On the evening of the 18^th May, Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Madikeri conducted a very successful Peace Symposium at the heart of the city, Masha’Allah, Al’humdulillah. This event was organized along with the South India Sports Meet as part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.

The venue for the Symposium “Hall inside the central Market” was chosen after many considerations. It proved to be the best venue as it was in the middle of a crowded area which had many mosques and other establishments around it. Loud speakers were put at all the corners of the venue for outside public to hear the entire program which proved to be very effective.

Banners were put up at many junctions in the city inviting people to the event, Folders and invitations were also distributed.

Sadr Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Bharat Hafiz Maqdoom Sharief Sb Presided over the event. Many Dignitaries and Religious leaders attended the symposium including the Chief Editor of Shakthi Daily Mr. B.G.Anantha Shayana who Released and Reviewed the Kannada translation of the Book “Murder in the Name of Allah”. There were representatives of Hinduism and Christianity as well.

Sadr Sb introduced the new English book by Beloved Huzoor(atba) called “World Crisis and Pathway to Peace” at the occasion.

There was a projector presentation introducing the Jamaat and it’s efforts for Peace throughout the world, The Message of Peace by Beloved Huzoor(atba) was delivered by Mv. Kaleem Khan Sb. Excellent speeches were delivered in the local Kannada language apart from English, Urdu and Malayalam.

Mubaligue in charge Kerala Mv. M Nasir Ahmad Sb, Sadr Jamaat Ahmadiyya Madikeri Janab Bashir Ahmed Sb, Naib Sadr C Shameem Ahmad Sb and Naib Sadr Rafiq Ahmad Beig Sb were also present at the Symposium.

Many non-Ahmadi Muslims and non-Muslims attended the Symposium and appreciated the Jamaat for such a wonderful event. A gift pack containing the Folder “The Path to Peace” from Huzoor(atba) along with books Life of Muhammad(saw) were handed over to all guests in English and Kannada.

Few pictures from the event:

The local Media covered the event in TV Channels and Newspapers. See below for the reports.

Alhumdullilah, a lot of attention and awareness about our Jamaat was made due to the event and many non-Ahmadis have congratulated our Jamaat for it.

1) The Report (English translation below) in the front page of Shakthi Daily on the 21st of May:
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Translation:

AHMADIYYA  MUSLIM  PEACE  SYMPOSIUM

Love  For  All,  Hatred  For  None.

Madikeri, May 20:- A peace symposium, with the intension of uniting all the human beings, was organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaath.

Moulvi Khaleem Khan Saheb said that Islam is a religion of peace and it opposes violence and hatred.

Swami Bhodhaswaroopanand Swamiji of Ramakrishna Sharada Ashram said that religion is misused for selfish purposes and this spoils the religious harmony in the society.  We should cleanse our hearts first to improve the world.  Peace would prevail in the society if we realize that there is only one God, although He is called in different names, he added.

Janab Badruddin Saheb, a resident of Sharjah said that terrorists are mass murderers and, therefore, they cannot be called Muslims.  The Islamic concept of “Jihad” is misunderstood at present and cleansing one’s heart is the real meaning of Jihad.  We should, therefore try to overcome the vices like anger, greed, hatred jealousy etc., to perform Jihad, he said.

Janab Hafiz Saheb informed that the devotion of God results in developing mutual love and respect among people.  He invited all to come forward to build a structure of love in the society.

World needs love at present, said Father Sudhir Robinson of CSI Church. If we are good, then the whole world will be good.  World stands on the pillars of love and cooperation, he added.

Janab Abdul Nasir Ahmed Saheb explained that Islam is a religion of peace. Terrorism should, therefore, stop and peace should prevail in the world, he said.

Editor of Shakti news paper said that a disturbed mind cannot have a fountain of peace in the heart.  It is necessary that those who love God should also love His people. In case one installs God in his heart, he doesn’t need temples to find Him, he said.

Meeting started with the prayers of Janab Usman Pasha and recital of a Kannada poem (written by Umar Sb) by Moulvi Irshad Ahmed. Janab Thameem Ahmed also spoke while Janab M.B. Nasir Seheb conducted the proceedings. Janab Bashir Ahmed Saheb delivered the Vote of Thanks.

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2) Report in the Kodagunews.com : http://kodagunews.com

Translation:

PEACE  SYMPOSIUM  –   CALL  FOR  PEACE  BY  THE  DIGNITORIES

Ahmadiyya Jamaath had organized a Peace Symposium at the Market premises in Madikeri, recently.  The Symposium started with the slogan – Love for all, hatred for none.  In charge Muballigue of South Karnataka, Moulvi Kaleem Khan Saheb said that Islam is basically a religion of peace and opposed violence.  Janab Thameem Abbas Saheb explained the message of the Holy Prophet, Muhammed, May peace and blessings of God be upon him.

Swamy Bhodhaswaroopanand of Sri Ramakrishna Sharada Ashrama, Ponnampet was the Chief Guest of the function.  He said selfishness among the people is creating a gulf between the religions.  He stressed that if people realize that God is one, although He is called in different names, communal riots would stop.  He appreciated the efforts of Ahmadiyya Jamath in this regard.

Janab Badruddin Saheb informed that the terrorists have no religion. Violence only is their religion.  Jihad is wrongly interpreted, at present, as the holy war and conquering the internal weaknesses of one’s self is the real jihad.

Another Chief Guest Father Sudhir Robinson of CSI Peace Church said that if everyone became perfect, whole world would be a better place to live in.

Senior journalist Shri B.G. Ananthashayana, while releasing a book in Kannada named – “Murder in the name of religion” said that a disturbed mind cannot have a fountain of peace in the heart.

Hafiz Maqdoom Sharief Saheb, President of All India Youth Wing of Ahmadiyya Jamath, who presided over the function said that devotion of God results in developing mutual love and respect among  people.

A book – World Crisis And Pathway To Peace – written by the Head of Worldwide Ahmadiyya Jamaat, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmed Sb was also introduced in the function.

News courtesy: Shahid Badruddin, Dawat-il-Allah, MKA South Karnataka.