Ayatollah Araki at COI Radio

In this weekly session held at the office of the COI radio Ayatollah Araki ,the ex-director of Islamic Center of London , Hujjatolislam Lotfi ,the Head of Ma'aref radio and Mr. Hosseinian,the head of the Call of Islam radio disscussed different topics the most important of which were the activities of the COI in order to attract the Muslim and non-Muslim audience around the world. In this session Ayatollah Araki emphasized on the assessment of the needs of audiences and the programs which are to be produced according to these needs. He also said that the pure truths of the Holy Qur'an and Traditions are two imprtant axioms which have to be highlighted in the programs sent to western countries. Some guidelines were also introduced by Ayatollah Araki which are enumerated in Read Article section.

Some of the most important suggestions made by Ayatollah Araki include:

1. Recognizing active Islamic groups in different countries.
2. Sending required information of this station to audiences.
3. Applying the audiences' knowledge in programs.
4. Employing versatile staff educated in the field of religious education.

Mr. Hosseinian the head of COI radio pointed out to the activities done by The COI radio up to now and emphasized on better introction of this station to the people all around the world. He also enumerated some of the coming plans of this station the most important of which are:

• Producing the program "Moments of Realization" with the presence of those converted to Islam and publishing the texts on our wesite.
• Employing native experts in COI programs.
• Interviewing the citizens of Canada, the U.S and England who are studying religious courses here in the Holy city of Qom.
• Sending the schedule of COI to members of COI club.
• Publishing and sending COI brochure in Islamic and International conferences.
• Cooperating with Islamic centers especially active mosques around the world.

Hujjatolislam Lotfi ,the Head of Ma'aref radio also wished for the improvement of COI atations with the presence of knowledgeable experts like Ayatollak Araki and others.