Interfaith Interactive Session at MANUU Hyderabad

We attended an Interactive Session with HMI Delegates organised by the Department of Islamic Studies, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU, estd in 1998), Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on 26 October 2023 at 10 a.m.

The session was attended by MANUU (Islamic Studies) professors -- Prof. Mohammad Habib (Head of Department) and Prof. Md. Irfan Ahmed, along with our guide Dr. S. S. Waheed Ullah Hussaini, a professor from the Henry Martyn Institute, Hyderabad.

The programme began with a short introduction by Prof. Md. Irfan Ahmed, followed by a beautiful recitation from the Quran by Islamic students. Then, all the participants—including MANUU students (MA and PhD), HMI students, and theological students from UTC Bangalore—introduced themselves.

Prof. Mohammad Habib presented a very insightful paper that opened our minds and encouraged deep reflection. The discussion that followed was lively, with students asking thoughtful questions and receiving clear, meaningful answers.

A key takeaway was that “we are all Muslims by birth”, meaning that a Muslim is one who submits to God and lives in peace.

Prof. Waheed highlighted that such interactive sessions help build bridges between two faith communities—Christians and Muslims. He reminded us that we should share what is good and help others avoid what is wrong.

Honestly, the professors and students of MANUU were very friendly, open, and engaging. The interaction taught us many new things and helped us see faith from a broader perspective.

It was truly a memorable experience and a valuable part of our learning on interfaith dialogue.

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