Mangaluru, Dec 31: As a strong forum for Muslims of the state, ‘Karnataka Muslim Jamaat’ would come into existence and it would be officially declared open at a mega rally of the Muslims to be held at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on January 27.
Speaking to reporters here on Monday, Karnataka Jamiyyat-ul-Ulama president Khazi PM Ibrahim Musliyar Bakel said that the main agenda of the Jamaat was to ensure the welfare of the Muslim community with the help of skilled personalities in various sectors and noted personalities of the community.
Already, district level conventions were conducted in various districts and it has received good response. It was expected that thousands of representatives would participate in the convention.
Now, All India Muslim Jamaat was formed under the leadership of religious and social leaders to ensure harmony between castes and religions, integrity and progress of the country besides introspecting the condition of the Muslims in the country. It was an apolitical organization and the ‘Karnataka Muslim Jamaat’ would work under it, he said.
Major leaders of religious, social and educational sectors in the country would take part in the convention. In the presence of those leaders, All India Sunni Jamiyyat-ul-Ulama general secretary Sulthanul Ulama Kanthapuram AP Aboobakar Musliyar would declare open the ‘Karnataka Muslim Jamaat’ organization.
Later, district, taluk and zonal level ‘Jamaats’ would be formed. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, scholars Syed Koorath Thangal and others would be present, he said.
Karnataka Jamiyyat-ul-Ulama general secretary M Abdul Hameed Musliyar Mani, Sunni Coordination Committee state vice president S.P. Hamza Saqafi Bantwala, SYS state general secretary Dr MSM Abdur Rasheed Zaini Kamil, SSF All India leader Shafi Saadi Bengaluru, SSF national general secretary K.M. Abubakar Siddiq Montugoli, Sunni Jamiyyat-ul-Muallimin president Athoor Saad Musliyar, SEDC and SMA Karnataka general secretary Abdur Rehman Madani Jeppu and others were present.


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Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.

