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'''Dr. Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri''' ([[Urdu]]: '''محمد طاہر القادری''') (also reffered to as Quaid-e-Inqalab, Quaid-e-Mutrum and [[Shaykh ul Islam]]) (born February 19, 1951) is a [[Muslim]] [[writer]], [[poet]], [[professor]], religious [[scholar]], and a [[politician]] from [[Pakistan]].
'''Dr. Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri''' ([[Urdu]]: '''محمد طاہر القادری''') (also known as Quaid-e-Inqalab, Quaid-e-Mutrum and Shaykh ul Islam) (born February 19, 1951) is a [[Muslim]] [[writer]], [[poet]], [[professor]], religious [[scholar]], and a [[politician]] from [[Pakistan]].


Dr Tahir ul Qadri is the founding leader of [[Minhaj ul Qur'an International]], a worldwide organisation whose stated aim is the establishment of unity and understanding between communities,<ref>[http://www.minhaj.org/org/index.php?contents=text&tid=427&lang=en Merry Christmas Interfaith Festival]</ref> and education for the young in the classical Islamic sciences for the promotion of peace.<ref>[http://www.research.com.pk Research Institute]</ref><ref>[[Al Farghana Institute]]</ref> He is also founder of the [[Minhaj Welfare Foundation]] which is for the provision of welfare for the needy<ref>[http://www.welfare.org.pk Minhaj Welfare Foundation]</ref> and of the [[Minhaj International University]] based in [[Lahore]]. Tahir-ul-Qadri is also the founding chairman of the political party ''[[Pakistan Awami Tehreek]] (PAT)''.
Dr Tahir ul Qadri is the founding leader of [[Minhaj ul Qur'an International]], a worldwide organisation whose stated aim is the establishment of unity and understanding between communities,<ref>[http://www.minhaj.org/org/index.php?contents=text&tid=427&lang=en Merry Christmas Interfaith Festival]</ref> and education for the young in the classical Islamic sciences for the promotion of peace.<ref>[http://www.research.com.pk Research Institute]</ref><ref>[[Al Farghana Institute]]</ref> He is also founder of the [[Minhaj Welfare Foundation]] which is for the provision of welfare for the needy<ref>[http://www.welfare.org.pk Minhaj Welfare Foundation]</ref> and of the [[Minhaj International University]] based in [[Lahore]]. Tahir-ul-Qadri is also the founding chairman of the political party ''[[Pakistan Awami Tehreek]] (PAT)''.
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He was the student of Sayyidna [[Tahir Allauddin Al Qadri Al Gillani]] and remained under his guidance for 25 years. <ref>[http://algillani.org/sta/index.shtml About Sayyidna Tahir Allauddin Al Qadri]</ref>
He was the student of Sayyidna [[Tahir Allauddin Al Qadri Al Gillani]] and remained under his guidance for 25 years. <ref>[http://algillani.org/sta/index.shtml About Sayyidna Tahir Allauddin Al Qadri]</ref>

==Family background==

Dr Tahir ul Qadri is the son of a scholar named, Dr. Farid-ud-Din Qadri. His ancestors belong to the [[Sial (tribe)|Sial]] family of [[Jhang]].

Dr Qadri is married and has two sons and three daughters who are Hassan Mohi-ud-Din, Hussain Mohi-ud-Din, Qurrat-ul-Ain Fatima, Aisha Qurrat-ul-Ain and Khadija Qurrat-ul-Ain.

==Education==
1955-1963:
Primary and Secondary Education - [[Sacred Heart School]], Jhang Sadar, Pakistan.

1963:
Started Religious Studies at [[Madinah]], [[Saudi Arabia]] under the guidance of Hazrat Maulana Zia-ud-Din Madani<br />
Studied, and did Sima of [[Hadith]] from al-Sayyid Alawi al-Malik (Father of [[Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki]]) and received [[Ijaza]]

1963-1969:
Dars-e-Nizami - Jamia Qutbia, [[Jhang]]

1966:
Higher Secondary Education Islamia High School, Jhang Sadar. (Ist Division with distinction)

1968:
F.Sc. - Govt. Degree College, [[Faisalabad]]. (1st Division)

1970:
[[B.A.]] - [[University of the Punjab|Punjab University]], [[Lahore]]. (1st Division with distinction)

1970:
Daura-e-Hadith from his father Dr. Farid-ud-Din Qadri, Jhang

1970-1972:
[[Master of Arts (postgraduate)|M.A.]] (Islamic Studies) - [[University of the Punjab|Punjab University]]. (First Class First) University [[Gold Medalist]], 1972.

1974:
[[L.L.B.]] - [[University of the Punjab|Punjab University]], Lahore. (1st Division)

[[Image:Tahirhidayah.JPG|250px|thumb|right|Dr. Tahir ul Qadri during UK's [[Al-Hidayah]] retreat (August 2007)]]

1979:
Received his Sanad-e-Hadith ([[Ijaza]]) from Syed Ahmad Saeed Kazmi, [[Multan]]

1986:
[[Ph.D]] in Islamic Law (Punishments in Islam, their Classification and Philosophy) [[University of the Punjab|Punjab University]], Lahore

1991:
Sanad-e-Hadith & Ijaza-tul-Ilmiyyah from [[Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki]], [[Makkah]]


==Academic career==
==Academic career==
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*Secretary General Al-Ittehad-ul-Alami Al-Islam
*Secretary General Al-Ittehad-ul-Alami Al-Islam

== Views ==

[[Image:Shaykhulislam.JPG|250px|thumb|right|Dr. Tahir ul Qadri (early 1990s)]]

Dr Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri is a [[Sunni]] scholar and does not associate himself with [[Deobandis]] as Deobani beliefs are more close to wahabi beliefs. He believes in [[Tasawwuf]] however only if it is followed in the strict guidelines of [[Sharia]]. He has severely condemned those who draw the lines of [[Sharia]] and those who benefit from [[Tasawwuf]] financially.

Dr Qadri strongly disagrees with [[Wahhabism]] and has delivered many lectures proving their teachings incorrect. He declared that they have left the true, classical teachings of Islam and are a new form of [[Khawarij]].

His main aims and objectives are to promote [[interfaith dialogue]] and to suppress the extreme image of Islam. His main effort is towards the betterment of the [[social]], [[cultural]], and religious teachings of Islam, and to enlighten people with the knowledge of their rights and duties and to present a realistic, rational and scientific picture of Islam.

He has denounced and severely condemned the [[terrorist]] [[Osama bin Ladin]].<ref>[http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2001/10/17/195606.shtml Prominent Muslim Cleric Denounces bin Laden]</ref>

He showed great concern when [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy|cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad]] were published in newspapers around Europe. He sent out a memorandum called 'A call to prevent a clash of civilizations'.<ref>[http://world.mediamonitors.net/content/view/full/27484 A call to prevent a clash of civilizations by Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri]</ref><ref>[http://www.minhaj.org/org/index.php?contents=text&tid=211&lang=en MQI`s worldwide response to caricature issue]</ref> The memorandum was noted in the media<ref>[http://www.minhaj.org/org/index.php?contents=text&tid=210&lang=en Memorandum published in National Pakistani newspapers]</ref> and many ministers gave a response.<ref>[http://www.minhaj.org/org/index.php?contents=text&tid=213&lang=en UNHCHR will discuss the memorandum sent by Shaykh-ul-Islam]</ref><ref>[http://www.minhaj.org/org/index.php?contents=text&tid=224&lang=en Heads of state respond to Memorandum]</ref>

== Religious scholar ==
== Religious scholar ==


Revision as of 12:09, 4 June 2009

Dr. Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri
BornFebruary 19, 1951
EraModern Era
RegionIslamic Scholar
SchoolAhl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jamā‘h
Main interests
Hadith, Tafsir, Tasawwuf, and Islamic Philosophy
Notable ideas
Proposal of Interest free banking covering all fields of national and international banking

Dr. Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri (Urdu: محمد طاہر القادری) (also known as Quaid-e-Inqalab, Quaid-e-Mutrum and Shaykh ul Islam) (born February 19, 1951) is a Muslim writer, poet, professor, religious scholar, and a politician from Pakistan.

Dr Tahir ul Qadri is the founding leader of Minhaj ul Qur'an International, a worldwide organisation whose stated aim is the establishment of unity and understanding between communities,[1] and education for the young in the classical Islamic sciences for the promotion of peace.[2][3] He is also founder of the Minhaj Welfare Foundation which is for the provision of welfare for the needy[4] and of the Minhaj International University based in Lahore. Tahir-ul-Qadri is also the founding chairman of the political party Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT).

His multilingual skills have made him prominent amongst Muslim scholars as he is fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, English, Arabic and is learned in Persian.

He was the student of Sayyidna Tahir Allauddin Al Qadri Al Gillani and remained under his guidance for 25 years. [5]

Family background

Dr Tahir ul Qadri is the son of a scholar named, Dr. Farid-ud-Din Qadri. His ancestors belong to the Sial family of Jhang.

Dr Qadri is married and has two sons and three daughters who are Hassan Mohi-ud-Din, Hussain Mohi-ud-Din, Qurrat-ul-Ain Fatima, Aisha Qurrat-ul-Ain and Khadija Qurrat-ul-Ain.

Education

1955-1963: Primary and Secondary Education - Sacred Heart School, Jhang Sadar, Pakistan.

1963: Started Religious Studies at Madinah, Saudi Arabia under the guidance of Hazrat Maulana Zia-ud-Din Madani
Studied, and did Sima of Hadith from al-Sayyid Alawi al-Malik (Father of Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki) and received Ijaza

1963-1969: Dars-e-Nizami - Jamia Qutbia, Jhang

1966: Higher Secondary Education Islamia High School, Jhang Sadar. (Ist Division with distinction)

1968: F.Sc. - Govt. Degree College, Faisalabad. (1st Division)

1970: B.A. - Punjab University, Lahore. (1st Division with distinction)

1970: Daura-e-Hadith from his father Dr. Farid-ud-Din Qadri, Jhang

1970-1972: M.A. (Islamic Studies) - Punjab University. (First Class First) University Gold Medalist, 1972.

1974: L.L.B. - Punjab University, Lahore. (1st Division)

File:Tahirhidayah.JPG
Dr. Tahir ul Qadri during UK's Al-Hidayah retreat (August 2007)

1979: Received his Sanad-e-Hadith (Ijaza) from Syed Ahmad Saeed Kazmi, Multan

1986: Ph.D in Islamic Law (Punishments in Islam, their Classification and Philosophy) Punjab University, Lahore

1991: Sanad-e-Hadith & Ijaza-tul-Ilmiyyah from Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki, Makkah

Academic career

  • 1974-1975: Lecturer (Islamic Studies), Govt. College Isakhel. (Mianwali)
  • 1976-1978: Practiced Law as Advocate, District Courts, Jhang
  • 1978-1983: Lecturer (Islamic Law), Punjab University Law College, Lahore
  • 1983-1988: Visiting Professor & Head of the Discipline Islamic Legislation (for L.L.M. Classes), Punjab University Law College, Lahore
  • 1986 - up to date: Chancellor and Chief Executive of The Minhaj University (Pakistan)

Positions held

  • Patron-in-Chief of the chain of Minhaj Education Society (Pakistan)
  • Patron-in-Chief of Minhaj-ul-Qur'an Cultural & Educational Centers in more than 70 countries of Asia, Europe, Australia, America & Africa.
  • Chairman of the Minhaj-ul-Qur'an Ulama Council, Pakistan
  • Ex-President of Pakistan Awami Ittehad
  • Vice President of Al-Mutamar Al-Alami Al-Islam
  • Secretary General Al-Ittehad-ul-Alami Al-Islam

Views

File:Shaykhulislam.JPG
Dr. Tahir ul Qadri (early 1990s)

Dr Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri is a Sunni scholar and does not associate himself with Deobandis as Deobani beliefs are more close to wahabi beliefs. He believes in Tasawwuf however only if it is followed in the strict guidelines of Sharia. He has severely condemned those who draw the lines of Sharia and those who benefit from Tasawwuf financially.

Dr Qadri strongly disagrees with Wahhabism and has delivered many lectures proving their teachings incorrect. He declared that they have left the true, classical teachings of Islam and are a new form of Khawarij.

His main aims and objectives are to promote interfaith dialogue and to suppress the extreme image of Islam. His main effort is towards the betterment of the social, cultural, and religious teachings of Islam, and to enlighten people with the knowledge of their rights and duties and to present a realistic, rational and scientific picture of Islam.

He has denounced and severely condemned the terrorist Osama bin Ladin.[6]

He showed great concern when cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad were published in newspapers around Europe. He sent out a memorandum called 'A call to prevent a clash of civilizations'.[7][8] The memorandum was noted in the media[9] and many ministers gave a response.[10][11]

Religious scholar

Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri had bayah with Ash-Shaykh Al Syed Tahir Allauddin Al Gillani and became his student.

He has currently delivered more than 6,000 lectures on economy and political studies, religious and social philosophy, law, spiritualism, medical sciences, material sciences and astronomy. These lectures are available in Urdu, English and Arabic at different Islamic Shops around the world.[12][13][14] Various international TV channels are regularly airing lectures of Tahir-ul-Qadri, such as QTV (ARY), PTV Prime and Islam Channel

He has authored some 450 published works in Arabic, English and Urdu.[15][16][17] Amongst his most notable and recent works are:

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Minhaj us Sawi
  • “Mawlid al-Nabi”, the largest ever written work on the subject of Mawlid consisting of approximately a 1,000 pages.

His main English works include:

  • Beseeching for Help [18]
  • Creation of Man [19]
  • Islam on Prevention of Heart Diseases [20]
  • Constitution of Madina
  • Greetings and Salutations on the Prophet [21] (صلى الله عليه و آله وسلم)
  • Islam and Politics
  • The Islamic State [22]
  • Islamic Concept of Intermediation [23]
  • The Ghadir Declaration [24]

Those who have received Ijaza from him

Shaykh-ul-Islam has himself given ijaza to a number of leading Muslim scholars, making them his students, linking them through himself back to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and his family).[25] These include among many others:

Syria

  • Al Faqih Ash Shaykh As’ad Muhammad Saeed as-Sagharji (Head Imam of al-Jame'al-Umayyad, Syria)
  • Ash-Shaykh Abul Khayr ash-Shukri (a well renowned Scholar and Khateeb of al-Jame'al-Umayyad, head of al Jamiyyah al-Muhaddith-ul-Akbar, Syria)
  • Ash-Shaykh as-Sayyid Abul Hudaa Al-Husayni (Halab, Syria)
  • Shaykh as-Sayyid Yusuf Hashim ar-Rifai (A leading Shafi scholar, author and former minister, Kuwait)

Iraq

  • Mufti al-Azam Shaykh `Abdur Razzaq as-Sa’di (Head Mufti of Baghdad, Iraq)
  • Shaykh Abdul Wahab Al Mash’hadani (a well known Scholar and an author of many books on al-fiqh-ul-Hanafi, Baghdad, Iraq)

Yemen

Habib Ali Jifri receiving Ijaza
  • Shaykh Habib Umar bin Salim bin Hafeez (founder and principal of Dar al Mustafa, Yemen)
  • Shaykh Habib Ali Zain al-Abideen al-Jifri (an eminent scholar in Shafi’i fiqh, Yemen)
  • Assayyid Waseem Al Habbal (a learned scholar on Islamic fiqh, Lebanon)

Egypt

  • Shaykh Hamdoon Ahmad Bin Abdur Raheem (one of the Egyptian Learned Graduates of Jamia Al Azhar, Egypt)
  • Shaykh Abdul Muqtadir Bin Muhammad Alwan (one of the Egyptian Learned Graduates of Jamia Al-Azhar, Egypt)
  • Shaykh Yousuf bin Younus Ahmad Abdur Raheem (one of the Egyptian Learned Graduates of Jamia Al Azhar, Egypt)

Indian Sub-continent

  • Shaykh Muhammad Khwajah Amin Shareef (Shaykh-ul-Hadith and Head of Faculty of Hadith at Jamia Nizamiyyah Hyderabad (Deccan), India)
  • Shaykh Habib-ur-Rahman (Muhaddith Silhati, Bangladesh)

In addition a few hundred scholars from Pakistan.

Europe and America

Political career

In May 1989, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri founded a political party named Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT). The main aims of this political party were to improve the state of human rights, justice and the women's role in Pakistan. Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) other aim was to remove corruption and the value of money in Pakistani Politics.

In 1990, Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) participated in the national elections just one year after it was founded. In 1991, PAT and TNFJ (Tehreek-e-Nifas-e-Fiqh-e-Jafria A shia political group) now known as Tehreek-e-Jafria signed a 'Communique of Unity' in order to promotes social and religious harmony. In another creative move, PAT for the first time in the political history of Pakistan, introduced an idea of "working relationship" between the three national political forces, PAT, TNFJ and Tehreek-e-Istaqlal.

From 1989 to 1993, Dr Qadri continuously worked as an opposition leader tying to indicating the government's mistakes and suggesting ways for improving the situation in the political, educational and economical fields. In 1992 he presented a complete working plan for interest free banking in Pakistan covering all kinds of national and international transaction which was recognized and appreciated by all sections of the society including industrial and banking professionals. PAT offices were also opened in major foreign countries.

Dr Qadri continued his research alongside his political career and in 1996, he presented a thesis on the utilization of an observatory for moon sighting based on the more recent scientific findings.

He was elected as an MNA (Member of the National Assembly) of his Lahore constituent on the Pakistani National Parliment. He then resigned stating that ".

(more to follow)

Criticism

He was publicly mocked on Aaj TV and critics of Minhaj ul Quran suggest that his followers reacted totally out of proportion.

He has been criticized for his political career even though he officially resigned as an MNA (Member of the National Assembly).

A Toronto columnist was allegedly attacked by his follower for wrongfully claiming that Qadri had claimed "that he could write the name of Mohammed on the moon with his finger."[26] However, Tahir ul Qadri's lecture said nothing to this effect, though thousands among the audience believed to have seen that clouds forming in the shape of the Arabic letters, spelling "Muhammad"--photographic evidence and video footage is widely available on the internet.[27] Tahir ul Qadri and Minhaj ul Quran International (Canada) condemned the assault on the journalist and stated that they will co-operate with the authorities to find the overzealous supporters responsible.[28]

See also

References

  1. ^ Merry Christmas Interfaith Festival
  2. ^ Research Institute
  3. ^ Al Farghana Institute
  4. ^ Minhaj Welfare Foundation
  5. ^ About Sayyidna Tahir Allauddin Al Qadri
  6. ^ Prominent Muslim Cleric Denounces bin Laden
  7. ^ A call to prevent a clash of civilizations by Muhammad Tahir ul Qadri
  8. ^ MQI`s worldwide response to caricature issue
  9. ^ Memorandum published in National Pakistani newspapers
  10. ^ UNHCHR will discuss the memorandum sent by Shaykh-ul-Islam
  11. ^ Heads of state respond to Memorandum
  12. ^ List of Hundreds of Lectures of Dr. Tahir ul Qadri Available to Download
  13. ^ Online Shop with many English and Urdu DVD's and CD's of Dr. Tahir ul Qadri
  14. ^ Reference
  15. ^ Most Notable Works of Dr. Tahir ul Qadri to Read Online
  16. ^ Books of Dr. Tahir ul Qadri to Read Online
  17. ^ Online Store with Dr. Tahir ul Qadri's Urdu, English and Arabic Books
  18. ^ Beseeching for Help
  19. ^ Creation of Man
  20. ^ Islam on Prevention of Heart Diseases
  21. ^ Greetings and Salutations on the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و آله وسلم)
  22. ^ The Islamic State
  23. ^ Islamic Concept of Intermediation
  24. ^ The Ghadir Declaration
  25. ^ List of Authorities of Dr. Tahir ul Qadri
  26. ^ 'Fanatics' attack with cricket bat
  27. ^ After the episode, Qadri stated during a live transmission on QTV (ARY)
  28. ^ Minhaj ul Quran Canada condemns alleged assault on Pakistani Journalist
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