An interfaith symposium was organized by Majlis Ansarullah Peace Village on November 14, 2025, at Tahir Hall Community Centre in Maple, Ontario. The theme of the event was “Interfaith Harmony – Peaceful Co-Existence.”
The interfaith theme was highlighted by five distinguished faith leaders representing the following religious communities: Surinder Rathee (Hinduism); Iqbal Brar (Sikhism); Rabbi Tina Grimberg (Judaism); Pastor Richard Gardner (Christianity); Murabbi Farhan Iqbal Sahib (Islam).
The event started at approximately 2:30 p.m. with a welcome introduction by Riaz Bajwa, currently serving as the Nazim Tabligh for Majlis Ansarullah, Muqami (Peace Village).
Murabbi Umair Khan Sahib moderated the event. Hafiz Rahat Cheema Sahib recited from the Holy Quran (4:37), marking the formal start of the interfaith symposium.
This was followed by an introduction of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at by Maulana Ghulam Misbah Baloch Sahib, Na’ib Sadr Majlis Ansarullah Canada.
For the remainder of the event, Umair Khan Sahib invited speakers to the podium, who were allotted 15 minutes to present. Each speaker spoke about interfaith harmony from the teachings and scriptures of their faith.
After the presentations, a question-and-answer session was held, during which the audience had the opportunity to ask the speakers questions about interfaith harmony and their respective faiths.
The event concluded with silent prayers led by Maulana Ghulam Misbah Baloch Sahib, followed by dinner. The organizers and guests ate together, socialized, and participated in interfaith dialogue.
Another highlight of the event was a Qur’an Exhibition set up by Majlis Ansarullah Muqami. Guests had the opportunity to observe the Holy Qur’an in various languages. Organizers gave a tour of the exhibition and explained the teachings of Islam in the Holy Qur’an. The exhibition was an excellent opportunity to spread the message of Islam to non-Muslim guests.
The event received significant positive feedback from attendees, and many expressed interest in attending similar events in the near future. Alhamdulillah!
Riaz Ahmed Bajwa Sahib is currently serving as Nazim Tabligh, Majlis Ansarullah Muqami
