QC for Community Development Inaugurates "Al

QC for Community Development Inaugurates "Al Aqsa: the Heart of the World" Campaign


4/25/2016 | One heart


QC for Community Development Center – Al Rayyan Branch Women Office– inaugurated a new campaign entitled 'Al Aqsa: the Heart of the World' so as to introduce the history of Al Aqsa Mosque and its Islamic value; 85 women attended and participated in the campaign.

The center's administration organized a group of educational lectures that targeted the different groups of the society, especially the Asian and foreign communities. These communities are not well-informed about Al Aqsa Mosque, its religious importance and great history. The first lecture was delivered by Ms. Maha Abu Watfa; it was entitled 'Blessings of a Land'.

 

Land Day

Simultaneously with the Palestinian Land Day, 'Al Aqsa: the Heart of the World' Campaign was inaugurated under the slogan 'For the Destination of All Prophets'. In cooperation with Ms. Abu Watfa, QC Community Development Center organized a lecture entitled 'Blessings of a Land' which was attended by a huge audience of women.

'Land Day' is an annually celebrated day in Palestine on 30th of March. Its memory goes back in time to 1976 when the Occupation's authorities confiscated thousands of donums of Palestinian property in areas where Palestinians were a majority.

Commenting on the campaign and its workshops, Ms. Abu Watfa said, "Al Aqsa Mosque is an Islamic, Arabian land. Each Muslim around the world has to defend it. Unless Muslims work together to free it, it will not be liberated. Such lectures and workshops are important for educating the Muslim generations. They can offer proof and evidence from history to show that Al Aqsa Mosque is the Land of Muslims".  

Mr. Ali Al Gharib, Director of Community Development Centers at QC's Executive Administration of Local Development, said that such campaign was considered a part of the awareness programs about the issues of the Islamic nation. "It helps connect the Muslims to their holy places, especially the Muslims of the communities in Qatar who are considered important to the Administration," he added.  

 

Isra and Mi'raj

Ms. Abu Watfa started her lecture discussing how essential Al Aqsa Mosque is to the Muslims. She spoke about the incident of Al Isra and Mi'raj during which the Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) prayed with the other prophets and was their Imam. She also spoke about how Al Aqsa Mosque was the Muslims' first Qiblah (Direction of prayer).

 

History of Palestine

In addition, Ms. Abu Watfa spoke about the history of Palestine since the Stone Age of before history until the Bronze Age; she also discussed other consecutive ages until present time. She mentioned many old peoples who lived on the Palestinian soil, and the prophets who stayed there or simply visited it. She also talked about the prophets, Peace Be Upon Them, who were buried there.  During the lecture, Ms. Abu Watfa explored the incidents and conflicts which took place there and provided solid evidence that refuted the allegations of the occupation. She proved to the women who attended her lecture that Palestine has always been Arabian and that the Jews did not have any traces there.

 

Holy Duty

The brilliant lecturer concluded her lecture reminding the attendants of the importance of standing for Al Aqsa Mosque, facing the Judaization plans, holding on to the Islamic creed and Sharia laws, and spreading awareness and teaching others about the holiness of Al Asqa Mosque. "We need to educate the coming generations and teach them to have complete faith in Allah that He will help the Muslims regain the Holy places and free Palestine from its occupiers," she said.

 

Commendation

At the end of the lecture, some present women expressed their happiness for attending the lecture and hoped more educational lectures would be held in the future. They also stressed on the importance of choosing topics that meet with the interests and issues of the Islamic, Arabian nation so as to raise awareness about the most important incidents. They also expressed their gratitude for the Administration of QC Community Center – Al Rayyan Branch Women Office – and Ms. Maha Abu Watfa. The efforts they exerted were distinguished. The lecture discussed a very important matter that relates to all Muslims around the world. They prayed Allah would soon help the Muslims, alleviate their sufferings and deepen their beliefs. 

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