IMA hosts public lecture on Hijra New Year

Kuwait City, Nov 16: Indian Muslim Association (IMA-Kuwait) in cooperation with Masjid Kabir organized a public lecture on Hijra New Year at JamiathulIslah Auditorium Rawda.

Mohammed Ali, head of Jaliyath Masjid Kabir was the guest of honor. He praised the activities of IMA and reminded that Islam is a religion of peace and brotherhood. He said the concept of equality in Islam was unmatched. 

Masood Shehab, President IMA in his introductory remarks briefed about the various activities of IMA and emphasized the importance of these programs. He said Hijra was an important event in the history of Islam and a true test of the faith of the Muslims in Makkah. 

Sharafuddin Soofi was the key note speaker of the function. He talked on the topic “How to start a new year”.  He said every great thing has a humble beginning, planning for a new year should begin with setting high goals and making a humble beginning towards achieving this goal.

He said that we should undertake Hijra at every stage of life such as from wrongdoings to good deeds. He further added that, “the Hijra opened the door for continued success and revolutionized every aspect of the life of Muslim Ummah. He mentioned series of success attained after migration of Prophet Muhammad to Madinah, which includes strengthening of faith, economic stability, social wellbeing, religious training and establishments of Islamic principles in every aspect of life; in short it was a paradigm shift for the Muslims in comparison to their earlier lifestyle.

While elaborating on the subject of ‘Lessons from the magnificent event of Hijra' Mr. Shamvel Parvez, Head of IMA education department said that the objective of Hijra was to establish a society based on Islamic principles. He further stated, “The entire event of migration of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gives innumerable lessons to the Muslim community. However he expressed sadness that Muslims today have forgotten the actual message of Hijra.

A beautiful narrative was presented by children on the topic “People of Heaven & People of Hell”. Mariam & Safiya quoted various verses from the holy Quran and reminded the audiences about the qualities of the people of heaven & hell. The Program was convened by Mr. ArshadHabeeb. Dinner packets were distributed at the end of the program. The Program started with the recitation of the verses from the holy Quran by Master Imaduddin