Madrassas to offer thanksgiving prayers on 26th Amendment approval

The Secretary-General of Wifaq ul Madaris, Maulana Hanif Jalandhari, has urged religious seminaries across Pakistan to offer thanksgiving prayers following the approval of Islamic clauses in the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

A ceremony was held in honour of Senator Kamran Murtaza, organised by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, on Monday. Notable figures such as Mufti Taqi Usmani, Maulana Hanif Jalandhari, and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri attended the event.

Addressing the gathering, Maulana Fazlur Rehman highlighted Senator Kamran Murtaza’s key role in the passage of the amendment. "Today’s ceremony is dedicated to Kamran Murtaza for his significant contribution," he said, adding that the presence of Mufti Taqi Usmani was a special honour.

Mufti Taqi Usmani, in his speech, praised the efforts behind the amendment. "When the amendments were approved and signed by the president, I saw Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s tireless work," he said. "This is a great service to the country and the nation."

He further stated, "I was unaware of this event today; I came to extend my congratulations. May Allah keep Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s shadow upon us always."

Maulana Hanif Jalandhari expressed his gratitude for the passage of the 26th Amendment, calling for prayers in all religious schools.

"We are thankful to Maulana Fazlur Rehman," he said, announcing that special prayers and thanksgiving rituals will be held in seminaries tomorrow.