Madinah-Based Islamic Scholar Visits Islamabad Madrassa,
Madinah-Based Islamic Scholar Visits Islamabad Madrassa, Praises Integrated Education System
ISLAMABAD, November 8, 2026: Renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Dr. Ahmed Ali Siraj, who is based in Madinah Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia, and serves as World Secretary General of the International Khatm-e-Nubuwwat Movement, visited Madrassa Ma’had-ul-Dirasat-ul-Islamia at Jamia Masjid Al-Munir, F-6/3, Main Margalla Road, Islamabad, on Friday.
During his visit, he led the Friday congregational prayers and delivered the Friday sermon (Khutbah), attended by students, religious scholars, senior government officials and other distinguished guests.
Maulana Asadullah Abbasi, Mohtamim and Khatib of the madrassa, warmly welcomed the distinguished scholar and briefed him on the institution’s educational, academic, teaching and administrative activities. Advocate Shakeel of the High Court and several senior government officials were also present on the occasion.
Dr. Ahmed Ali Siraj held a special meeting with the students, reviewed their educational activities and encouraged them with words of affection and guidance. The students expressed great enthusiasm and happiness at meeting the scholar visiting from Madinah.
During the briefing, he was informed that the institution offers an integrated educational system under which students pursue Hifz-ul-Quran (memorisation of the Holy Quran) and religious studies alongside formal school education. The madrassa provides a structured academic programme, enabling students to continue their regular schooling and appear in secondary-level examinations, including Classes 9 and 10.
Expressing satisfaction with the institution’s approach, Maulana Dr. Ahmed Ali Siraj appreciated its efforts to combine religious and contemporary education. He particularly commended the initiative to equip the younger generation with the teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah while preparing them to meet the demands of modern education.
Maulana Asadullah Abbasi described the scholar’s visit as a great honour for the institution and its students, expressing gratitude for his presence and encouragement. The participation of Advocate Shakeel and other distinguished guests added further significance to the gathering.
The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere. At the conclusion of the visit, Maulana Dr. Ahmed Ali Siraj extended his best wishes to the institution’s administration and students, while Maulana Asadullah Abbasi thanked the distinguished guest and his accompanying delegation for their visit.
