IMA Youth Wing hosts lectures on ‘Family and Health in Islam’

Samiya (Kuwait), Nov 2: Indian Muslim Association (IMA) Youth Wing, well known for its charitable and social activities, organized a program on the theme ‘Family and Health in Islam’ at Salmiya Indian Model School Auditorium on October 25, 2013 after the Isha Prayer.

English speaking people from different parts of India witnessed thought provoking lectures from the keynote speakers of the program.

Keynote Speaker of the event, Hasan Taha, the Head of Learning and Development dept. TIES center addressed the gathering on the topic “Family & Health in Islam”. In his address, He emphasized on the importance & value of good health in Islam by saying that we don’t own our body; it is a Gift of Almighty Allah, hence it is our duty to take care of our mind, body and soul & strive to keep it strong & healthy. He stressed on the prime importance Islam places on Institution of Marriage that encourages a healthy family life for the couple, wherein they have been called as the Garments for each other, acting as a shield from numerous harms. He conveyed the topic by quoting many relevant verses from Holy Quran and supporting them with numerous sayings by Prophet Mohammed (SAWS). He summed up and concluded with one more quote, “The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, while there is good in both”

Dr. Amir Ahmad, President of Indian Doctors Forum –Kuwait, presented the Second topic of the event, ‘Strong women make stronger women’-global campaign on World Osteoporosis Day (WOD). He praised IMA for facilitating this topic to create awareness among the Women. In his PowerPoint presentation, he explained in brief about Osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become fragile and weak, leading to an increased risk of fractures and its Symptoms. It’s a silent disease that has no signs or symptoms until a fracture occurs. He further demonstrated its critical nature by showing global statistics of this disease in women and also local statistics that amounts to 30% of Kuwaiti women having osteoporosis symptoms. He emphasized Vitamin D plays very important role in preventing the same. Dr. Ahmad showed at most keenness to explain more in detail and to reach to each and every audience by vividly answering every Question that came his way in the Question and Answer session.

Sharfuddin Soofi , Vice President Indian Muslim Association and Rizwan Ahmed, President IMA Youth Wing graced the dais along with the Keynote Speakers. Program was well convened by Mujtaba Hashmi who also presented the Vote of Thanks. Snacks were served at the end of the program.

The Program started with the Recitation of Holy Quran by Br.Wudood and the Translation by Brother Hafiz Owais.

A booklet on Osteoporosis was also distributed to the audience and those who missed out can download it by visiting IMA Youth Wing Website www.imayouthwing.org.