Rashda Tahir, Secretary Ishaat, Lajna Imaillah Baitul Ehsan, Canada
On 4 October 2025, Lajna Imaillah Western Ontario, Canada, invited women of diverse faiths for an afternoon of interfaith dialogue on the topic of “The Coming of the Messiah: An Interfaith Perspective”. The event brought together 89 women, 31 of whom were non-Ahmadi guests, from London, Windsor and Woodstock, Ontario.
The programme commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a warm welcome to the event and an introduction to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. Guests were shown a short video about the Promised Messiahas.
Faith speakers from Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Islam had a chance to present their religious perspective on the coming of the Messiah, touching on references from their scripture and the promise of spiritual renewal. A lively question and answer session followed, where guests were able to engage directly with the panellists.
Closing remarks were delivered by Dr Sarah Cherki Sahiba, National Representative of Lajna Imaillah Canada, who emphasised the Promised Messiah’sas mission of promoting peace, harmony and interfaith understanding. The formal event concluded with a silent prayer.
One guest shared, “It was beautiful to see so many women from different faiths eager to learn from one another,” while other guests appreciated the women-only format, the welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful dialogue.
Alongside the programme, many engaging and informative booths were also displayed, including a Holy Quran exhibition, an Islamic art and literature display, a “Try on a Hijab” station, and a Humanity First information booth.