Prophet Muhammad was the messenger of global peace: Swami Lakshmi Shankaracharya

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November 28, 2018

Mangaluru, Nov 28: Swami Lakshmi Shankaracharya, founder of the Hindu-Muslim Jan Ekta Manch, today said that the Prophet Muhammad had dedicated his entire life for the establishment of the peace in the world through divine message.

The seer was addressing a symposium on ‘Reforms in society in the light of Prophet Muhammad’s teachings’ organized at Town Hall, here, as part of a month-long campaign being carried out by the Karnataka state unit of the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind under the theme ‘Prophet Muhammad, the greatest guide for the mankind’.

Swami, who was once a staunch critic of Islam, said that it was a blunder to associate any religion, especially Islam with terrorism. “There is idealism in Islam and not terrorism,” he said adding that peace and unity was central to all religions but the problem was people did not study their own scriptures properly.

He pointed out that Islam not just prescribes acts of worship like offering namaz, but also mandates its followers to do only good things and establish peace.

“Muhammad was the messenger of global peace. His ultimate aim was to establish peace in the world. The wars in which he participated was also fought for the establishment of the peace,” he said.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event Swami recalled that he too had associated Islam with terrorism for long due to ignorance. He had even written a book titled ‘The History of Islamic Terrorism’, linking Quranic verses with violence. Things changed when he was assigned to write a book, ‘America in Danger Because of Islam’. He read a book on the Prophet brought out by the JIH and realized that he had read earlier read the Quranic verses out of context.

JIH national Moulana Muhammad Iqbal Mulla inaugurated the programme. Dr CP Habeeb Rehman, chairman of Unity Health Complex presided over. Novelist K Veerabhadrappa, journalist B M Haneef, and Mangalore University’s Prof B Shivaram Shetty among others spoke on the occasion.

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Murder of Politician Baba Siddique: Unravelling the Chilling Details

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October 13,2024

The shocking assassination of politician Baba Siddique right outside his son Zeeshan's office in Mumbai has sparked nationwide outrage and concern. Mumbai, a city with a dark history of gangland violence, has witnessed yet another brutal incident, reviving memories of an era dominated by fear and crime.

Mumbai’s Dark History of Gangster Violence

In the late '80s and '90s, Mumbai was infamous for its notorious underworld figures such as Dawood Ibrahim, Abu Salem, and Chhota Rajan. The city was plagued by shootouts and attacks, often targeting rival gangsters, politicians, and Bollywood personalities. Extortion was the primary source of income for these criminals.

T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar's assassination and the shooting of filmmaker Rakesh Roshan right outside his office were among the high-profile cases that rocked the city. Although police efforts in the form of encounter killings had significantly reduced this menace, recent incidents such as shootings outside Salman Khan's residence and now, the killing of Baba Siddique, serve as a grim reminder that the city is not yet free from its violent past.

Who Are the Shooters?

The Mumbai Police have arrested two suspects linked to the murder of Baba Siddique. Gurmail Singh from Haryana and Dharamraj Kashyap from Uttar Pradesh were apprehended, while the third shooter, identified as Shiva Gautam, remains on the run. Investigations are ongoing to bring the absconding suspect to justice.

How Long Were the Shooters in Mumbai?

According to police interrogations, the shooters had been residing in Mumbai for almost a month before executing the attack. They rented a house in Kurla, a suburb of Mumbai, paying approximately Rs 14,000 a month. The trio reportedly received the weapons for the crime through a human courier just two weeks before the murder. The police have recovered the 9mm pistols used in the attack, along with 28 live cartridges.

Payment for the Murder

Sources have revealed that the hired shooters were each paid Rs 50,000 to carry out the assassination of Baba Siddique. This chilling revelation has further underscored the calculated nature of the crime.

How Was the Attack Executed?

On the day of the murder, the killers arrived on a scooter at the scene and patiently waited for their target. A collaborator kept them updated on Siddique's movements. When Baba Siddique arrived, six bullets were fired, four of which hit him in the chest, tragically ending the life of the veteran politician.

This case has not only rattled the city of Mumbai but also reopened discussions about safety, law enforcement, and the lingering threat of organized crime in the city of dreams.

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