World has never seen so many literate yet ignorant people like today: Maulana Sajjad Nomani
Bhatkal: Renowned religious scholar and former spokesperson of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Maulana Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani, delivered a thought-provoking speech at the "Rabita Educational Excellence Award Ceremony" in Bhatkal. The event was organized by the Rabita Society to honor outstanding students.
During the ceremony, Maulana Nomani distributed gold medals and award certificates to meritorious students, emphasizing the transformative power of education. He highlighted how the Prophet of Islam transformed a society steeped in ignorance into a model society through the power of education.
Maulana Nomani criticized the current education system, noting that it focuses on teaching lessons rather than fostering true learning. He pointed out the difference between merely reading and genuinely understanding, lamenting that today's world is filled with literate individuals who lack true wisdom. He noted that history has never seen so many educated individuals who are simultaneously ignorant, as evidenced by the fact that many involved in corruption are well-educated yet lack ethical grounding.
He argued that true education lies in awakening moral and social values, not just acquiring knowledge. He lamented that 80 crore people in India live in poverty despite the country’s aspirations to be a global leader in knowledge and innovation. He also expressed concern about the youth being entangled in the complexities of information technology without a solid foundation in values.
The event also featured speeches from Chief Qazi of Jamaat-e-Muslimeen Maulana Khawaja Moinuddin Akrami Madani and Deputy Qazi Maulana Ansar Khatib Madani, both of whom underscored the importance of education in fostering a responsible society.
Rabita Society President Umar Farooq Musbah presided over the event, while General Secretary Dr. Atiqur Rehman Muniri delivered the welcome address. The ceremony honored 35 students who excelled in their SSLC, PUC, and graduation exams.
Prominent community leaders, including President of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal, Muhammad Yunus Qazia, and General Secretary Ishaq Shabandri, graced the event. Other notable attendees included Maulana Muhammad Hussain Jukaku, General Secretary of Jamaat-ul-Muslimeen, Jamia Islamia President Maulana Talha Nadvi, Majlis Islah Wa Tanzeem General Secretary Abdul Raqib MJ Nadvi, and Jilani Mohtsham, General Secretary of Bhatkal Muslim Jamaat Dubai.
On the women's stage, Fahmida Khizr and Roshan Maliki of New Shams School were present. The program was compered by Tanveer Jushidi Nadvi and Athar Peerzade.
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Hijab decision taken out of fear of Karnataka Muslim convention, alleges Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru: Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has alleged that the Karnataka government announced its decision on the hijab issue out of fear of the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on May 16 organized by Federation of Karnataka Muslim Organisations.
Addressing a press conference at the JD(S) state office, GP Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Thursday, Kumaraswamy said he respects all religions and has expressed his views on the issue on several public platforms in the past.
Questioning the timing of the government’s move, he said the Congress has been in power for three years and had taken no decision on the hijab issue during that period.
He alleged that the decision was taken only because the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ is scheduled to be held at Town Hall in Bengaluru on May 16.
“If the government had the courage, it should have taken this decision immediately after coming to power. Why did it remain silent for three years?” he asked.
Kumaraswamy accused the Congress of making the announcement to appease a particular community.
He further said the matter is still pending before the courts and claimed that an interim order relating to the hijab issue remains in force.
According to him, issuing such an order before the legal proceedings are concluded amounts to disrespect towards the judiciary.
Kumaraswamy also alleged that the Congress brought the issue back into focus after the Davanagere by-election results.
