Innovative Project ‘Masjid One’ to start on pilot basis
12 masjids of Dakshina Kannada district selected
Data collection to be completed within two months
Mangaluru, July 06: ‘Masjid One’, a major and innovative project aimed at building a network among all masjids in the country under one platform using technology to ensure the welfare of all Muslims, kicked off on pilot basis in Dakshina Kannada District.
For the effective implementation of the ‘Masjid One’, All India Muslim Development Board will be constituted in which, all noted personalities of the Muslim community including religious scholars, businessmen, politicians and heads of Muslim organisations of the country will be actively involved. The aim of the Masjid One is to ensure socio-economic and educational progress of the Muslim community. Promoters of Masjid One have told Varthabharati that heads of thousands of masjids of the country came forward to join hands with the platform in the last two years and this has boosted the scheme.
Total 12 masjids including Kallega Juma Masjid of Puttur taluk, Masjid ul Bilal of Budoli, Masjid Birrul Walidain of Farangipete in Bantwala taluk, Masjid ul Huda of Thokkottu, Masjid ul Anas bin Malik of Bengare, Shabiul Rasad Juma Masjid of Ganjimutt Narlapadavu, Tauhid Masjid of Mulki, Salam Masjid of Bajal, Salafi Masjid of Kudroli, Salafi Centre Masjid of Kankanady, Badriya Juma Masjid Muslim Jama'at of Krishnapur, Mohiuddin Juma Masjid of Chokkabettu in Mangaluru taluk are bringing under the Masjid One. It was already discussed in the Jamaat management committee meeting.
Speaking to Varthabharati, All India Muslim Development Board coordinator Muhammad Imtiyaz said that efforts were being made to collect the data of all Muslims coming under masjid or jamaat. But before collecting the data, the people who entrusted the responsibility would be given training on how to collect the data. Two months time was given to collect the data. Later, a convention of selected representatives would be convened in Bengaluru in October and discuss on the future course of action, he said.
As per the available data, it would require around Rs 21 lakh crore for the overall socio-economic and educational development of Muslims of the country. This amount could be collected from within the community as investment and there was no need to depend on others for it. In order to apprise the investors in the community, it was inevitable to conduct survey of the community. Presently, 12 masjids were selected in Dakshina Kannada district for this programme, but in future, other masjids would also be included, he said.
For the effective management of the collected data and their updation, Technology platform is developed by INDIANITI Global solutions private Ltd., Bengaluru.While collecting the data, priority would be given to collect the name, age, education, profession and others of each person in a family. Along with this, efforts would also be made to reach around 80 government programmes to the needy through Masjid One. Already, Ulemas and social, political leaders have extended their support for this scheme. Even the Wakf Board also responded positively. This platform would be an effective tool to connect other jamaats and discuss issues between them. It was also planned to constitute four sub-committees in each jamaat to implement the programmes effectively, he exuded confidence.
Imtiyaz also appealed the presidents, secretaries, Khateebs and members of all 12 masjids selected in the first phase to give the information about the families.
It is a very good project. Everyone needs to support this. Every Jamaat committee should survey all the families in its limit and document it in the computer system and must see that these schemes reaches to the eligible people. Very importantly, the problems of families living in the limit of jamat should be solved in the jamat limit only. Then only the goal can be achieved. That requires guidance from community loving organisations.
-B.A. Shakoor Haji, President, Kallega Juma Masjid, Puttur
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US President Biden assures peaceful transfer of power in January
Washington, Nov 7: Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Thursday vowed to ensure a peaceful and orderly transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump in January and appealed to the people to accept the election results for the White House.
Biden made the comments during an address to the nation a day after Trump, 78, was re-elected as the 47th president of the US after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's nominee.
Biden said he spoke with Trump and also with Vice President Harris, who he said ran an inspiring campaign.
Trump, who had lost the 2020 elections to President Biden, won this time both in terms of popular votes and electoral college votes.
“Yesterday, I spoke with President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his victory. I assured him that I would direct my entire administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition," Biden said in his address from the Rose Garden of the White House.
"That's what the American people deserve,” he added.
"For over 200 years, America has carried on the greatest experiment in self-government in the history of the world," he said, adding that the people vote and choose their leaders and do it peacefully.
"In a democracy, the will of the people always prevails," said Biden in his address attended by members of his Cabinet and senior administration officials.
Biden said he hoped the election could also lay to rest the question about the integrity of the American electoral system.
“It is honest, it is fair, and it is transparent. It can be trusted, win or lose. I also hope we can restore the respect for all our election workers who busted their necks and took risks at the outset,” he said.
“As they did their duty as citizens, I will do my duty as president. I'll fulfill my oath and I will honour the Constitution. On January 20th, we'll have a peaceful transfer of power here in America,” Biden said.
Rebutting criticism of his economic policy, Biden said his administration is leaving behind the strongest economy in the world.
Biden said he also spoke with Vice President Harris.
"She's been a partner and a public servant. She ran an inspiring campaign, and everyone got to see something that I learned early on to respect so much: her character... She has great character, true character,” he said.
Biden added that Harris -- who took after Biden withdrew in July-- gave her "whole heart and effort" to her presidential campaign.
"I know for some people, it's a time for victory, to state the obvious. For others, it's a time of loss," he said.
Adding that campaigns are contests of competing visions and the country chooses one or the other, Biden said, "We accept the choice the country made."
"You can't love your country only when you win. You can't love your neighbour only when you agree,” Biden said.
His remarks are seen as an attempt to heal a country that appeared divided into two groups after the results of the bitterly contested presidential election were out.
"I know people are still hurting, but things are changing rapidly. Together, we've changed America for the better. Now we have 74 days to finish our term. Let's make every day count. That's the responsibility we have to the American people,” he said.
Noting that setbacks are unavoidable, he said that giving up is "unforgivable".
"We all get knocked down. But the measure of our character, as my dad would say, is how quickly we get back up. Remember, a defeat does not mean we are defeated. We lost this battle. The America of your dreams is calling for you to get back up,” he said.
“That's the story of America for over 240 years and counting. It's a story for all of us, not just some of us," he said, adding that the American experiment endures.
"We're going to be okay, but we need to stay engaged. We need to keep going. Above all, we need to keep the faith,” Biden said.
