The Imam Hussain (r) Peace Conference was held in Sydney on Saturday 6 August 2022 at Redeem Centre in Wentworthville addressed by Hon Chris Bowen, Federal Minister for Energy & Climate change as well as by a number of interfaith leaders.
The event attended by a large number of people both Muslims from various denominations as well as people of other faith was organised by Panjatan Welfare Association and the Pakistan Australia Association.
Maulana Ejaz Hussain related the incident of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (r) at Karbala almost 1400 years ago on the day of Ashoora, 10 Muharram and its significant today for all humanity.
Imam Hussein (r) lived the legacy of his grandfather, Prophet Mohammad (s) when he challenged the tyrant and established the Quranic rule that life is sacred but still, when the objectives of life are under threat, martyrdom becomes essential to remind the generations of the significance of justice & liberty.
The martyrdom of Imam Hussain (r) was to eliminate despotism, against might is right, and fascism to create a just society that values liberty, equality and freedom.
Lessons of courage, patience, sacrifice, and standing up to oppression and injustice are universal values from the martyrdom of Imam Husain (r) and his companions.
Professor Mahinder Singh, a Sikh talked about his knowledge of the significance of Muharram and how it was practiced in Punjab
Mr Sankaranarayan Janardha, a Hindu highlighted the importance of harmony between people of diverse faiths and cultures in order live in peace.
Father Ijaz Gill a Christian Priest of Pakistani origin talked about his experiences of cordial relations between Christians and Muslims in Pakistan and respect for all places of worship ordained in both religions.
Hon Chris Bowen highlighted the success of Australia as a multicultural country and how people of all faiths had the freedom to practice their faith with respect for the practices of faiths and cultures of all fellow Australians.
The last speaker Maulana Nazeerul Hassan Thanvi in his melodious voice recited passages from the Quran and talked about tolerance and cordial relations between all Muslims together with the people of all other faiths.
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