Need to scrap differences within community to flourish: Wali Rahmani says in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Highland Islamic Forum (HIF) organised an event titled "Aspire to Inspire for Better Life" at the Town Hall here on Wednesday. The programme aimed to motivate and guide individuals towards leading a meaningful and improved life.
Prominent personalities Moulana Huzaifa Vastanvi, CEO of Jamia Akkalkuwa, and Wali Rahmani, Founder of Umeed Global School, graced the event as distinguished guests.
The programme commenced with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Aahil SM, setting a spiritual tone for the gathering. This was followed by Rizwan Pandeshwar, who delivered an introduction and provided an insightful overview of HIF India and its mission.
Moulana Huzaifa Vastanvi spoke about human existence through the teachings of the Quran, explaining that it encompasses two forms: physical and spiritual. He emphasized that spiritual existence is of greater importance, as it defines the purpose of life and our connection with the divine.
He shed light on the Quran's guidance regarding human existence and the reason for being sent to earth. He highlighted that the Quran is not merely a religious text but a complete way of life, offering solutions to many modern-day challenges, including widespread issues like depression, anxiety, and stress, which have gripped a large portion of the population.
He further pointed out that education alone cannot address the problems faced by humanity. Instead, he stressed the need for a balance between education and spirituality, urging people to hold firmly to their faith in Allah. He called upon social organisations to work towards fostering this balance to create a more harmonious society.
Moulana Vastanvi also addressed misconceptions about Islam, stating that it is not just an alternative solution but the ultimate solution to the problems of the world. He underlined that the principles of Islam are universal and not confined to Muslims alone, offering guidance and remedies for people across the globe.
Wali Rahmani, Founder of Umeed Global School, addressed the audience with a compelling speech on the qualities of great leaders, drawing inspiration from Islamic history and the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Umar (RA). He urged Muslims to seek these qualities in their leaders, emphasizing the need for integrity, justice, and inclusivity in leadership.
Rahmani referenced Mahatma Gandhi's recognition of Hazrat Umar's exemplary rule, noting that Gandhi listed him as the top ruler in his book Harijan. He pointed out that a key trait of a great leader is their reluctance to seek power. To illustrate this, he recounted the instance when Hazrat Abubakar (RA) chose Hazrat Umar (RA) as his successor, a decision that deeply moved and humbled Umar.
He encouraged individuals to aspire to be leaders who embody these values whenever they are elected or appointed to any position of responsibility. Highlighting the inclusivity of Hazrat Umar’s governance, Rahmani noted how he maintained harmony and fairness across all communities and religions during his rule, setting an example for leaders today.
Rahmani also called upon people and organisations to foster unity within the community. He stressed the importance of working with pure intentions and refraining from judging others based on personal faith practices. He urged the Muslim community to avoid complacency, reminding them of the continuous effort needed to work towards the betterment of society and their own progress.
Wali Rahmani also shared his inspiring journey of establishing Umeed Academy, which he started with just three orphaned children. Today, the academy has grown into a global institution, nurturing the futures of 350 students from diverse backgrounds.
He credited the success of Umeed Academy entirely to Allah’s blessings, emphasizing the importance of pure intentions, hard work, and sacrifices. Rahmani reflected on the challenges he faced, particularly the sacrifices he made during his youth, which he dedicated to building the institution.
These addresses were followed by questions and answers session wherein the speakers took questions from audience and answered their queries.
Adil Pandeshwar, HIF President was present on stage during the event.
The event concluded with Shaaz Yusuf Rasheed presenting vote of thanks to the attendees.
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Odisha: Normalcy returns to violence-hit Malkangiri; internet services fully restored
Malkangiri (PTI): Normalcy returned to Odisha’s Malkangiri district on Monday, nearly a week after around 200 villages were damaged in violent clashes in a village, with the district administration fully restoring internet services, a senior official said.
Additional District Magistrate Bedabar Pradhan said internet services, suspended across the district on December 8 to curb the spread of rumours and misinformation following the clashes, were restored after the situation improved.
The suspension had been extended in phases till 12 noon on Monday.
The administration also withdrew prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita within a 10-km radius of MV-26 village, where arson incidents were reported on December 7 and December 8.
Though the violence was confined to two villages, tension had gripped the entire district, as the incident took the form of a clash between local tribals and Bengali settlers following the recovery of a headless body of a woman on December 4, officials said.
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The violence broke out after residents of Rakhelguda village allegedly set ablaze several houses belonging to Bengali residents, forcing hundreds to flee. The headless body of Lake Podiami (51), a woman from the Koya tribe, was recovered from the banks of the Poteru river on December 4, while her head was found six days later at a location about 15 km away.
Officials said the district administration held several rounds of discussions with representatives of the tribal and Bengali communities, following which both sides agreed to maintain peace.
Relief and rehabilitation work has since been launched at MV-26 village, with preliminary assessment pegging property damage at around Rs 3.8 crore.
A two-member ministerial team headed by Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo visited the affected village, interacted with officials and locals, and submitted a report to the chief minister.
So far, 18 people have been arrested in connection with the violence, the officials said, adding that despite the withdrawal of prohibitory orders and restoration of internet services, security forces, including BSF and CRPF personnel, continue to be deployed to prevent any untoward incident.
On Sunday, Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi visited MV-26 and neighbouring Rakhelguda villages, and held discussions with members of both communities as part of efforts to rebuild confidence and restore peace.
More than two lakh Bengali-speaking Bangladeshis were rehabilitated by the Centre in Malkangiri and Nabarangpur districts in 1968, and they currently reside in 124 villages of Malkangiri.
