Everyone should read Prophet Muhammad: Dr L Hanumanthaiah
Bengaluru, November 18: Rajya Sabha Member and writer Dr L Hanumanthaiah said that people from all languages and religions should read Prophet Muhammad who advocated the message of peace as people who have not read the Prophet might misunderstand the religion.
Speaking at a programme organized to release books - Prophet Muhammad (collection of articles of writers), Prophet Muhammad (Prophet in the eyes of world scholars), organized by the Shanti Publications at Kannada Sahitya Parishat here on Sunday, he said that the Prophet Muhammad had advocated a message to the world for the peace and survival of mankind. So, not only Muslim community, but the people from all languages and religions should read the Prophet. The Prophet had said that Jihad means fighting against desire and luxury. But nowadays, jihad means creating fear among people. In the name of jihad, terrorism was dominating the world making the life of people hell, he said.
Some people have been appeasing the minorities keeping the Supreme Court verdict on Talaq and they have been doing politics in allowing the women into the Sabarimala temple which is ridiculous. The efforts of using the religion as a political pawn were there in all times. So, there was a need to disclose the truth of a religion. In view of this, Prophet Muhammad should be taken to the people, he said.
Writer Shakira Khanum said that in the book Prophet Muhammad (Prophet in the eyes of world scholars), opinions of total 25 philosophers of the world including five from India including Gandhi, Vivekananda and Sarojini Naidu were collected. The Prophet had said that ‘God means seeing ourselves’, she said.
Senior journalist NS Shankar, Muhammad Kunhi, Shanti Publication president Mohammad Attarulla Sharif and others were present.
“Woman is also has life. She also has dreams of leading her life independently. Understanding this, Prophet Muhammad had given rights to them. The Prophet had given message to the world that good will win over the evil and truth will win over the lies at any time. Apart from this, he had introduced the moral strength to the society. He was in favour of showing concerns and mercy to the enemies. So these two books will help to reach the message of such a personality to the people”.
- Shakira Khanum, Writer
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8 children between ages of 1 and 14 dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
Shreveport(US) (AP): A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in shootings at two different homes early Sunday in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, police in Shreveport said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were shot and some of the children were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.
The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.
Police did not release the name of the suspect but did say he was an adult male. The shootings were the result of a “domestic disturbance,” Bordelon said.
Officials said they were still gathering details at the crime scenes south of downtown Shreveport — the two homes and a third location.
“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb in January 2024, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
At a news conference outside the residence where one of the shootings occurred, officials appeared stunned, requesting patience and prayers from the community as they sorted through multiple crime scenes.
“I just don't know what to say, my heart is just taken aback,” Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. “I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur.”
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents. “It's a terrible morning.”
Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate. In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting that involved an officer after a police pursuit into Bossier City on Sunday morning.
State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.
Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said in a statement that he and his wife were heartbroken. “We're deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene,” he added.
