By TCN News,
Riyadh: ‘Read message of Allah with complete understanding and implement them in your lives,’ was one the important advices from world renowned Islamic Scholar Dr. Zakir Naik to the audience, when he was addressing a group of expatriates during an Iftar Party organized by Riyadh Chapter of India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC) on the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan.
Naik advised the attendees to read Quran with its meaning in the languages whatever are best known and understood to them. He elaborated quoting prophet Muhammad (pbuh) that ‘Understanding of one verse of Quran is better than just reciting 700 verses’. He said that this shall be our routine and everyday Quran shall be read with complete understanding, especially during the Holy month of Ramadan to get benefitted for this world and hereafter.
IICC Riyadh Convenor Murshid Kamal presenting a copy of popular book “Idrak e Zawal e Ummat “authored by well-known Islamic Scholar Dr. Rashid Shaz to Dr. Zakir Naik.
Dr. Zakir Naik also highlighted the importance of education and advised to keep a striking balance between formal education and Islamic education with the ultimate purpose of education making the human being closer to its creator the Allah almighty.
The Convener of IICC Overseas Chapter Murshid Kamal welcomed Dr. Zakir Naik and thanked him for attending the event. A set of books by famous author Rashid Shaz were also presented to Dr. Zakir by Murshid Kamal, as he is an avid reader and loves to read during his leisure time. Murshid Kamal also conveyed IICC President Sirajuddin Qureshi’s good wishes to Dr. Naik and on his behalf and invited him to visit India Islamic Cultural Centre in New Delhi.
Kaunain Shahidi, IICC working committee member conducted the whole program in his dynamic style and thanked the audience to make the event successful. ‘It was a great moment for us to spend some quality time with Dr. Zakir and get his views and guidance for the betterment of our lives’, added Shahidi.
Another highlight of the event was the short documentary about IICC, indicating its purpose of spreading message of Islam and contribution to the society in general by promoting mutual understanding and other services to the society.
A number of prominent Indian expatriates contributed to make the event possible. All the aspects of the event were well planned and executed and timely managed by the IICC working committee members with the help and cooperation of many other community members.
Life Members of IICC, Tarique Masood, Dr. Misbahul Arfeen Mohammed Zaigham Khan, Chairman of Hira International, Salim Zubeidi, President of AMOUBA, Dr. Ahmed Badsha, Acting President of JMIAA Aftab Nizami, Ex Vice President of Jamia Alumni Association, Laique Azmee, Riyadh Chief of Bihar Anjuman, Syed Muneer also attended the event.
Other among present were, Syed Ziauddin, Jabed Hussain, Asif Iqbal, Zafar Bari, Aftab Nizami, Shaheen, Hilal, Najam and many more well-wishers of Dr Zakir Naik. Naushad Alam presented a vote of thanks to the guests and audience and invited them for the Dinner.