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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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Media Release
June 1,2020

Kuwait: Eid is usually a time of family get-togethers and feasts after weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting. But this year people celebrated at home, with virus fears dampening the holiday spirit and strict restrictions in place.

Kuwait went under full curfew before the start of Ramadan leaving people to practice fasting and Ramadan rituals at home, Even Eid al-Fitr came under full lock-down period.

As situation demanded, IMA Kuwait celebrated the Eid Get-together online via video conferencing tool, All IMA members participated joyfully in Eid Milan online gathering which was scheduled immediately after Eid prayer. Members participated and congratulated each other on the eve of Eid.

The IMA president Shamvel Parviz addressed the gathering and thanked them for joining online for this unique Eid celebration which will be remembered in history. He also advised members to be aware of conditions of neighbors, friends and family and assist them if they need help in this difficult time.

Eid al-Fitr follows weeks of fasting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims all over Kuwait followed strict guideline and performed Eid prayer at home along with their family.

As a part of social service activities IMA also distributed ration kits before start of Ramadan and during Ramadan for needy people all over Kuwait.

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Media Release
July 6,2020

Doha: Selvam aged 46 son of Subramanian hailing from Panakulam Village, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District in Tamilnadu province who worked as a technician, died in Qatar on April 24.

Due to challenging situation prevailing in both India & Qatar for body repatriation services, especially in Covid-19 atmosphere, Family is unable to progress further for past 2 months. At his stage Family of the deceased met Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Pudukkottai office bearers and requested to intervene and help out, and also agreed to bury the body in Qatar itself.

Hence, SDPI delegates communicated with well-known Indian Expatriate welfare Organization - Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF). QISF General Secretary Basheer Ahamed, Secretary Abdullatheef Madikeri and team collected the required documents from the family of the deceased and managed to clear all the necessary formalities from the police department, Health Department, Embassy of India and Hamad Medical Corporation within a short period of time and arranged for a peaceful burial of Mr. Selvam in Dukhan cemetery.

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January 30,2020

Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee, Saudi Arabia organized Republic Day program at AlRyan Policlinic Restaurant Auditorium, Dammam on 25th January 2020.

Abdul Waris, Former Chairman of Indian International School Dammam Inaugurated the program.

Wasim Rabbani, president of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee Presided over the program.

Mansoor Shah KFUPM, Indian Social Forum Delhi Zone President, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed from King Fahad University Hospital, Amir Moulavi, Executive Member,  India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Dammam, Nasir Koduvalli, Indian Social Forum, Kerala State President, Dammam, Sharief, Social Forum Karnataka State President, DammamJahangir Moulavi, Tamilnadu State president delivered speech at the program. Mohammed Firoz, Indian Social Forum  President, Jubail read the preamble of constitution. 

 Nameer Kerala , Secretary, Social Forum Central Committee welcomed guests while Ashraf Karnataka, General Secretary, Central Committee delivered vote of thanks and Tahir Hyderabad, Secretary, Indian Social Forum, Central Committee coordinated the program.

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