Srinagar, Feb 16: The Interfaith Department of Anjuman Sharie Shian hosted the grand launch of the book Interfaith Dialogue: Foundation of Peacebuilding at Mehboob-ul-Millat Hall, Jamia Bab-ul-Ilm. The event saw the presence of distinguished personalities from within and beyond the valley, who commended the department’s pivotal role in fostering peace and harmony.
The book was widely praised as a significant contribution to interfaith dialogue and communal unity, with speakers emphasising the need for continued efforts in bridging religious divides. Special recognition was given to the book’s editors, Agha Muntazir Mehdi and Khair-un-Nisa Agha, for their dedication to promoting mutual understanding among diverse faith communities.
The event was graced by several eminent personalities, including—Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (President, Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama J&K), Agha Syed Hassan Al-Mosavi Al-Safavi (Founder, Interfaith Department & President, J&K Anjuman Sharie Shian), Swami Hari Prasad (Chairman, Vishva Mohan Foundation, Chennai), Prashant Kumar (President, Gandhi Peace Foundation, Delhi), Professor Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi, Satish Maldar (President, J&K Peace Forum), Satinder Singh, Hojat-ul-Islam Molana Masroor Abbas Ansari (President, Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen), Basharat Masood, Faculty members of Jamia Bab-ul-Ilm, Ravinder Pandita (Save Sharda Committee), Bhikkhu Sanghsena (Founder, International Meditation Center) and Shanta Mantu (Ramakrishna Mission)
The speakers hailed the Interfaith Department’s initiatives, describing them as a crucial platform for dialogue, reconciliation, and coexistence. They stressed that such endeavours promote regional peace while contributing to global harmony. The event underscored the growing importance of interfaith cooperation in today’s world, reaffirming the commitment of Anjuman Sharie Shian towards bridging divides and fostering mutual respect among diverse religious communities.
