker some peoples’ worldviews.

10. We welcome the wave of popular and generally peaceful uprisings against tyranny and oppression known as “the Arab Spring” and we recognize that it is a rights-based, not religion-based, movement which is compatible with the universal human rights and aspirations mentioned above.

11. We call on all international agencies and governments to support with clarity and resolve the liberty-motivated Arabs, Berbers and other Muslims and we call upon them to do so in a non-martial, impartial, transparent and well-communicated manner that will enhance trust and establish bonds of good will.

12. We the signatories to this declaration believe that the too-long-running conflict between Israel and Palestine needs to be resolved urgently and with scrupulous   fairness.

13. We affirm the necessity urgently to resolve this conflict so as to provide both the Palestinians with a sovereign pluralistic and representative state and the Israelis with national and local security. If it is to be permanent and durable, the peace agreement between Israel and Palestine must be fully and actively supported and protected in a non-partisan fashion by the international community and its terms must be equally beneficial to the citizens of both states who have for so long feared and mistrusted each other.

14. We call for the promotion of human rights, fundamental freedoms, equality between men and women, and the cardinal values of humanity such as reconciliation, forgiveness, generosity and solidarity.

15. We declare that there is no difference between an Arab and a Jew, between a Muslim and a Christian, between a Hindu and a Sikh, between a black person and a white person, or between a man and a woman. All humans are equal and must be treated with equal respect, dignity, compassion,        equality,    solidarity    and   justice.

16. We unequivocally condemn antisemitism (including when sometimes it is disingenuously clothed as anti-Zionism), Islamophobia (including when it is sometimes disingenuously dressed up as patriotism) and all other forms of racism and xenophobia.

17. We call on all Muslims and other minorities living in the West to respect all the laws of the country in which they are living whether they possess the status of citizen or resident.

18. We call on the Muslims, the governments and the elites of the West to promote integration and citizenship, the only solution for peaceful co-existence and cohesion.

19. We call on all governments to protect minorities against all hatred, intimidation and violence, especially from ultra-nationalism or religious intolerance.

20. We call for increasing aid for Africa, and other impoverished regions and nations of the world, in order to improve their living conditions, provide socioeconomic and political stability, and realize the objectives of true democracy. 

 

21. We call on the financial powers to introduce more humanity in their economic considerations. After both world wars, the stability of the European states    is      crucial for the world.
22. We call on the world governments to increase efforts for the alleviation of poverty, to combat illiteracy, proliferation of weapons, and threats to our natural  environment.

23. 11,000 participants at the Peace for Humanity Conference support this London Declaration for Global Peace & Resistance against Extremism.

24. Finally, we the signatories to this declaration call upon all people everywhere to express their agreement with our beliefs, expectations and aspirations by adding their own signatures to the declaration, which will be found     online        on        www.peaceforhumanity.co.uk   & www.londondeclaration.com 

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Fatwa on Terrorism & Suicide Bombings

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, the founding leader and patron-in-chief of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, has issued his detailed edict (Fatwa) against terrorism which consists of more than 600 pages. The launching ceremony of the Fatwa was held on March 2, 2010 in London (UK). Minhaj-ul-Quran International UK arranged a press conference which was heavily attended by representatives of the international media besides Labour party minister Shahid Malik, members of EU and UK parliaments Sajjad Karim, Muhammad Sarwar, James Finter, ambassadors of Iraq, Germany and other countries, officials of the Home Office, Commonwealth Office and Metropolitan Police, Professors and Muslim and Christian community leaders.  

Title:                    Fatwa on Terrorism & Suicide Bombings

Author:                Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul- Qadri

Foreword by:      Prof John L Esposito (Georgetown                                                                          

                             University, Washington DC)  

                            
Introduction by: Dr Joel S Hayward (Royal Air Force College, 

                             Cranwell, UK)

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri presented the anti-terror Fatwa in Urdu and English languages before the international media. It should be kept in mind that Shaykh-ul-Islam had declared to issue a detailed Fatwa against terrorism and suicide bombings in December 2009, which was originally thought to consist of 300 pages, whose volume later on increased to 600 pages due to scholarly dealing of the subject. This Fatwa is the only one of its kind in terms of its intellectual value, penetrating research and authentic allusions. Hence, it is a scholarly and historic document. 

Talking to the international media on the occasion, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said that ever increasing wave of extremism and terrorism has destroyed the world peace. It is a matter of great misfortune that these terrorist activities of the misguided elements have been bracketed with Islam though the reality is otherwise. He said that majority of the religious scholars condemn terrorism but the condemnation is merely rhetorical. No one has come forward with an authentic and intellectual response to terrorism in the form of a patent decree. Minhaj-ul-Quran International has told the world in no uncertain terms through issuance of this Fatwa that terrorists have nothing to do with Islam. It is a peaceful religion, which not only condemns but also prohibits every kind of terrorism at every level under any pretext.

He said that the suicide bombers are out of the pale of Islam. He hoped that the youth would not become the fodder for the cannons of terrorist elements or extremist organizations after studying the Fatwa. The terrorist elements brainwash the youth by invoking wrong interpretations of the faith. The youth who advance the objectives of the terrorists should regard themselves out of the fold of Islam in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Prophet (saw). He said that terrorism is terrorism and it cannot be justified under any pretext through allusion to any real or alleged instances of injustice and there is no space for terrorism in Islam. 

He regretted the fact that the Islamic teachings, which are based on love, peace and welfare, are being manipulated and quoted out of contexts to serve the designs of the vested interests. He said that Islam spelled out a clear code of conduct during the course of war and gave complete protection to the non-combatants including women, the old, and children etc., so much so that trading centres, schools, hospitals and worship places were also declared as safe. 

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said that those who want to impose the Islamic order on others by means of force and naked power belong to the group of Khawarij who, during the Caliphate of Hazrat Ali (ra), took up arms and initiated rebellion against the Islamic state in the name of enforcing the Divine Order. The terrorists of today also belong to the same breed of Khawarij. They resemble one another in their appearances, body demeanors and even working. He said that Islam does not approve of the killing of innocent people under any excuse. There is a judicial system to indict the wrong-doers and bring them to book. It is the responsibility of the Islamic state to implement the system of justice and punishment through state-run mechanism and none can be allowed to take law in his hands.  

He vehemently condemned those who perpetrate terrorism in the name of religion and branded them as the greatest enemies of Islam. He said that if at all these people have to wage Jihad, they could do so against ignorance, corruption, dearness, poverty and other social evils. He also blasted the opponents of democracy and said that the Holy Prophet (saw) is the champion of the democratic and consultative system. Shaykh-ul-Islam reminded the Islamic governments of the fact that it is their national and religious duty to eliminate terrorism and terrorist networks from their midst. They should continue the military action till the complete elimination of these groups. 

In reply to a question, he said that the Islamic governments should allow democracy to flourish and strengthen political system and processes. If the enemies of Islam and Khawarij are totally annihilated, the roots of terrorism would stand dismantled. He deplored that the Muslim youth happened to be the first casualty of terrorism, for they got trapped in the hands of the terrorist for the sake of religion. The major advantage of the Fatwa would be that the youth would be able to know the reality of their actions whether they are choosing the path to hell or heaven.  

British cabinet minister, Shahid Malik, paid glowing tribute to Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri and said that he has always projected the real teachings of Islam. His Fatwa would have long-term positive and revolutionary impact on the Muslim community living in UK and elsewhere and would transform mindsets. He assured his full cooperation at the governmental level. 

The media men asked Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri a number questions, which he answered satisfactorily. The press conference continued well over three hours. Shaykh-ul-Islam also gave short interviews to different media outlets on the occasion. 

Issued on 5 Safar 1332 SH/ 9 January 2010 CE By Islamic Research Council Al-Azhar, Egypt

The special committee of Islamic Research Council, Al-Azhar commenced its [the Fatwa’s] examination and scholarly review and found that the author’s book discusses terrorists who reside in Muslim states—that is, terrorists who frighten civilians, murder non-combatant women, children and elderly people, kill non-Muslim citizens, revolt against Muslim rulers and target homes, mosques and shrines. The author argues that those who perpetrate these actions are like the Kharijites who appeared during the time of the Messenger. The author quotes the opinions of Islamic scholars who considered it a religious duty to fight and kill the Kharijites if they refused to renounce their doctrine after receiving warnings and advice. The author identifies the terrorists in Pakistan as rebels and purveyors of corruption, and contends that their traits and actions correspond to the Kharijites. The author maintains that these traits put the terrorists at odds with the main body of Muslims; and he considers it obligatory to warn them and advise them and, if unheeded, to fight against them until their threat subsides. This examination committee maintains that the author’s conclusions are in agreement with the principles and directives of Islam, especially considering the fact that he furnishes his judgments against them with proofs from the Book [Qur'an] and Sunna detailing their traits and actions.The General Secretary of the Islamic Research Council of Al-Azhar hereby issues this certification, asking God—the Exalted and Sublime—to reward the virtuous scholar, Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, with the best reward, and to place this book and the author’s other valuable works in his scale of good deeds, and to bestow upon him the spiritual openings of the Gnostic so the Islamic library may be enriched by many more beneficial books.

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