Oslo, Norway: His Eminence Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, Prof. Dr. Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri, Chairman Supreme Council of Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI), and Dr. Ghazala Qadri, President of Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League International, visited MQI Oslo, the headquarters of MQI Norway, to participate in a special Meet & Greet session.
The program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Abdullah Khan (MYL Oslo). This was followed by a soulful nasheed presentation performed on daff by Abdul Manan, Haroon Qayyum, Qari Ansari Ali, and Allama Noor Ahmed Noor, which created a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. Addressing the gathering, Shaykh-ul-Islam emphasized that no individual alone can preserve and strengthen the faith of children; rather, it requires the collective support of a community. He explained that community does not refer solely to MQI, but to any group founded upon kheyr (goodness and righteousness).
Shaykh-ul-Islam further highlighted that while all Muslims belong to the Ummah, every believer should strive to become part of Kheyr-e-Ummah by encouraging good, discouraging wrongdoing, and maintaining firm faith in Allah Almighty. He noted that faith is strengthened through the first two principles, and all three must remain interconnected.
Shaykh-ul-Islam stressed the importance of active participation in religious and community work. He advised that every individual should assume a role—whether large or small—with the intention of serving the mission of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He encouraged attendees to dedicate at least one day each week to this noble cause and to strive to reach at least one new person through dawah, noting that true motivation develops through consistent action.
His Eminence also urged participants to set clear life goals that incorporate religious commitment, engage in regular sohbah (spiritual companionship), and attend the mosque with the sincere intention of seeking closeness to Allah through prayer.
Shaykh-ul-Islam remarked that although Muslims today did not live during the blessed time of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), they can still connect to his spiritual legacy through collective action—by understanding and sharing the teachings of the Holy Qur’an, improving personal conduct, and striving to revive faith within society.
He further noted that modern research also supports the importance of community life, showing that individuals flourish in structured communities where they develop improved behavior, discipline, and mental well-being. Drawing an analogy, he explained that the human body itself serves as a reminder that each part must fulfill its role for the whole to function effectively. Representatives from Minhaj European Council (MEC) were also present, including: Mian Imran-ul-Haq (Senior Vice President, MEC and President, MQI Germany), Sarmad Javed (Vice President, MWF Europe), and Ahmed Javed (Zonal General Secretary, MQI Italy).
Prominent representatives from Norwegian society attended the event, including Sheikh Tariq, a well-known businessman from Oslo; Akhtar Chaudhry, politician; Talat Butt, politician; and Maulana Mehboob-ur-Rehman from the Islamic Culture Center.
Representatives from MQI Norway were also present, including Awais Ejaz Ahmed (President), Afzal Ansari (Ameer-e-Tehreek), Allama Muhammad Iqbal Fani (Imam and Director MQI Norway), Chaudhry Mushtaq Ahmed (President Rabita Committee and Vice President MQI), Zartash Bashir (Vice President MQI), Hassan Bashir (General Secretary MQI), Atif Rauf (Finance Secretary), Ata-ul-Mustafa Mahmood (Joint Secretary), Pervaiz Nisar (Head, House of Representatives MQI), Arfan Ansari (President MQI Oslo), Sheikh Iftikhar (Vice President), Muhammad Nazim Ali (General Secretary), Fahad Nisar (Joint Secretary), and Executive Board members Rauf Hussain, Atique Sial, Shuaib Saleem, Sabir Hussain, Presidents of Minhaj Culture Centers, Asif Javed (Kløfta) and Shafique Siddique (Drammen), were also present on the occasion.
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