ISLAMIC CENTRE GOA INAUGURATED

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Islamic Centre Goa was inaugurated at the hands of MaulanaJalaluddinUmri, National President of Jamaat- E- Islami Hind at Bilwan, Peddem, Mapusa, at 11.00 am on 12th Dec 2012. It was attended by a large gathering. After unveiling the plaque, a small programme was organized. The programme began with the recitation, of the Holy Qur’an. The gathering was welcomed by Mr. IbadullahKhan, general secretary of Konkani Shanti Publications. He in his welcome address gave a brief introduction of the activities of Konkani shanti publications as well of Islamic Centre Goa. He spoke about the work done so far by Konkani shanti publications specially in translating Islamic literature from different languages into Konkani language for the benefit Konkani speaking people.  Mr. ArmaanShaikh presented a power point programme on the activities carried out by Islamic Centre Goa. A book by Mr. PrajalSakhardande titled ‘Muslim History andHeritage in Goa’ was released at the hands of MaulanaJalaluddinUmri.  Mr. PrajalSakhardande, ahistorian and a professor presently teaching at Dempe’s college of Arts and Science was felicitated at the hands of MaulanaJalaluddinUmri for his painstaking work on research of history and heritage of Muslims in Goa. Mr. NevillelMonteiro (Architect), Mr. PareshGaitonde (Engineer), and Mr. Adam khan (digital print designer) were all felicitated for their immense contribution to Islamic Centre Goa.

ameer e jamaat unveiling the plaque

MrPrajalSakardande in his speech said thatnormally it is perceived that Muslimspresence in Goa isfrom the time ofAdilshah’s period. He said that this is incorrect history, as evidences shows that Muslims presence in Goa in fact dates back to the 7th century. A calendar depicting pictures of heritage mosque built during Adilshah’s and pre-Adilshah period was released at the hands of Mr. Abdul Wahid Khan,state president of Jamaat – E-Islami Hind Goa.

Ameere Jamaat Maulana Jalaluddin Umri Addressing the Gathering

 

MaulanaJalaluddinUmri in his speech said that man wants to live in peace, he wants to be happy and he wants to succeed in this life. He said that present system has failed to address the problems faced by mankind hence it is high time that we should look for an alternate system wherein man’s success and salvation rests.He further said that we need to challenge the western onslaught on Islam and Muslims. He said that we have developed a tendency to blindly believe to whatever news is been fed by western media about Islam and Muslims, without ever thinking of questioning its truth. He further said that our minds are been controlled by the west, and we are accepting blindly their education pattern, their culture, their philosophy and their life style. He said that one needs to study the scriptures to understand its injunctions rather than blindly believing to what western media, or for the matter of fact anybody says about Islam. He said that we need to have dialogue with different faiths, for better understanding, for alleviating problems commonly faced by people, and for promoting harmony. He said that this IslamicCentre, God willingly, will go a long way in propagating the teachings of Islam, in providing literature on various topics to different section of the society and for promoting better mutual understanding and harmony. He concluded his speech by expressing best wishes for the success of the Islamic Centre Goa.

Mr. ShariefShaikh proposed vote of thanks. Mr. Asif Hussein compered the programme.

The said Islamic Centre Goa is the first of its kind in Goa. It has four floors; on the first floor it has an auditorium, which can accommodate 250 people. The second floor has a full fledge library, a conference hall, a studio, and a guest room. The third floor is an exclusive ladies auditorium.  The fourth floor is a dining hall.

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  1. Assalamu alaikum

    I tried calling the centre on this number +91 80073 06560 and i was told that the number was wrong .. please get back to me

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