Media Release

Mangalore, Aug 1: The Kannada translation of holy Quran by Syed Habeebullah Pookoya Tangal Madani, renowned writer and scholar, and published by Al-Madeena and Marseen Publications, Mangalore, was released on the premises of Syed Madani Dargah, Ullal here on Saturday July 31.

R Mohammad Madani, Marseen Publications, recited a few verses from the Quran after which Al-Haj Fazal Koyamma Tangal, Koora carried out the dua and released the translated version of the Quran titled 'Pavitra Quran' by handing over the first copy to Mangalore MLA U T Khader.

Al-Haj Ibrahim Musliyar Bekal, Udupi kazi, in his inaugural address, said that the translated versions of the holy Quran will help remove misconceptions about the religion of Islam from the minds of the people, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, Udupi kazi lauded teh efforts as without translation a layman would find it difficult to have greater understanding of Quran originally in Arabic.

Khader said that the translated Quran would help in eradicating religious hatred and misunderstandings about Islam.

U K Monu Ismail, vice-president of the Dargah Committee, Ullal, presided. Copies of the translated Quran were sold for Rs 600, at a discount of Rs 100, on the occasion.

Ahmed Bava Musliyar, Professor of SMA College, Ullal and Abdul Rasheed, vice-president of Syed Madani Trust, Ullal among others were present.