Majlis-e-Ilmi supervises the scholarly projects of Idara Maarif-e-Islami. Its responsibilities include identifying new research topics, granting publication approval after evaluating manuscripts, and selecting and approving primary works for translation.
At present, the following personalities are members of this important forum:
Dr. Hafiz Sajid Anwar
Dr. Hafiz Sajid Anwar is the Director of the Idara. He is a graduate of Dars-e-Nizami, a Hafiz of the Qur’an, and holds a PhD degree. He has served as Nazim-e-A’la (President) of Jamiat Talaba Arabia Pakistan. He is the driving force and Secretary General of the JMUIM Halal Pakistan, which is the first and only halal certification body approved by Malaysia. Dr. Sajid Anwar is also an Assistant Professor at Lahore Leads University.
Sheikh al-Qur’an wal-Hadith Maulana Abdul Malik
Maulana Abdul Malik is the senior teacher and Sheikh al-Hadith at Markaz Uloom-e-Islamia, Mansoorah. He was elected a member of the National Assembly and also served as a member of the Council of Islamic Ideology. He has taught at various madaris and was blessed with the companionship of Mufti Siyah Ud Din Kakakhel (RA). Thousands of students have benefited from his instruction.