International Qirat Organisation Forms ‘Hawariyyin Council’ for 2026–2028 Term
The International Qirat Organisation Bangladesh has formed a ‘Hawariyyin Council’ for the 2026–2028 term to strengthen and expand activities related to the teachings of the Holy Quran, proper Quranic recitation and other Quran-centred services.
The council comprises prominent individuals, academics, professionals and businesspeople from different sectors of society. It will work to expand the organisation’s activities. Anwar Aldin, Joint Editor of the daily Ittefaq, has been nominated as president of the central Hawariyyin Council. Sheikh Saad Saifullah Madani, Secretary General of the International Qirat Organisation Bangladesh, will serve as the council’s secretary by virtue of his position.
According to the organisation, the new council will help expand Quran-centred activities, develop long-term plans, provide strategic advice and strengthen the organisation’s presence and activities at national and international levels.
The word ‘Hawariyyin’ refers to devoted supporters and companions committed to a noble cause. The council has been formed to extend services to the Holy Quran to a wider social and international audience. Alongside the religious and academic guidance of Islamic scholars and religious leaders, experienced individuals from different professions and sectors will contribute their knowledge, skills, experience and social networks to the initiative.
Besides President Anwar Aldin, the announced partial committee includes Iqbal Hossain Babu, Anwarul Islam, Mizanur Rahman Khan, Mohammad Matiur Rahman, Professor Dr Muhammad Rakibul Haque, prominent businessman and social worker Mohammad Zahirul Alam, and Barrister M. Moin Alam Firozi.
Mohammad Al Amin Rakib Tanoy, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Bangladesh University of Professionals, has been appointed as the council’s coordinator. The organisation also said the remaining positions would be filled in phases and the full committee would be announced soon.
