Salmiya: The English unit of Indian Muslim Association (IMA), Kuwait, in coordination with ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Masjid Al-Kabir began a new journey by starting series based monthly lecture for Indian English speaking community in Salmiya on November 26, 2015.
Part one of the series was on “What husbands needs to know about their wives” presented by Sharafuddin B.S, a well-known speaker among Indian community in Kuwait. He shed light on psychological aspects of wives and their expectations from husband.
He said the best example for an ideal husband is the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). He said that the Prophet used to seek suggestions from his wives. He narrated story of running race prophet had with his wife Aisha (RA), and said that Prophet used to help wives in their household affairs. He used to show love and affection by eating from the same side where Aisha (RA) ate.
He said wives likes to be consulted in matters like naming their children, changing job, making an investment, going on a trip or ordering from restaurant. While explaining about things disliked by wives he said, a wife does not like reference of religion to prove husband’s authority. He concluded his presentation with a hadith from Sahih Bukhari which said “Women was created from a bent rib, If you want to enjoy her, you enjoy her while she is still bent, if you will try to straighten her, you will break her”.
The event continued with a panel discussion on the topic “Family Life: Challenges and Solutions”. Two panelists, Dr Irfanullah and Dr Teresa Lesher headed the panel discussion. Panelists shed light on the day-to-day challenges of family life and answered question raised by the audience.
The event began with the recitation of verse from Holy Quran by Br. Mustafa Iftekar Ahmed while Bashar Khan the convened the event.
Second part of the of the three part lecture series will be on Dec 24, 2015 on “What wives should know about their husbands”.
IMA ladies wing conducted a parallel event for teenage girls under the title “Learn Deen with Fun” at the nearby venue. The event focused at bringing Islamic values at the early age.
Highlight of the event was a speech by Dr. Nida Musharraf on the topic Lessons from Surah Luqman where she narrated the story of Luqman (AS) who advised his son to be good to parents and to respect them; Lecture was followed by an Islamic quiz with instant gifts where teenage girls participated with much enthusiasm. Sister Heena Parkar conducted the quiz.
For more information about the monthly lecture series, contact IMA at 67696747
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