On Jan 12, Islamic Association of Western Canada in association with Jamia Masjid Aulia Allah held their 14th Annual Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi Conference at Taj Park Convention Centre, Surrey, BC.
After Isha Prayer, Br. Haider Ali Khan (MC) welcomed the Muslim community and started program with Tilawat-e-Quran by Qari Abdur Razaq Raza (Australia) and recitation of beautiful Naats by local Naat Khawans Br. Muzamil, and Br. Abdul Rasool Salis community.
Resident Imam of Jamia Masjid Aulia Allah, Maulana Abdul L. Naumani started his speech with the recitation of Ayats from the Quran describing the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad(pbuh).
After Nomani Sahib speech, special guest speaker Qari Abdur Razaq Raza, who especially came from Australia to attend this program gave a speech about the Sunnah and respect of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). He stressed the need of love with Prophet(pbuh).
Syed Imam Badiuddin Soharwardy, who especially came from Calgary to attend this program started his speech with the recitation of Ayats from Quran. He spoke about the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and stressed the importance of following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) in our daily lives.
Mr. Soharwardy then provided details of Jamia Masjid Aulia Allah Project. He informed that services of Architect, Structural Engineer, Geo-technical Engineer, Electrical Engineer and Mechanical Engineer have been secured to start detailed engineering work on the Masjid Project. He provided the details on the Project timeline and informed that InshAllah the construction for the new building will start as soon as detailed engineering work finished and City has completed their review. He stressed all the community members to support this Project in every way possible.
Mr. Soharwardy then presented shields to some IAWC, community members and Masjid construction committee of their outstanding community services. Mr. Sharif Sanibel architect of the Masjid Aulia Allah given presentation.
Allama Maulana Abdul Latif Naumani started the fundraising for the Jamia Masjid Aulia Allah. With generous support from the local Muslim community Maulana Naumani was able to secure pledges for around $50,000 dollars, which included pledges from the notable Muslim Community members for the material and services for new Masjid Building. Maulana Naumani and Syed Badiuddin Soharwardy then thanked the Muslim community for their generous support and encouraged them to keep their spirits high and participate in the New Masjid Project for the better future of their kids.
Br. Haider then invited world famous Naat Khawan from Pakistan and Chief Guest of the evening, Alhaaj Syed Fasih ud Soharwardy to the stage for recitation of beautiful Naats. With his magical and beautiful voice.
After Darood-U-Salam, Qari Abdur Razaq Raza made a heartfelt Dua for all those who attended the program and offered special prayers for the entire Muslim Ummah. Program was concluded with the dinner.
Awards Photographs courtesy by:
Mr. Shahshad Shah
