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A delegation of Muslim clerics and social leaders called on Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today to discuss issues concerning the community.
Official sources said that the delegation condemned all kinds of violence in the name of religion and explained that Islam stands for peace and well being of all. They also added that they were against any sort of terrorism or violence activities including cross-border terrorism.
The clerics emphasized that Indian Muslim youths have not fallen prey to any propaganda in the name of Islam. They also expressed satisfaction over the steps taken by the NDA Government for creating an atmosphere of peace and security in the minds of the minority community.
Highlighting the fact that Muslims are safe and enjoy freedom in India, the delegation said this kind of freedom and security is not available to Muslims even in Muslim-ruled countries.
“The delegation also raised the issues of educational and economic backwardness and requested the government to take positive steps for their upliftment. It was also suggested that a forum for dialogue to strengthen communal harmony be created comprising of religious and social leaders from different communities and other stakeholders” , said a member of the delegation.
The delegation included the names of Maulana Kalbe Jawwad, Prominent Shia cleric, Maulana Abdul Wahid Hussain Chisti, Chief of Dargah Ajmer Sharief, Ajmer, Niaz Faruqui, General Secretary, Jamait-Ul-Hind, Maulana Iqbal Ahmed Chisti, General Secretary, Maulana Wamiq Rafiq Warsi Sahab, Head, Dargah Dewa Sharief, Janab Mohibulla Nadvi, Chief Imam, Parliament Masjid, Maulana Mohammad Alim Nadvi, Haryana Imams Organization, Yamuna Nagar and Dr. M.J. Khan, National Convener, Muslim Economic Forum.
Kamal Faruqui, Chairman, Confederation of Minorities Educational institutions and journalist Qamar Agha were also part of the delegation