During the month of Ramadan, Ghamidi Center organized special broadcasts in which programs on various religious, moral, and educational topics were aired. These programs were presented by Javed Ahmed Ghamidi and his various students. Most of the topics in these programs were related to the month of Ramadan and the worship of fasting. The recordings of all these programs are available on the GCIL YouTube channel.
Launch of Monthly “Ishraq Bengali”
Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning has decided to publish the monthly Ishraq US in the Bengali language for the people of Bangladesh, following its editions in Urdu, Arabic, and English. Accordingly, the first issue was released in March 2025. This is a part of the effort to spread the light of Farahi thought throughout the world. It is being published under the patronage of Javed Ahmed Ghamidi. Maulana Umar Farooq is the editor, while Mr. Muhammad Hassan Ilyas is the managing editor. This issue can be viewed on GCIL website.
Audio Version of Maulana Maududi’s Translation of the Quran
Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning has published the audio version of the world-renowned translation of the Quran by the distinguished Islamic scholar, thinker, Quranic exegete, and founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, Syed Abul A‘la Maududi, on its YouTube channel. This translation has been recorded in the pleasant voice of Mr. Arshad Mahmood. During Ramadan, the audio of one juz’ of this translation was aired daily on the organization’s YouTube channel. The complete audio of this Quranic translation is available on GCIL YouTube channel.
A Session with Abu Saeed Islahi, Son of Maulana Islahi
Naeem Baloch is working under the platform of Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning on the biography of Maulana Amin Ahsan Islahi titled Hayat-e-Amin. In this regard, he met Maulana’s son, Abu Saeed Islahi, and Maulana’s grandson, Abu Sohaib Islahi. In this conversation, both gentlemen shared many aspects of Maulana’s life with Mr. Naeem Baloch. This interview can be viewed on GCIL YouTube channel.
Lectures on Hadiths Related to Ramadan
During the month of Ramadan, Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning aired recordings on its YouTube channel of lectures on hadiths related to Ramadan, in which Javed Ahmed Ghamidi, in light of the hadiths from “Kitab al-Sawm” of Mishkat al-Masabih, discussed the virtues and rulings of fasting, as well as Laylah tul-Qadr, making up missed fasts, fasting for travelers, and various related juristic issues. The recordings of these lecture sessions can be viewed on GCIL YouTube channel.
Live Q&A Sessions with Scholars of Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning
In March 2025, Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning organized various live Q&A programs with its scholars, in which people asked questions of religious, moral, and Ramadan-related juristic nature. The scholars who hosted these Q&A programs were: Dr. Ammar Khan Nasir, Dr. Khalid Zaheer, Muhammad Hassan Ilyas, Dr. Amir Gazdar, and Dr. Irfan Shahzad. Recordings of these programs are available on the GCIL YouTube channel.
Safar Dar Safar
Safar Dar Safar is a regular series by Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning. It presents the life stories and intellectual journeys of scholars and talented individuals to viewers. Last month, as part of this series, Naeem Baloch interviewed Dr. Rehan Ahmad Yousufi, head of the organization “Inzaar,” a renowned intellectual and writer. The interview discussed his intellectual journey and key milestones in life. Furthermore, they discussed his current project Insan Ki Kahani. In response to one question, he told Naeem Baloch how he was influenced by Farahi thought in his intellectual journey and how he found relief from all doubts of mind and heart. The recording of this interview is available on GCIL YouTube channel.
Yaadein (Memories)
Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning has launched a new series titled Yaadein, the aim of which is to document important events in the history of ‘Al-Mawrid’ and to present memories from forty years ago to viewers. This program is hosted by Ghazal Chaudhry, while Dr. Khalid Zaheer, an early student of the School of Islamic Thought “Al-Mawrid”, and Mr. Naeem Baloch participate as guests. In March 2025, two episodes from this series were aired on GCIL YouTube channel.
What Are the Pitfalls of Fasting for Women?
During the month of Ramadan, on the women’s YouTube channel “Salihaat” run under the auspices of Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning, a three-part program was recorded titled “What Are the Pitfalls of Fasting for Women?”. Naeem Baloch hosted this program, while Noreen Sheikh participated as a guest. Naeem Baloch pointed out issues specifically faced by women during Ramadan, and Noreen Sheikh discussed these issues in depth and drew the attention of women to important matters.
Safar Dar Safar—with Moiz Amjad
Last month, in the ongoing Safar Dar Safar series hosted by Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning, Moiz Amjad participated as a guest. He recorded programs on various moral and scholarly topics. A few of the main subjects discussed in these programs include: “Problems of Pakistan’s Education System,” “The Khanqah,” “A Life of Faith,” and “Parents and Children.” These programs can be viewed on GCIL YouTube channel.
Stories of the Prophets (Kahani Nabyu Ki)
In Ghamidi Center’s special Ramadan broadcasts, arrangements were made for children to hear the stories of the Prophets. As part of this, the stories of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Musa (PBUT) were narrated. This series is being aired under the title “Stories of the Prophets.” These stories are based on the research and writing of Naeem Baloch and are narrated in his voice. Daniyal Naeem hosts the series. He asks Naeem Baloch about the un-Quranic elements commonly found in stories of the Prophets, and Naeem Baloch responds to these questions. The recordings of these stories can be viewed on GCIL YouTube channel.
Iftar Gathering at Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning
During the month of Ramadan, a weekly Iftar gathering was arranged at Ghamidi Center by various friends, in which dozens of individuals participated, along with Javed Ahmed Ghamidi and Hassan Ilyas, who joined with their families. During dinner after Iftar, participants engaged in conversations with Javed Ahmed Ghamidi and Hassan Ilyas on various topics.
Amr bil Ma’ruf and Nahi ‘anil Munkar
Under the ongoing 23 Objections video series hosted by Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning, the theme “Islam and the State” is under discussion. In the sessions held in March 2025, verses from the Quran containing the terms amr bil ma‘ruf and nahi ‘anil munkar were discussed. Javed Ahmed Ghamidi explained these verses and defined the terms ma‘ruf (good) and munkar (evil). Moreover, he clarified that the commands and prohibitions of the Shariah are distinct from those of morality, and that amr bil ma‘ruf and nahi ‘anil munkar are part of the requisites of faith. The recordings of these sessions can be viewed on GCIL YouTube channel.
Q&A with Hassan Ilyas
Muhammad Hassan Ilyas, Director of Research and Communication at Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning, has started a series titled Ask Hassan Ilyas in collaboration with the popular YouTube channel “Muslim Today.” This Q&A- based program features Hassan Ilyas answering scholarly, intellectual, and religious questions asked by viewers. In the past month, topics such as the arrival of Ramadan, miracles and magic, human nature, evolution, the method of scholarly disagreement, taqlid (emulation), and itmam-e- hujjat (completion of proof) were discussed. The recordings are available on GCIL YouTube channel.
Tafheem al-Athar Series
Under the ongoing Tafheem al-Athar series at Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning, verses and hadiths related to Ramadan were studied during March 2025. The sessions held last month included discussions on topics such as “Revelation of the Quran in Ramadan,” “The First Revelation Event,” “Qiyam al-Layl and Tarawih,” and “Laylah tul-Qadr and I‘tikaf.” The recordings of these sessions can be viewed on GCIL YouTube channel.
Quran for Ramadan
In March 2025, in honor of Ramadan, Dr. Shehzad Saleem’s program Quran for Ramadan was broadcast daily on GCIL YouTube channel. In this program, Shehzad Saleem spoke on selected passages from the Quran. The program is in English, and its recordings are available on the YouTube channel.
Ghamidi Center’s Online Khanqah
The ongoing Online Khanqah series hosted by Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning continues. Moiz Amjad holds weekly sessions from the perspective of spiritual self-reform, in which various topics relating to moral and spiritual development are discussed, and questions from participants are answered.
In the sessions held last month, important topics such as “Conscience,” “Willpower,” “The Coming of Ramadan,” “Self-Control,” and “Human Aesthetic Sense” were discussed. These sessions are available on GCIL YouTube channel.
Hayat-e-Amin
In the latest episode of Hayat-e-Amin, Naeem Ahmad Baloch discussed the post-independence differences between Jamat-e-Islami and the Government of Pakistan and the reasons behind them. He also mentioned an event in which Mahatma Gandhi participated in Jamat-e-Islami’s public gathering in Patna, and Maulana Islahi delivered his famous speech, which was misreported by Congress newspapers, leading to serious misunderstandings between the Muslim League and Jamat-e-Islami.
Ilm-o-Hikmat: With Ghamidi
In the weekly Ilm-o-Hikmat program aired on Dunya News during March 2025, Javed Ahmed Ghamidi discussed important topics such as “Purpose of Worship,” “Obligatory and Optional Acts in Prayer,” and “Islam and Worship.” Some of the key questions addressed in the program included: “What is the ruling on worship done out of fear of sin and punishment?”, “Why does one feel disconnected during acts of worship?”, “Under what conditions can two prayers be combined?”, and “Is turning the face to both sides for salam an essential part of prayer?” The recordings are available on the GCIL YouTube channel.
Issuance of Fatwas Based on Religious Opinions
In matters related to the legal applications of Shariah, people frequently contact Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning, US. They seek applied religious opinions on issues such as marriage and divorce, inheritance, and various other financial and social matters. Last month, two fatwas were issued in response to such queries. These fatwas were issued by Hassan Ilyas in light of the thought of Javed Ahmed Ghamidi.
English Summary of the 23 Objections Video Series
Dr. Shehzad Saleem is presenting summaries of all the topics discussed so far in the 23 Objections video series in English. In the past month, he recorded two lectures summarizing the topics “Religion and Human Nature” and “Consensus” (Ijma‘) discussed in the series. The recordings of these programs are available on GCIL YouTube channel.