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On Sunday 26 July 2015, Imam of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria, Syed Wadood Janud, delivered a presentation about Islam at an Eid festival hosted by Sathya Sai International Organisation in Berwick, Southeast Melbourne. More than 70 people attended the festival, including Ahmadiyya Muslim men and women from the Bait-ul-Salam (The House of Peace) mosque in Langwarrin.

Imam Janud addressing audience on the topic of Islam

Sathya Sai International Organisation opened the festival by welcoming members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association and extending Eid greetings. After thanking the organisers for their invitation, Imam Janud delivered his presentation about the philosophy of the teachings of Islam. A broad range of Islamic topics was discussed such as the Holy Quran, fasting, prophets, prayers and giving alms.

Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association reciting a poem and demonstrating a call to prayer (adhan)

Imam Janud said that Islam is not a new religion. It is the same message and guidance that God revealed to all the prophets before the Holy Prophet Muhammad (May Peace and Blessings of God be Upon Him). He said, “Islam and the Holy Quran do not present a new religion but it’s the continuation of the previous religions that came before. Muslims do not limit themselves in believing in the five scriptures mentioned in the Holy Quran but every scripture brought forward by any spiritual man all over the world.”

Imam Janud also gave a brief introduction about the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and its founder, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian. Members of the audience had the opportunity to listen to an Adhan (Islamic call to prayer) and a recitation of a poem.

Holy Quran Exhibition was on display and Guests interacting

At the end of the festival, participants were provided light refreshments. Members of Sathya Sai International Organisation had the opportunity to observe an exhibition on the Holy Quran, Islam, peace, harmony and science.

Report by:Press and Media Desk
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria