This weekend we hosted the largest gathering in IRPC's history — and it reminded us exactly why we do this work. Over 1,200 people filled the hall, of every background, drawn by a single promise: bring your hardest question, and we'll answer it with patience.
What made the day
Four scholars led sessions through the afternoon, but the heart of the event was the open floor. For three hours, anyone could stand and ask anything — and they did.
- Sessions on the most common misconceptions about Islam
- A live, unscripted Q&A with no question off-limits
- A quiet corner for one-on-one conversations
- A welfare desk that signed up 60 new volunteers
I came expecting a lecture. I left having had a conversation. That's the difference.
First-time attendeeThat comment captures what we aim for. Da'wah isn't a performance — it's a dialogue, and dialogue requires that we listen at least as much as we speak.
What we learned
Demand far outstripped our seating. Next time we'll need a larger venue and a longer open floor — people wanted to keep asking well past the scheduled close. A good problem to have, and one your support helps us solve.
Founder & President of IRPC India. Writes on da'wah, adab and the work of the centre. (placeholder bio)
Events like this run on support.
Help us book the bigger hall next time — every rupee goes to the work.
