Ghamidi Center has arranged special transmissions during the month of Ramadan. Programs on various religious, ethical, and educational topics are being broadcast on the Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel. Javed Ahmad Ghamidi and his various students are presenting these programs. Most of the topics in these programs are related to the month of Ramadan and fasting. Apart from Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, Moiz Amjad, Shehzad Saleem, Naeem Baloch, Hassan Ilyas, and Manzoor ul Hassan are also participating as speakers. In this series, a program named “Al-Bayan” is being broadcast, in which the recitation of the Holy Quran and Javed Ahmad Ghamidi’s Quranic translation are being presented. Additionally, prayers mentioned in the Holy Quran are also being presented every Thursday and Friday. Recordings of all these programs are available on the Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Mata-e-Ramadan
Mata-e-Ramadan (the blessings of Ramadan) is an important feature of Ramadan transmission on Dunya News. In this program, Javed Ahmad Ghamidi answers religious questions of the participants. Each episode of this program consists of three parts. In the first part, the message of the Holy Quran is presented, in the second part, the explanation and clarification of the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) are given, and in the third part, people’s questions are addressed. Muhammad Hassan Ilyas hosts this program. Recordings of these programs can be viewed on the Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Hassan Ilyas Visits Pakistan
Last month, Hassan Ilyas visited Pakistan on his private tour. Although it was a private visit, he continued his preaching activities there and met a large number of people. During his tour, he also recorded 5 podcasts with famous Pakistani YouTubers. These podcasts discussed topics such as: How to understand Islam? What is the meaning of “Fikr Farahi” and “Fikr Ghamidi”? what are the services of Maktabah e Farahi in (interpretation of) hadith literature? If an action is an act of disbelief, will the perpetrator be called a disbeliever or not? Are blasphemy laws Islamic? He also addressed other questions of similar scientific and intellectual nature with great confidence. The recordings of these podcasts are available on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Question and Answer with Syed Manzoor ul Hassan
This is a regular program of the Ghamidi Center. In this program, answers to questions arising in the minds of young people regarding Islam are provided. Various young men, women, and elders ask questions in the program. Syed Manzoor ul Hassan provides detailed answers to these questions. Last month, in this program on the occasion of Ramadan, the following topics were discussed: ‘Taraweeh or Tahajjud Prayer?’, ‘Sighting the Moon of Ramadan’, ‘Fasting’, and ‘Why is Ramadan Specified for Fasting?’ These programs can be viewed on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Challenges of Parents
In March 2024, under the auspices of the Ghamidi Center, a workshop was organized, hosted by Mr. Moiz Amjad, a student of Javed Ahmad Ghamidi and the founder of Understanding Islam website. In this workshop, parents were engaged in discussions on present issues. The question was raised whether the challenges faced by parents are becoming a cause of stress and anxiety. The duration of this workshop was 60 minutes.
Islam Study Circle
Last month, in the session of “Islam Study Circle,” Dr. Shehzad Saleem discussed topics such as “The Perpetual Demands of Faith,” “Gentleness,” and “Spiritual Existence.” At the end of the session, he answered questions raised by the participants. The session was conducted in the English language. Recordings of these sessions can be viewed on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Analysis of the Concept and Interpretation of ‘Tabyeen”
Under the auspices of the Ghamidi Center, a video series titled “23 Objections” has been ongoing on the topic of “What is Hadith?” for several months. In March 2024, during these sessions, Javed Ahmad Ghamidi responded to the criticisms made on the interpretations of past commentators regarding the concept of “Tabyeen.” Detailed answers were provided to objections raised by traditional scholars. Recordings of these sessions can be viewed on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Hassan Ilyas Addresses a Convention in London
After the Pakistan tour, Hassan Ilyas traveled to London. During a brief two-day stay in London, he participated in an event where he addressed the attendees. While speaking to the participants, he mentioned that salvation in the Hereafter is not solely based on being born into a Muslim family. This world is based on the principles of test, and success in the Hereafter will be achieved by passing this test. Each person’s test is different, and the test for Muslims is whether they have embraced the truth after recognizing it or not. He stated that although being born into a Muslim family is a great blessing, it also adds to one’s responsibility and proves to be a bigger test. Concluding his speech, he
Event Surrounding Imam Farahi’s Death
In the March 2024 episode of “Hayat Ameen,” Mr. Naeem Baloch discussed the deteriorating health of Maulana Amin Ahsan Islahi’s teacher, Imam Hamiduddin Farahi, arrangements for his recovery, special prayers for his health, various people’s dreams related to his demise, and the impact of his passing away on Maulana Amin Ahsan Islahi. The author states that when Imam Farahi was admitted to the hospital, prayers for his health were offered daily in Madrasah al-Islah after Asr prayer. People recited verses from the Quran on rosary beads. Naeem Baloch informs the readers that Maulana Akhtar Ahsan Iṣlahi saw blood scattered all over his room in a dream. He narrated this dream to several people. The next day after seeing this dream, the sad news of Imam Farahi’s passing away reached the Madrasah.
The Blessed Night
This article “the Blessed Night” by Syed Manzoor ul Hassan was published in the March 2024 edition. In this compelling article, Manzoor ul Hassan summarized the aspects of the nature, blessings, and virtues of the Blessed Night based on the teachings from the Quran and Hadith. Identifying the greatest blessing of Laylah al-Qadr, the author informed it is the night when the Quran was revealed. Major decisions regarding the universe are made on this night. It is clear from the Quran and Hadith that the Blessed Night falls in the month of Ramadan, but the Quran did not mention its exact time. However, it is understood from certain Hadith reports that it is one of the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Audiobook of Al-Bayan, the Translation of the Quran by Javed Ahmad Ghamidi
Under the auspices of the Ghamidi Center, the Tazkirbil-Quran project has been initiated to recite and translate the Quran Majeed within a year. Last month, verses 56 to 165 of Surah Al-An’am and verses 1 to 206 of Surah Al-A’raf were recited and translated. A new episode is released every week on the Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel. So far, 22 episodes have been published.
Recording of Various Lectures by Dr. Shehzad Saleem
In March 2024, Dr. Shehzad Saleem recorded lectures on different topics including “Fundamental Requirements for a Happy Married Life” and “Charity” along with one lecture each on “Common Misconceptions about Islam” (3 lectures) and “Philosophy and Wisdom of Fasting” (2 lectures). Under the title “Lessons of Life Series,” 6 lectures were recorded, covering topics such as “Continuous Vigilance,” “Remembrance of Allah,” “The Trial of Life,” “Until You Pursue Your Dream,” “Everything is Good,” and “The Trial of the Rich”. These lectures are in English and can be viewed on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Audiobook of “Mutual Relationship between the Quran and Sunnah”
This book, authored by Dr. Ammar Khan Nasir, presents a historical study of one of the most important discussions in the principles of Islamic jurisprudence: the nature of the mutual relationship between the Quran and the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The audio recording of this book is being serially released on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel. Last month, the episode covering the detailed explanation of halal and haram animals was published as part of this series.
emphasized that the real purpose of religion is to establish a connection with Allah through worship, purification, and ethical conduct. The recording of this event can be found on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Summary of the Video Series “23 Objections”
The video series “23 Objections” presents objections and criticisms raised from the perspective of traditional religious thought against the ideas of Javed Ahmad Ghamidi. Dr. Shehzad Saleem is summarizing all the topics discussed so far in this series in English. Last month, Dr. Shehzad Saleem discussed the topics of “Takfir” and “Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” in the context of the “23 Objections” series. Recordings of these programs are available on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
How to Become a Religious Scholar?
This is a program hosted by Hassan Ilyas. In this program, he answers various questions regarding becoming a scholar of religionasked by a young man, Hamza Khalid, who has come from Australia. Important questions include: Who is a religious scholar? What are the stages of acquiring religious knowledge? How does a person know if they are eligible to become a religious scholar or not? The recording of this program is available on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Lessons of Life
Mr. Moiz Amjad, a student of Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, recently visited Dallas, USA. During his stay, he recorded programs for the Ghamidi Center. These programs were hosted by Hassan Ilyas. Moiz Amjad shared his intellectual and spiritual journey in these programs. He explained how his inclination towards religious sciences developed after acquiring modern education. He also discussed how he got
Issuance of Fatwa
People often reach out to the Ghamidi Center for guidance regarding the legal applications of Islamic law. They require guidance on matters such as marriage and divorce, inheritance, and various other socio-economic issues. Last month, in response to various similar needs, 6 fatwas were issued under the guidance of Javed Ahmad Ghamidi by Muhammad Hassan Ilyas.
The Secret of Life
The Secret of Life is a weekly program broadcast on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel. It delves into topics related to religious education, upbringing, purification, and self- improvement. Starting from last month, the program has been discussing various aspects of human relationships. Under this context, programs titled “Our Creator and Us” and “Our Prophets and Us” have already been aired and are available on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Journey Within Journeys
Last month, Naeem Ahmad Baloch, Javed Ahmad Ghamidi’s longtime companion and student, also visited the United States. On this occasion, a special program titled “Journey Within Journeys” was recorded. In this program, Naeem Baloch narrated incidents from his life that highlighted the lack of accountability and freedom of expression due to the absence of transparency in Pakistan. This narrative presented various lessons for the audience. The host of this program is Zayeb Hamid. The program is being regularly published on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Message of the Quran
Dr. Shehzad Saleem has initiated a program titled “Message of the Quran” in the blessed month of Ramadan. In this program, Dr Saleem discusses selected text from the Quran. The daily episodes of this program are being aired on the YouTube channel of Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning. This program is offered in the English language.
Translation of “Al-Bayan”
During the month of Ramadan, a new segment of the translation of the Quran by Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, “Al-Bayan,” is being presented with Shah Nawaz’s captivating voice in a new animation daily. The recording of the translation of the Quran can be viewed on the YouTube channel of Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning.
Supplications of the Quran
acquainted with Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, collaborated with him in various projects, and services he is currently providing in the field of education and training. Furthermore, Moiz Amjad shared insights on building a better life and personal development. These programs, titled “Lessons of Life,” are available on Ghamidi Center’s YouTube channel.
Under the auspices of Ghamidi Center, every Thursday and Friday, the supplications mentioned in the Quran are being presented in Shah Nawaz’s voice. These supplications are accompanied by graphics and animation. Viewers can also see the Urdu translation of these supplications on the screen.