John Wilbert & Rabindranath Biswas
Port Blair, Dec 18: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind is celebrating its 75th foundation day and to mark this occasion various programs will be organized at places from Diglipur to Port Blair on behalf of the organization.
Andaman and Nicobar Jamaat-e-Islami Hind President M.K. Mohammed on Saturday told media persons that this organization is an all India organization. In 1948, one year after India’s independence, this organization was established. This organization is working in all the states of the country.
He said that during the Tsunami, his organization helped the people of the archipelago. Since its inception, the organization has promoted value to citizens in the archipelago, organized personality development, humanity and religious seminars for citizens.
Mr. Abdul Rasheed the convener of the organisation said that to mark this occasion a number of programs will be organized in the archipelago from December 18 to April 2023,.
In this, a program will be organized on social issues at Diglipur. A seminar will be organized at Port Blair for the empowerment of women. The organization shall alsoprepare a documentary on the works it has done and take it to the people.
The organization will prepare a unit of three hundred educated youths who will work on public awareness on social issues including drug eradication in the archipelago.
M Abdul Majeed, executive member of the organization Mujeeb Rehman and many people were present on this occasion.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) was officially established on 16th April 1948 under the guidance of Maulana Syed Abul Ala Maududi having its own body of fundamental principles and leadership and structure. Jamaat-e-Islami Hind is a socio-religious organization of India that aims to uphold a way of life that submits to the will of God. The main role of the JIH has been to give positive dimensions to religion.
Serving humanity is a significant aspect of Islamic teaching, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind since day one has been engaged in social activities like eradication of poverty, sickness, illiteracy, hunger and unemployment. In the same way, JIH plays a prompt and active role in difficult situations like floods, famines, fire-tragedies, earthquakes, man-made or natural calamities, epidemics or communal riots in rescuing and rehabilitating the victims, irrespective of their caste, creed, class, or religion. It selflessly extends all possible support and resources to the victims without any discrimination during these times of crisis. It always motivates its adherents, the whole community and everybody to perform individual acts of service as well and utilize the welfare schemes of the government.
JIH works tirelessly to promote unity and brotherhood across religions. JIH constantly collaborates and interacts with religious heads of other faiths, so that there is discussion and dialogue between various religious ideologies. JIH tries to eradicate social evils and inculcate strong moral values through their collective efforts. JIH is active in inter-faith forums like Forum for Democracy and Communal Amity (FDCA) and non-governmental social welfare groups like Movement for Peace and Justice (MPJ). FDCA and MPJ have played an active role in bringing peace to many violence-hit areas across the country and in protecting civil rights and the democratic values. JIH leaders played a leading role in forming a national body of religious leaders, gurus and heads of all major religions called the Dharmik Jan Morcha for strengthening communal harmony, conducting interfaith interactions and discussions and protection of human rights and civil liberties in India.
JIH Andaman formally started its work in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the year 1966. JIH Andaman made efforts to ensure the all-round development of the society especially in the fields of education, economy and social services. It extended the necessary support to Muslims to help them solve their problems. JIH Andaman also played key role in reducing socio-economic disparities and to achieve justice and equity for educationally and financially backward sections of the public.
JIH Andaman was appreciated by the Andaman and Nicobar administration for the relief work done after the Tsunami. The volunteers of JIH Andaman worked day and night tirelessly in helping the people in different relief camps along with the administration by providing basic necessities, National and International Media including BBC and Outlook magazine reported the relief work done by JIH Andaman during this disaster. JIH Andaman also came forward to help the needy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Islamic Guidance centre run by JIH Andaman was inaugurated by Late Shri. Ishwari Prasad Gupta (former Lt. Governor, A& N Islands). IGC became a centre point for inter-religious dialogue with different heads of other faiths. Many national leaders and personalities like Late Ram Vilas Paswan (Former Union Dr. Mumtaz Minister), K. Rahman Khan (Ex Deputy Chairman of Rajya sabha), Ahmed Khan (Ex Pro-Chancellor/Treasurer Aligarh Muslim University) visited Islamic Guidance Centre for various programs.
JIH Andaman introduced a concept of Eid Milan programs and organized it at different places in Andaman to strengthen harmony among the islanders. Lt. Governors were invited as chief guests in the Eid Milan programs held at Islamic Guidance Centre. JIH Andaman also provides scholarships for the financially weaker students for their higher education.
JIH also organized a ‘Peace and Humanity Conference’ at TGCE Auditorium in which Former Lt. Governor, A& N Islands Prof. Jagdish Mukhi was the chief guest. The Former Secretary General, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Dr. Mohammed Salim Engineer delivered the key note address while the Acharya, Chinmaya Mission, Port Blair, Swami ShuddhanandaSaraswati, Fr. EvamsSuares, Catholic Church, Port Blair and Sister Sharmistha, Brahmakumaris, Port Blair were the guest speakers.
