On 31st of January 2015, Minhaj-ul-Quran International (Nelson) held their annual spiritual gathering in connection with ‘Giyarvee Sharif’ at the Jamia Masjid Minhaj-ul-Quran, Brunswick Street, Nelson. The conference was hosted by Allama Shams-ur-Rehman Asi and the proceedings commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Muhammad Ibrahim Rehman.

A handful of local Naat Khawans including Jamiat-e-Hassaan, Haji Muhammad Mushtaq, Haji Fiaz Ahmed, Haji Laal Muhammad Khan and Faizan Faisal recited Nasheeds in praise of Sayyidna Ghous e Azam (RA).

The main speech of the event was delivered by Allama Mazhar Hussain from Gujrat, Pakistan. His talk began with an explanation of how through Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir Qadri, whosoever is a life member of Minhaj-ul-Quran will receive direct blessings from Sayyidna Ghous e Azam (RA). Alongside this, he spoke about the high status of Sayyidna Ghous e Azam (RA) and events that occurred during his life.

Arrangements for the spiritual gathering were made for both men and women. At the end of the programme, Allama Mazhar Hussain made a heartfelt Dua for all those who attended the event and prayed for their well-being. He also prayed for health and long life of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. At the end of the event, refreshment was served to those in attendance.

Reported by: Moaazam Ali