Quran for all' month-long campaign launched in Udupi

Udupi, Feb 27: The Udupi district unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has launched a month-long district-wide campaign, “Quran for all”.

Speaking at the inauguration programme of the campaign held at Durga international Hall in the twon JIH state president Mohammed At'harullah Sharif said that the Quran is the literal word of God, which He revealed to His Prophet Muhammad. Quran is meant for the entire mankind; It is revealed from God for the sake of guidance of people of the world which contains in it knowledge.

Shabbir Ahmed, president of the district unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, stated in a press release that the aim of the campaign was to clear “ignorance and misunderstandings” about Islam and Muslims. The organisation believed that through this campaign, it was possible to create a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere in society.

“Jamaat-e-Islami Hind strongly believe that Quran is indeed guidance to mankind and it becomes duty upon Muslims to convey the guidance of the Quran to each and every human being. Due to lack of knowledge and guidance about Quran, there is a misunderstanding and ignore developed in the community,” he said.

During the campaign, the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind would conduct personal meetings, and meet religious, social, political and academic leaders. It would also organise indoor meetings, conduct essay competitions, and distribute books, booklets, pamphlets, and also give away Kannada and English copies of the Holy Quran.

The valedictory programme is on March 27.