Arshad Mehmood Khan, Scotland Correspondent
Majlis Ansarullah Scotland held its annual “Beacon of Peace Scotland Charity Cheque Presentation” and Iftar dinner on 16 March 2025 at the Baitur Rahman Mosque in Glasgow. The funds raised during the event were generated through the 2024 Beacon of Peace Scotland 5K Fun Walk, organised by the Majlis. Over £18,000, representing one hundred percent of the funds collected, was distributed to beneficiary charities across Scotland, highlighting the Jamaat’s commitment to supporting those in need.
The programme commenced at 4:30 pm with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a welcome address by Ahmed Owusu-Konadu Sahib, Chairman of Beacon of Peace Scotland. Then, a series of videos were shown, including an introduction to the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya, Ramadan Diary, humanitarian activities of Majlis Ansarullah Scotland, charity walks, the connection between Ramadan and charity, Masroor Hospital Complex in Burkina Faso and Humanity First.
Fakhar Aftab Sahib, a missionary, delivered an address emphasising the importance of charitable giving during Ramadan. Dr Abdul Hayee Sahib, Regional Amir of Scotland, presented the cheques to representatives of the beneficiary charities. The charity representatives expressed their gratitude to the Majlis for the generous donations.
Alison Thewliss, former MP, launched Beacon of Peace 2025 and offered a vote of thanks, recognising the Jamaat’s charitable efforts. Regional Amir Sahib gave his concluding remarks. Over 120 attendees, including 65 non-Muslims, were politicians, faith leaders, students, medical professionals, members of Rotary Scotland and civil servants of the Scottish Government and Police Scotland.Following the event, attendees took to social media to express their enjoyment of participating in this successful gathering. The missionary led a silent prayer, followed by the Maghrib azan, the breaking of the fast and dinner.