The Demise of Mian Maqsood Ahmad Marks the End of an Era of Courage and Commitment: Condolence Reference at Alhamra Hall

The Demise of Mian Maqsood Ahmad Marks the End of an Era of Courage and Commitment: Condolence Reference at Alhamra Hall
Mian Maqsood Ahmad was a fearless caller of truth, a sincere mentor, and a steadfast soldier whose services will always remain a guiding light. A grand tribute ceremony was organized by JI Lahore, attended by prominent political, religious, and spiritual leaders from across the country.

LAHORE 05 July: "The life of the late Mian Maqsood Ahmad is a beacon of light for us. He was a sincere mentor, a fearless voice for truth, and an eternal symbol of steadfastness through every challenging phase of the movement. The void left by his passing cannot be filled for centuries."These thoughts were expressed during a grand "Condolence Reference" organized by Jamaat-e-Islami Lahore to pay a historic tribute to the invaluable religious, political, and social services of the former Ameer of JI Punjab and distinguished leader, Mian Maqsood Ahmad. The solemn and emotionally moving ceremony, held at Alhamra Hall, Lahore, was presided over by the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Lahore, Zia-ud-Din Ansari Advocate. The event witnessed an immense turnout, including leading scholars (Ulema) from various schools of thought, spiritual leaders (Mashaikh), political and social figures, and a large number of women from across Pakistan.Prominent Attendees and Dignitaries: The condolence reference was graced by notable national figures, including: Central and Provincial Leaders of JI Dr. Osama Razi, Dr. Farid Ahmad Paracha, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Abdul Malik, Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Idrees,Dr. Tariq Saleem, Waqas Anjum Jafril, Dr Khalid Mahmood,Professor Irfan Choudhary, Hafiz Yasir Mehraaj, Mian Jalil Ahmad Sharaqpuri, Yaqoob Sheikh, Maulana Amjad Khan, Allama Zubair Ahmad Zaheer, Allama Abdul Ghafoor Rashid, Mufti Arshad Ubaid, and Mufti Shabir-ul-Hajj. Peer Abdullah Shah, Peer Ghulam Rasool Owaisi, Peer Syed Ali Raza Chan Peer, Dr. Peer Tariq Sharif Zada, Peer Akhtar Rasool Qadri, Peer Dr. Tauseef-un-Nabi Mujaddidi, Peer Asim Mustafa Suhrawardy, and Peer Dr. Tauseeq-ul-Bani. Nasrullah Goraya, Azhar Bilal, Khalid Ahmad Butt, Aamir Nisar Khan, Qari Waqar Ahmad Chitrali, Qasim Afzal Siddiqui, Anwar Gondal, Hafiz Naeem Chishti, Masood Khokhar, Choudhary Shaukat, Shah Ubaid, Abdul Qayyum Rashid, Choudhary Zameer Abbas Virk, Salman Siddique, and others.Tributes by Key Speakers: Addressing the gathering, the speakers shed light on various aspects of Mian Maqsood Ahmad’s life, stating:"Mian Maqsood Ahmad was not just a leader, but an institution from which thousands of youths learned the lessons of sincerity and devotion to Allah. From his youth until his last breath, he dedicated his entire life to the establishment of the Islamic system, the revival of faith, and the moral upbringing of generations."Speakers further added that he was a soldier of the Islamic movement who faced the hardships and trials of life with a smile and unshakeable resolve. Whenever the movement faced a testing time, Mian Sahib was always found on the front lines. He dedicated his life to the supremacy of Islam and to advocating for the oppressed and marginalized sections of society. His selfless and sincere contributions have become a golden chapter in history, which will continue to ignite the flame of religious devotion in the hearts of future generations.Closing Prayer: The ceremony concluded with an emotional and heartfelt prayer (Dua) for the elevation of the late Mian Maqsood Ahmad's ranks in heaven, the acceptance of his lifelong services, and for granting patience (Sabr-e-Jamil) to his family and fellow companions of the movement.