CHUNATI (Lohagara), CHATTOGRAM — Aug 31, 2026: The seventh day of the 56th International Seeratunnabi (PBUH) Mahfil, a 19-day religious gathering initiated by eminent Islamic scholar Hazrat Mawlana Hafiz Ahmad, popularly known as Shah Saheb Qibla Chunati (RA), was held on Monday at Shah Manzil Seerat Maidan in Chunti under Lohagara upazila of Chattogram.
The session was presided over by Alhaj Mawlana Mamtazur Rahman, president of Anjumane Talaba-e-Sabeqeen. Mawlana Faruk Hossain, principal of Chunti Hakimia Kamil Madrasa, moderated the programme.
Religious scholars at the gathering emphasised the importance of purity in worship, congregational prayer and the proper use of time, while discussing various aspects of Islamic teachings, including wudu and the Tafsir of Surah Al-Asr.
Mawlana Zamir Uddin, Khatib of Amjadiya Rafiqul Ulum Kamil Madrasa Mosque, discussed “The Fard, Sunnah and Mustahabb of Wudu.” He said wudu is an important means of attaining purity and that observing its obligatory, Sunnah and recommended practices properly enhances the beauty and completeness of worship.
He stressed the importance of learning and following the correct method of performing wudu.
Speaking on “The Importance and Virtues of Offering Prayer in Congregation,” Alhaj Mawlana Abu Tayeb, Khatib of Baitul Jannat Jame Mosque, said congregational prayer plays an important role in strengthening unity, discipline and brotherhood among Muslims.
He urged people to develop the habit of regularly attending mosques and offering prayers in congregation.
Alhaj Mawlana Kafil Uddin, assistant professor at Amjadiya Rafiqul Ulum Kamil Madrasa, delivered a discussion on “Tafsir and Lessons of Surah Al-Asr.” He said the Surah underscores the importance of time in human life and provides clear guidance towards success.
“Faith, righteous deeds, advising one another to uphold the truth and practising patience are the qualities that protect people from loss and lead them towards success,” he said.
Alhaj Mawlana Mosharraf Hossain said time is extremely valuable in human life.
“Following the teachings of Surah Al-Asr, we should encourage one another to remain steadfast in truth and patience alongside faith and righteous deeds. Only then can we attain well-being in this world and the Hereafter,” he said.
Former chairman of Satkania Union Parishad Alhaj Mawlana Mahmudul Haque attended the gathering as a special guest.
Among others present were Alhaj Mawlana Muhammad Hafizul Islam Abul Kalam Azad, president of the Mutawalli Committee; Shahzada Mawlana Abdul Malek Muhammad Ibn Dinar Najat, organising secretary; committee members Alhaj Abu Taher and Alhaj Ismail Manik; former principal Alhaj Mawlana Hafizul Haque Nizami; Shahzada Tayebul Haque Bedar; Chhaied Uddin; Ahmadul Kabir; and officials and distinguished personalities associated with different levels of the Mahfil.
The Holy Quran was recited by Khaled Muhammad Saifullah and Hafiz Muhammad Tahsinur Rahman. Naat-e-Rasul (PBUH) was performed by Aziz Uddin Siddiqui and Tanbirul Haque Tahsin.
The programme concluded with Khutba-e-Sadr, Milad Sharif and Munajat.PR
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