NFIE Events

2008 - Mawlid-un-Nabi conference 2008 Chandler, Arizona
The Naqsbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education [NFIE] celebrated the 5th annual Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference at the Chandler Community Center in Chandler, Arizona on March 29th, 2008. A large number of the diversified Muslim community in the Phoenix metropolitan area attended this spiritual event. The program started with the Quranic Recitation by Imam Didmar Faja who is the Imam of the Albanian American Islamic Center. Muhammad Bilal Siddiqui recited Hamd and Naat in the praises for Allah and his beloved prophet (PBUH). The children from the Arizona Cultural Academy presented the choir reciting verses and poetry in the praise of Allah and his prophet (SAWS). Imam Muaz Redzic, Imam Islamic Center North East Valley introduced the theme of the Mawlid. The theme this year was --Celebrating The Prophet of Universal Mercy,Love and Beauty(saws)--. The guest Naat reciter, Al-Haj Noor Mohammad Jarral, was one of the highlights of the Mawlid. He won the hearts of the audience by his Naat and Hamd creating a spiritual experience and serenity never seen before. Dr. Ahmed Mirza, the Secretary of NFIE, talked about the mission of the Naqsbandia Foundation for the Islamic education and how it has grown in the past few years. The keynote speaker Shaykh Sayyed Muhammad bin Yahya Al-Hussayni Al-Ninowy, once again touched the hearts by his eloquent talk on the subject matter of love for the prophet Mohammed (SAWS). The key message is that if we truly love the prophet (PBUH), we need to show it by our actions and not by words ,as actions speak louder than words. Shaykh Sayyed Mohammed also conducted a questions and answers session with the audience covering Islamic Shariah and Fiqah. Noor Mohammed Jarral, recited few Naats followed by Salat-o-Salaam and prayers by the Shaykh. The program ended with thanks and gratitude by Arif Kazmi for all the volunteers who helped make the event successful.A delicious dinner was served and a gift of sweets was given to the participants

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2007 - Mawlid-un-Nabi conference 2007 Chandler, Arizona
The Annual Mawlid-un-Nabi conference 2007 was held at the Chandler Community Center on April 8th 2007. Over 550 people from the diversified Muslim communities in the valley attended this spiritual gathering. The Naqshbandiya Foundation for the Islamic Education organizes this event every year in the Phoenix metropolitan area to celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). This was the fourth year the Foundation sponsored this program in the valley. The attendance of annual Mawlid conference has more than quadrupled over the last four years. Asim Ameer served very meticulously as the moderator of the program. The conference started by the recitation of the Holy Quran by Imam Didmar Faja Follwed by recitation of the Islamic nasheeds by Yousuf Bhuvad, Abid Haroon and Mohammed Bilal Siddiqui. Dr Ahmed Mirza, who is a secretary of the foundation, gave a brief history of the Naqsbandiya Foundation, its mission and its objectives. He also thanked all the audience for their active participation in this event. The highlight of the program was the guest speaker Shaykh Muhammad bin Yahya Al-Ninowy, the Islamic scholar, who flew in from Atlanta to participate in this event. He captured the spirits of the audience by his message of love, peace, and mercy. He spoke eloquently on the life of Prophet Mohammed, his teachings, life here and hereafter touching the hearts of both young and old in the audience. The program concluded with Mr. Arif Kazmi recognizing the spiritual leaders of the Phoenix area, volunteers, and the food caterers of the event.

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2006- Mawlid un Nabi (saws)Conference 2006 Chandler, Arizona
The Annual Mawlid un Nabi Conference was held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Chandler, Arizona on Sunday, April 2nd 2006. More than 500 attended this Spiritual Conference. Program Moderator was Asim Ameer a known community leader.The program started with ,recitation of Holy Quran by Imam Didmar Faja, Quran & Islamic Studies Teacher at Arizona Cultural Academy Yousuf Bhavad and Muhammad Bilal Siddiqui recited Qasidas. Dr. Ahmed Mirza Secretary Naqshbandiya Foundation For Islamic Education (NFIE) gave a brief introduction of the Foundation. The keynote speaker was Dr. Abdal Hakim Murad who came from England to visit with Shaykh Masum Naqshbandi Advisor NFIE & to also participate in the Conference.He is a Lecturer of Islamic Studies at University of Cambridge England and Editor, Imam Ghazali Series, Islamic Text Society. He is also a Trustee for Muslim Academic Trust and Director of Anglo-Muslim Fellowship for Eastern Europe Dr. Murad (T.J.Winter) is one of the most respected scholar of the present time and gave a thought provoking lecture on significance of Tawhid,Oneness of God and Risala ,Prophethood of our Beloved Rasul (saws) Questions and Answers sesion lasted for more than half an hour and Shaykh answered  the questions on various Islamic Topics to the satisfaction of participants  The program ended with Salat-o-Salam & Dua by Imam Sabahuddin. A delicious dinner was served.

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2005 - Mawlid un Nabi (saws) Conference 2005 Chandler, Arizona
Annual Mawlid un Nabi Conference was held this year at Chandler Community Center, Chandler,Arizona on Sunday May 1st in honour of Prophet Muhammad (saws),The Messenger of Love and Mercy.The Program started after Asr Prayer with Recitation of Quran by Qari Shaykh Abdul Kadir Multani ,Imam of Islamic Society of South Texas Qasidas and Naats by Qari Abdul Kadir Multani, Yousuf Bhavad, Abid Haroon and Muhammad Bilal Siddiqui. Key note Speaker was Daniel Abdal Hayy Moore from Philadelphia.He is an American Muslim Poet Laureate.He has to his credit many Poetic ,Theatrical and Editorial Works. His poetry is spiritual & inspiring. He recited Maulood, a poem in praise of The Prophet Muhammad (saws) in Arabic and English. The program ended with Salat-o-Salam,Dua and Dinner and was attended by more than 500 persons from diverse background and faiths.

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2004 Mawlid un Nabi Conference 2004 Chandler, Arizona
The First Annual Mawlid un Nabi Conference was held on Sunday May 9th at Windmill Inn, Chandler, Arizona. Naqshbandiya Foundation For Islamic Education (NFIE) had distinct honor to host this Conference publically. Volunteers from Pakistan Information and Cultural Organization (PICO) were a great help. The Program started with Quranic Recitation by Hafiz Qari Tasawwur Iqbal Qadri, Imam and Khateeb of Muslim Mosque and Islamic Center, Woodland, California Dr. Ahmed Mirza Secretary NFIE introduced the Keynote Speaker  Dr. Arthur Buehler from University of Victoria, Wellington, NZ. He has done Ph.D from Harvard University I 1993 and topic of his thesis was --Chrisma and Examplar a Naqshbandi Sufi from Punjab-- which highlighted the religious and political contributions of Sayyid Jamaat Ali Shah Muhathus Alipuri(r.a). NFIE was founded in the memory of this great Naqshbandi Shaykh. Dr. Buehler briefly talked about his English translation of Maktubat Imam Ahmad Sirhindi(r.a) and then gave inspiring lecture on Love of Prophet Muhammad (saws). Qasidas were recited in Urdu and Arabic by Qari Tasawwur Iqbal in his melodious voice. Arif Kazmi thanked the volunteers and participants Program ended with Salat-o-Salam,Dua and Dinner

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2000 International Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference Chicago, Illinois
International Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference 2000 in Chicago was held at the University of Illinois. The speakers included: Shaykh Muhammad Masum Nashbandi (Naqshbandi Shaykh and Scholar from Kurdistan, Religious Advisor NFIE), Maulana Sayyid Jafar Muhyiddin Al-Qadri Ph.D.College of Shariah,Al-Azhar University,President Al-Seerah Society,Chicago. Dr.Abdul Sattar Khan Naqshbandi, Former Head Dept of Arabic, Osmania University,Hyderabad,IndiaAbdus Sattar Khan Naqshbandi of India Justice Bahauddin Baha Imam/Khateeb,Syed Jamaluddin Afgani Islamic Center,President Maulana Jalaluddin Balkhi Society,Laguna Beach,CA Daniel Abdal Hayy moore. Americam Muslim Poet, Philadelphia Mufti Hafeez-ur-Rahman, Chief Patron Al-Mustafa Islamic Education Center,Chicago. Mohammad Mahmud Hussain Siddiqui, Chair,Professor and Research Director, Seerat-e- Tayyeba Chair, University of Karachi,Bar at Shariat,Pakistan Bar Academy. Dr.Abdal Hakim Murad (T.J.Winter) Lecturer Islamic Studies, University of Cambridge ,England. Shakyh Abdullah Nooruddeen Durkee ,Green mountain,Virginia Dr. Arthur Buehler , Professor,Dept of  Religion Louisiana State University. Maulana Syed Badaruddin Qadri,Hyderabad,India A special  session for women was held. The speakers were Hajjah Noura Durkee of Virginia and Aisha Gray Henry Gouverneur ,Director of Fons Vitae. Qasidahs were recited by famous Umme Habiba of Pakistan. The program ended with a beautiful Dhikr performed by Jarrahi Sufi Order of America.

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1999 International Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference Chicago, Illinois
Naqshbandiya Foundation organized International Mawlid un Nabi Conference on July 10,1999 at the University of Illinois, Chicago. The theme of Conference was --Adab(Moral Excellence) in the Sunnah of Holy Prophet (saws)-- The lectures were delivered by eminent scholars and sufis Shaykh Muhammad Masum Nashbandi (Naqshbandi Shaykh and Scholar from Kurdistan, Religious Advisor NFIE), Dr.Abdal Hakim Murad (T.J.Winter) Lecturer Islamic Studies, University of Cambridge ,England. Maulana Sayyid Jafar Muhyiddin Al-Qadri Ph.D.College of Shariah,Al-Azhar University,President Al-Seerah Society,Chicago. Justice Bahauddin Baha Imam/Khateeb,Syed Jamaluddin Afgani Islamic Center,President Maulana Jalaluddin Balkhi Society,Laguna Beach,CA Dr.Marcia Hermansen, Professor, Islamic Studies, Loyola University,Chicago Dr.AlanGodlas , Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Georgia,Athens,GA Mohammad Mahmud Hussain Siddiqui, Chair,Professor and Research Director, Seerat-e- Tayyeba Chair, University of Karachi,Bar at Shariat,Pakistan Bar Academy. Mufti Hafeez-ur-Rahman, Chief Patron Al-Mustafa Islamic Education Center,Chicago. Jerrahi Sufi Order of America,Ilhan Aydoner and Group.( Qasidas in Turkish,Arabic.) Muhammad Shaykh Omar and Group. Qadriya Margania Sufi Order of Somalia, Grand Rapids,Michigan. Famous Naat Khawan from Pakistan Al-Haj Siddique Ismail recited naats in Urdu, Persian and Arabic Dr.Farida Ahmad, President Women Islamic Mission, Chairperson Islamic Missionary University, Karachi.(Delivered Lecture and recited Qasidas at Mawlid for Women)        This spiritually joyful program ended with Salat-o-Salam , Dua and Dinner.

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1998 International Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference Chicago, Illinois
Naqshbandiya Foundation organized International Mawlid un Nabi Conference on August 10,1998 at the University of Illinois, Chicago. The theme of Conference was --Towards an Islamic Consciousness: Love and Following the Prophet (saws)--. The lectures were delivered by eminent scholars and sufis Shaykh Muhammad Masum Nashbandi (Naqshbandi Shaykh and Scholar from Kurdistan, Religious Advisor NFIE) Shaykh Yusuf al-Sayyid Hashim al-Rifai, Former Minister of State,Kuwait. Dr.Abdal Hakim Murad (T.J.Winter) Lecturer Islamic Studies, University of Cambridge ,England. Maulana Sayyid Jafar Muhyiddin Al-Qadri Ph.D.College of Shariah,Al-Azhar University,President Al-Seerah Society,Chicago. Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan Naqshbandi, Former Head Dept of Arabic, Osmania University,Hyderabad,India Dr.Marcia Hermansen, Professor, Islamic Studies, Loyola University,Chicago. Dr.AlanGodlas , Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Georgia,Athens,GA Dr.Arthur Buehler, Professor,Dept of  Religion Louisiana State University. Dr.Sulayman Nyang, Professor African and Islamic Studies, Howard University. Dr. Hasan ud Din Hashmi, President Momen Lodge Islamic Education and Research Center,Los Angeles,CA Maulana Mohammad Shakir Rizvi, Amir Dawat e Islami of India ,Bombay,India. Shah Turab ul Haqq Qadri,Amir Jammat Ahle Sunnat,Karachi,Pakistan. Safia Godlas, Vice President IMAN,Islamic Dawah Workshop--Doorway to Islam through Islamic Art--. Dr. Qari Mohammad Yunus,Ph.D. Islamic Studies,Punjab University, Founder Al-Mustafa Qiraat Academy, Qari, Pakistan National Assembly and Senate,Islamabad. Famous Naat Khawans Qari Mohammad Yunus (Islamabad),Qari Mohammad Ashraf Sialvi(London) and Waheed Chugtai (Toronto) recited  Qasidas and Naats in Urdu, Persian and Arabic Book Release: Tazkira Hazrat Muhaddith-e-Deccan--Biography of Abul Hasanat Syed Abdullah Shah Naqshbandi Qadri by Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan Naqshbandi.A copy was presented to Shaykh Masum and  he offered a special dua for this great work.        This spiritually joyful program ended with Salat-o-Salam , Dua and Dinner.

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1997 International Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference Chicago, Illinois
International Mawlid-Un-Nabi Conference in Chicago was held on July 26, 1997 at the University of Illinois Chicago. The theme of the conference was --The Prophet saws as the Living Quran--. The speakers included: Shaykh Muhammad Masum Nashbandi (Naqshbandi Shaykh and Scholar from Kurdistan, Religious Advisor NFIE) Bahauddin Baha, Supreme Court Justice , Afghanistan Dr Vincent Cornell ,Professor, Islamic Studies, Duke University Shaykh ul Islam Syed Muhammad Madni Ashrafi Jeelani ,Kachucha Sharif, India Dr.Marcia Hermansen,Professor Religious Studies, San Diego State University Mufti Ahmed Al-Qadri , Chicago Muslim Society,Chicago Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan Naqshbandi, Former Head of Arabic department , Osmania University, Hyderabad, India Maulana Sayyid Jafar Muhyiddin Al-Qadri Ph.D.College of Shariah,Al-Azhar University,President Al-Seerah Society,Chicago. Mufti Abdur Rehman Qamar, Islamic Foundation of North America,Arlington, Virginia A youth symposium called --Islam in America and Role of Muslim Youth-- was also held. Dr. Omar Khalidi from MIT gave a slide presentation on --Designed mosques in North America--. Quranic recitation was performed by Qari Abdul Kadir Multani. The Qasidas and Naats were recited by Wahid Chughtai (Canada), Qamar Anjum (Pakistan), and Abd-al-Hayy Moore (Philadelphia). The program ended with Salat-o-Salam, Dua, and Dinner.

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1996 International Mawlid-un-Nabi Conference Chicago, Illinois
Naqshbandiya Foundation organized International Mawlid un Nabi Conference on August 10,1996 at the University of Illinois, Chicago. The theme of Conference was --Tasawwuf(Sufism) and Shariah (Islamic Law)-- The lectures were delivered by eminent scholars and sufis Shaykh Muhammad Masum Nashbandi (Naqshbandi Shaykh and Scholar from Kurdistan, Religious Advisor NFIE) Maulana Sayyid Jafar Muhyiddin Al-Qadri Ph.D.College of Shariah,Al-Azhar University,President Al-Seerah Society,Chicago. Justice Bahauddin Baha,Supreme Court Judge, Afganistan (Laguna Beach,CA) Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan Naqshbandi,Former Head,Arabic Dept,Osmania University,Hyderabad,India Dr.Sharif Ahmad Sahibzada, Former Professor, Arabic, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Leeds,England. Dr.Marcia Hermansen,Professor Religious Studies, San Diego State University Dr.AlanGodlas, Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Georgia,Athens,GA Dr.Arthur Buehler, Professor, Islam and Indo-Pakistan Culture, Colgate University,Hamilton,NY Dr.VincentCornell,Professor, Dept of Religion, Duke University,Durham,NC Mohammad Zakariya ,Islamic Calligrapher presented --Hilye-i-Saadat: The Physical and Spiritual beauty of Prophet(saws) Daniel Moore, American Muslim Poet read Mauloud in English Famous Naat Khawan from Pakistan Qari Fasihuddin Suharwardi recited naats in Urdu, Persian and Arabic        This spiritually joyful program ended with Salat-o-Salam , Dua and Dinner.

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1995 International Milad-Un-Nabi Conference Chicago, Illinois
Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education (NFIE) organized an enlightening educational program on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) on Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27, 1995 at University of Illinois. The theme of conference was --Spiritual Aspects of Islam--The Prpgram included heart warming poetry in praise of Prophet (saws) .Eminent Scholars and Sufis addressed the gathering. Among them were: Shaykh Muhammad Masum Nashbandi (Naqshbandi Shaykh and Scholar from Kurdistan, Religious Advisor NFIE)  Imam Senad Agic, Imam Islamic Cultural Center, Northbrook, Il. Shaykh Muhammd Al-Jamal Ar-Rifai As-Shadhuli, Khateeb Al Aqsa Mosque, Deputy Mufti, Al - Quds (Jerusalem, Palestine), Dr. Marcia Hermansen , Professor, Religious Studies, San Diego State University Dr. Alan Abd-al Haqq Godlas  Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Georgia,Athens,GA Dr. Arther Beuhler, Professor Islam and Indo-Pakistan Culture, Colgate University,Hamilton, NY. Bahauddin Baha .Supreme Court Judge, Afganistan (Bloomington, IL), Abd-al Hayy Moore, American Muslim Poet (Philadelphia, PA), Shaykh Ahmed Tijani  Ben Omar (Chicago, IL) , Shaykh Abdullah Nur-al Din Durkee (Green Mountain, VA), Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan Naqshbandi,Former Head,Arabic Dept,Osmania University,Hyderabad,India Maulana Sayyid Jafar Muhyiddin Al-Qadri Ph.D.College of Shariah,Al-Azhar University,President Al-Seerah Society,Chicago. Al-Haj Khursheed Ahmad,Pride of Performance Award Recepient,Famous Na'at Khawan from Karachi,Pakistan recited Qasidas in his melodious voice in Urdu,Arabic and Persian. The Program concluded with Salat-o-Salam, Dua by Shaykh Masum and Dinner

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1994 International Mawlid in Nabi Conference Chicago, Illinois
A memorable &unique First International Mawlid un Nabi conference celebrating the birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him) was held on September 17,1994 at the University of Illinois in Chicago.This spiritual event was attended by 1200 persons.Prominent Scholars and Sufis who participated in this day-long conference included: Shaykh Muhammad Masum Nashbandi (Naqshbandi Shaykh and Scholar from Kurdistan, Religious Advisor NFIE) Maulana Sayyid Jafar Muhyiddin Al-Qadri Ph.D.College of Shariah,Al-Azhar University,President Al-Seerah Society,Chicago. Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan Naqshbandi,Former Head,Arabic Dept,Osmania University,Hyderabad,India Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Naqshbandi Haqqani (California) Dr. Hasan ud Din Hashmi, President Momen Lodge Islamic Education and Research Center,Los Angeles,CA Shaykh Al-Haj Riad Nachef (Philadelphia) Shaykh Samir Al-Kadi (Lebnon) Dr. Marcia Hermansen , Professor, Religious Studies, San Diego State University Dr. Alan Abd-al Haqq Godlas  Professor, Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Georgia,Athens,GA Dr Laleh Bakhtiar, Director, Kazi Publications, Chicago. Shaykh  Ahmed Tijani Ben Omar ( Chicago)  Imam Senad Agic, Imam Islamic Cultural Center, Northbrook, Il. Haji Hanif Tayyab , Former Fedral Minister, Pakistan  Khwaja Abul Khair Mohammad Abdullah Jan Naqshbandi,Pakistan  Famous Naat Khawan from Pakistan Al-Haj Siddique Ismail recited naats in Urdu, Persian and Arabic  Muhammad Ali,Former World Heavy-Weight Champion, especially came to attend the Conference and visit with Shaykh Masum.A special dua(prayer)was offered for his health and well-being.The Conference concluded with Salat-o-Salam,Dua and Dinner

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