Family issues, Social and political Affairs, cooperation of educational and religious institutions, occupied a big part of two days discussions.
Speakers included: Sayyed Naqvi, Sayed Tilmiz, Sayyed Nabil Abbas,Sayyed Baqer Kashmiri, Sayyed Mahdi Amin, Br. Haider Bahar Al-Uloom, Dr. Abed Hamoud, Dr. Wajih Saad, Dr.Sawam, Shaik Halabi, hajj Ahmad Zervi, Dr. Saif, Shaik Fawzi, Dr. Majid Alrayyis, & Sheikh Nadim Al-Taei.
Imam Elahi addressed the conference during the closing session and emphasized on the unity and cooperation between the Ahlul-bayt centers in North America and called for change in the method of education and communication based on the requirements of time and place in the US and Canada.
Examining the challenges and opportunities for the faithful in the west, the Imam urged the leaders and community members to get engaged and participate in the social, political and spiritual matters of the greater society. After years of tension, fear, mistrust and confrontation between the US government and the Muslim world, the people of wisdom in this country are starting an age of involvement and wise diplomacy with the Muslim nations. The Islamic leaders in the US should work positively to bring a better understanding between the East and the West.
Imam Elahi reflected on the message of the holy Prophet (pbuh) and the Ahlul-Bayt (as) and concluded that their message of faith, reason, love, and sincerity is welcomed in the west, despite of the current Islamophobia and ignorant propaganda!