Gandhi on the Prophet Muhammad and Islam
Rohingyas, Uighurs and Kashmiris’ Suffering HighlightedA seminar was held in Columbia, SC, to highlight the plight of Rohingyas, Uighurs and Kashmiris, on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Midlands Technical College. Keynote speaker at the event was Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid, an internationally acclaimed human rights champion and Founder Chairman of Sound Vision.  A large number of people from various faiths, professions and ethnicities attended the Kashmir Vigil held on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the SC Statehouse Grounds. Young and old, individuals and whole families as well as two local Imams - Imam Adly and Imam Bashir - turned up to stand in solidarity with the seven million residents of Indian Administered Kashmir whose basic human rights have been grossly violated.  'The Sultan and the Saint’ Movie Returns to Columbia, SC‘The Sultan and the Saint’ movie program held in Columbia, SC on Sunday, March 24, brought a breath of fresh air in the aftermath of the New Zealand tragedy. The event was jointly hosted by PICNA and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and held at the majestic Stavros Lecture Hall of the Seminary in downtown Columbia.  PICNA organizes Compassion Event to Celebrate South Carolina’s Interfaith Harmony MonthPICNA brought together leaders from many faiths to discuss the subject of Compassion, on Sunday, January 2019 at Masjid Noor Ul Huda, a prominent mosque in Columbia, SC. The program was organized as part of the Interfaith Harmony Month that has been celebrated in the Palmetto State since 2012.
Columbia, SC - October 27, 2018 - PICNA Board of Directors has issued the following statement:“We condemn the barbaric attack on our Jewish brothers and sisters in Pittsburgh and stand in solidarity with the Jewish community nationwide. This incident is an attack on our values and on the very fiber of our diverse society. “We believe that lack of understanding, fear mongering and unwarranted hate speech in the current political environment may lead to tragic incidents like the current one. It is the sacred duty of all faith and civic leaders to encourage greater understanding and compassion in our society to forge national unity.
A Large Crowd Turns out to Learn About Islam and Celebrate DiversityWhat started as a controversial face book post turned into a great learning opportunity and celebrating diversity in our communities. Irmo town hall was packed to capacity last Thursday during the ‘Demystifying Islam’ program that drew people from various faiths and all walks of life.  The program commenced with a mini exhibition on Islam that included books on Islam as well as posters depicting Muslims contributions to the world civilization, especially during the Islam’s Golden Age. Visitors showed keen interest in the exhibition and some picked up copies of the Quran and a mini-magazine on ‘Islam and Peace.’ While the event was hosted by Mayor Hardy King, it was jointly sponsored by PICNA and IPSC (Interfaith Partners of SC).
PICNA and Masjid Noor Ul Huda Hold Youth Speech Contest In South CarolinaPICNA and Masjid Noor Ul Huda, a prominent local mosque joined hands to organize a highly successful Muslim Youth Speech Contest In Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, July 28, 2018.  “It was a delight to see children, as young as seven years, speak to adult audience with confidence, courage and commitment on their favorite topics”, said Chaudhry Sadiq, President, PICNA. Chaudhry went on to say that he would like to see these youth become community leaders, public representatives and scholars and make their communities, their faith and their nation feel proud of them.
A Challenging Situation Turned into an Opportunity for Peacemaking and UnderstandingGod Almighty has His mysterious ways of bringing people together, changing hearts and minds and creating miracles. This is exactly what transpired in the cities of Columbia and Irmo in the state of South Carolina.  PICNA and Masjid Noor ul Huda Hold a Major Awareness EventNearly fifty faith and community leaders thronged to Masjid Noor Ul Huda, a prominent mosque in Columbia, SC, for an evening of learning, sharing and positive engagement. PICNA and the mosque have traditionally held the Ramadan Sharing event for many years now.  Over 1.6 Billion Muslims observe the fasting month of Ramadan around the world
with spirituality, enthusiasm and dedication. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam that instils the traits of sharing, caring and sacrifice in the believers. |
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