The Center for Peace & Spirituality hosted an Indian-American Community Leaders Roundtable on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at its Waltham, Massachusetts, location. Approximately 20 Indian-American community leaders representing different organizations and community initiatives came together for an informal discussion focused on strengthening collaboration and addressing shared concerns within the community. The meeting provided an opportunity for participants to introduce their

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Participation of Ms. Shabina Ali from the Kolkata Team. Above are some instances where she interacted with participants, gifted books, and shared positive messages of Islam. The Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), in partnership with UNICEF India, invited representatives to participate in the MFACC Workshop on Social Behavior Change, Climate Action, and Mind‑Heart Dialogue, held from 15–18 July 2026 at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh‑Ladakh. The

The CPS team had the opportunity to visit Brunei with the intention to distribute the Qur’an, continuing the efforts to promote intellectual awareness and God‑consciousness among all people. Brunei is truly a peaceful and serene Muslim country, beautifully living up to its name, Darussalam. The team attended the inauguration of the annual book fair, which was officiated by the Sports Minister, and had the opportunity to meet several publishers and engage in meaningful convers

Our team from Jerusalem was doing Qur’an distribution in Mexico during the football matches, where we handed out thousands of Spanish copies and were amazed by how eagerly the Latino community welcomed and requested them. Thousands of copies were distributed through Goodword Publication and other contributors, Alhamdulillah.

During our visit to Sri Lanka, we introduced the books of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan in schools across the country, where many students also took the QR code for the CPS Qur’an English translation.

It began in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Accompanied by Dr. Saniaysnain Khan Sahab, we visited the Jame Masjid, where we discovered CPS Qurans displayed in multiple languages. Brother Zaharin Ali kindly provided us with valuable contacts in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. Our next stop was the Masjid Negara, the national mosque, which houses the department maintained by volunteers. We were impressed by the CPS Quran translations available for pickup at no cost. The widespread distri

A shipment of the Quran arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Goodword and CPS members participated in a book fair in Kuala Lumpur

By Asad Pervez, Center for Peace & Spirituality USA BOSTON- Juneteenth — June 19th — marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the last enslaved people in the nation that they were free, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. As we celebrate this milestone in American history, we should also sit with some deeper questions: Who were the first people to be enslaved? How far back does this darkness

By Asad Pervez, Center for Peace & Spirituality USA BOSTON (June 19, 2026) — Juneteenth — June 19th — marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform the last enslaved people in the nation that they were free, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. As we celebrate this milestone in American history, we should also sit with some deeper questions: Who were the first people to be enslaved? How far back do

By Asad Pervez, Center for Peace & Spirituality USA BOSTON— Around two million people from around the world are currently in Mecca participating in the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. Each year, an estimated 20,000 Americans travel from the United States to Mecca to take part. As one of the five pillars of Islam, every Muslim who is of sound mind and has the means is obliged to make the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. Hajj is a pilgrimage, when undertaken with

By Asad Pervez, Center for Peace & Spirituality USA BOSTON (May 26, 2026) — Around two million people from around the world are currently in Mecca participating in the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. Each year, an estimated 20,000 Americans travel from the United States to Mecca to take part. As one of the five pillars of Islam, every Muslim who is of sound mind and has the means is obliged to make the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. Hajj is a pilgrimage, when un

Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib Brings Message of “Hope Over Poverty” During Visit to Interfaith Center BOSTON— The founder of the globally recognized microfinance movement Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib visited the newly opened location of Center for Peace & Spirituality USA last month, taking a tour of the facility and engaging in discussions on spirituality, social service, and community development. The Center for Peace & Spirituality USA (CPS USA) is an organization inspired by the t

WALTHAM, MA (May 13, 2026) — The founder of the globally recognized microfinance movement Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib visited the newly opened location of Center for Peace & Spirituality USA last month, taking a tour of the facility and engaging in discussions on spirituality, social service, and community development. The Center for Peace & Spirituality USA (CPS USA) is an organization inspired by the teachings of renowned Islamic scholar and peace activist Maulana Wahiduddin K

Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib Brings Message of “Hope Over Poverty” During Visit to Interfaith Center WALTHAM, MA (May 13, 2026) — The founder of the globally recognized microfinance movement Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib visited the newly opened location of Center for Peace & Spirituality USA last month, taking a tour of the facility and engaging in discussions on spirituality, social service, and community development. The Center for Peace & Spirituality USA (CPS USA) is an organizat

WALTHAM, MA— The Center for Peace & Spirituality USA (CPS USA) has announced the opening of its new Massachusetts location, expanding its mission to promote peace, spirituality, and interfaith dialogue. The new center, located at 391 Totten Pond Road, Suite 402 in Waltham, will serve as a gathering place for individuals of all backgrounds to explore spiritual ideas, engage in meaningful conversations, and participate in educational programs designed to foster understanding

Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Kashmiri, a medical doctor, is currently working on a project titled: The Prophetic Continuum. The book is inspired by the ideas of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan on peace and reconciliation. Dr. Ashraf has dedicated this project to Maulana Sahib, whom he regards as his Ustad. He visited the CPS International Center April 26, 2026 and gave a very interesting and creative presentation. We will keep you all posted once the book is released.