JEDDAH — “Such types of programs strengthen the bond of love and unity among the whole humanity. The love for our beloved Prophet, peace be upon him, is the shield that can save us from going astray,” said Azeez while addressing Anjuman-e-Irfaniyah, Jeddah's Iftar party A large number of prominent community members were present. The program's main feature was Ahmad Raza Hashimi's naats. Hashimi, a Pakistani naat singer, held the audience spellbound with his golden voice and devotional style. In addition his dedicated but informal style provided great delight and pleasure to the attendees. He presented famous naats of Muhammad Ali Zahoori, Syed Muhammad Wajihusseema' Irfani Chishti and others. Laced with the love for Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, the simple and lucid style of the singer gave a new touch to the famous Urdu, Awadhi and Punjabi naats. Some examples of his Naats: Lamha, Lamha shumar karte hain, Aap ka intezar karte hain Aur to kuchh nahin hai daman men Kamli Wale se pyar karte hain Lijo Muhammad naam Tere bigde banen sub kaam, Roop, saroop, anoop, niyara Baaten jaise noor ki dhaara Sub ka bharosa sub ka sahara, unpe daroodo salam Lijo Muhammad naam Mujh gunahgar ko kamli men chhupa lije Huzoor Hashimi hashr men munh apna dikhaaoon kaise
Mahboob e Kaainat Rasool-e-Kareem hain Matloob e shash jehat Rasool-e-Kareem hain Qalb o zuban se Salle Wasallim rawan hua Maael ba iltefat Rasool-e-Kareem hain The program began with the recitation of a few verses from the Holy Qur'an by Muhammad Jamal Khalid. The gathering was addressed by Tayyab Moosani, secretary general of Memon Federation, Hamid Islam Khan of Aalami Urdu Markaz and Azeez. Azhar Ilyas Chishti, Muhammad Sarwar, Maulana Charagh Deen, Muhammad Bilal Khalid, Muhammad Awais Khalid, Muhammad Ahad, Syed Tariq and many others attended the program. Khalid Jawed, the host of the program, proposed vote of thanks. Syed Jawad Anwar Shah offered supplication.
