Farghana Institute (Manchester chapter) hosted historic and prestigious conference in a grand hall of a local hotel in Manchester on August 31, 2008. In addition to Khateeb Jam-e-Mosque Damascus Fazeelat as-Shaykh Muhammad Saeed as-Sagharji, President Supreme Council MQI Sahibzada Hassan Mohi ud Din Qadri, as-Shaykh Sakhroof, As-Shaykh Abdur Rahman al-Hamami, Member European Parliament Sajjad Kareem, Counselors Muhammad Afzal Khan, M. Abid, Muhammad Naeem and other distinguished personalities, participated in the conference. Thousands of people especially youth came to attend the programme from across UK including Birmingham, Bradford, Halifax, Nelson and Scotland.

The proceedings of this historic conference got under way with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Hammad Mustafa al-Madani, the grandson of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. The principal of Farghana Institute and young scholar, Allama Muhammad Ramzan Qadri, conducted the proceedings of the programme.

Addressing the audience of the programme, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said that fifteen centuries have gone by with the result that vast changes have taken place in economic, social, political and sociological domains, also incorporating individual and family needs. The demands of the contemporary age have engulfed every walk of life. In these circumstances, the question arising in the minds of young people is that why are the teachings of the Holy Prophet (saw) the source of security, stability and direction? He said it is the perfect obedience of the Prophet of Islam (saw) that provides the only way to achieve success and can steer the Umma from its present state of decline.

Throwing light on the reservations and misgivings about Islam and Shariah, Shaykh-ul-Islam said the youth and modernist society are caught in the web of these reservations. These reservations owe itself to the misinterpretation and misconstruction of Islamic teachings in the Western society. This face of Islam has been presented by a group of people called Taliban. The reality is that these people are themselves unaware of real Islamic teachings.

He said the teachings and ideal conduct of the Last Prophet (saw) are the source of inspiration for the Muslims. He said that accepting the Prophetic guidance as final guidance is the preliminary condition of being a Muslim. It warrants a thorough study of the Holy Prophet’s (saw) life, his universal teachings, sayings and the circumstances in which he was raised as a Prophet.

He said the pre-Islamic Arab society was known for extremism, injustice, tribal arrogance, social and moral evils. It was a time when humanity used to be degraded and dishonoured. He said that the mention of Roman civilization can be found at that time along with Greek, Persian and Hindi civilizations but these societies were unaware of the meanings of human values, culture and morality. In these circumstances, the Holy Prophet (saw) was sent with Divine message and he introduced those principles of civilization, morality and tolerance whose source was the Holy Qur’an and Sunna, The touchstone of its authenticity was his own ideal conduct.

Shaykh-ul-Islam said that the Holy Prophet (saw) said while delivering his address to people after conquest of Makkah: none of you can enter paradise as long as he does not embrace faith and no one can be believer as long as he does not become paragon of good, virtue, peace for one another.

He said the so-called champions of modern-day world have come to know the meanings of extremism today but 15 centuries ago, while founding new civilization, the Holy Prophet (saw) eliminated terrorism, extremism and sectarianism by urging his companions to behave nicely with their neighbours with benevolence. The Companions were so led to feel by his insistence on this command as if the Holy Prophet (saw) eradicated the difference between Muslim and non-Muslim as a human being and neighbour.

Mentioning the rights of the downtrodden and less privileged sections of society, Shaykh-ul-Islam said that the Holy Prophet (saw) emphasized on his followers to worship their Lord, feed those of the needy whom they knew and also those whom they did not know.

He said that the Holy Prophet (saw) gave a special instruction to establish a charity for the poor, talk to them tenderly and not hurt their feelings. He said the instructions about prayer, Zakat and fasting came later on but teachings about individual and familial brotherhood and ideal code of conduct were put into practice first.

Shaykh-ul-Islam said that the Holy Prophet (saw) gave the first constitution of the world 15 centuries ago. Islam introduced the concept of federal, provincial and local governments at a time when word coming from the mouth of King was a law unto itself and its violation or disobedience invited punishment and even death at times. Islam presented the consultative system and endowed on women their legal and human rights, whereas the fact remains that the so-called torch-bearers gave women the right to vote in 1920s for the first time in history.

He said 15 centuries ago, the Muslim women were appointed on the positions of judge and sent to other countries as diplomats during the days of rightly guided Caliphs. He said the sister of Sultan Saluhuddin Ayubi was the governor of Halab. Whatever the champions of human rights may say today, they cannot present even a semblance of similar human values and rights, which the Holy Prophet (saw) presented while addressing his followers when he said that the protection of the Muslims and non-Muslims in man and material without discrimination, guarantee of freedoms of traditions and culture and their religious rights would be legal and constitutional responsibility of the Islamic state. Islam is a religion of peace and love and its message also denotes the same. No one can be allowed to pass religious edict at personal and sectarian levels in the name of Jihad and Caliphate. Labeling Muslims to be terrorists is nothing but injustice, pure and simple.

Urging all participants especially the youth to carve out their position in their societies and live amicably and peacefully along with other communities, Shaykh-ul-Islam said that Islam does not preach isolation.

Referring to the reconstructive work of Shaykh-ul-Islam, Sheikh Ahmad Dervaish of Egypt said that Shaykh-ul-Islam does full justice to a topic to which he commits his pen. He urged the youth and people living in UK and Europe to join his caravan practically. He also requested all religious scholars to spread the reconstructive and research work of Shaykh-ul-Islam throughout the world. He also appreciated the services of the Principal of Farghana Institute.

Great religious scholar and Hadith-narrator, Shaykh as-Saad Muhammad Saeed as-Sagharji, said in his speech that the meanings of the Holy Quran and Hadith of the Holy Prophet (saw) are revealed upon the heart of Shaykh-ul-Islam like en enlightening light of Allah. That is why his research-based and scholarly speeches compel everyone to ponder and act. He said the passion to learn Hadith and love of Shaykh-ul-Islam attract him to attend such conferences each year. He said he considers his knowledge to be just a particle in comparison to knowledge of Shaykh-ul-Islam. Shaykh Asad Muhammad Saeed said he is a ray of hope in this age of mischief and disorder.

Counselor Afzal Khan said in his talk that it was a matter of fortune for people of Manchester that Shaykh-ul-Islam came here whom we hold in high esteem from the core of our hearts.

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• This book of about one thousand pages contains eleven hundred ahadith.
• Simple Urdu translation along with proper references has also been done for those familiar with the Urdu language.
• This collection of hadith derived from vast treasure of the Prophetic traditions is equally useful for people of every category.
• About three hundred authentic books on hadith have been consulted.
• This book prepares the ground for correction of religious beliefs, inspires readers to act piously and provides practical guidance in practical life.

Here are some more details:

The writer has set up 16 chapters of the book including an abridged version of his chains of authorities (Mukhtasar al-Jawahir al-Bahira fi al-Asanid at-Tahira) and a firm word on the science of hadith and branches of doctrine which is termed as al-Khutba as-Sadida fi Usul al-Hadith wa Furu al-Aqida.

The first chapter is on the subject of Iman, Islam and Ihsan (belief, faith, Islam and excellence) and dilates upon such topic as belief, reality of faith, signs and attributes of a Muslim, rights of a Muslim over other Muslim, benevolence, signs and attributes of benefactor and signs of infidelity and dissention.

The second chapter deals with al-Khawarij, blasphemers of the Holy Prophet (saw) and apostates.

The third chapter throws light in detail on such subjects as worships, excellence of prayer, fasts during the holy month of Ramadan, optional fasts & optional prayers, excellence of Itikaf, alms-due (zakat) and charity and Hajj, etc.

The fourth chapter describes the manner in which the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) offered his prayers in addition to description of leading the prayer and not saying tasmiya (bism Allah) in a loud voice, of not undertaking raf yadain (raising hands) in prayer other than after the utterance of the first takbeer and of not reciting when ones’ prayer is led by the Imam etc.

The fifth chapter is about salat tarawih (Ramadan night vigil prayer) and the number of its cycles (rakat).

The sixth chapter deals with making prayer after the obligatory prayers, the excellence of prayer (dua), the raising of hands for dua (supplication).

The seventh chapter throws light on the subjects of sincerity, purgation of heart, indifference to the worldly pursuits, truth, weeping out of fear of Allah, being resigned in life, repentance and praising the Glory of God.

The eighth chapter describes the importance and excellence of productive knowledge, pious deeds, scholars, remembrance of Allah, sending blessings and salutations on the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) and reciting nat (nashid, hymn) etc.

The ninth chapter is a statement on the greatness and excellence of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), his knowledge and gnosis, the Prophet’s intercession during the Day of Judgment, extreme love for the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), and his reverence and respect.

The tenth chapter dilates upon the attributes of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), attributes and excellence of the Prophet’s family, of the holy Companions, the coming of Imam Mahdi and spiritual excellence of the saints and Friend of Allah.

The eleventh chapter is dedicated to the subject of miracles by the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) as well as those by the saints and Friends of Allah.

The twelfth chapter describes the privileged and distinguished status of the Umma of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), excellence of this Umma in the last age, Umma’s never being together while in error and misguidance and the raising of reformers and revivalists in the Umma.

The thirteenth chapter is on the topic of holding the Sunna of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) firmly, and keeping oneself away from evil innovation etc.

The fourteenth chapter is a detailed statement on excellence of morality and good manners. It throws light on such topics as providing help to people in need & difficulty, meting out good treatment towards parents and elderly people, rights and obligations family and children including comprehensive statement on rights.

The fifteenth chapter is dedicated to the description of respects, regards and other good manners of eating, talking, dressing, and sitting in the company of people.

The last and final chapter throws light on uni-link and bi-link traditions reported by Imam al-Azam Abu Hanifa (ra) and tri-link traditions reported by Imam Bukhari.

Following Allah’s commandment, the above mentioned chapters have been crowned with the praise and glorification of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him). This book provides happiness for the Prophet’s lovers and those who send durood and salutation on the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), on the one hand and is a comprehensive collection of Prophetic traditions on the other.

As this book is all-comprehensive in terms of description of sayings, actions and other matters of the Holy Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), in the same way its name, assigned to the book by the author, is also comprehensive of all hadith of the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him).

The second volume that encompasses the remaining five aims namely recourse to the Holy Quran, promotion of knowledge & awareness, unity & brotherhood of Umma, organization into a coherent grouping and establishment of religion will be published later on.

In addition to hadith, each chapter of this book contains the Quranic verses that deal with the subject, and sayings of the holy Companions and saints along with Urdu translation and detailed references.

Features of Irfan-ul-Quran :

• Imperative Observance of Veneration of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) in Irfan-ul-Quran
• Irfan-ul-Quran: A rare and unique addition to the translations of the Holy Quran
• Irfan-ul-Quran and Modern Sciences: A comparative study with other translations
• Reverence and submissiveness for Allah Almighty and the Holy Prophet (pbuh)
• Paying of due regards to the status and hierarchy of all personalities
• State of love
• Authenticity of beliefs and gnostic implications of faith
• Compatible with the contemporary demands
• Most modern English translation compatible with the contemporary demands
• Quranic translation of reconstructive value
• Uniformly comprehensible for all levels of understanding
• Fluent, lucid and idiomatic
• Innovative and refined presentation of style
• Authenticity of learning and intellectual depth
• Aspect of rational meditation & practicality
• Scientific research & ideological modernity
• Manifestation of spiritual sweetness and intuitive remembrance
• Description of the Quranic geography
• Description of historical background of the ancient communities

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Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri’s deep knowledge of the Qur’an and Sunna and his spiritual heritage to the younger generation on the West which is often exposed to shallow religious rhetoric in the guise of Islamic teachings.  Infused with profound spiritual meaning, these lectures provide traditional and orthodox Islamic knowledge to fill the deep gap that exists in the true understanding of Islam in the West.

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