IMA holds Seerat-un-Nabi programme: Muslims urged to follow the teachings of Prophet

Kuwait: The Indian Muslim Association (IMA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs organized a public lecture on Seerat-un-Nabi recently.

Addressing the gathering Dr. Yousuf Ahmed Al Sanad said that the final Prophet (PBUH) was a mercy to the mankind and a preached the message of universal brotherhood. He is a role model from all aspect for all mankind and his entire life should followed by all Muslims.

Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rahman spoke on the subject “Family life of Prophet (PBUH)”. He said that the private and family life of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) has been well documented and it was difficult to find a second person in history with so much of insight into their private life. He said that Prophet (PBUH) used to solve disputes in a way that would leave both the disputing parties satisfied.

Vice-President of IMA Sharafuddin B.S spoke on “guidelines from life of Prophet (PBUH) in present situation”. He mentioned several instances from the life of the Prophet in which the latter demonstrated immense kindness, forgiveness and restraint while dealing with companions and fellow beings. The speaker stressed that today’s Muslims should spread this message of kindness and forgiveness.

Mr. Sharafuddin also said that Islam has given a lot of importance to education which is clearly evident in the teachings of Quran and Sunnah. He said the first verse of the Quran revealed to Prophet was “Read”. He said the best investment one can make is on the education of their children, relatives and society etc.

On this occasion, Urdu translation of the famous book Fiqh-us-Sunnah was was released by Mr. Roomi Al-Roomi. Fiqh-us-Sunnah was written by Sayyid Saabiq (1915-2000 C.E.), and later translated in various languages like English, Persian, Bengali, Bosnian, Thai, Turkish, Russian, Malialum & Uzbek. This book is translated by Maulana Waliullah Majeed Qasmi a teacher of Jamiatul Falah and published by Al Manar Publishing House – New Delhi.

The Program started with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Hafiz Owais and welcome address and IMA introduction presented by IMA General Sec. Mr. Ahmed Ali. The program was convened by Shamveel Pervaz. The Program was also graced by the presence of dignitaries such as Syed Iftikar Ahmed - Vice President FIMA, Well-known philanthropist Muzammil Malik, Mohammed Ali & Ahmad Al Taravi from the Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs. IMA President Mr. Masood Shehab was also present in the dais. Huge number of expatriates participated during the occasion with their families.