By Wajahat Ali Khan:
A multi-faith Iftar dinner was jointly organised by the “AlMustafa Welfare Trust” Hounslow Friends of Faith and “West Thames College” at West Thames College London which hosted by Barrister Zubair Awan. The event was attended by Ruth Cadbury, Member of Parliament for Isleworth & Brentford, Mayor of Hounslow Amy Croft, Charanjit Kaur, Chair of Hounslow Friends of Faith, Marta Gajewska Principal of West Thames College, Abdulrzzaq Sajid, Chairman of AlMustafa Welfare Trust, Shamama Latif, Ahmed Nawaz and a large number of people from other communities and all walks of life attended the event. On the occasion, speakers highlighted the importance of Ramadan and said, this month teaches us a lesson in piety and abstinence, as it is stated in the Holy Quran that fasting was made obligatory so that humans can satisfy the hunger and thirst of other humans. The speakers said that fasting teaches us patience by controlling hunger, thirst and desires, a person learns to control his soul. Therefore, fasting is not just about abstaining from food and drink, but also teaches us to avoid lies, backbiting, fighting and sins. The speakers said that in a multicultural society like Britain, where people of different religions, cultures and nationalities live together, participating in each other’s festivals or at least respecting them promotes mutual harmony and brotherhood. These festivals bring people closer and joining in each other’s joys increases friendship and trust.
