During the month of Muharram, Minhaj-ul-Quran International held ten consecutive days of mahfils at Jamia Masjid Minhaj-ul-Quran, Nelson. These daily mahfils were attended by local Naat Khawans and incorporated Tilawat, Naats, Manqabat and a short speech to discuss the events of Karbala and the esteemed sacrifice made by Hazrath Imam e Hussain and their companions. The mehfils were arranged between Maghrib and Isha prayers.

The main Shuhada-e-Karbala Conference was held on the night of 10th Muharram with special guest speaker Allama Zahoor Ahmed Chishti attending the event. Allama Sahib spoke of the need to teach our children about Muharram and in particularly the Ahle-Bait. He said if anyone wanted to see the Sirah of the Prophet (PBUH) then this was evident in the character and lives of Imam Hassan (RA) and Hussain (RA). Do not waste time on Facebook and other social media he said; instead study the life of Imam Hussain. Allama Sahib spoke of the key lessons Imam Hussain (RA) gave us, in particular the lessons of patience and obedience. True patience is when a person is hit by grief or tragedy but maintains serenity and submission to Allah.

Allama Sahib said our New Year resolution should be to seek forgiveness from Allah. He emphasized the need to study and learn the Deen of Islam so that we may teach our children in the future. Allama Sahib concluded the event by making prayer for all attendees and Qari Zahid-ul-Rehman led Isha prayers.