Kuwait: Interfaith meetings mark the end of ‘Quran for All’ campaign

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November 24, 2016

Kuwait: Indian Muslim Association (IMA) conducted a ’Quran for All’ campaign between November 4 and 18 this year in coordination with Ministry of Awkaf and Islamic affairs and Masjid Al Kabir, Kuwait.

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Several activities were held during the campaign such as inaugural session at the Grand mosque of Kuwait, daily short video series by various speakers, Friday sermons, distribution of Quran and related literature in various parts of Kuwait, essay competition for school children and an online quiz open to all and two concluding interfaith get-togethers in Indian Community School, Salmiya and Unity Center Fahaheel.

Mohammad Iqbal Mullah, a visiting scholar from India attended two concluding sessions and spoke on ‘Contribution of Quran to Humanity and its Impact’ and ‘Quran’s Contribution to Global Oeace.’ He highlighted the contribution of Quran towards scientific inventions, promotion of education and establishment of human values, which is tremendous contribution to global peace. He urged all to read, understand and reform themselves based on the teachings of Quran.

Second Secretary of Indian Embassy Dr. Sushil Kumar participated on behalf of Indian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E Sunil Jain in the concluding program at Indian Community School Salmiya and said that arranging such interfaith gathering is very helpful in promoting inter cultural harmony.

Various other prominent personalities from different organizations in Kuwait participated in the event such as VenkatKudri from Telugu Kala Samiti, Rama Krishna chary from American Society for Safety Engineers, JayaKumar from Tamil Nadu Engineer’s forum, Domingos C Aujo from Goan welfare Society, Mahadevan from Arpan, and R RSethi from Satkar . All expressed support for any activities for promoting interfaith understanding. Nisar Ahmad and Sharafuddin Soofi presented power point presentation of ‘Signs of God in Nature ‘and ‘Is Quran God’s word?’ respectively.

Khalid Al Sabea, head of the communities division of IPC and Eng. Dahmi Al Mutlaq from Kuwait University also graced the occasions with their presence.

Winners of the Essay completions were honored with valuable prizes during the function by president of IMA Masood Shihab. Prize winners were: First Prize-AlbinBinoy (India International School, Mangaf) , Second Prize-Leena Sujith (India International School, Mangaf) and Third Prize-Jabeen Sultan Ali (Indian English Academy School, Salmiya).

IMA ladies wing also participated actively in various activities of the campaign. Also they conducted a separated event exclusively for women at Indian Model School Salmiya.

Mansoor Abbas was event manager for the entire Campaign. Several hundred copies of Quran and several thousand copies of relevant literature related to Quran were distributed throughout Kuwait in order to promote the true peaceful message of Quran.

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Zahoor Ahmed
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Monday, 28 Nov 2016

May Allah reward you all the best in here and hereafter to spread the message of Allah to his creation.May Allah show us the right path.

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