21/08/2026
Bradford: Prof. Dr Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri, Chairman Supreme Council, MQI, Visits Madinat Al-Zahra and Delivers Address on ‘Reviving the Real Human Being’
On Friday, 14 August 2026, Prof. Dr Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri, Chairman Supreme Council of Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI), visited the Madinat Al-Zahra project in Bradford. The visit coincided with the blessed day of Jumu’ah, the beginning of Rabi-ul-Awwal and Pakistan’s Independence Day.
Addressing the Jumu’ah congregation, Prof. Dr Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri delivered a deeply reflective discourse on “Reviving the Real Human Being”, reminding those present that the physical body is the outer structure, while our true humanity lies within: in our intentions, thoughts, values, character, morals and spiritual condition.
Drawing a powerful parallel with Madinat Al-Zahra itself, he explained that four walls alone cannot fulfil the purpose of an Islamic centre. Its true value lies in the knowledge, spirituality, character, culture and Prophetic ﷺ teachings cultivated within it. Similarly, the outward human form only reaches its true potential when the inner person is alive with faith, humility and beautiful character.
Prof. Dr Hassan highlighted the Qur’anic reality that a human being has the capacity to rise to Ahsani Taqweem, the finest state, or fall to Asfala Safileen, the lowest of states. True humanity is therefore reflected not through outward appearances or claims, but through humility, gentleness, generosity, good manners and ensuring that others find comfort in our company.
A particularly powerful reminder from the address was:
“Our slogans are complete, our dhikr is complete and our claims are complete, but what is lacking is humanity from human beings.”
The congregation was reminded that just as the physical body requires nourishment and strength, the inner human being must also be nourished. Knowledge is its food, taqwa its clothing, obedience to Allah Almighty and His Beloved Prophet ﷺ its strength, while righteous company, dhikr and spiritual gatherings sustain its spiritual health.
Prof. Dr Hassan explained that this is the deeper purpose of institutions such as Madinat Al-Zahra: not simply to construct buildings, but to establish environments where faith is protected, knowledge is transmitted, character is refined and future generations are connected with the beautiful teachings and character of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.
Following the Jumu’ah programme, Prof. Dr Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri visited the Madinat Al-Zahra construction site, where he was given an overview of the development and saw first-hand the progress being made towards the vision for this important project.
The visit also carried a clear message for the community: to support such centres through our time, presence and resources, to bring our children into environments of knowledge and spirituality, and, above all, to devote ourselves to beautifying the inner self.
May Allah Almighty grant success to everyone contributing towards Madinat Al-Zahra and make it a lasting centre of knowledge, spirituality, service and Prophetic ﷺ character for generations to come. Ameen.
