Dawat-e-Islami is founded by Sheikh-e-Tariqat, Ameer-e-AhleSunnat Hazrat Allama Moulana Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadri (دامت برکاتہم العالیہ) in 1981 In Babul Madina Karachi, Pakistan. Dawat-e-Islami is serving Ummah with its Islamic Centers in more than 172 countries of the world. More 80 than different departments are being formed in order to process the Islamic and welfare work in more effective manner. For example: Jamia tul Madina, Madrasa tul Madina, Majlis Khuddam ul Masajid, Madani Qafila, Madani Tarbiyat Gah, Madani Channel etc.