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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Excise policy cases: SC agrees to hear Sisodia's pleas seeking relaxation of bail conditions
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear AAP leader Manish Sisodia's pleas seeking relaxation of bail conditions which require him to report to the investigating officer on every Monday and Thursday in the corruption and money laundering cases related to Delhi excise policy.
A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan issued notices to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking their responses on Sisodia's applications.
On August 9, the apex court had granted him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying long incarceration for 17 months without trial had deprived him of his right to speedy trial.
The apex court had imposed conditions, including that he shall report to the investigating officer on every Monday and Thursday between 10-11 am.
During the hearing on Friday, senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Sisodia, said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader has appeared before the investigating officers 60 times.
"I (Sisodia) am a respectable person," the senior advocate said.
Singhvi said that similar condition was imposed by the apex court on other accused in the case.
"The same ED has given no objection to all other accused," he said.
The bench said, "On the next date, we will clarify it."
"Issue notice, returnable two weeks," the top court said.
The former Delhi deputy chief minister was arrested by both the CBI and the ED in corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
He was arrested by the CBI on February 26, 2023 for purported irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the now scrapped Delhi excise policy 2021-22.
The following month, the ED arrested him in the money laundering case stemming from the CBI FIR on March 9, 2023. He resigned from the Delhi cabinet on February 28, 2023.
In its August 9 verdict granting bail to Sisodia in both the cases, the apex court had said it was high time that the trial courts and the high courts should recognise the principle that "bail is rule and jail is exception".
"We find that, on account of a long period of incarceration running for around 17 months and the trial even not having been commenced, the appellant (Sisodia) has been deprived of his right to speedy trial," it had said.
The top court had directed him to furnish a bail bond of Rs 10 lakh with two sureties of the like amount.
It had directed that Sisodia shall surrender his passport with the special court and not make any attempt either to influence the witnesses or to tamper with the evidence.
The apex court had set aside the May 21 verdict of the Delhi High Court, which had dismissed Sisodia's pleas seeking bail in both these cases.
The ED and the CBI had opposed his bail pleas.
