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MCDF - List of News
| List of News |
Interfaith prayer for peace held
The National Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue and Ecumenism (NCIDE) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Minority Affairs conducted an “Interfaith Prayer” for Peace in Pakistan on Saturday, 7 August 2010. The commission prepared a documentary on the recent crisis in the country where floods, hunger, misery, political and ethnic violence and negligence are taking their toll on the people. The first candle for peace was lit after the documentary.
Christians join hands with Muslims to denounce blasphemous sketches
Naulakha Church and Directorate of Interfaith Relations of MQI jointly organized a seminar to denounce the blasphemous sketches of the Holy prophet (pbuh), which was presided over by Revered Pastor Dr Majid Abel, while prominent religious leaders from Muslim and Christian communities were also present on the occasion.
First Milad ceremony in the Baptist Church in the sub-continental history
The special Milad ceremony was held in February 2010 in a local Church for the
first time in the history of Pakistan. Hosted by Reverend Chaman Sardar, chairman
of Mother Teresa Welfare Society and the Christian community in the Baptist Church
in Shahadrah Lahore, the ceremony was named as Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference. For centuries
on end, the Muslims have been celebrating the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet
(blessings and peace be upon him), which has now become a symbol of cross-cultural
and inter-religious harmony and call towards establishing durable peace in the world.
Minorities pay tribute to Shaykh-ul-Islam
The 59th birthday of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri was celebrated across the world including Pakistan with traditional fervour and utmost reverence on February 19, 2010. In addition to workers and associates of MQI, the members of Christian community also organized a birthday ceremony of Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri as a mark of tribute for his services rendered for the promotion of peace, interfaith dialogue, protection of minorities’ rights and harmony.
Christmas programme attended by the delegation of MQI
At the invitation of the chairman of International Gospel Mission, Reverend Dr Marqas, a delegation of Minhaj-ul-Quran Intrernational participated in the programme. Muhammad Mustafa (G M Malik); director foreign affairs MQI, Sohail Ahmad Raza; director interfaith relations of MQI, Iftikhar-ul-Hasan Chishti and Muhammad Aleen Khan represented the movement. The delegation – on behalf of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, the founder of MQI – presented a wreath of flowers to Reverend Dr Marqas who was the host at the programme.
Christmas ceremony under Minhaj Reconciliation Council (Greece)
Minhaj Reconciliation Council, a sub-branch of Minhaj-ul-Quran International (Greece), has started functioning regularly. "Peace Conference" was held in October 2009 to formally inaugurate the Council, which was attended by a large number of people, representatives of different social, religious and political organizations of Greece. Ijaz Ahmad Warriach, president of Minhaj Reconciliation Council (Europe) was the chief guest on the occasion.
Leaders of different faiths shower praise on Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri at a Happy Christmas ceremony
Directorate of Interfaith Relations of Minhaj-ul-Quran International organized a splendid Happy Christmas ceremony in the Suffa Hall of the central secretariat, which was presided over by Sahibzada Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, chairman of Federal Council of MQI.
Minhaj-ul-Quran International wishes Christian community a Happy Christmas
Directorate of Interfaith Relations of Minhaj-ul-Quran International wishes the Christian community across the globe and in Pakistan a very warm and happy Christmas.
US Christian Delegation Visits Central Secretariat
The 8-member US Christian delegation led by Mr. Leif Hetland, President Global Mission Awareness visited the Central Secretariat of Minhaj-ul-Quran International on Oct 16, 2009. The other members of the delegation included Dr Marqus Fida, Timothy Hatt, Todd Bevan, Lois Goff, Katherine Rody, Kathy Garker, Jasson Reilly Chris Ishak and Mr. Javed Akhtar.
Rights of minorities in Islam
Article published in Daily The Nation
Following a flurry of unfortunate incidents that involved mass scale persecution of the Christian community in Gojra and the misrepresentation of the religious teachings, it is high time we initiated intellectual discourse aimed at identifying the factors, which led to this tragedy.
Minhaj Youth Delegation visits Gurdwara
The Faithful Friends Youth group was set up by Newhams Voluntary Network Centre (VNC). The event began with a tour of Neville Road Gurdwara in East Ham. Everyone was asked to cover their heads in the main prayer hall out of respect. The photo below is of the location where the holy book of the Sikh faith is kept.
Minhaj-ul-Qur’an Students visit St Johns Church
Students at Minhaj-ul-Qur’an International London visited St Johns Church in Stratford (East London) as part of their interfaith work with the Faithful Friends organisation. The first visit of this project was to Minhaj-ul-Qur’an International London itself. At St Johns Church, some photos were displayed using a projector screen with the attendees being asked how important they were to them in their daily lives and whether they held any religious importance.
Directorate of Interfaith Relations; MQI delegation participates in a Hindu festival 'Holi'
On March 20, 2009, the Hindu cultural festival of ‘Holi’ was celebrated across the world including Pakistan. A ceremony was held in Hera Krishna Temple in Lahore. On the invitation of leaders of Hindu community like Dr Munohar Chand, Dr Souraish, Prof Ashok Kumar and Dr Suneil Kumar, a MQI delegation led by Sohail Ahmad Raza, director of MQI’s Directorate of Interfaith Relations, participated in the festival.
Directorate of Interfaith Relations organizes a national seminar
Directorate of Interfaith Relations of Minhaj-ul-Quran International organized a national seminar on August 13 to mark the Independence Day in the central secretariat of MQI. Faiz-ur-Rahman Durrani, the central president of MQI, presided over the seminar, whereas the chief guests included Pundit Baghat Lal, Noushair F. Dastoor, Bishop Yousuf, Dr Kanwal Feroz, Jacqueline Tresslor and Pastor Denial.
State responsible for protection of minorities: Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri
The Gojra carnage has defamed Pakistan and the people of Pakistan in the world. It is the responsibility of the state and its institutions to give complete security and protection to the minorities living in our midst. In case of any untoward incident, the government and the judiciary have the power to punish the culprits and individuals do not have any right to take law in their hands.
Directorate of Interfaith Relations and PIP jointly organize Independence Day Seminar
Directorate of Interfaith Relations; Minhaj-ul-Quran International and Press Institute of Pakistan jointly hosted a seminar to mark the Independence Day of the country. The topic of the seminar
was “Punjab: a new target of terrorists and role of media in projection of national
solidarity”
Directorate of Interfaith Relations delegation participates in the festival of ‘Besakhi’
The Governor House hosted a ceremony to celebrate the Sikh festival of ‘Besakhi’ on April 20, 2009. A large number of the Sikh pilgrims came to Pakistan to pay regards to their religious places. Sohail Ahmad Raza, director of Directorate of Interfaith Relations, welcomed the Sikh pilgrims along with Sayyid Asif Hashmi, chairman of Evacuee Trust Board, and other government officials at the Wagha border, Lahore.
Leaders of minorities pay rich tribute to Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri
International Peace Seminar was held in the Naulakha Presbyterian Church in connection with the 58th birth anniversary of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. American Political Officer, Mathew D Lowe, presided over the seminar, whereas Secretary General MQI, Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi, was the guest of honour at the occasion.
MQI delegation attends Christmas festival
On the special invitation of Director of International Gospel Mission, Priest Dr Marqis Fida, a three member delegation of Minhaj-ul-Quran International led by Muhammad Mustafa (G.M. Malik), Director Foreign Affairs and Principal Secretary to Shaykh-ul-Islam, along with Mian Abdul Qadir Qadri and Mian Ghulam Murtaza participated in the Christmas programme.
Summary Reports of Muslim Christian Dialogue Forum (MCDF)
MCDF was established on Monday, November, 9, 1998 to promote religious tolerance between Muslims and Christians so that they could work for the promotion of peace, human rights, and democracy. The forum was set up at a round-table conference, in which Muslims and Christian religious leaders were invited by the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chairman Prof Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri.
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