Press Release
General Secretary, Maulana Asghar Ali Imam Mahadi Salafi, in a statement while expressing his great concern over the efforts being made to spread hatred among Muslims of India in the name of Wahabism said that the terms “Wahabi” and “Whabism” are the product of the British mind which it had coined them to create and promote dissensions and disputes between Indians and to punish those people who were taking an active part in the Indian freedom movement. Hence at that time “Wahabis” and “rebels of British government” were considered this word worthy of attention nor did Muslim use it for themselves. It is, however, a fact that these very people were always in the forefront in liberating this country from British imperialism. It is also an undeniable historical fact that the main mission of these people was to present Islam among the ‘Ulama in the same spirit and form in which it was in the days of the Holy Prophet’s (صلى الله عليه وسلم) companions, and which was a blessing, guarantor of peace, embodiment of clear teachings of the Holy Quran and Hadeeth and quite simple, free from all adulterations alterations and free from un-Islamic customs and of violence, differences and extremism. Therefore, the rhetoric from Muslim Maha-pan-Chayat is in no way correct, just and in the interest of the country and nation but harmful from all aspects.
Jamiat Ahle Hadeeth, Hind’s activities are in the true spirit of Islam and all its activities are being carried on in the same spirit from the very beginning.
Its activities and message were more powerful in the past than at present. Its madarsas were more preaching Islam in a more effective way in the past when Arabs had no petro-Dollars. The propaganda that is being unleashed today that Jamat Ahle Hadeeth is being flooded with money from the Arab world is totally false and baseless. On the contrary, the fact is that non-Muslim institutions are getting maximum foreign wealth and Muslim institutions in comparison with them are nowhere. Moreover, if at all a few Ahle Hadeeth institutes get money from the Arab world it is extremely small as compared to other non-Muslim institutions and organizations while they receive with the knowledge and permission of the Indian government.Complete transparency is maintained in these amounts and detailed account is maintained. Jamiat Ahle hadeesth has to its credit of being the first organization to use all possible means and resources to fight terrorism, and has passed condemnatory resolutions from the sermons by Masjid Imams to statements in print and electronic media, seminars, and conferences etc from different platforms along with Muslims and other countrymen.
A Three day training programe of Madani Ulama and Islamic Workers from India and Nepal, under the supervision of Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadeeth Hind, took place in Delhi on 18-20 October, 2011.
The Theme of the Training Programme was "Training Guide for Islamic Workers." The aim was to enrich the participants of skills and tools of dawat as well as to set in motion an action plan for the future.
Almost 100 participants of Madani Graduates and Ulama attended the programme. Inaugurating the training programme, Maulana Asghar Imam Mahadi Salafi, General Secretary, Markazi Jamiat Alhe Hadeeth Hind Said:
" Once we say that we belong to the Islamic Community, the Holy Quran will become for us the most sacred book, Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) the noblest person, Tawheed the unique belief, the Kaaba the most sacred shrine, and Islam the most sacred religion".
A sense of reawakening is gaining more and more ground in the mind of the Muslims through out the Muslim society in India. Dawah movements are playing a significant role in reviving Islam and resisting godless ideas and eradicating social evils existing in the society. Some of the dawah movements have a role indeed to reform the Muslim society. Our goal of this Training Programme is to produce dynamic Islamic leaders who will pioneer social change by acquiring knowledge and wisdom, and practicing dawah with perceptiveness and communication that is convincing and effective. To achieve this goal, the Training Programme will offer a valuable opportunity that enhances commitment".
Closing his address, Maulana Asghar said: " Muslims are instructed to live in peace and harmony with the creator, themselves, their families, neighbours, society, the environment and the universe. Muslims should be the most tolerant people in the world.They have to understand that they should render their services to others without exploitation".
A number of scholars presented their deliberations related to the theme of the training Programme. Almost 28 treatises were presented by eminent Madani Ulama and scholars. While delivering his address in the closing ceremony, Sheikh Ahmad Ali Rumi (attaché Saudi Embassy New Delhi) said:Islam is the only path which can lead us to strength, dignity and a better future. It possesses the Book of Allah and Sunnah of the noble Prophet. In them we can find a complete way of life leading us, along the path of goodness, righteousness and salvation. At present, the problem is not money but vision, imagination, the capacity to think ahead of time or at least in time.
Muhammad Adeeb (M.P.) in his concluding remarks said: Muslims have not been brought into existence for nothing. There is an objective behind their creation. They have to right the wrongs through persuation, sweet reasonableness and sincere efforts. They have to make friends out of foes.
Maulana Asghar Imam Mahadi Salafi in his deliberation during concluding session said: "Strict adherence to Islam and to Islamic principles and values, as a way of life constitute the highest protection for Muslims against the dangers which confront them. Islam is the only path which can lead them to devise way to fight radicalism and reform society from social evils. In order to live peacefully, and work together with integrity and honesty, one has to recognize that they should think of their duties and responsibilities before they ask for their rights and for their privileges."
Shaikh Salahuddin Maqbool Ahmad (Kuwait) said:" Islam demands from all the Muslims to pause and take stock of their past, evaluate their present and look forward to a better future in a spirit of solidarity in order to restore the unity of their rank, and achieve an exalted position.
The Seminar came out with the declarations of which some important points are : We pledge:
* to help to formulate designs and conceptions in the field of Dawah on the basis of Holy Quran and the Sunnah to develop equibilerium and wisdom to attain moderation in features of the Muslim Ummah;
* to guide and direct the course of activities of youth and students and social workers as well as Dayya to achieve their plans and targets.
*to convey and exchange experiences to attain at least the minimum of coordination and cooperation among Islamic Workers, Organizations and Institutes;
* people have to understand that they should render their services to others without exploitation.
*to create an environment based on harmony, peace and tranquility where humans through love, sympathy, mutual understanding and help interact with one another.
* to try to unite the entire humanity into one ideological community, which is dedicated and committed to the Divine order.
*to encourage humans to live in peace and harmony, join together and cooperate with each other in good faith and good will.
*to preach that hoarding and unnecessary rise in prices, drugs, alcohol, rapes, bloodshed, terror are condemnable acts. Economic transations should be made in the larger interest of society and in judicious way.
*It is foremost duty of the Madani "Ulama to cooperate, and assist with each other and preach the human aspects of Islam to humankind. The Prophet said:" All of mankind is (like) the family of God. The dearest among them in the sight of God is the one who is the most helpful to His family (mankind)".
New Delhi, April 11 The second day of the two-day 30th All India Ahle Hadees Conference began here today at Ram Leela Ground with the emphasis upon the point that the great companions of Prophet Mohammed were a model to the humanity irrespective of religion, caste, creed or race, and all the problems in the world in general and our country in particular faced today could be solved by emulating them in spirit and practice.
New Delhi, April 10s The need of the hour today in an era of materialism is that the exemplary lives and mission of the great companions of Prophet Mohammed should be followed so that the humanity should get its due dignified and respectable status after being brought out of the persecution and darkness.
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