Mohammad Atae Rabbi Hadi, Missionary, Australia
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Australia organised an interfaith tabligh event, titled “Fasting in My Religion”, at the Baitul Masroor Mosque in Logan, on 23 March 2025. It was a collaborative effort of the jamaats of Logan East, Logan West, Brisbane and Gold Coast.
This year, over 150 guests from outside the Jamaat attended the event – an increase of approximately 60 guests compared to last year. Additionally, more than 225 Jamaat members participated, marking an increase of around 100 members. The total attendance was approximately 375 participants. The event was attended by 12 dignitaries, including Mr Hermann Vorster MP, representing the Premier and Linus Power, State MP. Both guests commended the Jamaat for its efforts in fostering interfaith harmony and promoting mutual respect among different communities.
The event received notable media coverage. ABC Radio, 4BC Radio and ABC Religion & Ethics conducted interviews, providing an excellent opportunity to present Islam’s beautiful teachings on the Oneness of God and the spiritual significance of fasting. Additionally, Logan City Council published a report about the event on its internal intranet platform.
Following guidance from the National Indigenous Desk, Auntie Robyn Williams, an elder from the local Indigenous community, was invited to the event. She delivered a traditional Welcome to Country and fondly recalled the blessed visit of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa to Australia. Representatives from Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism also participated, sharing insights on fasting within their respective faiths during the interactive question-and-answer session.
The event centred on the superiority of the Holy Quran and its profound connection with Ramadan. A speech, based on the writings of the Promised Messiahas, was delivered in this regard. Additionally, three videos of The Review of Religions – showcasing Quranic prophecies – were also presented. The event also featured screenings of The Prayer Project Australia and two MTA documentaries on Ramadan.To create a truly immersive experience for attendees, guests observed the azan and participated in the iftar. This was followed by the congregational Maghrib prayer. A special Quran exhibition was arranged, featuring various translations of the Holy Quran alongside excerpts from Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V’saa speeches on world peace.