“The Love of God”
London, Ontario — October 3, 2026: Lajna Imaillah Western Ontario hosted its Regional Annual Interfaith Symposium at Baitur Rasheed Mosque in London, Ontario. This year’s symposium explored the theme “The Love of God,” bringing together members of different faith communities for an evening of meaningful dialogue and reflection.
The symposium featured a panel discussion with three speakers representing different religious traditions. Rev. Michelle Owens shared the Christian perspective, Dr. Sreelatha Varapravan presented the Hindu perspective, and Mrs. Khaula Mangla discussed the Islamic perspective.
The panelists addressed questions related to the love of God according to the teachings and beliefs of their respective faiths. Their discussion highlighted the importance of faith, compassion, and spiritual connection while providing attendees with an opportunity to learn about different religious perspectives.
The programme also included a question-and-answer session, allowing guests to engage directly with the panelists and further explore the topic.
The event was attended by 33 guests representing different faith backgrounds, along with 49 members of Lajna Imaillah. The symposium provided a welcoming platform for interfaith dialogue, fostering greater understanding, respect, and harmony among people of different religious traditions.
The gathering concluded as a meaningful opportunity for members of the wider community to come together, share perspectives, and reflect on the universal theme of the love of God.
