AL-MADINAH ISLAMIC RESEARCH CENTER Hb) Qyaly LOL del ges ble, oF l= erei}} @-rye%ri)} Masjid Sa’ad Bin Abi Wagas, D.H.A LV, K:i-Madina Islamic Research Centre is a research-based, educational, propagational, training-oriented and welfare-provisioning institute. The establishment of this institution is based on the vision of a select group of Islamic scholars after completing their education at the Islamic University of Madina. Their vision was to form an institute that calls people towards Tawheed (monotheism), eliminates Shirk (polytheism) and Bida’h (innovation), defending the Sunnah of the Messenger (#2) on every front and serving and aiding the religion of Islam according to the methodology of our pious predecessors. The foundation stone of “A/-Madina Islamic research center” was laid at the end of 2009 in Saudi Arabia. In this regard, a few important meetings were held in Madina Munawwara whereby the aims and purposes of this institute were formulated. Further the academic board, faculties and the central cabinet of the institute were also formed. Hence, after the graduation of the 45th batch of Islamic university of Madina and their return (select group of scholars) to Karachi, this project was — formally inaugurated in October 2010 with the intention to achieve its aims and long term goals.To provide a platform to the returning graduates and scholars of the Islamic University of Madina, whereby they could utilize their individual skills and work and contribute to the various sectors of the society. Aiding, propagating and spreading the religion of Islam and the doctrine of Tawheed (the oneness of Alllah «> Jx). Providing a reference-based response to the ideologies presented and propagated by preachers of false doctrines and beliefs and the deniers of Hadith Conducting educational work and running training programs in all sectors of the society, particularly in areas previously not addressed by scholars. Utilizing all possible and effective means in the media to propagate the Islamic faith and making their halal and permitted use easy and Conducting and performing welfare and human-relief programs in various sectors.Te eT ie )h of Al-Madina Islamic Center thafizahulla) The Shaikh (hafizahulla) is a graduate of the Imam Mohammad Bin Saood Islamic University Riyadh. He is also the founder, head and Shaikh-ul-Hadith at Karachi’s renowned Islamic educational institute “Al-Mahd-as-Salafi”. The respected Shaikh is also counted amongst the most senior, well-known and well-respected Muhaddith (scholar of Hadith) in Pakistan. His personality is looked upon with respect and praise not only in Pakistan but also amongst learned people across the globe.Shaikh Irshad ul Haq Asarithafizabullah} IMufti and Professor at Jamia-Salafiyah and Markaz (Majlis-e-IImi) AvTarbiyyah Allstamiyah Faisalabad, and Shaikh- ub eee eter! § rhe institute has a council of scholars Faieeened (Majlis-e-Ilmi) which consists of seven Cees Of the most well-known Islamic Graduate of the Islamic University of Madina F feos ees scholars in Pakistan. They lead and ie mes § supervise all research and educational Islamiyyah Faisalabad, president of ‘AHslah’ Institute an Pakistan. Diet an ale (ue) < ne) nM Lele Shaikh Hafiz Shareef thafizabullah’ CC aL LC Ce Mufti at Jamia-Selafiyyah Faisalabad, principal needed. Markaz- at-Tarbiyyah Shaikh Hafiz Abdul-Hameed Azhar (hafizahullah) Graduate of the Islamic University Madina and one of ‘the most senior scholars in Pakistan Shaikh Doctor KhalikurRehman Lakhvi (hafizahullah): Graduate of the Islamic University of Madina, Chief Editor of the AlBayan magazine Karachi, Shaikh-ulHadith, ‘Mufti and head at Mahd-ulGuran-AlKareem Karachi Shaikh Ibrahim Bhatti hafizahullahy y Head of the Mahdulfadee institute Karachi and U principal at Mahd-us-Salafi Karachi. eS Shaikh Hafiz Mohammad Saleem (hefizabullah’: Py Mufti AlMadina Islamic research centre Karachi and Mufti and Naib Shailth-ulHadith Mahdus- Salafi Karachi pieaaeecaer anaesAL-MADINAH ISLAMIC RESEARCH CENTER 1B )-y eT anand a (1-11 Department of Islamic Propagation eel toe Department of Education ‘tment of Jurisprudential opinion (Fatwa) eye) me Alla)Dee AtBayan: & knowledge and research based magazine, published with the aim of training the eee eect tnt act ee ae Reece MC nm magazine was undertaken to defend Islamic principles, ideas, beliefs, its proposed way of life Clas Rg toes ae og We ee en one RCT a) and modern created controversies and upheavals, provide solutions to modern economic Pes eae aed ie ered Senate Sea Rares ee ae ee een et Re tec special numbers on "prohibition of alcohol", "modern economy and the implemented system On the topic “illegality of wine”, Al-Bayan’s special edition was published — this discussed and presented detailed references and proofs regarding the illegality of wine, its damages in this worldly life and the hereafter, Islamic orders and judgments regarding the trade of wine in a Muslim society and the sharia-prescribed punishment for a drinker. A special edition in excess of 500 pages was published on Islamic banking and the modern economic system. In this issue, a referenced and well-detailed analysis was made of the currently implemented system of Islamic banking. Also Sharia-compliant alternatives and recommendations were made, wellreferenced and articulated articles on the modern economic system and answers to various related questions were also published.Me Conference regarding the In order to prevent and || ‘Megality of wine and the stop the evil and grave | | “/egality of its trading attempts of tauheen -e-||/In order to prevent the risalat (Blasphemy) and to |/rampant spread of liquor assess the punishment of || consumption in an_ Islamic Pee el a society, a conference was Fee held A’. detailed | | held to highlight the illegality discussion and debate on |/Of its consumption, its the aforementioned topic | | harmful effects in the worldly was held and attended by | |life and in the hereafter, well-known scholars of | | Islamic order and judgment Hadith. regarding its trade in Muslim A historical and combined | | countries and to assess the fatwa (urisprudential opinion) | punishment of a drinker. At was issued by the scholars | | the end of this conference, a of Hadith on the blasphemy | | combined fatwa {jurisprudential law. This fatwa was read | onion) was issued by out and was published and |r ominent scholars of telecasted by wellknown || Pra publications and television j ; channels in Pakistan. Islamic Banking on the scale of the Sharia A historical seminar was held to analyze the reality of the currently implemented system of Islam banking, to conduct a referenced analy- sis on its compliance with the Islamic Sharia, and to provide recommendations for corrections in this system and present its sharia- compliant alternatives.Heads of various Islamic Universities, scholars of Hadith, Islamic Legal advisers —(muftis), economists, and various businessmen, traders and bankers linked to the Islamic banking network attended the Seminar.Difa-e-hadith Encyclopedia (Encyclopedia of “defending the hadith’) Work is underway on developing an encyclopedia to collect and gather all doubts and controversies of the past and the present age relating to the Hadith and the Science of Hadith and the answers given by the pious predecessors in response to doubts created by the miscreants in this regard. The issue of tauheen-e-risalat and the punishment of a blasphemer (book under publication): In this book, the issue of blasphemy (Tauheen-e-Risalat) has been clearly analyzed in the light of the Quran and the Sunnah. The sayings of the pious predecessors and well-referenced answers to questions and doubts created in the issue of blasphemy have also been given in this under-publication book. Work on translations Work to translate research and knowledge based Arabic books into Urdu is underway. Important sermons delivered in the sacred Harams of Makkah and Madina are completely translated into Urdu and uploaded on our ii} website Pittraeee , ah www.islamfort.com == imDepartment of Islamic Propagation Tableegh) (Dawah and 3 2 | eteos A quality intensive website with the sole aim of spreading and propagating the message of the Quran and the Sunnah: as ene ers fey eae Ry tami Ny LTele) <3 Conan | Tn eC scholars that aim to Cele au eT) CC Son ae articles and thesis’s reg- Pre itca atc eas Various Islamic magazines Bees erence Giwww.tacebook.comiislamfort1 Given the importance of social media in the modern day and age; its usage is also being employed. For this purpose a page has been created on Facebook, which Informative Islamic research matter. 12 La ao Trustworthy Urdu transla- Pea Gein’ Oe ee V4 SECU Eaten aS Ce us See eg PECL Rn ceed Deon ee ene Ue ee pete a CML] eM See nd Hadith and other false Tai is daily updated withPeer or Islamic propagation and dawah programs: © Daily, weekly and monthly research, training and reformative lectures are regularly held at Jamia Masjid Saad Bin abi Waqas, DHA, phase 4. © Friday sermons and lectures are conducted on important knowledge and research based topics at various masajid’s and religious centers across Karachi. © During the glorious month of Ramadan on daily basis, after Fajar, Zuhr and Asar prayers, training and reformative lectures are delivered. Also after salat-u-taraweeh, translation and tafseer of Quran is conducted and during the odd nights on the last ten days of Ramadan, special All the prays for Allah, the Department of Dawah has been taking part in various, activities on the Electronic media, time and again in the year 2013, Shaikh Hammad Chawla (Head of Dawah Dept.) several times participated in the program "Aalim Online” of Geo TV, which included the live Transmition from Arafat and the special telecast of "Youm-e-Farooq-e-Azam" (May Allah be pleased him). Similarly in the year 20114, during the 29 days of the Holy month of Ramadan a program of 30 minutes duration titled "Sanad-e-Nijaat" was telecasted on the channel "News One". In this program, Shaikh Hammad Chawla participated as the exclusive guest scholar in 23 programs and Shaikh Khalid Hussain Goraya (Head of Research Dept.) in 6 of the programs, which conducted on various educational topic. Complete recording of 22 of their programs are available on the Daily Motion website. May Allah SWT accept their endeavors and give them strength to do more.ene) Hajj training workshops: + During the Hajj season, unique and quality intensive workshops are organized at various venues to educate about the Sharia- prescribed ways of performing the hajj and the umrah. During the Hajj season, a haijj camp is organized at the hajj terminal Karachi. At this camp, the pilgrim's Islamic beliefs are reformed on the pattern of the Guran and the Sunnah, they are provisioned Islamic guidance on performing the hajj and the umrah and they are also provided voluntary help and assistance. beliefs (aqaid), Ablution and cleanliness, Namaz-e-Nabawi (74°), Seerah of the Messenger (##*), Masnoon azkaar and other reformative topics. With regards to this project, the primary aim was to appoint tutors and callers to Islam in those far-flung areas of the province of Sindh that are deeply immersed in false belief's, polytheism and innovative practices that have nothing to do with authentic teachings of Islam. In the preliminary Ser tee ated eee ecu ey serge Soot eta ret Dermat Rcny a Ce ee eee ae cree nea ee eee eee nD a them closer to the essence of Islam. More importantly, all these twelve tutors are religious scholars who have graduated from various Islamic universities in Karachi and speak the sindhi language, and from time to time, they also attend various training workshops organized by the faculty of dawah and tableegh. These workshops train them to adopt latest trends in delivering affective dawah by utilizing the methods Cesc eee ee nae Coe ike Ue C R en cae a ate Tas SU ue RU ats Cue a ent Reem ts iNest a! Peto ie ee Rn ee eee ee ey Ee este [Orga pO 4b Pe ae 4 be 8 ab ees ne ab ee ae 4b ee ee 4b es 4b een 4b ee 5 4b tess ab ee,Cee oes) OSCE) on the Seerah of pepaite alll he By the grace of Allah (swt), AL-Madina Islamic research center also has the distinction of organizing an exhibition in Karachi on the seerah of the Messenger (sallalaho alaihi wasallam), this exhibition was presented utilizing modern gadgets and presentation tools, yet at the same time was also thoroughly adherent to the stature and respect thats an absolute must for the Messenger of Allah (sallalaho alaihi wasallam). The people of Karachi thoroughly enjoyed and benefitted from the exhibition which received over 20,000 visitors. Posters and panaflexes: this component of the exhibition focused on providing a complete overview of the life of the Prophet (sallalaho alaihi wasallam) in both Makkah and Madina. In this regard, over 75 posters divided into 9 different parts were put ondisplay. Models: this component of the exhibition was a model-based representation of the cities of Makkah and Madina, Masjid-e- Nabawi, the battles of Badar and trench and the conquest of Makkah. All these models represented these places and events as they looked and occurred during the blessed time of the Prophet (sallalaho alaihi wasallam) Apart from this detailed exhibition material; thousands of small and large books were distributed amongst the visitors. These books also included the following gems: Respect for the Sunnah of the Messenger (4) The family trees of the companions of the Prophet (2) and the family of the Prophet (2) and the relationships between them. Hisnul Muslim (the invocations of the Prophet (3). Raheeg-ul-Makhtoom (the sealed nectar) Quarterly Al-Bayan magazine.on P=) © o = 3 irr) Ll o c=] = a E - pa © rom (7) QaCourses network After a successful completion of three batches, classes for the fourth batch have commenced in November' 2014 Alhamdulillah. are td eee eran Peery LT Eee rere ma the Messenger (2) without maintaining or See eects — “Islamic Belief Y (Ageedah) Ne penne ted 3 en) Somme lo) Neeser: ieUnique workshops are organized on special knowledge-intensive and reformative topics for students and teachers of Islamic universities, scholars, orators and dua'ats (preachers). To deliver these workshops leading scholars from all over Pakistan are invited. Mahd-ul-Bayan strenuously strives to fulfil the knowledge based needs of the masses and to also quench the thirst for Islamic knowledge amongst the students. Alhamdulillah between the 25th and the 27th of January 2015 a knowledge based workshop was organized at Masjid Saad bin abi Wagas. This workshop addressed three topics i.e "Defending the Saheehain", \. “Zawabit al-Jarah wat-Ta'deel” and “Kitabul Amaara of Sahih Muslim" Two of the most prominent Islamic scholars of the modern times, Fazeelatu shaikh /rshad ul haq athari and Fazeelatu shaikh Abdullah Nasir Rahmani (Chairman MIRC) taught the aforementioned courses during this "Workshop". Summer and winter ert eee tee) sme ae and university students. In these are eV Lee provisioned Islamic ei ac) a ea Per and sports activities. Hifz-u-Nazra and Prayers (duas}: Madressah Saad bin Abi Waqgas (Hifz-u-Nazra).AL-BAYAAN INSTITUTE “Al-Bayan Institute” is an entirely new concept blending of the traditional and modern styles of education. It is an educational and training institute that will not only provide wonderful opportunities to acquire top quality Islamic education but also contemporary worldly education as well. The goal is to groom the next generation in a way that they can excel in Islamic studies as well as in professional life. In actuality, AbBayan institute is the first step towards the formation of a university; its initial phase will comprise of a four year educational plan thats being started as a college. For this four year period, a special Islamic education system has been devised that will be taught in Arabic and its curriculum will be derived from the one that is currently being taught at the Islamic University of Madina, Concurrently, students will also be taught modern worldly education in the form of inter. board affiliated Cs or ,COM {according to the selection of the student). “English” language will be used as the teaching medium and all such education will also be delivered within the premises of the “AlBayan” institute observing the highest standards of education and will be delivered by an experienced faculty, Policy Makers Chairman: Sheikh Abdullah Nasir Rehmani Education boars Sheikh Hafiz Mohammad Shareef Sheikh Irshad ul Hag Asari Sheikh Hafiz Mas'ood Alam Sheikh Hafiz Mohammad SaleemOpinion (Dar ul Ifta) e In order to provide solutions to the problems faced by masses in all walks of life under the pure light of the Quran and the Sunnah, Al-Madina f} Islamic research center's Darul-Ifta is fulfilling its / J duties in a meritorious manner. A e Questions and Answers can be done in a face to ( { face meeting. Questions are also received via letters, phone and email. Any Jurisprudential opinion (Fatwa) can be achieved on propeg stamped letter head e This Department is headed by Shaikh Mufti Hafiz Muhammad Saleem (HafizahullahODuring the month of Ramadan, clothing and ration in a suitable quantity to cover the entire month are distributed amongst the poor and the needy people in interior Sindh and Karachi. Monthly distribution in manageable quantities of suitable ration to orphans and widows. Monthly ration program: By the grace of Allah (swt), the depart- ment of welfare affairs undertakes the provision of monthly sustenance to over 500 widows and handicapped individuals in Karachi and interior Sindh. Also in order to keep their dignity intact and not to hurt their sentiments, this ration is delivered to their doorstep on a monthly basis. In'sha‘Allah in the next few months the number of beneficiaries from this program will be doubled. Provisioning of sustenance during the month of Ramadan: The afore mentioned department also caters sustenance for over 2000 poor and destitute families during the month of Ramadan so that they can observe their suhoor and iftar without being dependent on assistance and help from other quarters.o ord [o]o)-\cM NL eB f~ C m — Welfare services provisioned in the drought-hit district of tharparkar: According to Pakistani law, if by the 15” of August each year, a particular area does not receive rain, then it is declared a drought-hit area by the government. For this particular reason, the department of welfare affairs pays special attention to this district and has undertaken various efforts in this regard: setting up permanent and temporary centers of health for patients, establishment of schools, provisioning of financial assistance for tutors, digging up of new water wells and setting up of electrical motors to extract water from existing wells, as well as this the department also makes efforts to ensure availability of tutors and teaching material in government run schools. = 2 *e = ~~ ed me ~eFazeelat-u-shaikh Doctor Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah Al-ammar Deputy Minister, Ministry of Religious affairs, Saudi Arabia Today, on Friday, 20/5/1435 Hijra, | got an opportunity to visit Al-Madina Islamic research center in Karachi and met the brothers responsible for running its affairs. It was a great pleasure for me to find out about their knowledge-based activities and their devotion towards the Quran and the Sunnah. Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah Al-Ammar. Deputy Minister, Ministry of Religious affairs, Saudi Arabia.Fazeelat-u-shaikh . Doctor Mohammad Bin Saad Ad-Dussary. Director, Office of Dawa wal irshad, Islamabad. | pray to Allah (SWT) to grant more success to the brothers running Al- Madina Islamic Research Center. It gives me immense pleasure to know about their knowledge- based, propagational and social activities. Director, office of Dawa wal irshad, Islamabad Mohammad Bin Saad Ad-Dussary.Fazeelat-u-shaikh Doctor Fazal llahi Zaheer Nazim, Faculty of principles of deen, International Islamic university, Islamabad By the grace of Allah (SWT), got an opportunity to visit Al- Madina Islamic research center and was extremely pleased to know aboutits activities. | pray to Allah (SWT) to grant more success to the manage- ment of the Center, overcome their shortcomings and grant them a superior reward for their efforts in both this worldly life and the hereafter...Fazeelat-ushaikh Hafiz Salahuddin Yousuf Administrator, Department of Research and Publishing Darussalam, Lahore With regards to this project, the primary aim was to appoint tutors and callers to Islam in those far-flung areas of the province of Sindh that are deeply immersed in false beliefs, polytheism and innovative practices that have nothing to do with authentic teachings of Isiam. In the preliminary stage, 12 callers to Islam have been appointed in the four most deserving districts of the province to educate the masses and help them in Correcting thelr false beliefs and practices and bringing them closerto the essence of stam, More importantly, all these twelve tutors are religious scholars who have graduated from various Islamic universities in Karachi and speak the sindhi language, and from time to time, they also attend various training workshops organized by the faculty of dawah and tableegh. These workshops train them to adopt latest trends in delivering affective dawah by utilizing the methods devised by the pious salaf predecessors. Inthe next few years, Al-Madina center plans to expand this project to the entire province of Sindh. The primary motive of this expansion isto guide the millions of Muslim inhabitants of the province in accordance to the correct ageedah (creed) and in light of the teachings of the Quranand the Sunnah. Salahuddin Yousuf ‘Administrator, Department of research and publishing Darussalam, Lahoremi fb