IMA-Kuwait hosts inter-faith Iftar get-together

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June 16, 2016

Kuwait: ‘Unity in diversity is the strength for us Indians and India…” thought expressed by Sunil Jain, the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait. He was addressing a gathering of Indian expats from different faiths and walks at an Iftar party organized by Indian Muslim Association – Kuwait.

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Fahaheel and Abu-Halifa Units of Indian Muslim Association (IMA-Kuwait) organized an Interfaith Iftar Party at Saad MutlaqIsbiyae Auditorium, Fintas, inviting people from various faiths to foster friendship. Sunil Jain and Abdul Aziz Al-Duaij, Manager IT - KNPC were present as chief guests.

Sunil Jain said, “We celebrate diversity and our motto is unity in diversity”. He said that Ramadan is to make us free from ego, lust and to feel the hunger of poor, which is the ultimate means of understanding the hardship of poor people in real life. Moreover, he insisted that we should keep away from those, who tend to divide us on the name of religion, Quoting Gandhiji “Ishwar Allah Tere Naam, Sabko Sanmarti De Bhagwaan”.

Abdul Aziz Al-Duaij emphasised that Ramadan is to energize the soul, and to work for being a good human being to others.
Other eminent personalities on the dais includesDr.AbhayPatwari; President, Indian Doctors forum, Venkata SivaRao, President Telagu Kala Sanmati&Jeyakumar, President - Tamilnad Engineers Forum.GS Reddy and Satish Chandra Shetty were also present on the dais. They appreciate the initiatives taken by IMA.

HasanTaha, an Islamic scholar delivered a lecture on the subject, ‘The Message of Ramadan’. He stated that Islam give us freedom of selection. He quoted from Qur’an ‘There shall be no compulsion in Religion’. He highlighted the highest moral character exhibited by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), that he was the man with highest moral character.

Sharafuddin Soofi, an academic counsellor and media personality delivered a talk on ‘Religious Harmony: Need of the Hour’. He emphasised the respect ordained by the Holy Quran for the humanitarian values. He highlighted the importance of harmony. He said thatatomic particles to the celestial bodies in universe are in perfect harmony with each other.

He quoted from the holy Quran “O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you”.

He stressed the eradicationof newly emerged evil of ‘Intellectual - Untouchability’ in our society. Various Communities should come closer and understandeach other. The lame way of trying to know others by simply looking into the behaviour of has led into many misconceptions and fears. He ended his speech by the couplet of Iqbal “ Mazhab Nahi Sikhata Aapas Me Bair Rakhna, Hindi Hai Hum WatanHai Hindustan Hamara…”

A brief introduction about IMA’s objectives and activities was given by ParvezHanif. Where he highlighted IMA’s services rendered to Indian community by conducting several social activities. This is in the form of educational workshops, relief funds, awareness campaigns and the like.

The program was followed by an open Question & Answer session and got concluded with a delicious buffet dinner. The Program was started with the recitation of Holy Qur’an. Parvez Hanif convened the program. IMA General Secretary Arshad Habeeb was present on the dais. Mansour gave vote of thanks. Around four hundred people attended the event.

 

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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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Media Release
May 30,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter organized a "Live along with COVID-19" webinar on 29 May 2020 in association with HealthCare Polyclinic, Dammam.

The webinar at Zoom App. featured over 150+ resident Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia's eastern and neighboring provinces.

Dr. Shailendranath made a presentation on the program and gave useful information. Indian Social Forum Dammam, Karnataka Chapter President Sharif Joktake delivered the keynote address. General Secretary Irshad Jokatte stalled the program.

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Media Release
February 4,2020

On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF), Karnataka State organized a blood donation camp in Doha Qatar, in association with Hamad Medical Corporation on 31st January 2020, Friday.

At first, QISF Karnataka State Vice President, Ziaul Huq welcomed the guests, dignitaries and blood donors.

The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by ICC President Mr. Manikantan A P who was the Chief guest. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized that, Service to humanity is service to God. By donating the blood, not only we save the lives, but we get blessings also. He also said that punctuality is the key factor in these type of events and should be incorporated by all of us.

QISF Central Committee President, Sayeed Komachi highlighted the necessity and importance of donating the blood and assured QISF a socio cultural organization will always be ready for this noble cause.

Dr. Vishwantha Kini, a well known Radiologist in HMC motivated the donors.

The camp was started at    7.00 A M and ended at 5.30 PM in which 146 people donated the blood out of 185 people registered.

SKMWA President Abdul Majeed and Dr. Haroon from Asian Medical Centre, who were also the Guests in the programme praised the initiative and efforts of QISF. 

QISF Central Committee Vice President Salam Kunnamal, General Secretary Basheer Ahmed, Northern States President Fasiuddin, QISF State and Branch Committee members Lathif Madikeri, Zakariya Pandeshwar, Saleem Bangadi, Mujeebulla Khan, Nayeem Belapu, Ibrahim UB, Toufeeq, Anwar Angargundy, Rizwan Kalladka, Asif Bannur, Imtiyaz Karnad, Jaleel Kalladka, Haneef Montepadav, Rafiq Uppinangady and other members were present during the programme.

The program was presided and concluded by QISF Karnataka State President Nazeer Pasha.

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Fasi
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Thursday, 6 Feb 2020

Great job, this will save many lives. Hats off to QISF for this wonderful event on the occasion of Rebulic Day celebration. 

Zameer
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Wednesday, 5 Feb 2020

Well done qisf...again u did a great work by collecting blood to serve humanity...qosf is a second word for humanity!!

Hassan
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Wednesday, 5 Feb 2020

 

Masha Allah. Good Job done by QISF

 

 

 

 

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