Hundreds of female university students from over 45 universities across Pakistan have gathered for a transformative Spiritual Retreat – I’tikaf 2025, organized under the esteemed banner of Minhaj-ul-Quran International. This unique and sacred gathering is providing young women with a deep spiritual, intellectual, and practical engagement, nurturing their souls and strengthening their connection with Allah ﷻ and His beloved Prophet ﷺ.

- Dedicated Arrangements for Female Students

To ensure a comfortable and focused environment, separate rooms have been allocated for female university students, fostering an atmosphere of sisterhood, learning, and devotion.

📖 Practical Learning Sessions on Essential Religious Knowledge

A series of interactive and practical sessions have been meticulously designed to enrich the students’ understanding of their faith. These include:

🔹 Taharah (Purification) – Understanding the importance of physical and spiritual purity.

🔹 Relationship with Our Prayer Mat – Strengthening our bond with Salah (prayer) as the cornerstone of life.

🔹 Raj'yu il'Allah & Raj'yu ir-Rasoolﷺ – Exploring the journey of turning wholeheartedly towards Allah ﷻ and His Messenger ﷺ with unwavering love and devotion.

Meditation & Relaxation Sessions

To promote spiritual mindfulness and inner peace, guided meditation sessions have been arranged, allowing participants to experience tranquility and self-reflection.

📖 Samā‘ (Spiritual Quranic Listening Sessions)

Special Samā’ sessions have been organized, where participants immerse themselves in the powerful recitation of the Holy Quran, absorbing its divine wisdom and spiritual impact.

Mustafavi Sisters' Spiritual Mehfil: An Uplifting Experience for Youngsters

In Itikaf City 2025, the Mustafavi Sisters hosted a spiritually enriching Mehfil in a dedicated area to inspire the young participants of Itikaf. The event featured beautiful recitations and heartfelt expressions of devotion in love with RasoolAllahﷺ. Hundreds of youngsters joined the Mehfil, which provided them a memorable and uplifting experience for all the youth present.

Nightly Spiritual Lectures by Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri

The spiritual highlight of the retreat is the soul-nourishing lectures delivered by the world-renowned Islamic scholar Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri every night. This year’s theme: “Divine Love & The Concept of Tauheed” – An enlightening discourse on understanding Allah’s Oneness through His boundless love and how it transforms our hearts and lives.

💬 Unparalleled Feedback from the Participants!

Young female students attending the retreat have expressed their awe and gratitude, describing this experience as life-changing, deeply spiritual, and profoundly transformative. Many have shared how they have gained wisdom, clarity, and a renewed sense of devotion. Most importantly, they have discovered the divine love of Allahﷻ in its truest essence.