Mohsin Jowaheer, Missionary-In-Charge, Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya South Africa
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Cape Town, South Africa, held a Peace Symposium on 6 July 2025 under the theme “Youth Peace Through Morals.” The event provided an open platform for dialogue, reflection and the nurturing of mutual understanding in collaboration with different organisations.
The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech by the missionary, explaining the importance of interfaith dialogue and calling towards goodness, whilst taking care of our youth, who are the future of the country.
Leaders and representatives from various religious and civic organisations attended the occasion, such as the HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), FHLC (Faith Hope Love Community), UWC (United World Colleges) Gate House Spiritual Centre and a government body dedicated to the Youth (ANCYL). Each speaker spoke about the vital importance of inculcating moral values within the younger generation whilst tackling the issues faced by the country, such as unemployment, substance abuse and violence.
It was unanimously recognised that guiding youth along the path of virtue is indispensable for the cultivation of a harmonious and progressive society for the future.
As a token of appreciation, each guest speaker was presented with a copy of the book Life of Muhammad. This served as a means of giving a chance for our guests to learn more about the Holy Prophet Muhammad’ssa blessed life, filled with examples of universal ideals such as compassion, tolerance and brotherhood demonstrated even in his youthful days.
The Jamaat also held an exhibition for guests to enquire and learn more about the Jamaat’s core values and beliefs. A total of 55 people were in attendance.