With his three sons and Mr. Mukhtar Masood
Honorable Guests are inspecting Qurani Library
Aalmi Idara Ishaat Uloom-e-Islamia (International Organization for the Publication of Islamic Knowledge)
The core message of the Quran emphasises that its teachings should be disseminated to establish Islam as the most favoured religion of God. This divine mission was initially carried out by a team of prophets. After the end of prophethood, this responsibility was passed on to every Muslim. When Muslims dedicated themselves to this mission, they received the support and blessings of God. However, as they drifted away from this duty, they lost divine patronage and faced decline. As other religions grew in prominence, Muslims lost ground in the field of religious propagation.
In the current century, known as the century of literature, revolutionary changes have been brought about through literary efforts. Notably, Christians and Mirzai (Qadianese) have been very active in spreading their messages. To counteract their influence, Munshi Abdul Rehman Khan founded the Aalmi Idara Ishaat Uloom-e-Islamia in 1965. The organization aims to foster religious awakening and instill the true spirit of Islam through publications tailored to contemporary needs. It focuses on propagating Islamic teachings scientifically, producing small but impactful magazines that are freely distributed to those unable to access mosques or lengthy, expensive books.
Since its inception, the organization has printed and distributed millions of such publications, available in both Urdu and English.
Quranic Library and Reading Room
Beyond sending religious messages through the mail, the organization established a reference library and reading room for the local community. The library boasts around five thousand books, while the reading room subscribes to various religious journals, magazines, and daily newspapers in both Urdu and English. University and seminary students frequently visit the library to satisfy their religious curiosity.
The organization’s significant impact is evident in the monthly distribution of constructive, non-political, and non-controversial literature to schools, colleges, government departments, the general public, and even prisons. The positive feedback has been encouraging and is a key reason for the sustained success of this initiative.
Acknowledgement and Utility
Aalmi Idara Ishaat Uloom-e-Islamia has modernized Islamic literature, presenting it with a fresh perspective. The organization has shown that positive intentions and a focus on non-controversial matters can effectively serve the cause of religion. The following testimonials highlight the significance of this work:
Moulana Abdul Majid Daryaabadi, Editor Sidq-e-Jadeed:
"Every booklet published by Idara is an impressive and praiseworthy effort penned by learned writers living within and outside Pakistan. The message is one and the same which is conveyed by Sidq-e-Jadeed also."
Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice S.A. Rehman:
"To make new generation aware of basic ideals and values of Islam this kind of literature is really very useful and need of the hour."
Allama Alauddin Siddiqi, Former Vice Chancellor Punjab University and President Islamic Consultative Council:
"This institution is providing exemplary services to popularize Islamic thoughts and ideology. It’s religions literature is just like a beacon of light in the dark world of today."
Moulana Mohammad Shafi, Mufti Azam Pakistan:
"This literature is really very effective in bringing newly educated as well as under educated students mentally nearer to Islam. Its reading is equally useful to the students and teachers of seminaries. These also reflect modern knowledge, style of thought and method of conveying messages effectively."
Mr. Mukthar Masood, C.S.P:
"This institution in a changing society has come out with a new method of conveying it’s message and this way presented to new generation an alternative to having company of learned elders. This is god gifted opportunity for our generation which by adopting the company of senseless and spiritless machines was facing anxiety and restlessness."
Mr. Asghar Sodaie, Principal Islamia College Sialkot:
"The way this organization was presenting true picture of Islam perhaps no other institution has been able to do it. Such literature was very much needed to reform those whose minds have been dissipated by western thoughts. For this reason these booklets were liked and welcome in every circle."
Dr. Syed Mohammad Abdullah, Former Principal Oriental College Lahore:
"At a time when western minds and thoughts were being developed in the nation and the people were being detached rather made adversary to Islam this literature would be very useful to reduce mental apostasy."
The Aalmi Idara Ishaat Uloom-e-Islamia continues to play a vital role in spreading the true teachings of Islam and fostering a deeper understanding among Muslims worldwide.