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‘Islam prohibits all forms of violence and aggression’

naeem@coastaldigest.com (Shodhan Prasad)
May 19, 2012

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Abu Dhabi, May 19: Islam is in indeed a religion that promotes peace and understanding among people of all faiths, said B S Sharafuddin Mangalore.

Delivering a lecture on ‘Islam and Peace’ at the weekly gathering conducted by Islamic Cultural Centre (ICC) Kannada wing, Abu Dhabi on Friday, Mr Sharafuddin said Islam strongly prohibits all forms of violence and aggression against people regardless of their faith or race.

Quoting a hadith mentioned in Musnad Imam Ahmad, in which Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) predicted that “Prophethood will last among you for as long as Allah wills, then Allah would take it away. Then it will be (followed by) a Khilafah Rashida (rightly guided) according to the ways of the Prophethood. It will remain for as long as Allah wills, then Allah would take it away. Afterwards there will be a hereditary leadership which will remain for as long as Allah wills, then He will lift it if He wishes. Afterwards, there will be biting oppression, and it will last for as long as Allah wishes, then He will lift it if He wishes. Then there will be a Khilafah Rashida according to the ways of the Prophethood…”, Mr Sharafuddin said that this prediction indicates the Arab spring.

Scholars explain this hadith in this way: Prophethood as in the beginning of the hadith ended with the death of Muhammad (pbuh). The next stage was Khilafah Rashida and this was from Abu Bakr Siddiq to Ali ibn Abi Taalib (radi Allahu anhuma). Then the Prophet (pbuh) said it would be Mulkan which was the rule of the Banu Umayyah, Banu Abbas and the Khilafah Uthmaniyyah. Then after that, he said it would be dictatorship, i.e. oppressive rule, which we are living under today. The next stage will be Khilafah Rashida once again insha-Allah, he said.

He also emphasized that The Ottoman Empire is a prime example of the positive treatment of religious minorities in a Muslim majority context. History testifies that Jews were more safe in Muslim society and Islamic countries compare to Christian rules.

Mr. Sharafuddin said that the so called apostles of peace who dominated the world had betrayed the humanity and their deeds and words were proved contradictory.

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April 12,2025

Riyadh, April 12: In a welcome move for Indian expatriates and other foreign residents in Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom has introduced a new online service that allows residents to update their passport information without visiting the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). The service is available through the widely used Absher platform.

This initiative comes as a major time-saver for Indian expats, especially those renewing their passports, as it eliminates the need for lengthy in-person appointments and physical document submissions at Jawazat offices.

Who Can Use the Service?

The online update feature is available to expatriates aged 18 and above. Once a passport is renewed, Indian expats can log in to Absher (via their employers account), navigate to My Services, select Passport, and then access Resident Identity Services to update the relevant information.

A clear photo of the new passport must be uploaded. The system automatically extracts the passport number and expiry date using advanced digital recognition tools.

Before submitting, users are required to pledge that:

  • The old passport has not been lost.
  • There are no reports of absence from work.
  • There are no pending traffic violations linked to the resident's Iqama.
  • There are no security-related restrictions on the expat or the employer.

Important for Indian Families

If family members previously listed on the old passport have been issued individual passports, the online service cannot be used. In such cases, a personal visit to Jawazat is necessary to complete the update.

Likewise, if the passport is lost, the expat must report the loss and update information directly at the Jawazat office. Any misuse or incorrect submission will result in accountability under Saudi law, including potential charges of forgery.

Fee Details

To avail this convenience, a nominal fee of SR69 (including VAT) is applicable for each passport update request.

Why It Matters

With over 2 million Indians living and working in Saudi Arabia, this digital service is expected to ease the bureaucratic burden and save time for thousands of individuals who previously had to navigate crowded offices and long wait times. It also enhances accuracy and ensures smoother processing for both employees and employers.

Indian community associations have welcomed the move, calling it a step forward in digital convenience and administrative efficiency for expatriates.

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