GHAMIDI CENTER’S RAMADAN TRANSMISSION
Under the auspices of the Ghamidi Center, a special Ramadan transmission has been organized during the blessed month of Ramadan. The transmission features programs on a variety of religious, ethical, and educational themes. These programs are presented by Javed Ahmed Ghamidi and several of his students. Most topics revolve around Ramadan and the worship of fasting. Recordings of all broadcasts are available on the Center’s YouTube channel.
AL-BAYAN
As part of the Ramadan transmission, a program titled Al-Bayan is being broadcast, featuring recitation of the Quran along with Javed Ahmed Ghamidi’s Urdu translation. The translation is rendered by Shah Nawaz, while the Quranic recitation is performed by Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy. One episode is released daily on the Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
VIRTUES AND RULINGS OF FASTING
During Ramadan, recorded lectures on Prophetic traditions under the title “Virtues and Rulings of Fasting” are being aired on the Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel. In these sessions, Javed Ahmed Ghamidi discusses the merits and legal rulings of fasting, including missed fasts (qaza), fasting while traveling, and various juristic issues related to fasting. Recordings are available on the Ghamidi Center’s Youtube Channel.
AUDIO VERSION OF MAULANA MAUDUDI’S QURANIC TRANSLATION
The renowned Quranic translation by the eminent scholar, thinker, exegete, and founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi, is being released serially in audio form on the Center’s YouTube channel. The translation has been recorded in the voice of Mr. Arshad Mahmood. During Ramadan, one juz (section) is presented daily. All episodes are archived on the channel.
LIVE Q&A SESSIONS WITH GHAMIDI CENTER SCHOLARS
The Center has organized several live question-and-answer sessions during Ramadan, allowing participants to ask religious, ethical, and Ramadan-related jurisprudential questions. The first session was held on February 20 with Dr. Irfan Shahzad, who responded to questions via Zoom. The recording is available on the Center’s YouTube channel.
RAMADAN AND THE QURAN: SELECTED SURAHS
Dr. Khalid Zaheer presents a daily short program titled “Ramadan and the Quran: Selected Surahs.” The aim is to highlight the spiritual blessings of Ramadan through selected Quranic passages and communicate their message in an accessible manner. Episodes are available on the Center’s YouTube channel.
AFKAR–E-GHAMIDI (GHAMIDI’S THOUGHT)
Syed Manzoor ul Hassan’s weekly YouTube program Afkar-e-Ghamidi serves as an important medium for presenting Javed Ahmed Ghamidi’s ideas in simple language. Topics discussed in February 2026 included:
• What is the Purpose of Fasting?
• How Does Fasting Produce Taqwa?
• Ghamidi’s Advice: Cultivate Moral Courage for Truth
• The Real Issue of Religion: The Hereafter, Not This World.
Recordings are available on the YouTube channel.
RAMADAN: A MONTH TO BECOME A BETTER HUMAN BEING
Organized by the Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning, Al-Mawrid US, this special Ramadan program is presented by Muhammad Hassan Ilyas under the title “Ramadan: A Month to Become a Better Human Being.” Broadcast every Monday and Friday throughout Ramadan, the program aims to familiarize viewers with the true moral and spiritual demands of religion. Episodes are available online.
DIALOGUE SERIES
A special Ramadan Dialogue Series features discussions between Dr. Amir Gazdar and Mr. Shamsuddin Shagri on various Ramadan-related themes. Topics include:
• The Reality and Purpose of I‘tikaf
• Understanding Tahajjud, Tarawih, and Witr
• Juristic and Legal Questions Related to Suhur and Iftar.
The objective is to acquaint viewers with both the spirit and legal dimensions of Ramadan practices. Recordings are available online.
ABU AL-QASIM MUHAMMAD AHMAD: THE STORY OF THE FINAL PROPHET’S LIFE
As part of the Ramadan transmission, a series introducing the Prophet’s biography to children and youth has been launched under the title “Abu al-Qasim Muhammad Ahmad: The Story of the Final Prophet’s Life.” Narrated by Mr. Naeem Ahmad Baloch and hosted by Daniyal Baloch, one episode is released daily on the Center’s YouTube channel.
Q&A SESSION WITH AL-MAWRID INDIA
In February 2026, Muhammad Hassan Ilyas, Director of Research and Communication at the Ghamidi Center, participated in a live session organized by Al-Mawrid India. The program featured an extensive Q&A discussion on various intellectual and religious topics. The recording is available online.
THE QURAN FOR RAMADAN
Dr. Shehzad Saleem’s program “The Quran for Ramadan” is broadcast daily in English during Ramadan. The program discusses selected Quranic passages, and recordings are available on the Center’s YouTube channel.
WEEKLY QURAN AND HADITH LECTURES
In February 2026, Javed Ahmed Ghamidi’s live Quran and Hadith lessons continued under the Center’s auspices. Quranic sessions covered verses 3–35 of Surah al-Nur. Key themes discussed in Hadith sessions included:
• The importance of prayer among the Companions
• Abandoning prayer as equivalent to disbelief
• Encouraging children to pray at age seven
• Boundaries governing relations during menstruation.
Recordings are available online.
ISTIFSAR: WITH DR. AMMAR KHAN NASIR
In February 2026 sessions of the popular Q&A series Istifsar, key questions included:
• Why would an infinite God be concerned with my actions?
• Is establishing an Islamic state a religious obligation?
• What is the legal status of licking fingers after eating?
• What is the Hanafi ruling on rebellion against the state?
Recordings are available on the YouTube channel.
ASK GHAMIDI
A monthly online session enables participants to seek direct guidance from Javed Ahmed Ghamidi on religious and ethical matters. Questions discussed in February 2026 included:
• Ethics of analyzing states and institutions
• Whether humans will enter Paradise with their current nature
• Permissibility of investment in National Savings institutions
• Why God requires worship from human beings.
Recordings are available online.
FIVE ETHICAL PROHIBITIONS
In this article, Syed Manzoor ul Hassan explains, based on Surah al-A‘raf, the five fundamental ethical prohibitions declared unlawful by the Shariah: sexual immorality, violation of rights, unjust aggression, polytheism, and fabricating lies about God. He argues that all ethical evils mentioned in the Quran and Hadith fall under these categories, and nothing beyond them may be declared intrinsically forbidden. The article also clarifies that prohibitions relating to ritual conditions or social etiquette do not constitute hurmah (intrinsic prohibition). Published in last month’s issue of Ishraq US.
DISCIPLINING A WIFE: IS THE ADDRESSEE THE HUSBAND OR SOCIETY?
In this article published in the February 2026 issue of Ishraq US, Muhammad Hassan Ilyas argues—based on Surah al-Nisa’, verse 34—that disciplinary authority in cases of marital discord is addressed exclusively to the husband, not society at large. He maintains that although Quranic address may appear general, the ruling applies specifically to the role mentioned in context. Society’s involvement begins only when the matter escalates into public disorder, as referenced in the following verse.
TAFHIM AL-ATHAR SERIES
This scholarly program examines reports attributed to the Companions and Successors, including explanation and discussion. Hosted by Dr. Syed Muti al-Rahman with Dr. Ammar Khan Nasir as guest, February sessions covered topics such as:
• Abu Hurayrah and Hadith transmission
• Israiliyyat narratives
• Companions’ exegetical questions to the Prophet
• Quranic scholars among the Companions.
ASK HASSAN ILYAS
On the YouTube channel Muslim Today, Muhammad Hassan Ilyas addressed questions including:
• Ethics and limits of protest
• Guidelines for gender interaction in Islam
• Whether Jews claim Ezra as the son of God
• The distinction between interest and business profit.
Recordings are available online.
VARIANT READINGS (QIRAAT)
Dr. Shehzad Saleem continues summarizing topics from the 23 Objections video series in English. Last month’s episode addressed the subject of variant Quranic readings. Recordings are available online.
HAYAT–E-AMIN
In this article, Naeem Ahmad Baloch recounts the greatest tragedy in the life of Maulana Amin Ahsan Islahi— the death of his son Abu Salih Islahi in an airplane crash—and highlights the Maulana’s remarkable patience and steadfastness. The article also mentions a dream of Mian Tufail Muhammad that helped ease the Maulana’s grief. The article was published in last month’s issue of Ishraq US.
MORALS AND ETHICS — MEEZAN LECTURE SERIES
Dr. Shehzad Saleem’s Meezan Lecture Series continues to introduce English-speaking audiences to discussions from Mr. Ghamidi’s book Meezan. Two lectures on “Morals and Ethics” were recorded in February 2026 and are available online.
GHAMIDI CENTER ONLINE KHANQAH
Dr. Moiz Amjad conducts weekly spiritual training sessions titled Online Khanqah, focusing on moral reform and self-purification. Recent discussions addressed:
• Avoiding negative thoughts and self-blame
• Can comfort become a necessity?
• Should thoughts be stopped or transformed?
• What is hypnosis?
Recordings are available online.
ISLAM STUDY CIRCLE
Dr. Shehzad Saleem organizes a monthly Islam Study Circle covering religious, ethical, and social topics in light of the Quran and Hadith. Each session consists of three parts: Quranic discussion, selected Hadith analysis, and examination of a Biblical passage, followed by Q&A. Recordings are available on the YouTube channel.
ILM–O-HIKMAT: WITH GHAMIDI
In February 2026, Javed Ahmed Ghamidi’s weekly television program on Dunya News aired two episodes on Islam and the State and one on The Excellence of Ramadan. Questions discussed included:
• Should law in the modern state be independent of morality?
• Ethical constraints in seeking power
• Why is the reward of fasting extraordinary?
• The wisdom behind fixed numbers in acts of worship.
ONLINE PRIVATE CONSULTATION SESSIONS
Dr. Shehzad Saleem continues conducting online counseling sessions addressing social and family issues. More than thirty sessions last month focused on parental challenges and psychological and educational concerns of younger generations, offering guidance within ethical and religious boundaries.
ISSUANCE OF RELIGIOUS OPINIONS
The Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning, Al-Mawrid US, has become an important platform providing religious guidance on legal applications of Shariah issues worldwide. Numerous opinions regarding marriage, divorce, inheritance, and socio-economic matters were issued last month. These opinions were compiled by Muhammad Hassan Ilyas in light of Mr. Ghamidi’s thought. It is clarified that a fatwa represents a scholarly religious opinion, not a legal or judicial ruling.
TEACHING AL-BAYAN IN ENGLISH
Dr. Shehzad Saleem continued teaching Mr. Ghamidi’s Quranic commentary Al-Bayan in English, covering Surah al-A‘raf, verses 47–135, in January 2026. The initiative aims to make the work accessible to English- speaking scholars. Recordings are available online.
ASK DR. SHEHZAD SALEEM
A monthly live Q&A session allows participants to ask religious, ethical, and social questions in both Urdu and English. Recordings are available on the Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.