Minhaj-ul-Quran International
In order to promote and propagate true Islamic teachings and philosophy, revive
Islamic sciences and for moral and spiritual uplift of Muslim Umma, dissatisfied
with the existing religious institutions and organizations and their narrow-minded
approach, Dr Qadri founded Minhaj-ul-Quran in 1981 and established its headquarters
in Lahore. Vigorously pursuing its well-defined objectives and spreading its comprehensive
and all-encompassing sphere of activity, including welfare, education, promotion
of love culture and spiritual uplift all over the world it is probably one of the
largest non-political, non-sectarian non-governmental organizations in the world.
Since its establishment on 17th October 1980, it has rapidly grown and within less
than 30 years its organizational network has expanded to more than 90 countries
worldwide. Minhaj-ul-Quran is unmatchable for its rapid growth and no contemporary
religious or political organization or movement has spread worldwide in such a short span of time.
Major Objectives of MQI
Elaborating the aims and objectives of MQI the founding leader Shaykh-ul-Islam
Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri stated:
“The primary aim of the Minhaj-ul-Quran International is to bring about a comprehensive
and multidimensional change in the society which at the same time ends the academic
and ideological deadlock and revive, once again, the exterminated moral and spiritual
values (of Islam), and also exalt the Muslim Umma to an admirable and respectful
status among the comity of nations by a continuous struggle based on glorious foundation
laid down by the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) on the universal
principals of Love, Peace and Knowledge.”
Minhaj-ul-Quran is not a movement based on just imaginary and impracticable ideology
and philosophy but, on the contrary, is based on a comprehensive and practicable
ideology. Its leadership has not only introduced the ideology but also provided
a detailed strategy to be practically put into practice. Moreover, it aims at reviving
the true values and principles of Islam, eliminating the social, cultural, ideological,
moral, spiritual, economical, legal and political decline of Muslim Umma in particular
and the whole mankind in general. Love, peace, harmony, universal brotherhood, justice,
equity and prosperity lie only in the revival of these values. With this well-defined
goal fixed the MQI has laid down four major objectives to achieve.
- Da`wa and Propagation of True Islamic Teachings
- Reformation of the Moral and Spiritual Affairs of Umma
- Revival of Islamic Sciences
- Promotion and Renaissance of Islam
The Distinctive Characteristics of the MQI
The MQI holds strong discrimination from its contemporary religious organizations
and parties in several different ways. It is unique and different from every other
organization by virtue of its constitution, programme, establishment, span of work,
field, work style, and over and above all, its objectives. It can be distinguished
from other organizations on the following five basic discriminatory grounds:
- All-embracing and all-encompassing struggle
- Sincerity of faith and devotion, and spiritualism
- Piety
- Changing the society for good
- Universalism
Stages of the Minhaj-ul-Quran Movement
The struggle of Minhaj-ul-Quran International has been classified into stages
inevitable for its expansion and development:
1. First stage of MQI struggle is ‘Propagation’ in which the ideology
of MQI is introduced to the people through Da`wa. The whole world is breathing heavily
under the threats of terrorism and bloodshed. The idiosyncrasies of extremism, fanaticism
and radicalism generate terrorism. Unfortunately Islam is being presented as responsible
for all terrorism around the world. MQI is taking practical measures to present
to the world the true Islam through preaching inter-faith dialogue and harmony,
striving for promoting culture of tolerance and moderation and promoting the cause
of human rights, justice and equity at global level. MQI’s Da`wa programme encompasses
all these aspects and gives a call for global peace, security, love and harmony
among the communities inhabiting the earth. Following are the different modes of
its Da`wa work.
a. Call for affiliation with Allah Almighty. This target is achieved through
the following:
- Remembrance of Allah Most High
- Ardent love for Allah Almighty
- Godwariness
- Obedience to Allah Most High
- Worship and Devotion
b. Call for linking up with the Holy Messenger of Allah (blessings and
peace be upon him). This target is achieved through the following:
- Ardent love for the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him).
- Obedience to and follower-ship of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace
be upon him).
- Observance of polite manners and submissiveness for and veneration of the
Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him).
- The gnosis of the exalted station of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace
be upon him).
- Supporting the (din of) the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him).
c. Call for turning towards the Holy Qur’an. This target is achieved through
the following:
- Developing a link with the Holy Qur’an based on love.
- Abundant recitation of the Holy Qur’an.
- Meditating and contemplating the Holy Qur’an.
- Following the commands and injunctions of the Holy Qur’an.
- Preaching the commands and injunctions of the Holy Qur’an.
d. Call for seeking knowledge. This target is achieved through the following:
- Promotion and publication of knowledge.
- Honouring and practicing knowledge.
- Attaining modern disciplines.
- Setting up learning associations.
- Awakening awareness and cognizance.
e. Call for brotherhood and fraternity. This target is achieved through
the following:
- Love and Forbearance.
- Moral Beauty
- Protecting and safeguarding human rights.
- Mutual help and cooperation.
- Eschewing sectarianism
f. Call for collective struggle and interests. This target is achieved
through the following:
- Consultations and obedience to the leader.
- Calling for righteousness.
- Discipline and organizing.
- Steadfastness
- Altruism and Sacrifice
g. Call for consolidation. This target is achieved through the following:
- Da‘wa, preaching and publicity.
- Reasoning for true application of Qur'an and Sunna to modern life
- Reviving and promoting din.
- Attaining to peace and security.
- Restoration of Islam’s identity.
2. In the second stage, ‘Organization’, all those who join the MQI and
get ready to work for the MQI objectives are put into organizational structure.
They become regular members and are tasked to discharge their Da`wa responsibility
according to the instructions laid down by the central leadership. The work at this
stage is successfully carried out by setting up branches and centres on national,
provincial, district, city and town levels in and outside the country.
3. Third stage concentrates on ‘Education and Training’. All the members
and workers known as Rufaqa’ attend training sessions and camps where love for peace
and justice, human dignity and equity is spiritually injected into their souls so
as to bring them inner peace. That in turn brings about outer peace in the society
at large through their pious and superbly moral behaviour towards their fellow human
beings irrespective of colour, race or creed. These training programmes are centrally
controlled under direct guidance from Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri.
The MQI leadership believes that it is hard training that guarantees achieving the
calculated results. The training programmes emphasize inculcating spiritual values
and higher morality equipping the workers with personalities that spread love and
peace through their natural behavior and style. The education and training sessions
are held according to the following schedule:
- Daily sessions of remembrance of Allah at unit level.
- Weekly sessions of Salutation on the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon
him).
- Weekly educational assemblies at sector level.
- Monthly training camps at tehsil level.
- Quarterly training camps at district level.
- Bi-annual three-day retreat (itikaf) at divisional level.
- Annual ten-day retreat (itikaf) at central level
- Monthly Irfan-ul-Qur’an session
- Ten-forty-and-sixty day learning courses
4. Forth stage ‘Implementation’ signifies the struggle for the practical
realization of social, welfare, cultural, legal, educational, religious economic
and political vision and ideology of MQI. In this stage, using all the training
obtained the members of MQI lead by example by taking an active part in the society
to carry out social and moral reform. This struggle comprises two phases: formative
phase and completion phase.
- The formative phase comprises all those activities and practical steps and
measures that are essential to mobilize the masses towards achieving the goal.
- The completion phase consists of measures to attain the results and put
the plan into action.
5. Fifth stage ‘Reformation’ refers to consolidation of results achieved
by MQI and transforming them into actual and permanent change thus achieving reformation
and renewal of the systems. This reformation focuses its advancement in the following
directions:
- Ideological Reformation
- Religious Reformation.
- Educational Reformation.
- Moral and Spiritual Reformation
- Social and Cultural Reformation.
- Societal and Institutional Reformation.
Invitation to join MQI
With this view we extend our most keen invitation to the people of all walks
of life to come to us, inquire about our work and way to work, and once moved, join
us in spreading the message of love, peace, harmony, and human dignity among all
the classes of human society. Once you do it we are sure you will like it the most.
It is only a matter of taking one step forward. So you are welcome.
Notification on Copyrights by Minhaj-ul-Quran International
This notification is to clarify that Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI) organisation is the sole organisation that has full copyrights for Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri’s books, articles, video recordings, images, voice recordings and the use of the name (both forename and surname).
- Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI) is the sole organisation which holds full copyrights
- The copyrights apply to all the countries
- The copyrights are on content, video recordings, image, voice recordings and the name of Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri
- All the videos, voice and images are recorded and produced by Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
If Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI) comes across any unauthorised use of any video, voice or images on the internet, we reserve the right to initialise legal proceedings immediately.
For further information, please email Secretary General MQI at na@minhaj.org
URLs:
Minhaj-ul-Qur’an International (MQI)
www.Minhaj.org
Minhaj Welfare Foundation (MWF)
www.Welfare.org.pk
Minhaj Welfare Foundation UK
www.mwfuk.org
Minhaj-ul-Qur’an Women League (MWL)
www.MinhajSisters.com
Muslim Christian Dialogue Forum (MCDF)
www.MCDF.info
Minhaj Youth League (MYL)
www.Youth.com.pk
Pakistan Awami Lawyers Movement (PALM)
www.PALM.org.pk
Minhaj Overseas / Directorate of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
www.MinhajOverseas.com
‘Irfan al-Qur’an (English & Urdu Translations of the Holy Qur’an)
www.Irfan-ul-Quran.com
Islamic Multimedia
www.DeenIslam.com
www.IslamTune.com
Books by Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri
www.MinhajBooks.com
Periodicals of MQI
www.Minhaj.info
Minhaj-ul-Quran Publications
www.Minhaj.biz
Farid-e-Millat Research Institute (FMRi)
www.Research.com.pk
Gosha-e-Durood
www.Gosha-e-Durood.com
I‘tikaf City
www.Itikaf.com
Minhaj University Lahore
www.MUL.edu.pk
al-Farghana Institute, Manchester UK
www.Farghana.org
al-Hidaya, UK
www.Al-Hidayah.co.uk
Minhaj-ul-Quran International
365 M, Model Town Lahore 54700
Ph : 0092.42.111.140.140, 5169111-3
Fax : 0092.42.5168184
Email : tehreek@minhaj.org
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