To mark the start of Interfaith week (21st Nov – 27th Nov 2010), Haworth Rd Methodist Church, Bradford organised and celebrated with a special gathering of multi-faiths from across the Yorkshire region.  Along with representatives from various other faiths, the Nirankari Mission Yorkshire branch was also invited for the first time to represent and join in this event marking the ‘Week of Prayer For World Peace’.

The SNM contingent included youngsters who attended the programme under the guidance of Local committee members Rev Kulbinder Saandal and Rev Atma Ram Ji.  They were warmly greeted by local Minister Rev Ian Griffiths and senior parishioners.

The event was inaugurated by a warm welcome to the Nirankari Mission by Mrs Awais Mughal on behalf of the church. Following on Brother Bhupinder Chohan introduced the attendees with the philosophy and ideology of the Mission; reiterating that this Divine knowledge is not about converting the masses but to enhance the understanding of this Almighty God. No matter what your belief is; whether you’re Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Christian be 100% in your faith; but above all be a good human being as God always intended. 

This point was also reflected by Dr Joy Barrow, Inter Faith Relations Officer, who said Christians may enter into such dialogue with people of other faith; in the faith that God will give them a deeper insight into the truth of Christ; because refusing opportunities for such dialogue would be denial of both tolerance and Christian love.

Following on, a melodious Gazal by Sudeepa Ji instilled a spiritually peaceful bliss connecting all who sat enjoying the unifying message of love, peace and tolerance. She had travelled from India the night before on a short transit to the UK. The song was translated in English for the benefit of all by brother Vishavpreet Singh ji stating that it’s God's will that all people in this world co-exist peacefully, with tolerance and love for one another, and that this is being exemplified by Nirankari Mission.

Rev Kulbinder Saandal Ji read the prayers for mankind on behalf of Nirankari Mission and shared His Holiness’ message of Universal Brotherhood for ALL through the fatherhood of God.

All attendees admired the message of the Nirankari Mission and for its tireless efforts in building bridges across the communities; irrespective of social backgrounds or beliefs, and joined in the prayer that these bridges grow stronger and keep on bringing us all together to rejoice and sing praises of this Almighty God.

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