With the arrival of the blessed month, Rabi-ul-Awal, every Umati feels certain warmth in his heart that increases by every passing moment. Their hearts are full of love and happiness. This happiness & joy is to celebrate the birth of the personality whom they love the most their prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League is working to provide those very people an opportunity to gather & celebrate “Jashan” of “Aamad-e-Mustafa (S.A.W.).

Sisters in Pakistan celebrated Milaad in unique and beautiful way. Their activities are as follows:

Lahore:

Minhaj-ul-Qur’an Women League Lahore celebrated arrival of Holy month of Rabi-ul-Awal on 1st Rabi-ul-Awal. This remarkable program was organized at Central Secretariat Minhaj-ul-Qura’n International. A remarkable gathering attended this program, which has become a tradition in the Heart of Pakistan. Hazoor Shykh-ul-Islam, his eminence, Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri & his family members, Sister Fatima Qurat-ul-A’in, Sister Ayesha Qurat-ul-A’in, Sister Khadeeja Qurat-ul-A’in, Sister Ghazala Hassan Qadri, Sister Fiza Hussain Qadri, Brother Hammad Mustafa Al-Madani_Al-Qadri, Brother Ahmad Mustafa Al-Arabi_Al-Qadri & Sister Basima Hassan Qadri attended the program as chief guests.

Gujranwala:

Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Gujranwala arranged a book festival in which people representing different works of life gave an active participation. This festival continued for 3 days and was highly appreciated by the visitors.

Jehlum:

Sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Jehlum celebrated beautiful Mahafil-e-Milaad every night form 1st Rabi-ul-Awal till 10th Rabi-ul-Awal. On the Night of 1st Rabi-ul-Awal all the sisters gathered in a large conference area and celebrated the “Chand Raat” function. In this program about 200 sisters were present. Sisters of Minhaj Naat Council recited beautiful Nasheeds till late in the night.

Sialkot:

Minhaj-ul-Qur’an Women League and M.S.M. Sisters, Sialkot, Pakistan celebrated the birthday of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) in a unique and beautiful way. Sisters of all ages and representing different walks of life all gathered to take their part in Allah’s Rahmah and Blessings. Alhamdulillah there was a huge attendance. Alhamdulillah, many sisters requested Minhaj ul Quran membership forms. Books by Shykh-ul-Islam, Dr. Muhammad Tahir- ul- Qadri were sold. Free Minhaj-ul-Qur’an introductory packs were also distributed. Beautiful Islamic models & different stalls were displayed.

Activities of Women League from all over the country are summarized below:

Opening Program:

For those lovers who could not wait for the Holy day of Milaad i.e. 12th Rabi-ul-Awal any longer, sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n women League International held a spectacular program to welcome the month of Rabi-ul-Awal on 1st Rabi-ul-Awal with the title ‘Istaqbal-e-Rabi-ul-Awal’, on the first day of the blessed month _ Rabi-ul-Awal. Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League Lahore gave them an opportunity to express their feelings which could not be contained any longer. This beautiful Mehfil was presided by Hazoor Shaykh-ul-Islam. Mrs. Qura’t ul A’in Fatima, Qura’t ul A’in Ayesha, Mrs. Ghazala Hassan Qadri, Mrs. Fiza Hussain Qadri, Sister Basima Hassan Qadri, Brother Hammad Mustafa Al-Madni Al-Qadri and Brother Ahmad Mustafa Al-Arabi Al-Qadri were the chief guests.

All the sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n women League Pakistan celebrated Milaad programs in their respective areas of locality.

12th March 2009:

On 12th March 2009 Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Malakwal arranged “Milaad-un Nabi (S.A.W.) program”. Sister Sumaira Khalqi (Director, Dawat Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Faisalabad) delivered a beautiful lecture on “Ishq-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool (S.A.W.). The sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League celebrated a total of 50 Mahafil in different areas of their city.

13th March 2009:

Sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Bhalwal celebrated the birth of Holy prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) on 13th of March 2009. Sister Parveen Bhutta (Director Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Sargodha) told the attendants in detail the importance of reciting Darood-o-Salam. Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Bhalwal met their target of celebrating 100 Milaad programs.

14th March 2009:

Sister Uzma Taimoor Rabbani made a magnificent talk on the virtues of Darood-o-Salam, speaking to a gathering of 1500 sisters in Patoki on 14th March 2009. This program was organized by Sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Patoki. Sister Khadeeja Fatima (Central vice Director Dawat Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League) was the stage secretary & in the end of Mehfil she made a beautiful Duaa. Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Patoki celebrated 50 Milaad programs in their city & 15 sisters joined them in their way to Mustafvi Inqilab.

15th March 2009:

Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Okara arranged a beautiful Mehfil-e-Zikr-e-Mustafa (S.A.W.) on 15th March 2009. Sister Fareeha Khan delivered lecture on “Shan-e-Rasool (S.A.W.)” Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Okara celebrated 112 Mahafil-e-Milaad in different U.C’s of their city. On the same day another “Mehfil-e-Milaad” was organized by Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Okara. In this program Sister Saima Fayyaz spoke to a gathering of 2000 sisters & delivered the message of Mission-e-Mustafa (S.A.W.) in a beautiful way, Alhamdulillah. The third program of this day was held by Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Sangla Hills. In this program Sister Sajida Sadiq (Director M.S.M. Sisters Pakistan) gave a very inspiring speech.

16th March 2009:

On 16th March 2009 a beautiful Mehfil-Naat was arranged by Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Jhang. Sister Khadeeja Fatima (vice Director Dawat Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan.) expressed her views on this great occasion and explained why the love for the Prophet (S.A.W.) is imperative in our lives.

17th March 2009:

17th March 2009 brought 3 blessed Milaad programs by Sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Kasowaal, Mian Chunu & Mureedkay where Sister Khadeeja Fatima (Vice Director Dawat Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan) Sister Razia Shaheen (Director Tanzimaat Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan) and Sister Sadaf Iqbal (Secretary Media & Public Relations Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan.) spoke respectively. Alhamdulillah these sisters arranged hundreds of Milaad programs during Rabi-ul-Awal in their respective areas.

19th March 2009:

Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pindibhatiyan celebrated Milaad on 19th of March 2009. Sister Rabia Ghafoor (Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan.) spoke on the importance of Darood-o-Salam.

20th March 2009:

Mrs. Parveen Bhutta spoke to a gathering of 1500 sisters in a Mehfil-e-Milaad arranged by Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Jaranwala on 20th March 2009.

21st March 2009:

On 21st March two blessed programs were held under the banner of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Farooq Abad & Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Hafiz Abad. Sister Saima Fayyaz (Vice Director Tanzimaat Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan) and Sister Fatima Mash’hadi (President Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan) delivered a very inspiring speech on the topic “Ishq-e-Rasool (S.A.W.)” and “Milaad-e-Mustafa ki shara’i hasiyat”

22nd March 2009:

22nd March 2009 was a very memorable day for having 10 blessed Milaad programs in different parts of Pakistan. Sister Razia Shaheen (Director Tanzimaat Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan) spoke to a gathering of over 8000 sisters at “Pyambar-e-Aman (S.A.W.) Conference” in Chakwal. Her lecture touched the heart of every participant. Alhamdulillah, the message of Ishq-e-Rasool (S.A.W) & Minhaj-ul-Qura’n was delivered in a meaningful way. Sister Fareeha Khan (Director of Dawat Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan.) made a lecture on “Muhabbat-e-Rasool (S.A.W.)” in a program arranged by Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakpatan. Sister Sadia Danish (Lecturer Minhaj Girls College. Township, Lahore) briefly explained the “Importance of celebrating Milaad” a gathering of 2000 sisters in a beautiful Milaad program arranged by Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Attock. Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Sargodha invited Sister Shazia Mazhar (Director Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Jehlum) to speak in the Milaad Conference held in their area. She expressed her views about Celebrating Milaad & entertained the questions put by the audience. Sister Sumaira Rafaqat Advocate (Central Director Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan.) was invited by Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Haroon Abad in the “Great 2nd Annual Jashan-e-Milaad-un-Nabi (S.A.W.)” celebrated at Marry Banquette Hall. This was a historical Mehfil-e-Milaad ever in the history of Haroon Abad. Thousands of Sisters gathered to participate in this grand Mehfil Celebrated by Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Haroon Abad. Sister Sumaira Rafaqat Kahloon delivered a beautiful speech on the concept of Ishq-e-Rasool (S.A.W.) & recitation of Darood-o-Salam. She said that Darood-o-Salam is a “Qata-i-u-Qabool” ibadah i.e. it is always accepted by Allah Almighty. Therefore we should daily recite Darood-o-Salam as many times as possible. Her speech was a great inspiration as at the end of the program 40 sisters decided to join Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League. Sister Qalsoom Tariq, Sister Huma Ismail (Director Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Kamra Cantt) Khadeeja Fatima( Vice Director Dawat Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan) Marriam Hafeez(Vice Director Training Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan) Sadaf Iqbal(Secretary Media Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan) spoke to Mahafil-e-Milaad arranged by sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Mirpur, Multan, Sahiwal, Kamonki, Mandibahaudin, Shakargarh & Mureedkay respectively. Alhamdulillah the message of Islam & Tehreek was delivered successfully. Hundreds of Mahafil-e-Milaad were celebrated by these sisters in their respective areas.

25th March 2009:

Sister Nabeela Javaid (Coordinator Halqa Darood Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan) made a speech on “Ishq-e-Rasool (S.A.W.)”on 25th March 2009. While addressing the attendants she said that Minhaj-ul-Qura’n International is working to rebuild the broken relation of Muslim Ummah with Rasoolullah (S.A.W.) This Mehfil was organized by Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Siraey Alamgir. They celebrated 150 Mahafil during the month of Rabi-ul-Awal.

29th March 2009:

Sister Sumaira Rafaqat and Sister Sadaf Iqbal were invited on Milaad-un-Nabi conference held in Press Club Rawalpindi. Sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Rawalpindi celebrated 250 Mahafil-e-Milaad in different areas of Rawalpindi.

1st April 2009:

Sister Sadaf Iqbal (Secretary Media & Public Relations Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan.) spoke to a gathering of 600 sisters in Narowal. She said that to celebrate Milaad-un-Nabi (S.A.W.) is itself a Sunnah. Sister Ghazala Zia (Director Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Narowal) put forward the report of Milaad Campaign in Narowal. She told that Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Narowal had celebrated 114 Mahafil in their city.

5th April 2009:

Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Wah Cantt, Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Khaniwal, Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Sargodha and Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Hassan Abdal celebrated Milaad in their respected areas on the same day. Sister Shoqia Tabasum, Sister Shazia Mazhar, Sister Akhtar Qalsoom and Sister Qalsoom Tariq delivered beautiful lectures on Milaad-un-Nabi (S.A.W.)

8th April 2009

2 beautiful Mahafil-e-Naat were organized by sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Depalpur & Nankana Sahib on 8th April. Sister Zakia Shah (President Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Depalpur) & Sister Anila Illyas (Central Coordinator Event Management Committee Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan) delivered beautiful speeches. Alhamdulillah, the message of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n International & Milaad-un-Nabi was delivered in a beautiful way.

12th April 2009:

2 programs of Milaad were celebrated by Sisters of Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Vehari & Kamra Cantt. Sister Sajida Sadiq (M.S.M Sisters Pakistan) & Sister Fareeha Khan (M.W.L. Pakistan) made beautiful speeches at the occasion.

Alhamdulillah more than 2500 blessed Mahafil were organized by Minhaj-ul-Qura’n Women League Pakistan, all over the country, to celebrate the birth of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.)

May Allah Almighty accept our efforts & make us more beneficial for this mission.

Ameen!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reported by:Sadaf Iqbal.