LAHORE: A Seerat Conference 2026 was held at Alhamra Cultural Complex, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, to commemorate the sacred month of Rabi-ul-Awal and highlight the teachings, character, and message of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The conference was jointly organized by the Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra), Growth Ventures, and Global Media Communication.
The conference brought together prominent religious scholars, writers, poets, Naat reciters, artists, public representatives, and people from different walks of life. A range of intellectual and literary activities was organized to promote a deeper understanding of Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH), Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool (PBUH), and the universal values of Islam.
The program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool (PBUH). Shehzad Roshan Gilani delivered opening remarks. Naat recitation and speech competitions were also held, providing participants with an opportunity to demonstrate their literary, oratory, and recitation skills.
A special panel discussion titled “Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) and the Contemporary World” was also held during the conference. Hosted by Haneen Zaidi, the panel featured Pir Tariq Sharifzada, Syed Ejaz Bukhari, Hafiz Muhammad Usman, and Mufti Muhammad Ahmed Shahbaz.
The panelists discussed the relevance of the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) teachings in the contemporary world and emphasized the importance of translating them into everyday life.
The conference was attended by distinguished guests, including Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Ashrafi, Pir Tariq Sharifzada, Syed Mehboob Shah Bukhari, Member Provincial Assembly Samia Atta Shahani, Mufti Muhammad Ahmed Shahbaz, and Haneen Zaidi, among other notable personalities.
The Naat competition was judged by Al-Haj Akhtar Rasool Qureshi and Naveed Akram, while Asghar Ali, Muhammad Imran, and Jamshed Qaiser served as judges for the calligraphy competition. Cash prizes and certificates were presented to participants who demonstrated outstanding performance in the Naat and speech competitions.
The speakers emphasized that the sacred month of Rabi-ul-Awal provides an opportunity to seek guidance from the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), incorporate His noble values into our lives, and convey His message of mercy, compassion, peace, and humanity to younger generations.
The conference concluded with a Naat Mushaira, where renowned poets expressed their devotion and love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) through their poetry. Zahid Bukhari, Tauqeer Sharifi, Wahid Ameer, Sultan Mahmood, Shahmeer Mughal, Azaan Nasir, Saghir Ahmed Saghir, Zafar-ul-Haq Chishti, Abdul Razzaq Azad, and Umar Ahmar, among other poets, presented their Naat poetry. The session was conducted by Shariq Ali and presided over by Sadiq Jameel.
At the conclusion of the event, MPA Samia Atta Shahani, Arif Taibi, and Shehzad Roshan Gilani presented shields to the distinguished guests in recognition of their participation and contribution to the conference.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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