A Preston based foundation and community organisation hosted a special event to help share the true message of Islam.
'The Way of Islam: Beyond the Misconceptions' was organised b the Light Foundation in conjunction with the Greensville trust and attended by special guest Shaykh Habib Kazim al-Saqqaf, an Islamic scholar from Yemen.
A Light Foundation spokesperson said: "In the spirit of breaking down barriers, prejudices and misconceptions about the Islamic faith, we were joined by representatives from all faiths and none.
"Attendees came from the general public, civic and religious leaderships, including councillors across different respective parties and key representatives from professional and academic backgrounds."
The Light Foundation spokesperson added: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone far and wide, for a hugely successful evening and to the Mayor of Preston and his consort for their auspicious company, words of support and encouragement."
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