MASJID AR-RAHMANIYAH

A Legacy of Faith, Scholarship, and Service

Masjid Ar-Rahmaniyah traces its origins to 1947, when it was established by the late Imam Abdul-Rahman bin Ghulam-Muhammad Al-Madani following the creation of the Dominion of Pakistan. Since its founding, the mosque has sought to preserve and promote the Islamic traditions of faith, scholarship, worship, and public service that have been passed down through generations.

The institution forms part of a wider family legacy rooted in Islamic learning, spiritual guidance, community leadership, and service to humanity. Over the decades, members of this tradition have contributed to religious education, military service, charitable work, and academic engagement both within Pakistan and internationally.

Family tradition records that Imam Abdul-Rahman bin Ghulam-Muhammad Al-Madani enjoyed a friendship with His Majesty King Abdulaziz bin Abdul-Rahman Al Saud, the founder of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is said that they met within the Sacred Precinct of the Holy Ka’aba and shared a common commitment to the service of Islam, Islamic scholarship, and the preservation of the Two Holy Mosques. This historical connection remains an important part of the family’s heritage and its enduring relationship with the wider Muslim world.

Among the most distinguished figures associated with this legacy was the late Sheikh-ul-Hadith Imam Abdul-Qayyum bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Makki (رحمه الله), a renowned scholar of Hadith who devoted his life to the teaching of Islam, the preservation of sacred knowledge, and the spiritual guidance of countless students and worshippers. His commitment to scholarship and service earned him respect across diverse religious and academic circles.

Following a lifetime dedicated to Islamic learning and service, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Imam Abdul-Qayyum bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Makki (رحمه الله) passed away during Hajj in the Holy City of Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His funeral prayers were held at Al-Masjid Al-Haram, and he was laid to rest in the historic cemetery of Jannat al-Mu’allah, one of the most revered burial places in Islam and the resting place of numerous members of the family of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), his Companions, and generations of distinguished Muslims. He was laid to rest near the grave of the Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (رضي الله عنه).

The family’s connection with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was maintained at both religious and institutional levels. In addition to longstanding scholarly, educational, and charitable links, members of the family served as commissioned officers in the Pakistan Army and contributed to the longstanding tradition of military cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. One member of the family also served with the Royal Saudi Land Forces as part of a United Nations-led military mission.

These connections reflected the close relationship between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, founded upon shared faith, mutual respect, strategic cooperation, and a common commitment to the security, stability, and prosperity of the Muslim world. Through service in religious, educational, and military capacities, the family sought to contribute to the strengthening of these historic bonds between the two brotherly nations.

Today, the Ar-Rahmaniyah Trust oversees three mosques established upon land dedicated as a charitable endowment (Waqf) by the late Sheikh-ul-Hadith Imam Abdul-Qayyum bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Makki (رحمه الله). These mosques serve as centres of worship, education, community engagement, charitable activity, and interfaith understanding.

The Trust remains committed to the principles of Tawheed (the Oneness of God), Prophethood, scholarship, public service, and the promotion of peace, understanding, and mutual respect among people of all backgrounds. Through religious education, intellectual engagement, and community outreach, it seeks to contribute positively to society while preserving the rich heritage entrusted to it by earlier generations.

The Trust maintains longstanding relationships with religious, educational, charitable, and academic institutions throughout Pakistan, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Members and supporters of the Trust have been involved in fields including Islamic scholarship, education, military service, public administration, scientific research, and higher education.

The present generation continues to honour the legacy of Imam Abdul-Rahman bin Ghulam-Muhammad Al-Madani and Sheikh-ul-Hadith Imam Abdul-Qayyum bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Makki (رحمه الله) by preserving the institutions they established and the values they embodied: faith, knowledge, integrity, humility, service, and devotion to God Almighty.

Today, Masjid Ar-Rahmaniyah continues to serve as a place of worship, learning, reflection, and service to humanity, seeking to uphold the timeless Islamic values that have guided its mission since its foundation.

“Indeed, the mosques of Allah are maintained only by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, establish prayer, give charity, and fear none but Allah.”

(Qur’an 9:18)