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Quran has answer to the challenges of the modern world: Dr. Akheel Ahmed

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July 6, 2012
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Mangalore, July 6: There are striking similarities between the scenarios of the seventh century Arabia and the 21st century world. The teachings of the Quran are as relevant to the contemporary world as it was during the dawn of Islam, said Dr Sayed Akheel Ahmed, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, Mysore University.

Delivering the keynote address at the releasing ceremony of the Kannada translation of the first volume of the 'Tafheem-ul-Quran' at Town Hall here on Friday, Dr. Ahmed reminded Muslims of their primary duty of presenting the message of Quran to the people of the country.

Listing the major similarities of the two eras, Dr Ahmed said that while the resurgence of Islam was the important aspect of the seventh century AD, resurgence of knowledge is the significant facet of 21st century.

Stating that the modern world is facing three major challenges namely globalisation, knowledge and change, he pointed out that Quran gives guidance on all the three important aspects confronting the mankind today.

Dr Ahmed lamented that even though the Muslims ruled the Indian subcontinent for around 1000 years they could not present the message of the Quran before the people of this country.

Dr Thalthaje Vasanth Kumar, retired chairman, Department of Kannada, Mumbai University, who formally released the book, said the new work was a unique gift for those Kannadiga's who have a thirst for knowledge.

Admiring the value of fraternity preached by Islam which had turned the most uncivilised people of world into the torchbearers of civilisation, Mr Kumar said that the role of the Quran and the teachings of the prophet played a key role in that regard.

Stating that one cannot target a religion if some of its followers committed mischiefs, he urged the people to understand the true message of Quran and take maximum benefit of the Kannada translation of 'Tafheem-ul-Quran'. “This work is so unique that all Kannadigas should try to imbibe its values,” he added.

In his remarks B.S. Sharfuddin, visiting faculty, IGNOU Centre, Kuwait, recalled how the senior litterateurs of Karnataka wholeheartedly welcomed the Kannada translation of the abridged version of the 'Tafheem-ul-Quran' that was released across major cities of Karnataka around 15 years ago.

He also pointed out that Quran is the only revealed book which has stood the test of time and remained unchanged for more than 1,400 years.

Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, President, DK Zilla Kannada Sahitya Parishat, congratulated 'Shanti Prakashana' for enriching the Kannada literature by contributing around 250 literary works.

He called upon Muslims to cultivate a sense of nationalism along with adhering to the teachings of Islam.

P. Noor Mohammed Uppinangady, the translator also spoke. Dr Muhammad Sa'ad Belgami, General Secretary, Jamaath-e-Islami Hind, Karnataka, presided over the programme. Mohammed Kunhi, joint secretary, Jamaath-e-Islami Hind Karnataka, welcomed the gathering. Rahmathullah Master compered the programme and delivered a vote of thanks. K.M. Ashraf, secretary, Jamaath-e-Islami Hind, Kanratka, K.M. Sharief were present on the occasion.

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May 22,2020
Bengaluru, May 22: Evacuation planes from Male in Maldives and Doha in Qatar landed in Bengaluru with returnees from Karnataka after they were stranded for two months due to suspension of international flights since March 23 and the extended lockdown, an official said on Friday.
 
"An Air-India flight (#0266) with 152 passengers from Male and its subsidiary Express flight (IX-0822) with 177 returnees and 5 infants from Doha landed here safely at 6.50 pm. and 9.05 pm respectively," an airline official told media persons in Bengaluru.
 
Both the flights are first from their respective countries to Bengaluru, bringing in returnees to the southern state in the second phase of the Vande Bharat mission, being carried out to evacuate Indians stranded the world over.
 
"As per the standard operating procedure and guidelines of the state health department, all the passengers were screened with thermal device and tested to ensure they were asymptomatic before leaving the airport," a nodal officer said.
 
The returnees were given a spare mask to wear all the time and a sanitiser to wash their hands.
 
"The luggage of all passengers was screened and disinfected before handing over to them after they completed formalities such as filling the self-declaration form and downloading of the Quarantine App for contact tracing later,” said the official.
 
The passengers were ferried from the airport in state-run buses in batches for 14-day institutional quarantine in hotels and resorts across the city.
 
The flights were the 6th and 7th flights to Karnataka, of the national carrier and its Express arm, which are operating the service to repatriate thousands of Indians, including distressed workers, migrants, students, senior citizens and tourists, stranded overseas.
 
Five flights have flown about 650 returnees till date from May 18-21 under the mission's second phase to Bengaluru and Mangaluru on the west coast. The passengers have been brought from Dubai in the UAE, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Muscat in Oman, Dammam in Saudi Arabia and San Francisco in the US.
 
The remaining flights to Karnataka will land in Bengaluru and Mangaluru over the next 12 days till June 3 from 9-10 more destinations the world over.
 
In the first phase of the mission from May 7-17, the airline and its arm flew 6 flights to the state from May 11-15, bringing in 800 passengers, including 623 to Bengaluru and 177 to Mangaluru from London, Singapore, San Francisco and Dubai.

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July 17,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 17: The Doctors at Fortis Hospital, here on Friday, successfully treated a 97-year-old patient who suffered an embolic stroke due to calcified stenosis (narrowing of an artery resulting in restriction of blood flow).

In a release, the Hospital authorities stated that the team of doctors led by Dr Rajpal Singh, Director and Interventional Cardiologist, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore successfully conducted Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) to increase the blood flow in the blocked areas which had resulted in stroke following stringent safety protocols and ensuring proper segregation of COVID and Non-COVID patients at the hospital.

Carotid arteries serve as the main channels which supply the blood flow to the brain and facial structures. Any significant narrowing in these arteries can cause a brain stroke, a mini-stroke, headache, and neurological symptoms.

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June 6,2020

New Delhi, Jun 6: With the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of abating, it seems unlikely that Muslims from India will be able to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage this year.

However, the government will take a final decision on the matter only after Saudi Arabia makes its position on hosting the pilgrimage clear.

A circular issued by the Hajj Committee of India on Friday said only a few weeks are left for the preparatory work in India for Hajj 2020, yet the Saudi authorities have not communicated any further development regarding the pilgrimage.

"In view of the several inquiries received and concerns expressed over uncertainty over Hajj 2020, it has been decided by the Hajj Committee of India that, those pilgrims who desire to cancel their Hajj journey this year, their 100 per cent amount paid so far will be refunded without any deductions," the circular issued by Hajj Committee of India CEO Maqsood Ahmed Khan said.

"Coronavirus cases are increasing in Saudi Arabia and two lakh people have to go from here. We had made preparations, but now there is very little time left. We are waiting for an official word from Saudi Arabia," a top source said.

In response to a question, the source said, "This time, it is unlikely that people will be able to undertake Hajj from India."

Uncertainty has been looming large over this year's Hajj in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and though Saudi Arabia has not made a decision on whether the annual pilgrimage will be held or not, it did ask Muslims to delay their bookings till there is more clarity.

The bilateral annual Hajj 2020 agreement between India and Saudi Arabia was signed last December. In 2020, a total of 2 lakh Indian Muslims were expected to perform Hajj.

Over 95,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 600 deaths have been reported in Saudi Arabia due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University data.

Some countries have decided not to send their people for Hajj this time. The most prominent among these is Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the world.

The Hajj 2020 is proposed in the period between late July and early August.

The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam which every Muslim is required to complete at least once in their lifetime if they are healthy enough and have the means to do so.

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