Muslims declare Jihad against terrorism
Mumbai
An international seminar on terrorism was held here today by a Muslim social organisation, where the participants declared 'jihad' against terrorism.'' The seminar, 'Jihad Against Terrorism', was organised by Fatimi International Organisation in association with Sahyog Cultural Society. ''The 26/11 terror attacks had deeply affected Mumbai.
Terrorism cannot be tolerated. Those who have attacked Mumbai cannot be Muslims or believe in Quran. We are with India in its efforts against terrorism,'' said Dr Mohammed Shahumi Al-Shahumi Al-Idrisi Al Hasani, coordinator of Fatimi International Associations Union and head of Ashraf International Organisation.
''Jihad cannot be termed to wage war against innocents or killing innocent people. And if anybody does it, he defames Islam and also defames humanity. Killing people is an act of terrorism and not Jihad,'' he added.
Elaborating on the true meaning of 'jihad', Sahyog Cultural Society president Sami Bubere said ''Jihad is usually associated with Islam and Muslims, but in fact, the concept of Jihad is found in all religions including Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism and political/ economic ideologies, such as Capitalism, Socialism and Communism. Islam defines Jihad as striving and struggling for improvement as well as fighting back to defend one's self, honour, assets and homeland. Also, it is interpreted as the struggle against evil, internal or external of a person or a society.'' He further stated that time need not be wasted anymore with repetitive talks and slogans. ''We need to mobilise ourselves and work,'' he added.
Among others who spoke on the occasion were Catholic priest Father Lanci Pinto, Parsi Priest Mr Panthaki and Dr Mohammed Sayed Al Touraihi, Director of Kufa Academy, Netherlands.
Earlier on the sidelines of the seminar, the organisers remembered the martyrs who gallantly fought the Pakistani 'fidayeens' during the 26/11 teror attacks and felicitated their widows for their bravery.
Among them were Kavita Karkare, wife of Anti-Terrorism Squad chief late Hemant Karkare; Vinita Kamte, wife of Additional Commissioner of Police late Ashok Kamte; Smita Salaskar, wife of encounter specialist and senior Inspector of Police Vijay Salaskar and Turamati Omble, wife of Assistant Sub-Inspector Tukaram Ombale.
Karambir Singh Kang, general manager of Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, who lost his wife and two kids in the attack, too was recognised
Mumbai
An international seminar on terrorism was held here today by a Muslim social organisation, where the participants declared 'jihad' against terrorism.'' The seminar, 'Jihad Against Terrorism', was organised by Fatimi International Organisation in association with Sahyog Cultural Society. ''The 26/11 terror attacks had deeply affected Mumbai.
Terrorism cannot be tolerated. Those who have attacked Mumbai cannot be Muslims or believe in Quran. We are with India in its efforts against terrorism,'' said Dr Mohammed Shahumi Al-Shahumi Al-Idrisi Al Hasani, coordinator of Fatimi International Associations Union and head of Ashraf International Organisation.
''Jihad cannot be termed to wage war against innocents or killing innocent people. And if anybody does it, he defames Islam and also defames humanity. Killing people is an act of terrorism and not Jihad,'' he added.
Elaborating on the true meaning of 'jihad', Sahyog Cultural Society president Sami Bubere said ''Jihad is usually associated with Islam and Muslims, but in fact, the concept of Jihad is found in all religions including Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism and political/ economic ideologies, such as Capitalism, Socialism and Communism. Islam defines Jihad as striving and struggling for improvement as well as fighting back to defend one's self, honour, assets and homeland. Also, it is interpreted as the struggle against evil, internal or external of a person or a society.'' He further stated that time need not be wasted anymore with repetitive talks and slogans. ''We need to mobilise ourselves and work,'' he added.
Among others who spoke on the occasion were Catholic priest Father Lanci Pinto, Parsi Priest Mr Panthaki and Dr Mohammed Sayed Al Touraihi, Director of Kufa Academy, Netherlands.
Earlier on the sidelines of the seminar, the organisers remembered the martyrs who gallantly fought the Pakistani 'fidayeens' during the 26/11 teror attacks and felicitated their widows for their bravery.
Among them were Kavita Karkare, wife of Anti-Terrorism Squad chief late Hemant Karkare; Vinita Kamte, wife of Additional Commissioner of Police late Ashok Kamte; Smita Salaskar, wife of encounter specialist and senior Inspector of Police Vijay Salaskar and Turamati Omble, wife of Assistant Sub-Inspector Tukaram Ombale.
Karambir Singh Kang, general manager of Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, who lost his wife and two kids in the attack, too was recognised
