Marawi City, Philippines—The Al-Manar Philippines inc. in cooperation with the Risale-Nur Institute conducts forum on “strengthening faith in a secular world: The Risale-I Nur approach” today January 18,2008.

The Almanar Philippines Inc. in cooperation with the Risale-I Nur Institute conducts  a forum on strengthening faith in a secular world today January 18,2008 from 8:00 to 11:30 AM at the Sultan Laguindab Function Hall, Sarimanok, Marawi City , Philippines.  Prof. Salipada Tamano explained that “the main objective of this forum is to have   closer look on the methods of  the Risale-I Nur in dealing with the ever increasing challenge of preserving and strengthening the belief of the Muslim ummh in this age which is continually subjected to the onslaught of aggressive theism and agnosticism through the deceptive use of science and philosophy, thus constantly attacking the very  foundation of the tenets of belief of Islam.”

Another purpose of this forum is to discuss how the Risale-I Nur as a movement became one of those that were instrumental in preserving Islam in secular Turkey, and the methodology of Da’wah, the movement is presently following in the service of the Qur’an.  It also aims at exploring implementing possible areas of cooperation between the Al-Manar and Risale-I Nur movement in the Philippines, Tamano said.

Dr. Ahmed Domocao Alonto Jr. and Commissioner Dr. Norma Sharief  were slated to briefly discuss  their observation from their recent trip to Turkey.  But, the latter did not come for another important undertaking. Muhammad Riza speaks in deep and widely on how to strengthen faith in a secular world. The discussion followed by an open forum.