Address at the introductory ceremony of his book Surah Yusuf, organized by Minhajians Forum
Chairman Supreme Council of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, Professor Dr. Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, addressed the introductory ceremony of his book Surah Yusuf, organized by the Minhajians Forum. He said that every era produces a “Yusuf,” but true education and character development require the compassion, wisdom, and foresight of a “Yaqub.”
He said that every phase of the life of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph, peace be upon him) offers profound lessons in leadership and character building. Whether in the darkness of the well, the marketplaces of Egypt, the prison cell, or the halls of power, Prophet Yusuf (AS) remained a model of patience, gratitude, perseverance, and exemplary character. These qualities, he noted, form the foundation of successful and principled leadership.
Dr. Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri further remarked that a leader is not someone who merely considers himself a leader; rather, a true leader is one who develops thousands of new leaders and dedicates his life to the service of humanity. A genuine leader continues to plan for the future even in the most challenging circumstances and seeks avenues for the reform and welfare of society despite limited resources. He observed that Prophet Yusuf (AS), even while imprisoned, continued his mission of social reform and leadership development. He also provided guidance on economic, administrative, and social systems.
According to Dr. Hassan Qadri, Prophet Yusuf (AS) introduced practical principles relating to tax reforms, data management, storage systems, agricultural development, water resource management, warehousing, logistics, and financial planning—principles that remain relevant and exemplary even today.
The Chairman Supreme Council of Minhaj-ul-Quran International stated that the true beauty of leadership lies in humility, forgiveness, justice, and service to humanity, even when one possesses authority and power. He paid tribute to Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, saying that he has devoted his entire life to the promotion of knowledge, peace, moderation, character building, and leadership development, enlightening millions through education and moral guidance.
Concluding his address, Dr. Hassan Qadri said that a true leader is one who transcends personal interests and establishes institutions, systems, and generations capable of guiding humanity in the future. Authentic leadership, he emphasized, is born of sacrifice, patience, steadfastness, vision, and a sincere commitment to serving humanity. The noble life of Prophet Yusuf (AS) presents a comprehensive model of leadership development, management, perseverance, wisdom, and social reform.
Earlier, President of Minhajians Forum, Allama Shahid Latif, delivered the welcome address. Other speakers included Allama Ain-ul-Haq Baghdadi, Ahmad Bilal, Dr. Naeem Ahmad Mushtaq, Professor Rafiq Ahmad Sial, and Sahibzada Pir Saeed Hussain Qadri, Patron of Minhaj-ul-Quran Movement Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The ceremony was attended by Al-Haj Abdul Ghafoor Qadri, Shaykh Ahmad Mustafa Al-Arabi Al-Qadri, Dr. Muhammad Rafiq Najm, Raja Zahid Mahmood Qadri, Dr. Mir Muhammad Asif Akbar Qadri, Noorullah Siddiqui, Jawad Hamid, Chaudhry Muhammad Irfan Yusuf, Colonel (R) Khalid Javed, Wing Commander (R) Muhammad Ghaffar Khan, Sardar Shakir Khan Mazari, Mazhar Mahmood Alvi, Allama Ashfaq Ali Chishti, Professor Dr. Mumtaz-ul-Hasan Barvi, Professor Dr. Tariq Mahmood Chaudhry, Rana Waheed Shehzad, Shaykh Farhan Aziz, Ayesha Mubashir, Durrah Al-Zahra, office-bearers of Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League, religious scholars, spiritual leaders, leaders of the Minhaj-ul-Quran Movement, officials of the Minhajians Forum, faculty members of Minhaj University Lahore, and distinguished personalities from various walks of life.
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