Addressing the participants of the Itikaf City being organized under the banner of MQI, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that good manners and behavior are key to leading a successful life. He said that we can gain honorable position at individual and collective level with the combination of good manners and respect (Adab).

He said that knowledge is of no use without ‘Adab’, adding that only those ascended the throne of sainthood who adopted ‘Adab’ as guiding principle of their life. He said that respecting one another and being honest in performance of one’s obligations and duties is ‘Adab’. Fulfilling one’s word, avoiding to hurt people and spreading love and peace for the sake of Allah Almighty is also ‘Adab’.

Dr Qadri called veteran worker Hashim Sialvi on to stage. He embraced him and paid him rich tributes on his wonderful services for MQI. Mr. Sialvi took part in revolution march in 2014 and lost one of his eyes due to police shelling on the night of August 30 and 31. He also presented his book based on the anthems to Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri on the occasion.

Shaykh-ul-Islam announced a gold medal for Jawad Hamid over his exceptional services in organizing Itikaf City. He was given the title of ‘Lion of Minhaj’.