Bengaluru, Aug 7: Today, there are lot of efforts are being done to spread communal and extremist thoughts among the people at national and international level in a very systematic way because of which differences are created between the people which resulted in hatred and intolerance, which fostered extremist thoughts at both individual and collective level. These extremist thoughts have encouraged the cancers like hatred, communalism, casteism, mob lynching and terrorism among the people, which has disturbed the peaceful atmosphere of our country. Such extremist thoughts are stimulated in the name of culture, language, religion, civilization, nation, and freedom of expression. Our young generation lacks the patience of checking, listening, understanding these versatile thoughts.
Evil elements in society today are trying to utilise students and youth for violent activities. On the one hand they are used as political tool and on the other hand they are isolated from society in the name of spirituality. We shouldn't allow extremist thoughts to get in any of the matters be it personal or political differences or religious practises or in economic strategies or societal or family affairs. Islam promotes balance in thoughts and actions. The noble Quran says “Thus We have made of you an Nation (Ummah), justly balanced” We have to condemn extremist thoughts as well as actions. So SIO emphasises that the need of the hour is to utilise students and youth for the constructive activities in the society for the overall development of the nation.
Another reason for the rise of the extremist thoughts is deliberate attempt of creating misconceptions amoung people of different ideologies, faith, cultures, languages & religions. Sharing of thoughts with each other will definitely boost good relations & develop a sense of mutual trust, as many of us share many similarities. The culture of our country respects and honours every religion and it gives equal opportunity to everyone. Unity in diversity is the beauty of our country. It is the responsibility of every citizen of our country to stop all the extremist thoughts that disrupt the peace in our society. Amidst all the differences in ideologies and thoughts, we should continue to coexist peacefully respecting each other. It's our duty to promote balanced thoughts among the peoples of various religions, castes, cultures and ideologies. Youth should utilise their talents and capabilities in a constructive way for the overall development of the country and betterment of society as a whole.
So in order to sensitise the masses especially students and youth about the need of balance in thoughts & action, in diverse society like ours which has many religions, languages, cultures and ideologies and to comprehend the youth power in the constructive activities for the overall development of the nation, Students Islamic organisation of India (SIO), Karnataka has taken up a state wide campaign from 10-15th August under the theme “Be Moderate – Say No To Extremism: Balanced Thoughts for Constructive Society”. Various activities like press conferences, handbills distribution, posters, campus lectures, competitions and workshops are planned across the state as part of this campaign. Regional level Public conferences will also be organised in five places as follows:
1. Basavakalyan (Bidar Dist) on 10th August 2016 at BKDB Kalyan Mantap from 10:30am onwards.
2. Manvi (Raichur Dist) on 11th August 2016 at APMC Function Hall from 10:30am onwards.
3. Davangere on 12th August at Sreemad Abhinav Renuka Mandir, PB Road from 5pm onwards.
4. Tumkur on 13th August at Danah Palace from 11am onwards and
5. Mangalore on 14th August at Town Hall from 4pm onwards.
Mr. Iqbal Hussain, National President, SIO of India and many other religious leaders, social activists, Educationists and peace activists will join us in this campaign. We request all beloved citizens to actively participate and make this campaign a huge success.
With Regards
Abdul Kabeer
PR Secretary, SIO Karnataka
The student-activist, who was allowed to talk on stage, suddenly raised pro-Pakistan slogans. She was arrested by police after All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi snatched her mike.
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Good job SIO. Go head. All the best...
Don't look at criticizing people. they self not doing anything and those doing good job, they don't want to join.
Followers of the organisation (inspired by their leaders) calling the society to be moderate.
But, So called moderates (obsessed by those leaders) defaming students organisation by calling them Extremist, Foolish, Ignorant, Hypocrites.
Picture is clear.
What is extremism.
Going in deep in any field. Extremity is not at all wrong, if use positively. Then only you are professional or having proficiency in that field.
In bad things, not only Extremism is bad, also it is bad in lower grade or middle grade.
Because the bad is bad whether small or big.
People should not use unclear or undefined statements.
Dear Brothers,
This is nothing but hypocrisy of SIO, your great three leaders are main cause of terrorism, Sayyed Qutub , Hasan Al Banna and Maudoodi.
First ban books written by these so called leader. these are the people who led many innocent muslim youth to terrorism.
U guys speak about confronting extremism while u r ignorant of whom ur books are referring to. The whole idea of extremism comes from the people whom u refer to. The names include Hasan al banna from Egypt , Sayyed Qutub from Egypt , moidoodi Indian . All these guys are ur scholars while scholars of sunnah have refuted them and their ideas long time back. Foolish people trying to gain fame in the name of Islam.
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