Dallas: Christian, Muslims gather in church

by Maryam Mirza Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:33 pm

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DALLAS: North wood Church and Islamic Center of Frisco sponsored a joint program at North wood church to promote trust and compassion between the two communities.

More than three thousand Muslims and Christians attended the program. Program started with US national anthem. Pastor Bob Roberts welcomed Muslims in the church.

Addressing the gathering Pastor Right emphasized on mutual cooperation and promotion of understanding between two faiths, for which we need to cultivate resources and provide opportunities to have awareness of each other's faith.

He said that we are not gathered here to change each other's faith but to learn from each other. He said that he has never seen this many people in his church.

Muslim community leader Azhar Aziz while addressing the gathering explained that Hazrat Mariam is the only woman who is mentioned by name and a whole chapter is designated on her name in which her chastity and high morals are discussed.

He said Muslims believe in brotherhood and peace.

Pastor Josh during his address stressed upon this type of gatherings to promote understanding between communities and this can send a message of peace and love to the rest of the world.

While relating the gesture in Tennessee where a church had given Muslims a portion of their church to Muslims, while the construction of a mosque was underway, he said he received calls from residents of Kashmir that they had wanted to help build a church in Kashmir the same way and they did built a church.

This conveys a positive message to the whole world. Mr. Beda performed Azan at the church during this event and Christian songs were also played. Imam Zia explained salient features of Islam and on Sharia.

Lunch for 3,000 attendees was arranged with Zabiha Halal food for Muslims. People attending the event said that they have never seen any event like this before and they are very pleased to be here. Christian volunteers greeted Muslims in this occasion.