From Hidaya Conference to ISNA63

NYN Desk Report:
A gathering at McMaster University in Canada brought Islamic scholarship and community engagement together as His Eminence Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri delivered the keynote address at the Hidaya Conference, drawing attendees for a program centered on faith and learning.
Among those attending was Azhar Azeez, who shared his appreciation for the opportunity to meet Tahir-ul-Qadri during the conference. Azeez described the meeting as both a pleasure and an honor and noted Tahir-ul-Qadri’s recognition among the world’s 500 most influential Muslim scholars.
The keynote appearance served as a central part of the Hidaya Conference and gave participants an opportunity to hear directly from the prominent Islamic scholar. The gathering also created a connection between the conference in Canada and another major Muslim community event scheduled to take place in the United States.
During his appearance, Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri encouraged those attending the Hidaya Conference to join the 63rd Annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), known as ISNA63, during Labor Day weekend in Detroit. His encouragement brought additional attention to the upcoming convention and its role as a gathering point for the Muslim community.
Azeez expressed gratitude for Tahir-ul-Qadri’s support of the convention, describing his encouragement to attendees as a gracious gesture. The moment reflected a connection between Muslim scholars, community leaders, and institutions working to bring people together through conferences and educational gatherings.
The Islamic Society of North America is preparing for its 63rd Annual Convention, with the Detroit gathering expected to continue the organization’s tradition of bringing Muslims together during Labor Day weekend. Azeez used his post about the Hidaya Conference to encourage community members to register for the upcoming event through ISNA.
The experience at McMaster University ultimately linked two community gatherings across Canada and the United States. Through Tahir-ul-Qadri’s keynote appearance and his encouragement of participation in ISNA63, the conference highlighted the connections formed through Islamic scholarship, community engagement, and shared gatherings.