Panel discuss possibility of third world war at Jalsa Salana

The convention attracts more than 40,000 attendees from 110 countries. <i>(Image: Tariq Chowdhry)</i>
The convention attracts more than 40,000 attendees from 110 countries. (Image: Tariq Chowdhry)
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A panel will discuss the possibility of a third world war at the UK's largest Islamic convention.

The Jalsa Salana UK, taking place on Friday, July 25, from 10am, will host a discussion on the question: "Are we heading towards WWIII?"

The convention, which attracts more than 40,000 attendees from 110 countries, will see prominent figures from journalism and activism discussing the issue.

The panel will feature Atif Rashid, editor-in-chief of Analyst News; Peter Oborne, journalist and author of Fate of Abraham: Why the West is Wrong about Islam; and Ilan Pappé, an Israeli historian, author and professor.



An event spokesperson said: "As the world grapples with escalating geopolitical tensions and widespread instability, leading voices in journalism and activism come together to explore a critical question: Are we heading toward a third world war—and what can be done to stop it?"

The discussion will begin at 11am after a 10am arrival for refreshments at Hadeeqatul Mahdi, East Worldham, Alton.

The organisers of the event, which aims to foster dialogue, spirituality, and global understanding, recommend allowing 40 minutes for parking and security checks.

A Q&A session will follow the main discussion.

The event is free, with complimentary refreshments and lunch provided.

For more information and to sign up, visit tinyurl.com/jalsapress.

The event urges people to consider the current global climate and explore pathways to peace amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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