ACTIVITIES OF THE RI FORUM (2019-2020):

The aim of the course is to build a strong foundation of high moral values and to strengthen peaceful coexistence in the multi-cultural, multi religious and multilingual country as ours. The course commenced with an Orientation Program on the 27 th of June 2019 and culminated in the Annual Examination on 25th February 2020.

Regular Bayans were conducted every Friday at the Masjid during the bayan hour (10.30am to 11.20 am). Special bayans and Workshops were organised on various religious topics of special significance. Renowned and eminent guest speakers were invited to enlighten the audience.

The Annual Essay Writing competition in English, Tamil, and Urdu on different aspects of the ‘Life and Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him)’ was conducted for students on the 10 th of October 2019. Prizes were awarded to the best essays. Special prizes were awarded to the non-Muslim participants to encourage religious integration and communal harmony.

On 3 rd of February 2020, an initiative was set up at the college masjid under the name ‘JOY OF GIVING charity corner’. It was inaugurated by the Principal Dr. Shanaz Ahmed and the Vice Principal Dr. Amthul Azeez. A cupboard is placed at the college masjid which will be kept open during the college hours for staff and students to donate generously material of any kind which is in usable condition. Anyone who is in need is free to help themselves from the charity cupboard.

An essay writing competition, constituted by our Chairman Janab Moosa Raza Saheb to promote religious harmony was also conducted on 28th February, 2020. The Muslim students wrote on the topic “Thirukural 40 -the benefits of learning” and the non-Muslim students wrote on the topic “Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) – a loved leader”. The Inter departmental RI programme, JUST BLISS 2020 was organised on 20th February 2020. The Muslim and non-Muslim students enthusiastically participated in the various events conducted. Five on stage and four off stage events were conducted. The chief guests of the day were Mr. Mohammed Umar Sulaiman, Director – Operations and Parent Body of Preston International College and Al Fajr International School and Begum Seema Ahmed, Trustee- Arcot Foundations and Wife of Dewan to The Nawab of Arcot. The Guest of Homour was Mrs.Parveen Papa, Cofounder and Director, Huma Specialists Hospitals and Reseach Centre. Dawah stalls and game stalls were also put up on the day. The overall trophy was bagged by the Department of Physics.

The Annual Function of the Orientation Course in Islam was celebrated on the 13th of March 2020. The Chief Guest of the event was Professor Syed Akheel Ahmed,Founder and former Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya University. Prizes were awarded to the toppers of the Annual Examination and Essay writing competition.


S.No

Date

Event

Resource Person

1

27.06.2019

RI Orientation Program “Self-Check App”

Mrs. Fathima Muzaffer

Social Worker, President of IUML, Chennai

2

22.03.2019

Marital Relations and Love Affair

Mrs. Rihaana

HOD Tajweed, Preston International College, Chennai

3

28.03.2019

Workshop on Journey to Strength from Weakness

Mrs. Zubaida

Public Speaker

4

21.06.2019

After Ramadan

Mrs. Ruksana

Motivational Speaker

5

28.06.2019

Hold on To the Rope of Allah (SWT)

Mrs. Yusra

Darul Tarbiyah

6

05.07.2019

Special Bayan on Being the Best of People, The Forgotten Mission Of Islam

Mrs. Mutaharunnisa Omer

Dar al Hikma University, Riyadh, KSA

7

12.07.2019

Knowing Allah (SWT)

Mrs. Samana Arshad

Corespondent, Kenrich International School

8

19.07.2019

Allah (SWT) Loves Those Who Do Not Commit Excess

Mrs. Shakila Hameed

Advocate, Chennai

9

26.07.2019

Special Bayan on Happily Ever After

Mrs. Salma Shabudeen

Saudi Arabia

10

02.05.2019

Special Bayan on

Mrs. Yasmeen And Ms. Sumaiya

11

08.08.2019

Workshop on Youth and Islam

Ms. Fazila Fathima Muzaffer

Student Activist

12

09.08.2019

Eid Ul Adha- What Are We Celebrating

Mrs. Reshmi

Principal, Kenrick International School

13

16.08.2019

Honouring the Ties Of Kinship

Mrs. Syeda Bina

National Women’s Front

14

30.08.2019

Submitting to The Almighty

Mrs. Nausheen

Illume Academy, Chennai

15

06.09.2019

Tests from Allah (SWT)

Mrs. Hena Banu And Ms. Saffiya Kulsum

AHI Academy, Chennai

16

13.09.2019

How Shaytan Attacks from The Front

Mrs. Ruksana

Motivational Speaker

17

20.09.2019

Seeking Allah (SWT)’s Forgiveness – Sayyidul Istighfar

Mrs. Vajeeha Shams

Faculty, Preston International College, Chennai

18

03.10.2019

The Three I’s of Success

Ms. Farzana

Principal, Al Qalam School, Chennai

19

11.10.2019

Steadfastness

Mrs. Waseema Noor

Asst. Professor, JBAS College, Chennai

20

18.10.2019

To Be Or Not To Be – Lessons From  Surah Hud

Mrs. Wafaa Noor

Convenor, Aspire College of Excellence, Chennai

21

 

 

25.10.2019

Seek Knowledge of Islam And Enter Jannah With Salam – Lessons from Surah Baqarah

Mrs. Parveen

Riyadh University

22

29.10.2019

Health and Fitness Workshop on Aging Gracefully!

Mrs. Azha Ashika Nazeer

Management Coordinator, Aspire College of Excellence, Chennai

23

29.11.2019

Shaytan’s Attack from the Right

Mrs. Ruksana

Motivational Speaker

24

05.12.2019

Are We Feminist?

Sister Khadija Riaz Banu & Sister Umm Habiba, AHI Academy, Chennai

25

12.12.2019

Special Seminar on Ethical Finance

Rehbar Financial Consultants

26

13.12.2019

Special Bayan on Mercy to the Mankind

Brother Imtiaz Ahmed (Peace Academy)

27

03.01.2020

Special Bayan on How do I make the Hereafter my Concern?

Brother Imtiaz Ahmed (Peace Academy)

28

10.01.2020

Rabbana Duas in the Quran

Mrs. Hena Banu And Ms. Saffiya Kulsum

AHI Academy, Chennai

29

24.01.2020

Reflections on Surah Hujurat

Mrs. Shakila Hameed

Advocate, Chennai

30

31.01.2020

Etiquettes of Seeking Knowledge

Mrs. Yusra

Darul Tarbiyah

31

07.02.2020

Special Bayan on Reflections on Surah Yasin

Shaik Tariq Huq

Preston College

32

14.02.2020

The Virtues of Haya

Sister Zia

33

20.02.2020

Interdepartmental RI Competitions Just Bliss- A Step Closer to Paradise

Mohammed Umer Sulaiman,Parent Body of Preston International College and Al Fajr International School,

Begum Seema Ahmed, Trustee Arcot Foundation

Parveen Papa. Director, Huma Foundation

34

21.02.2020

Redefining True Success and Happiness

Mrs.Faiz Jehan,

Assisitant Professor, Department of English, JBAS College.

35

28.02.2020

Shaytan’s Attack from Left

Mrs. Ruksana

Motivational Speaker

36

13.03.2020

Annual Function of the Orientation Course in Islam

Professor Syed Akheel Ahmed,

Founder, Yenapoya University