Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SRINAGAR: The Islamic Relief and Research Trust (IRRT) Kashmir held a Multifaith Dialogue Conference at Tagore Hall Srinagar. The program was organized on the eve of Hindu and Muslim festivals and brought together leaders and scholars from different religions.
The conference was led by Mirwaiz Central Kashmir Syed Abdul Lateef and was inaugurated by Mufti Azam J&K, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam. Advocate Abdul Rashid Hanjura, Chairman of the Islamic Relief and Research Trust (IRRT) Kashmir, welcomed all participants in his opening remarks and emphasized that the primary objective of the Multifaith Dialogue is to provide a shared platform where people of different religions can engage in open conversation, foster mutual understanding and strengthen respect among communities.He said, “Our purpose is to strengthen peace, brotherhood and understanding in society.
At a time when divisions are growing in the world, dialogue is the best way to remove mistrust and promote goodwill. This initiative must not stop here but continue at schools, colleges and community levels so that future generations grow up with values of humanity and tolerance.”Leaders from different faiths spoke at the event.
Among them were Dr. Mazhar Hussain from Hyderabad, Jagmohan Singh Raina (Sikh Coordination Committee), Dr. Philip John (Christian priest), Prof. Rattan Lal Hangloo (former Vice-Chancellor, USA, online) and several scholars and social activists including Dr. Hameed Naseem Rafiabadi, Moulana Showkat Hussain Keng, PSAJK President G.N Var, Dr. Shagufta Rather and Fayaz Ahmad Andrabi.Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam said, “Religion should unite people and encourage service to humanity.
Diversity is a strength not a weakness.”Jagmohan Singh Raina added, “All religions teach compassion and kindness. We must spread this message at the grassroots level.”Christian priest Dr. Philip John stressed, “Children should learn the values of peace and coexistence in schools and colleges.”Prof. Hangloo, speaking online, said, “India’s strength is its diversity.
Such dialogues help to keep our unity strong.”The program was conducted by Dr. Wahid Raza and a vote of thanks was presented by Shamshad Kralawari, General Secretary of IRRT. At the end of the conference, all participants agreed that Multifaith dialogue must continue regularly, not only in big meetings but also in schools and local communities. The event ended with a common pledge to work for peace, respect and harmony among all people. (NTK)
