Mangaluru’s ‘Shanthi Prakashana’ shines at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 7, 2016

Sharja: In what could be termed as a proud moment for Kannadigas in United Arab Emirates, Karnataka’s publication house ‘Shanthi Prakashana’ is taking part in 35th Sharjah International Book Fair from November 2 to 12.

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Every year international book fair will be held in Sharjah in the month of November. Sheikh Sultan III bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah is a motivation force behind this book fair. Started in 1982, today it’s the fourth largest book fair in the world.

Shanthi Prakashana publishes books on different areas of human society including religion and culture. Till date it has brought out more than 270 titles. It also has three mobile literature vans roaming all over Karnataka to spread out human values and establish atmosphere of brotherhood.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Shanthi book stall, Sarvotthama Shetty, president of Abu Dhabi Kannada Sangha, said that Shanthi Prakashana is a value based publication house. “It should grow and spread the message of peace and humanity,” he added.

On the same occasion, Dr Muhammad Abdul Khair, CEO of Propharma group of companies, released Kannada translation of the volume 6 of ‘Thafheem-ul-Quran’.

Mallikarjuna Gowda, former president of Dubai Kannada Sangha, launched ‘Shanthi Prakashana Mobile App’. Uma Vidyadar, president of Dubai Kannada Sangha released newly published book of Hadeeth ‘Prakasha Bindugalu’.

Muhammad Kunhi, Manager of Shanthi Prakashana said, “There are no fables in Shanthi’s books. You can find only truth and message of peace and humanity.”

He said that mutual understanding between religions will eradicate disbeliefs and promotes space for human values. “This is the goal of Shanthi Prakashana,” he said.

National President of Islamic Cultural Center UAE, Mr. Arief Shareef, ICC Sharja President Abdul Qadeer, SQR Ilyas, Akthar Hussain Bhatkal, Noor Ashfak Karkala, Convener of Shanthi book stall Abdul Salam Deralakatte, V.K Rashid, Hafeez Kudroli, Ashraf Hasan Ullal, Mariyam Shaheera, Ashraf Madi were present.

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Hussain
 - 
Tuesday, 8 Nov 2016

Dear Readers,

Please be aware that Shanti Prakashana still publishing books written by Maududi, the one who led many innocent Muslim youths to terrorism. I request sharjah authority to ban books written by Maududi and sayed qutub.

Abdul
 - 
Tuesday, 8 Nov 2016

Good achievement by Shanthi Prakashana, Mangalore. Also need your book stall in other GCC country, during book exhibition. So, it can help to \Kannadigas\"."

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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
 - 
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
 - 
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
 - 
Wednesday, 5 Feb 2020

 

Masha Allah. Good Job done by QISF

 

 

 

 

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P A Hameed Padubidri
February 24,2020

Riyadh, Feb 24: Indian Islahi Center, Riyadh (IICR) kicked off the propagation campaign of "Learn the Quran" national conference, which is slated to be held on March 27, 2020 at Nofa Istiraha, Exit 18, Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. It's IICR's 20th successful program.

Kerala Legislative Assembly's opposition leader & Congress leader, Ramesh Chennitthala inaugurated the campaign that was held at Voco Hotel in Riyadh, capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ramesh was on two days visit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The objective of the campaign is to instil the keenness & to keep creating the continuous awareness amongst the community on Quran. It also enables to recite the Quran with Tajweed (science of reading the Quran) & correct form.

Aboobakker Edthanatukkara (President of IICR), Abdul Qayyum Bustani, Kunhi Kumbala, Abdullah Vallanchira, Adv. Abdul Jaleel, Naushad Ali Kozhikode, Mujeeb Ali Thodigappulam, Muhammad Kutty Kadannamanna, Fasal Rahman City Flower, Mujeeb Irumbuzhi, Jaleel Alappuzha, Arafat & others were present on the occasion.

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January 5,2020

Kuwait: Friday Forum Kuwait conducted its 12th inter-school Islamic Elocution Competition at Hotel Rajadhani Palace, Khaitan on 1st January 2020. 

The competition, which was held in the senior and junior categories had participation from 15 Indian Schools across Kuwait comprising of 43 students. In the senior category, Ayisha Wafiya of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Efrem Joseph of Indian Community School, Amman won the second prize. 

In the junior category, Hima Jameela of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Fadhel Kandapath of Fahaheel Al Wataniya Indian School won the second prize. Nawaal Yaseen Ebrahim of Indian Community School (SR), Salmiya and Rhruthunanda of Indian Learners Own Academy, Abbasiya won the consolation prizes in senior and junior categories respectively.

This year, the event was fully conducted by the ladies wing of Friday Forum. Dr. Thasneem Amir, Ibtisam Basheer, Toast Masters Ola Rasheed, Fatma Abduhedeid, Shazia Thabassum and Marium Rangat were the judges for the competition in senior and junior categories. The event started with the Qira’at by Saneera Riyas, followed by welcome speech by Dr. Sajna Mohammed. 

The prizes were distributed to winners by Shahina Mansoor, Femitha Faseeh, Dr.Thasneem Amir, Dr. Sajna Mohammed, Zeenath Yacoub, Safna Sayam and Saneera Riyas. The Souvenir for the program - “INSPERIA 2020”- was released during the event by the chief editor Farha Abdul Rahman. The program was compered by Thanveera Noushad and the program convenor Subeana Shabeer conveyed the vote of thanks.

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