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Mira Road (Mumbai):
“The life of prophet Muhammad (s) is a real example for all of us to
follow. We don’t just have to listen about him, the real success
will be achieved only if we implement his teachings in our lives”
these were the words of Harbans Singh Sethi the president of Mira
Road Gurudvara.
He was speaking on the occasion of a
seminar ‘Muhammad for All’ orgnaised by Jamaat e Islami Hind, Mira
road unit at Shubham Hall.
The seminar was part of Jamaat’s on going
campaign Muhammad for All from 17th feb till 28th Feb 2010 across
Maharashtra.
People from all faiths attended the
program. The gathering of more than 200 including man and women from
all faiths, religion and caste were listening to the prominent
speakers of all religions about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Speaking on the auspicious occasion
Pandit Damodar, a spiritual counsellor from ISKON quoted many
teachings of Quran and told that the salvation lies only in
following divine guidance.
Fr. Dominic Vas the main priest of
St.Joseph church discussed the commonalities between Islam and
Christianity. He explained that many teachings of Islam are common
between the two religions and are enough to bring the communities
closer. He said that he is very much inspired by teachings of Islam
such as fasting and Zakat system which, really can solve the
problems of modern society.
Dr. Ikram Khan from Ahmed Nagar and Azam
Ali from Rajasthan briefed about prophets life.
Dr. Javeed Mukarram, member of advisory
council for JIH Maharashtra, presided the seminar. He said that
these kind of inter religious gatherings are necessary in the
present situation where disharmony and fear politics been played by
few people. But one should note that the people who are spreading
hatred are very few and can be easily ignored. Islam and terrorism
has no relation at all.
"Terrorists have no religion, even if
somebody indulge in this kind of activity, claims to be a Muslim,
cannot be a Muslim as his act is totally against the teachings of
Islam and that of Prophet Muhammad
(s)", he said.
He said, “The solution to our problems
lies in the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) which has already been
proven multiple times on the face of this earth. Some people say,
it is 1400 years old teachings and are now impractical, but they
should not forget that solution is not from Muhammad (S) but creator
of the universe who knows the past and the future."
“The duty of a Muslim is not only to
convey the message of Prophet verbally or through literature like a
post man, but we have to show the living examples today", he said.
The program was followed by a dinner. All
people appreciated the efforts JIH in bringing the communities
together and many requested to make a common forum of people from
all religions.
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