Ustazah Nighat Hashmi is the founder and Chairperson of Al-Noor, Pakistan’s renowned Islamic education and welfare organization, established with the objective of promoting character building and behavior modification among Muslim youth in the light of teachings of Islam. The organization has now successfully graduated millions of students since 1996, published hundreds of books addressing the social, moral, and religious needs of the society and is now helping over 4 million families across Pakistan.
Ustazah Nighat Hashmi is a teacher, Islamic scholar, social entrepreneur, author, and former lecturer. She is recognized worldwide for her in-depth knowledge of the teachings of the Quran, Hadith, Seerah, contemporary issues of women and detailed study of Islam as a way of life.
She has translated the Quran into the Urdu language. Her best work is the Quran an Ajaba (Tafseer of Quran in Question & Answer form).
Ustazah Nighat Hashmi’s interaction with notable members of the society
Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir (T.I) Chairperson HEC Punjab
First Lady of Pakistan - Samina Arif Alvi
International Seerah Conference by Ministry of Religious Affairs
Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Al-Noor Welfare Foundation is an organization that administers Islamic and Contemporary Education and aims to bring a positive change in women of all ages. Al-Noor's objective is to build a peaceful and healthy environment to nature the future generation and make them practicing and beneficial citizens of the society, so they can fulfill their responsibilities in the best manner.
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The Learning Festival, a vibrant and unique celebration of empowerment through knowledge, has become Ustazah’s hallmark event that serves as a vibrant platform where knowledge, advocacy, unity, and celebration intersect to amplify the teachings and voices of women in Islam.
For more than 30 years Ustazah Nighat Hashmi has delivered over thousands of lectures, seminars and conferences regarding the teachings of Quran and Sunnah. Some of her featured topics are as follows: