Raiwind Markaz is a large complex that houses a main Masjid, large dormitory-like accommodations for attendees, a Darul Uloom (Islamic School), and residential areas for Muqeems (long-term settlers). It is located in Raiwind city, near Lahore, Pakistan. It is considered the most prominent centre for the Global Tablighi Jamaat movement, as it receives the most foreign guests throughout the year. Other prominent Markaz are the Kakrail Markaz (in Bangladesh), Faiz Elahi Markaz (In India), and Nerul Markaz (In India).
The famous Nizamuddin Markaz is no longer connected with mainstream Tablighi Jamaat as it was taken over by Maulana Saad‘s offshoot faction during a continuous purge since 2015 and the peak on 13 Ramadhan 2016 (June 2016) (See: Nizamuddin Bloodshed – The day our elders left).
It attracts many people to its yearly gathering, including international visitors. About 10,000 to 20,000 visitors with 400 muqeems (long-term residents) are always present at any given time. Due to a large number of attendees, Raiwind Markaz has its own roti (Bread) Factory which is capable of producing 60,000 pieces of bread daily
Address
Raiwind Markaz, 765C+2VJ, Lahore Rd, Raiwind, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
History of Raiwind Markaz and Raiwind Ijtema
Raiwind Markaz was established around the 1940s. On the 13th of March 1948, Raiwind Markaz was officially made the centre for Tablighi Jamaat in Pakistan.
The famous Haji Abdul Wahab was sent by Maulana Yusuf (the second Amir of Tablighi Jamaat) to migrate to Pakistan in 1947 during the India-Pakistani Conflict. He was 25 years old at that time. It was said that he was one of the few survivors of a refugee train massacre during his migration to Pakistan.
It is noted that the first Ijtema in Pakistan was conducted on the 26th of December 1947 in Karachi, not in Raiwind.
In 1952, Haji Miyaji Abdullah Mewati donated a large piece of land 5 km from Raiwind Markaz. On the 10th of April 1954, the land was used as the venue for the first-ever Raiwind Ijtema. In 1985, an additional 150 acres of land was purchased to further expand the Ijtema area.
In 2006, due to the increasing number of attendees, the Raiwind Ijtema had to be done in 2 phases. The second Ijtema was conducted 3 days after the first Ijtema.
The Haweli Building: Global Tablighi Jamaat Shura Meeting
Due to the inability of Pakistanis to travel to India, and the fact that all senior elders of Tablighi Jamaat were present during the annual Raiwind Ijtemas, the highest Global Tablighi Jamaat Shura Mashwara (meeting) has always been conducted after the Raiwind Ijtema annually. The Mashwara is usually conducted at Haweli, a building where all the senior elders are housed during the Ijtema.
A lot of the historic decisions for Tablighi Jamaat were made during these Mashwara such as:
- The establishment of the Global Shura concept in 1983
- The appointment of Haji Abdul Wahab Sahab (70 years age at that time) as the Amir of Pakitan in 1992.
- The appointment of 11 new global shura (Aalami Shura) members in 2015
Raiwind Markaz Administration
The Amir (Leader) of Tablighi Jamaat in Pakistan has always resided in Raiwind Markaz. The following were the Amirs of Pakistan:
- Muhammad Shafi Qureshi, the First Amir of Pakistan.
- Haji Muhammad Basheer
- Haji Abdul Wahab. Appointed in 1992 at the of age 70
- Maulana Nazrur Rehman. Became the de-facto leader in 2018 at the age of 90
Haji Abdul Wahab passed away on the 18th of November 2018 at the age of 96. Maulana Nazrur Rehman (age 90 at that time) led the funeral prayers of Haji Abdul Wahab. He has been considered the highest authority for Tablighi Jamaat in Pakistan since.
Next: Read the Full History of Tabligh – Origin, Expansion and the Fitna (Split)
Raiwind Markaz Photos
Next: Read the Full History of Tabligh – Origin, Expansion and the Fitna (Split)
What’s going on very soon this matter will be investigate again. Who are playing with Islam those peoples should be watch out.
My son Ibraheem Abdullah Akhtar came two days ago from Brownstown, Michigan, USA. I’m his father Wassem Akhtar. We are trying to contact him from his USA WhatsApp number but no response. We are worrying about his welfare. His record must be available in the list of guests who came from USA. Please check and tell him to contact us. Shukran and Jazakallah…
Assalamualaykum br Ibraheem, there are almost 2 million people sharing a single network tower during Raiwind Ijtema, so the signal is very bad there. Also, there is no convenient charging point for cell phone, so his phone battery must have died. Worst case he may have lost his phone.
But rest assured, the Raiwind Ijtema is a highly secure place and his is in good company. It is finishing today and will be moving to a different masjid where he can charge his phone or make contact.
InshaAllah, we will ask around. Please email us your Contact to admin@tablighi-jamaat.com
Mera beta bohat galat raste pr h m ose Deen k raste lgana chahti hn mehrbani mje agahi day🙏
سب اللہ sy ہوتا hy
Allah rubulizat سب کرتا hy. Ap sy darkwast آپ bety کو 3 ya 10 din serozy pr lagaay
Mare abuu k le dua kre wah 4 din se ventilator mai hai khosoc k darkhast
Asalam o alikum mery abu b idr 40 din k liye gy hain un se b koi contact nae ho pa raha plzzzz un k bary main agr pata chl jy k wo thk hain wazir hussain name hy un ka.
Before Raiwind Ijtema, the only example of Muslims travelling to a particular place, for a fix number of days, and all Muslim present at that venue will be doing same activities on day 1 to last day of that ritual was HAJ.
your Raiwind Ijtema has become Haj for Tablighis. Nauz billah.
Earlier you replaced Quran with Fazael e Aamal and now you have replaced Haj with Raiwind Ijtema.
Your counterparts in Bangladesh and India have also created alternative to Haj.
Allah tum logon ko hidayat ata kare.
We do not know where this comment is coming from. If you want to critisize Jamaat at this level, are you using the same yardstick to criticize other movements, especially the movement you ascribe to?
The main point is no where has Raiwind (or Nizamuddin for that matter) claim their place as the new place of Hajj.
If you argue on the mere fact that just because we go there frequently, ergo you assume that we have made that a new place of Hajj, then, let’s not talk about about Islamic movements, what about your wordly careers where people ascribe to, or go to a certain headquarters, events, functions or ceremonies frequently?
Dont say things you dont know.
Learn Da’wat and Tabligh first before commenting
Asalaam aleikum dear Muslim Family
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I have been researching Tablighi Jamaat and have heard many esteemed elders return from Raiwind with heartfelt praises for the people of Pakistan and the community at Markaz.
I am from Uganda 🇺🇬, currently residing in Karamoja. Over the past year, we have welcomed various Tablighi Jamaats—coming from India, Pakistan, Qatar, and local areas—who have dedicated their time to Da’wah efforts. Through these efforts, we are blessed to have converted 1,780 individuals in 2023, with an estimated 800 more this year.
However, the living conditions in my locality are challenging, and many of us lack sufficient knowledge of our Deen (Ilm). I aspire to visit Raiwind and hope to become a Hafidz of the Quran a. This would enable me to teach our community extensively in Ngi’karimojong, our indigenous language.
Please remember me in your prayers. May Allah make it easy for us all.
JazakAllah Khair!
I am sorry but you seriously need to alter your perception about it before its too late. May Allah help us All.
May allah blees tableg e jammat
I m alamzeb from manseehra I wana to be for ever in markez
Assalamualaikum,
Is it possible that we deliver food or something to a loved one who is in Raiwind Markaz? If yes, is there a store or resource near by that can be contacted to deliver the stuff?
Thank you
Waalaykumsalam Brother, Alhamdulillah Raiwind Markaz is self-sufficient. They even grow their crops and vegetables. Everything you get there is as pure as it can be.
May Allah SWT reward your intention
جناب مجھ لوگ مارنی لگے ھوے میں چاھتا ھوں اپنی ساری جائیداد کی وصیت مارنے کے بعد مرکز کے نام کردوں لہذااس میں مجھ رہنمانی چاھے محمد فرخ پاشا 03211780031
My father came from charsadda to go for dawat to Bangladesh for 7 months before eid ul adha inshallah but he leave his mobile at home now i want to contact him but I don’t have any number of him and his team
Someone plz help me contacting my father
Assalamu Alaikum
Pray that Allah SWT reward every single person who join this noble work done by this Jamaat whether it’s one moment or life in the path of Allah.
Over the years in my opinion, the persons who find fault in this work are ones who are not willing to make any sacrifice for this precious Deen. They will sacrifice their lives for Dunya only to enjoy it in this life.
May Allah SWT guide them to this humble effort.
(Reminding humanity of the reason we are in this dunya) Ameen.
Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahinwa barakatuhu,
Is it possible to check if the English translation of Rauda tut Talibeen..The Shara of Hadith book Zad ut Talibeen..is available at the Markaz bookshop?
Waalaykumsalam, we are not the official website for Raiwind Markaz nor Tablighi Jamaat. Also, as far as we know there is no official bookstore in Raiwind Markaz. Sorry brother, we can’t help you. You can have a look at our references though as we have kept many downloadable books there
Muje guide kray agar koi markaz me serozay k liay ya is SE zyada time k liay ata ha to usay kitny paisay APny pas rakhny chahiay for residence and food.
Kindly guide kr de
To Whom it May Concern:
I am writting here to ask for contact number of your address as my brother is a part of your journey. there is no way to contact him please, kindly coordinate my communication with him.
Assalam o Aliqum
Meri darkhwast ye he k November 2024 k ijtema ki date k according Tuesday wed and Thursday aa rha he kindly jis trha Karachi ijtema ki date or din ka hisab rkha jata he jese Thursday Friday Saturday asay koi date mukhtas kr den hum job krte hn thori Asaani ho jay gi shirkat me… Shukria
AOA Bai logo ya lerka lapta ha hum nay markaz say ya malom krna ha ya koye tablighi jumat K sat TU nhe gya
Es ka name ha mohsin
Father name Shafi Ur Rahman
Village seri tehsil Oghi district Mansehra
Kindly update
My husband went to Lahore on 6 November 2024 for 2 day. Now it has been 10 days I have no contact with him he just left a msg that he will come back after 4 months. I have 2 kids I am very worried.. last time he was at dunyapur.
His name: Muhammad khaliq Raees
His number: 03322833727
Plz tell me where is he I want to talk to him
Plz send him back to us me and my kids are very tense and alone