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Hyderabad's Muslim groups launch 'Eradication of evils' drive
Hyderabad, Feb 2
Muslim leaders and
organisations from various schools of thought came together on a common
platform to launch a campaign here to eradicate evils from the society.
The eight-day "Eradication of evils" campaign was launched with a public meeting here Sunday night.
Addressing
a huge gathering of men and women at Khilwat Ground in the old city,
the Islamic scholars voiced concern over the fast spreading evils like
alcohol, drug addiction, interest, dowry, and immorality.
The
speakers called on all Muslims, especially the youth, to not only
protect themselves from this "flood of evils" but also save others by
participating in such movements.
Expressing concern over misuse
of social networking sites by youth to indulge in immoral activities,
they felt that instead of using technology as a tool for development,
the new generation itself has become a tool in the hands of such sites.
They
underlined the need to evolvr a mechanism with the participation of all
to help poor Muslims and thus save them from exploitation by financers.
Renowned
Islamic scholar Maulana Mufti Sadiq Mohiuddin Faheem, who presided over
the meeting, advised parents to ensure that their children are educated
and trained in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran.
Khaja
Arifuddin, president of Jamaat-e-Islami, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
units, said that the Quran describes Muslim ummah as the best nation
produced for mankind, who enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong.
He said it was high time that the community realised its responsibility and worked to fulfil it.
M.K.M.
Zafar, president of Jamaat's Greater Hyderabad unit, said they made the
campaign a collective effort by involving all sects of the community.
During
the campaign, Jamaat would organise various programmes for college
students and youth and create awareness against the evils.