EVENT: Muslims are set to march for Prophet

Peterborough Today (UK)
Friday, May 19, 2006

Muslims in Peterborough are set to hold a holy march
to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammed.

The event, in West Town, will also be in remembrance
of another key figure within Islam, the late Sheik
Khawaja Sufi Muhammad Aslam – founder of the
Naqshbandiya Aslamia, who died in 1999.
One of his disciples, Sufi Yusuf, who lives in
Peterborough, helped organise the march, and followers
from across the country are expected to attend.
Prominent poets and scholars will give poetry readings
and speeches inspired by the occasion during the
event, which will also be attended by special guest
Sufi Muhammed Asghur, who has taken over the mission
from the Sheikh.

Kadafi Sadiq, from the Naqshbandiya Aslamia Committee,
said: "We would like to give the message to young
people that the holy prophet came to spread the
message of Islam and the religion teaches people to
lead a peaceful lifestyle. "The sheikh revived this
message and brought it to this country.

"It will be a beautiful occasion with special guests
and food, and everyone, no matter what race, religion
or colour, will be very welcome."

The march will set off from 109 Aldermans Drive, in
Peterborough, at 1pm and will culminate at the
Madrassa Qassimmyia in Bamber Street.