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Saturday 3 January 2009 (07 Muharram 1430)
'Unity a must to fight terrorism'
K. Abdul Majeed | Arab News
RECOGNITION: India's Overseas Affairs Minister Vayalar
Ravi presents Islamic Heritage Award to All India Jamiyyathul Ulema Secretary
Sheikh Aboobacker, second right, in New Delhi. (AN photo)
JEDDAH: Indian Muslims should unite and fight against
terrorism, a prominent Islamic scholar from Kerala told Arab News during a
recent visit to Saudi Arabia.
"The only way to wage a war against terrorism is through
unity," said All India Jamiyyathul Ulema Secretary, Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed
alias Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar.
He welcomed the recent interfaith dialogue initiated by
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and termed it "a good step at a
time when Islam was widely misunderstood by followers of other religions." "The
move will go a long way toward forging an understanding among different
religions," Aboobacker said.
"The enemies of Islam portray the religion as one of terror
and killing. But it should be effectively disseminated that Islam is against
terrorism, injustice and killing," he said. Aboobacker recalled the Prophet's
declaration on the day of Hajjatul Wida that killing innocents and usurping
others' wealth are forbidden acts.
Aboobacker was among those who attended an interfaith
dialogue hosted by Qatar recently.
He said terrorism had become the most important issue facing
the country and so a special session of Markazu Ssaqafathi Ssunniyah is to be
held during the center's 33rd anniversary celebrations from Jan. 16 to 18.
Islamic scholars from different parts of the world are likely
to attend the program.
Markazu, Aboobacker said, plays a major role in imparting
moral education to the society. He pointed out that about 300 Kashmiri students
who are the victims of terrorism are now studying in Markazu. They will return
to Kashmir after their education with the message of love, brotherhood and
patriotism.
Meanwhile, Aboobacker Ahmad was awarded the first Islamic
heritage award in New Delhi on Dec. 29. The award has been given to Aboobacker
in recognition of his contribution to the Islamic thought and service for
Muslims.
The award - comprising Rs25 lakhs and a memento - was
presented by Union Minister for Parliamentary and Overseas Affairs Vayalar Ravi.
From the prize money, Aboobacker donated Rs2 lakhs to the
families of the police officers killed in Mumbai terror attacks.
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