By the grace of Allah, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Innisfil had the opportunity to hold its 3rd Annual Interfaith Symposium on October 26, 2025, at Stroud Banquet Hall, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The objective of the event was to bring together people from various faiths to create interfaith harmony. Attendees heard addresses from religious leaders on the topic “Compassion Across Faiths – Common Ground in a Divided World.”
Various speakers represented Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism and Islam. Each speaker presented their faith’s viewpoint on the given topic.
The event was moderated by Salman Mangla Sahib, Local Secretary Tabligh, Innisfil. The speaker for Islam was Murabbi Khalid Ahmad Minhas Sahib.
The event was attended by more than 110 people, including 40 external guests. Respected Amir Jama’at Ahmadiyya Canada, Lal Khan Malik Sahib, Respected Missionary In-Charge, Abdul Rashid Anwar Sahib, and National Secretary Tabligh, Murrabi Farhan Iqbal Sahib, attended the event. The Mayor of Innisfil, Lynn Dollin, Deputy Mayor, Kenneth Fowler, and several Town Councillors also attended.
After the addresses by religious leaders, a Question & Answer session was held, and members of the panel took turns to answer a variety of questions.
Speakers and organizers of the Innisfil Interfaith Symposium with Respected Amir Sahib Canada
A detailed news article was published before the event in two local newspapers – InnisfilToday and BarrieToday – promoting this year’s Interfaith Symposium.
A book stall was also on display with literature about Islam Ahmadiyyat.
The event was very well-received by members of the public. The proceedings of the program sparked conversation amongst the attendees, with several guests staying well after the event. The Jewish speaker, the Christian speaker and another Christian friend stayed to observe the Maghrib/Isha prayers and showed keen interest in the Congregational Salat.
Hassaan Shahid Sahib is currently serving as Secretary Isha’at, Innisfil Jama’at
