Last week, the FoRB Student Council of Ambassadors (FSCA) had the opportunity to participate in two events focused on interfaith dialogue and understanding.
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the FSCA visited the Baitul Futuh Mosque, hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. During the visit, council members learned about the beliefs and practices of the Ahmadiyya Muslim faith and gained a deeper understanding of what distinguishes it from other Muslim traditions.
The discussion was led by FSCA President Faran Shaheen, who is a practicing Ahmadiyya Muslim. His personal perspective gave participants the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversation about his faith and experiences.
Ahmadi Muslims face significant restrictions and persecution in many parts of the world. In countries such as Pakistan, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, they experience severe discrimination, with many facing limitations on their ability to freely practice and express their faith.
The visit provided an opportunity not only for non-Muslim participants to learn more about the Ahmadiyya Muslim faith, but also for Muslims from other traditions to engage in respectful dialogue and deepen their understanding of one another.
On Friday, July 3, 2026, the FSCA traveled to Cambridge to visit the Woolf Institute, where members learned about the institute’s work promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation.
The Woolf Institute is an interfaith organization that focuses primarily on the Abrahamic faiths. Its research explores a wide range of topics including constructive collaboration between faith communities, the value of interfaith engagement, and the relationship between the Qur’an and the Bible.
The FSCA was grateful for the opportunity to participate in both events and looks forward to continuing to engage in meaningful interfaith experiences that foster greater understanding and respect among people of different faiths.
Those interested in joining the FoRB Student Council of Ambassadors can learn more at this link.