Welfare of humankind should be purpose of life for Muslims: Moulana Bilal Hasani
Muslim Intellectuals Meet held in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Iqra Islamic School, in collaboration with the All India Payam-e-Insaniyat Forum, organized a Muslim Intellectuals Meet on Friday, focusing on the theme "Current Affairs and Our Responsibilities." The event took place at the Royal Plaza Hotel in the city.
The program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Mohsin Kempi, followed by a Naat by Ali Azhaan. Moulana Farhan Nadvi provided an introduction to both the Payam-e-Insaniyat Forum and Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru.
The gathering was graced by several prominent personalities. Moulana Bilal Abdul Hai Hasani Nadvi, the General Secretary of All India Payam-e-Insaniyat Forum and Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, along with Moulana Abdus Subhan Nadvi, a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, served as the chief guests. The event was presided over by Moulana Salim Khalifa Nadvi, Principal of Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru.
Other notable guests included Dr. C.P. Habeeb Rahman, Director of Unity Hospital, Mangaluru, and Moulana Yahya Thangal, Principal of Al-Furqaan, Babukatte, who were present on the dais during the event.
Moulana Abdul Subhan Nadvi remarked that there is no need to delve deeply into current affairs, as everyone is already aware of the situation around them. He emphasized that people should not lose hope in these challenging times, reminding them that despair is not for believers. Instead, he encouraged Muslims to continue doing good deeds, believing that things will improve.
He urged the community to focus on the welfare of all humanity, stressing the importance of taking responsibility for guiding others away from wrongdoing and working towards positive change in society. He also called on Muslims to engage in self-reflection rather than placing blame on others for the difficulties they face.
Moulana Bilal Abdul Hai Hasani Nadvi expressed concern over the current global situation, noting that it is especially troubling for Muslims. He attributed this to the fact that Muslims have not fulfilled their duty to share the teachings of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad with the world.
He pointed out that while the media in India often targets Muslims and exaggerates situations against them, it is the community itself that provides the material for such stories. He stressed the importance of self-reflection and urged Muslims to be mindful of their actions.
Moulana Nadvi highlighted the vital role that Muslim scholars and Madrasas play in upholding Islam and spreading its teachings. He emphasized that non-Muslims do not judge Muslims by what happens inside mosques and Madrasas but by how they conduct themselves in markets and other public spaces. He called on Muslims to demonstrate the teachings of Prophet Muhammad through their daily lives.
He further stated that Muslims can only be true representatives of Prophet Muhammad if they fully align their lives with his teachings and follow his example. According to him, Muslims must not live in isolation but should care for the well-being of all humanity. He encouraged the spread of good and the prevention of evil.
Moulana Nadvi reminded the community that Allah has created Muslims to work for the welfare of all humanity, and this should be their life's purpose. He concluded by saying that the situation for Muslims in the country will improve significantly if they start living according to the character taught by Prophet Muhammad. He also emphasized that safeguarding Madrasas is one of the primary responsibilities of the Muslim community.
In his presidential address, Moulana Salim Khalifa expressed his gratitude to everyone who attended the event. He urged the audience to take the advice of the esteemed guests seriously and hoped for continued cooperation in future programs that will be organized.
Moulana Khalifa also praised the efforts of the All India Payam-e-Insaniyat Forum for its role in representing Muslims and promoting the practical teachings of Islam and the life of Prophet Muhammad.
Moulana Junaid Farooqi of All India Payam-e-Insaniyat Forum also addressed the event. The event was comperred by Muaad TD.
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Don't fall prey to 'digital arrest', understand it's a fraud: Fadnavis
Mumbai (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said 'digital arrest' is a fraud and not legally tenable, appealing to people to guard against cyber theft.
There is nothing like a 'digital arrest' in the law, he asserted while intervening in a Question Hour debate on the issue raised by SP's Abu Azmi in the state assembly.
The chief minister emphasised that if victims report the cyber frauds to helpline 1930 within the critical "golden hour" (critical for stopping fraudulent transactions), about 90 per cent of the money can be recovered.
"I want to tell citizens that there is nothing called digital arrest in law. If you get a phone call or video call telling you that you are under digital arrest...understand it's a fraud and report to 1930 (cybercrime helpline number)," Fadnavis said.
Explaining the modus operandi, the CM said in such frauds, a victim gets a video call and is told that the person on the other side is a CBI, police or customs officer.
"He tells you that a parcel in your name has come and drugs are found in it. You are under digital arrest and asked not to move away from the screen and online money transfer is done by the scared victims," he pointed out.
Fadnavis expressed concern that despite awareness and cyber protection systems in place, several people have fallen victim, including retired IAS and defence officers.
In such cases of fraud, the mastermind is based abroad, in countries with which India doesn't have any treaty. The online money transfers are sent to bank accounts in foreign countries, he noted.
"If the victims report to 1930 in the 'golden hour', at least 90 per cent of the money is recovered. We have the cyber safety system in place," the CM stressed.
