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 180 countries of the world. 80+ 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.