PROVINCE REPORT
LAHORE : The annual gathering of Madrasa Arabia Faiz-ul-Islam, Jamia Masjid Qadria, was held with religious fervour and enthusiasm, featuring the turban-tying ceremony of 16 students who successfully completed Hifz and Dars-e-Nizami courses, while 22 students were awarded certificates.
The event, titled Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) and Dastar-e-Fazilat, was attended by prominent religious scholars, Quran reciters, Naat Khawans and a large number of people from different walks of life.
Addressing the gathering, Professor Maulana Moinuddin Wattoo, head of the madrasa and district representative of Wifaq-ul-Madaris, highlighted the significant role of religious seminaries in promoting Islamic education and serving society.
The chief guest, Maulana Mufti Syed Muhammad Mazhar Shah Asadi, representative of Wifaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia Bahawalpur, said religious seminaries were strong centres of Islamic learning and guidance. He added that graduates of these institutions were playing an important role in spreading peace, love and harmony in society.
He further emphasised that religious seminaries had a historic connection with Islam and played a vital role in moral reform, social harmony and the promotion of Islamic values.
Maulana Muhammad Ismail Shah Kazmi, Maulana Ali Muawiya and Qari Muhammad Rafiq Usmani also addressed the gathering.
During the ceremony, Maulana Moinuddin Wattoo, in the presence of senior scholars, awarded turbans and certificates to the successful graduates. Teachers of the institution were also honoured with turbans in recognition of their outstanding performance.
The programme was conducted by Maulana Tayyab Mahmood, the madrasa’s administrator and prayer leader of Jamia Masjid Qadria, who thanked the scholars and participants for attending.
The gathering concluded with special prayers for the country’s peace, prosperity, security and stability, followed by a meal for all participants.
