Basharat ur Rehman, Secretary Tarbiyat, Jamaat Finland
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Finland organised two Quran exhibitions in February and March 2025, promoting the peaceful message of Islam and spreading the teachings of the Holy Quran in local languages.
A Quran exhibition in Hanko took place on 7 February 2025 at the city library and it was inaugurated by the Mayor of Hanko, Petra Ståhl, who praised the initiative and highlighted the importance of religious knowledge in fostering community understanding. The exhibition introduced the Finnish translation of the Holy Quran alongside translations in 32 other languages, including Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Italian, Greek, French, Chinese and Russian. Missionary-in-Charge Finland, Shahid Mehmood Kahloon Sahib, emphasised the significance of these exhibitions in promoting peace and dialogue in Hanko and across Finland. President of Jamaat Finland, Ataul Ghalib Sahib, explained the unique features of the Finnish translation of the Holy Quran and thanked the mayor and the librarian for providing this opportunity.
Following this, on 5 March 2025, the city library of Raasepori hosted a Quran exhibition, inaugurated by the Mayor of Raasepori, Petra Theman. Mayor Theman acknowledged the humanitarian efforts of the Jamaat and the importance of interfaith initiatives for the local residents. The exhibition displayed the Finnish and Swedish translations of the Holy Quran, along with 28 other languages. The library director, Heidi Enberg, noted how the multilingual display aligned with the spirit of Ramadan, promoting unity and cultural exchange. Missionary-in-Charge Finland highlighted the importance of such exhibitions in dispelling misconceptions about Islam and sharing its message of peace and harmony.
Both exhibitions attracted significant local interest. About 2500 people visited the exhibition in Hanko and the Raasepori exhibition is set to continue until 29 March, welcoming approximately 400 visitors daily.