Addressing thousands of residents of Itikaf City on the fourth day, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said that convergence of piety and excellence of manners is sainthood. He said that piety, excellent behavior, large heartedness and love of human beings are the ingredients that shape sainthood. He said that sign of a Sufi is that he is the one who distributes Allah’s blessings among the people. He connects himself with the people.

Shaykh-ul-Islam said that if our hard work wins the pleasure of Allah, there is no greater blessing than this. He said that we should connect our hearts with Allah Almighty in such a way that one does not feel the need of reaching out to someone else. He said that when this state of mind overpowers man, it is only then that he starts to enjoy the real taste of love.

A Mehfil-e-Naat was held before the speech of Shaykh-ul-Islam in which Minhaj Naat Council, Amjad Bilali brothers, Zaheer Bilali brothers, Shahzad brothers and world renowned Muhammad Akhtar Hussain Qureshi had the honour of reciting Naat. Mr. Qureshi gathered accolades of the residents of Itikaf due to his unique way of recitation. Shaykh-ul-Islam also greatly appreciated Qureshi sahib.