Sri Vijaya Puram, October 25: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, organised a programme on “Faith for Humanity: Nurturing a Society Rooted in Values and Compassion” yesterday at 6:00 PM at the Islamic Guidance Centre, Goalghar.
The programme began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an by K. Hussain. M.K. Mohammed, President, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Andaman Zone, welcomed the gathering and delivered the presidential address.
Swami Omkaratmananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Sri Vijaya Puram, highlighted the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, recalling his dedication to serving humanity and emphasising the importance of service to others.
Father Lawrence Ekka of the Catholic Church, Sri Vijaya Puram, spoke about living together in harmony and respecting one another. Drawing upon the life of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Bible, he emphasised love and compassion as essential foundations of peaceful coexistence.
Engineer Mohammed Saleem Sahib, Vice President, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, emphasised that religion and faith should nurture humanity within every individual. Recalling the belief that all human beings descended from the first couple created by God, he described humanity as one family sharing a common origin. He urged everyone to recognise this bond and uphold the dignity of every person, irrespective of religious differences.
Representatives of various political parties, civil society leaders, eminent citizens and members of different religious communities attended the programme.
P. Abdul Rasheed moderated the proceedings, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks by P.K. Ummer Farooq.
