Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SP)
Mangalore, Apr 15: "Creating problems for people belonging to other religions, and indulging in communal disturbances, are both against Islamic principles," said Dakshina Kannada district Qazi, Twaka Ahmed Musliyar.
He was delivering benedictory address after presiding over Umara-Ulema convention held as part of the 81st Rateeb programme in the premises of Mohiuddin Jumma Masjid in Ullal on Sunday April 13. The programme was organized by Nusratul Islam Association, Melangady, Ullal.
"When Malik Deenar visited Kerala for propagating Islam, Hindus living there had extended facility for building mosque, place to stay, and other basic facilities. Because of this harmonious gesture on the part of Hindus, Islam could grow far and wide in this country," he explained.
Ibrahim Kodijal, vice-president of Dakshina Kannada-Udupi Central Muslim Committee, speaking on the occasion, expressed deep concern at the creation of two factions within the Sunnis. He requested the factions to preserve unity by avoiding passage of criticisms and comments against each other, if they cannot be united.
On this occasion, president of the district Wakf Board, S M Rasheed, was felicitated. Dakshina Kannada-Udupi Central Muslim Committee president, K S Muhammed Masood, and former president of Sayyed Madani Dargah Committee, U K Monu, also addressed the gathering.
Khateeb of the mosque, Yousuf Misbah, former city mayor, K Ashraf, advocate, K P A Shukoor, Ullal Central Committee president, U K Khader, Mangalore Central Jumma Masjid trustee, Muhammed Hanif, and a number of other leaders were present.
President of the mosque, Mustafa Abudlla, delivered introcutory address. Former secretary, Rahim Kuttikkal, welcomed. Former president, Farooq Ullal delivered keynote address. Jabbar Arshadi proposed vote of thanks.