Mangaluru: The Iqra Arabic School in the city recently organized a special talk on the challenges faced by Muslims and how to overcome them. The event, held on Saturday, was followed by an Iftar and get-together, bringing together members of the community for an evening of reflection and discussion.

The keynote speaker, Moulana Farhaan, addressed the audience in detail about the state of the world and Arab region before the arrival of Prophet Mohammed. He highlighted the issues of illiteracy, idol worship, intoxication, and degradation of women that prevailed in society at the time. Moulana Farhaan then went on to explain how Islam brought reforms to the world system, administered justice and equality, and promoted peace and brotherhood.

He also spoke about the challenges faced by the Muslims today and listed several solutions that would help in their overall development and betterment. One of the solutions he suggested was to create more leaders among the Ulemas and to stress the importance of creating more civil servants.

Moulana Salim Nadwi, the principal of Iqra Arabic School, who presided over the event, emphasized the importance of mosques in actively spreading peace and harmony in communities. He stressed the need for everyone to come together for a greater cause and unite to help the resolve the issues.

Moulana Farhan also announced that a follow-up program would be organized later to discuss how the solutions discussed at the event could be implemented effectively.

Mohammed Kunhi Shanti Prakashana, Ameen Ahsan JIH, Arif Bawa, Nazim HIF, PC Hashir, Nasir Lucky Star, Arif Padubidri, Imthiyaz Masjid One, Advocate Sarfaraz, and others were present during the event.

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New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.

According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.

"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.

He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.

During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.

"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.