26/05/2026
*Yaum-ul-Arafah Special Gathering*
Minhaj-ul-Quran International Nelson held a spiritually uplifting gathering in honour of the blessed Day of Arafah, bringing together members of the community for an evening filled with remembrance, reflection and devotion.
The programme was graciously presided over by *Allama Hafiz Mudassir Aziz Qadri* and *Allama Hafiz Shams-ur-Rahman Aasi*, who guided the congregation through a beautiful and soul-enriching gathering.
The event commenced with a heartfelt recitation of the Holy Qur’an by *Qari Fayzaan Faisal Qadri*, whose moving tilawat deeply touched those in attendance.
This was followed by inspiring renditions of *Naat and Nasheeds* by *Haji Ilyas Sahib*, *Hussnain Hanif*, *Ismaeel Hanif* and *Haji Mushtaq Qadri*. Their recitations stirred emotions and reignited the love and longing for the blessed cities of Makkah al-Mukarramah and Madinah al-Munawwarah.
*Allama Hafiz Mudassir Aziz Qadri* then delivered a *powerful Naseeha* in both English and Urdu, speaking on the significance of turning to Allah Almighty through sincere supplication. Drawing upon verses from the Holy Qur’an and teachings from the Sunnah, he shared inspiring examples from the beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the lives of the blessed Ahlul Bayt (AS) and the noble Sahaba (RA).
The gathering continued with the collective recitation of special *Awraad and Wazaaif prescribed by His Eminence Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri* for the sacred Day of Arafah. This was followed by a spiritually uplifting session of *Zikr* led by *Qari Fayzaan Faisal Qadri*.
The programme concluded with a *heartfelt dua* by Allama Hafiz Mudassir Aziz Qadri, praying for peace, unity, mercy and harmony across the world.
May Allah Almighty accept the efforts of everyone involved and allow us all to benefit from the blessings of Yaum-ul-Arafah. Ameen.
*Minhaj-ul-Quran International Nelson*