Siddaramaiah receives book on Prophet Muhammad from JIH as part of Seerat Campaign
Bengaluru, September 12, 2024 – As part of the ongoing Seerat campaign, Akbar Ali Udupi, the State Secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today at Kaveri Bhavan, Bengaluru, to present him with the latest publication titled "Collection of Writings on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)". The book, published by Shanti Prakashana, was well-received by the Chief Minister, who expressed his appreciation and support for the campaign.
During the meeting, Akbar Ali Udupi provided the Chief Minister with an overview of the various activities and outreach efforts being carried out under the Seerat campaign. This initiative, an official press statement from the JIH stated, aims to educate the people of Karnataka about the teachings and life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and how they remain relevant in today’s world, especially within the context of modern India.
“Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while glancing through the book, expressed his happiness and commended the Jamaat for its ongoing efforts. He extended his best wishes for the success of the campaign, emphasizing the importance of spreading messages of peace, unity, and understanding across different sections of society,” the press statement added.
Accompanying the Chief Minister were his Political Secretary, Nasir Ahmed, Senior IAS Officer L.K. Ateeq Ahmed, and Jamaat’s State Media Co-Secretary, Muhammad Talha, all of whom were present during the book presentation.
The Seerat campaign, organized annually by JIH Karnataka for the past decade, has become a notable event in the state, receiving widespread appreciation. Its primary focus is to reach individuals, influencers, celebrities, government officials, and politicians through books, pamphlets, and other educational materials on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). JIH Karnataka’s local units also organize corner meetings, symposiums, seminars, and digital outreach initiatives, including social media posts, short films, and reels, to further the campaign’s message.
This year's theme, “Exalted Character of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),” highlights the virtues of compassion, honesty, and justice demonstrated by the Prophet, aiming to inspire individuals to embody these values in their daily lives. The campaign’s outreach extends across Karnataka, fostering dialogue on how the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) offer timeless guidance for both personal and societal well-being.
With growing support from various quarters, including prominent political and social leaders, the Seerat campaign continues to serve as a platform for promoting interfaith harmony and understanding in the diverse socio-cultural fabric of Karnataka, the press statement further added.
JIH Karnataka has consistently used the Seerat campaign to reach out to a wide audience, fostering a greater understanding of Islamic teachings and their relevance to modern challenges. By focusing on peaceful coexistence and shared human values, the campaign has built bridges across different communities, contributing to Karnataka's inclusive and harmonious environment, it added.
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Sambhal violence: Prohibitory orders issued, outsiders barred from entry till Nov 30
Sambhal (UP) (PTI): The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders and barred the entry of outsiders till November 30 after three men were killed and scores of others, including security and administration personnel, injured in a violence by protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque.
The order has been issued under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), said District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya late on Sunday.
"No outsiders, other social organisations or public representatives will enter the district border without the permission of the competent officer," said the order, which came into force with immediate effect.
Violation of the order will be punishable under Section 223 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the BNS.
Violence broke out in the district on Sunday as protesters opposing the survey of the Jama Masjid clashed with security personnel. The protesters torched vehicles and pelted the police with stones while the security personnel used tear gas and batons to disperse the mob.
Divisional Commissioner (Moradabad) Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said on Sunday, "Shots were fired by miscreants... the PRO of the superintendent of police suffered a gunshot to the leg, the circle officer was hit by pellets and 15 to 20 security personnel were injured in the violence."
A constable also suffered a serious head injury while the deputy collector fractured his leg.
"Three people, identified as Naeem, Bilal and Nauman, have been killed," Singh said.
Twenty-one people, including two women, have been detained and a probe has been launched, the official had said, adding that those accused in the violence would be booked under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).
District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya said, "The casualty count stands at three. The reason for the deaths of two is clear -- bullet wounds from countrymade pistols. The reason for the death of the third person is not clear but it will be after post-mortem."
Internet services were soon suspended in Sambhal tehsil for 24 hours and the district administration declared a holiday in all schools for Monday.
Tension had been brewing in Sambhal since November 19 when the Jama Masjid was first surveyed on the court's orders following a petition claiming that a Harihar temple had stood at the site.
Trouble started early on Sunday when a large group of people gathered near the mosque and started shouting slogans as the survey team began its work.
District officials said the survey could not be completed on Tuesday and was planned for Sunday to avoid interference with afternoon prayers.
Supreme Court lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain, who is a petitioner in the case, had earlier said the Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) ordered the constitution of an "advocate commission" to survey the mosque.
The court has said a report should be filed after conducting a videography and photography survey through the commission, he had said.
On Sunday, Jain urged the Archaeological Survey of India to take control of the "temple".
Gopal Sharma, a local lawyer for the Hindu side, had earlier claimed the temple that once stood at the site was demolished by Mughal Emperor Babur in 1529.
