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35 Spirit Of Islam Issue 123 March-April 2025 CPS NEWSLETTER Mr Khurram Qureshi’s Report on Meeting with Imam Mohammed Sualeh at Saigon Central Mosque On January 13, 2025, I met with Imam Mohammed Sualeh at the Saigon Central Mosque in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The mosque, built in 1935 by Indian traders, is one of the earliest mosques in the country. Situated in the heart of the city’s prime downtown tourist hub, it attracts both worshippers and curious visitors seeking knowledge about Islam. During the meeting, Imam Sualeh expressed great interest in introducing the Word of God. He agreed to assist by distributing Quran translations and other supporting literature to those interested in learning about Islam. In the attached photo is Brother Iskemaat, the owner of a Turkish restaurant located opposite the mosque. He also showed enthusiasm for the initiative and expressed his willingness to display and distribute the Quran translations at his establishment. Jesuit theology students Manish, Basil, and Prakash from Vidyajyoti Institute of Religious Studies in Delhi shared insights on Maulana Wahiduddin Khan’s peace mission at the CPS International Centre, New Delhi, on February 8, 2025. The students highlighted Maulana’s ability to address modern challenges through dialogue, emphasizing the enduring significance of his message, aligned with the Quranic call to “work with one another in promoting goodness and piety.” (5: 2) Joseph Victor Edwin SJ, a Theology professor at Vidyajyoti, noted Maulana’s teachings stressed coexistence for humanity’s wellbeing. Having mentored the students, he praised their diligent engagement with his work.