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

[email protected] (Media Release)
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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Agencies
August 8,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: One may call it good luck, but for two Indian expats it was God who prevented them at the last minute from boarding the Air India Express plane that crashed in Kerala, killing at least 18 people on board.

According to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, the Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight from Dubai to Kozhikode overshot the runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday evening. There were 184 passengers including 10 infants, 2 pilots and four cabin crew onboard the aircraft.

Noufal Moin Vetten, an Ajman resident working as an office boy in a Sharjah school, was booked to travel on the flight and had checked in as per schedule.

Recounting his miraculous escape, Vetten, a resident of Malappuram, Thirunavaya, whose visa was cancelled a week ago, told Gulf News: “I was handed my boarding pass, but when I reached immigration, they told me I had to pay a fine of Dh 1,000 (Rs 20,430) for overstay. I had only Dh 500 (Rs10,215) with me.

"I called my school PRO and he told me to come back. He said they would follow protocols and pay the fines before sending me,“ he said.

Vetten was disappointed and called his family to let them know.

“When I heard about the crash, I was saddened for all the passengers. But I'm so relieved I missed it. God has been really merciful,” said Vetten.

Afsal Parrakodan, a resident of Abu Dhabi, had a similar stroke of luck.

“My work visa was cancelled about a week ago. After getting my boarding pass, I was told I had to pay a fine of Dh1,000 at the immigration counter, but I had only Dh500 on me.”

“I was very keen to board the flight and be with my family. So I called a friend who brought me the additional Dh500, but by then, my baggage had been offloaded and the flight's doors were closed,” said Parrakodan.

“I was feeling very sad and called my mother to tell her I had missed the flight. But a few hours later, when I learnt of the crash, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and thankful to God for saving my life,“ said an overwhelmed Parrakodan who plans to fly back next week. 

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News Network
April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and  implemented by  respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown. 

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also  apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC  Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken. 

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members  during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC  concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

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May 20,2020

Dubai, May 20: Dubai-based Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club’s humanitarian services in charge Naseer Karaje team have appreciated the efforts of Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Mangaluru Airport director, NGOs of Mangaluru, and MLA for extending a royal welcome to second batch of repatriates from Dubai that landed at Mangaluru Airport on May 18.

There was so much of confusions when 1st batch of repatriation flight landed in Mangaluru airport on 12th May due to lack of proper arrangements and co ordination.

This time due to proper arrangements and special supervision by the DC everything was driven smoothly. It has given a confidence to all the Manglurean expats of Dubai in returning to their native places, the KSCC said.

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