The 68th edition of the three-day Aalami Tablighi Ijtema (World Islamic Congregation) came to an end on Monday with grand dua (prayers) for world peace, harmony and brotherhood, prosperity of the nation and wellbeing of the community. Over 1.5 million devotees took part in the dua that lasted for about 40 minutes.
The dua was conducted by renowned cleric of the country Maulana Ahmed laad who prayed, “Ae Allah (O God) spread light of knowledge, religion and peace in the world. Brought terrorism and rioting to an end in the world, open doors of country’s development, make convenience for those who leave their homes for spreading religion and fulfill licit prayers of everyone.”
The dua that started at 11.40 am finished at 12.20 pm. Pin drop silence was witnessed at the Ijtema venue when Maulana laad started dua. During the Dua only voice of Maulana laad was heard and the other voice that was head was that of Amen coming from over 1.5 million strong devotees.
Earlier, the clerics in their sermons told to follow path of religion, keep love for all in hearts, do not make anybody unhappy, don’t create troubles for anyone and to maintain peace.
The use of modern technology spread the dua worldwide through the speakers of the mobile phones. Those who were not able to reach the Ijtema venue due to overcrowding of the place heard the dua through loudspeakers put up at many places.
Over 1.5 million people are estimated to have joined the dua this year, turning the site into a proverbial sea of humanity. Many people had to trek several kilometres to reach the site as vehicular traffic was not allowed to avoid congestion.
During the three-day congregation renowned Islamic scholars including Maulana Saad-ul-Hasan, Maulana Ahmad laad, and others delivered sermons on the life and practice of Prophet Muhammad and Islamic Shariat (law).