Mangaluru: Highland Islamic Forum inaugurates Seerat Campaign with interfaith get-together
Mangaluru: Hinghland Islamic Forum (HIF), Mangaluru on Friday inaugurated Seerat Campaign with an interfaith get-together that was held HECC in Vaslane of the city. The event was themed “Misunderstanding” and aimed towards clearing popular misunderstanding among different religions.
Mohammed Kunhi, Manager, Shanthi Prakashana, Fr. Clifford of St. Joseph seminary Jeppu and Asha Latha Pai, Rtd. Asst. professor of Mangalore University College were present at the get-together at the interfaith get-together.
Speaking at the event, Asha Latha Pai noted that all the religion across the world preaches one universal principle that is humanity. She also noted that one of the most beautiful pillars of Islam ‘Jihad’ has been taken out of context across the world and that people should understand it better.
“Jihad is an Arabic word for struggle. In Islam it stands for struggling and battling the evil inside within oneself like lust. Today it is associated with terrorism and the battle against anti-Islamic forces. It is not the case we need to raise above hate and be humans first.” Asha Latha added
She also noted that people should walk the path of personalities like Abraham Lincon and Swami Vivekananda who rose above religious and other discriminatory lines to set new benchmarks of compassion.
Fr. Clifford in his address also gave accounts and references from the books of various religions that calls for humanity irrespective of religious lines. He also shared his personal life experiences where he encountered people of other religious at various stages and lent support to him when he was in distress.
Mohammed Kunhi, Manager, Shanthi Prakashana spoke about the life of Prophet Mohammed and gave an insight on how he made differences to lives of people. He also noted that the Quran clearly states that he was not made messenger to people of Islam alone or he was not sent down for people of a certain region of the world but he was made the messenger and prophet for everyone in the universe.
Earlier Highland Islamic Forum, President, Sajid AK presented introduction of the organisation and also shed light upon the Seerat Campaign that is organised by the organisation every year. He also spoke about various other social work the organisation takes part in including organising blood donation camps twice a year.
Adil Parvez presented vote of thanks to dignitaries and guests while Mishaal compered the event.
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UP Cong holds statewide protest seeking probe into FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.
In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.
In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.
The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.
Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".
"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.
It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.
The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.
On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.
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