Qazi distributes saplings to Masjids, visits destitute families

Mangalore, July 14: As part of the social service activities of Talent Research Foundation, Mangalore Qazi Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar on Thursday distributed saplings to various Masjids here to mark 'Vanamahotsava'. He also reviewed the progress of each Masjid of his jurisdiction during the visit.

Speaking on the occasion, Qazi highlighted the importance of preserving the environment in Islam. Quoting a Hadith “If any of you have a date sapling on the doomsday he should plant it -if possible” Qazi emphasized the importance of planting trees.

Later he visited Shafi Juma Masjid Kolnadu, Badriya Central Juma Masjid Deralakatte and Juma Masjid Boliyar and reviewed the progress with the Jama'ath committees.

He also visited a few destitute families under Kolnadu Jama'th and extended monetary assistance to them. The condition of the families is as follows.

Mental disorder

Muhammad Shabeer son of Abdul Khader is suffering from severe mental disorder and epilepsy. He is bed ridden and cannot move without wheelchair. Abdul Khader works as security guard in a private firm. The family is living a life of misery and penury is need of help.

Shattered dream

Fabina, daughter of late Muhammad had dreamt of studying B Pharm after securing 403 marks in PUC. However her dreams shattered when her father died four months ago. She is in need of financial assistance to pursue her further education.

Plight of a widow

Asiyamma is mother of four. The only source of income for her is rolling beedies. She is living in a hut.

Driver's family

Aboobaker, who was an auto-rickshaw driver, is suffering from mental disorder since two years. He runs away on seeing people. He has two daughters. His widow sister Mariyamma has two grown up daughters, who are waiting to get married.

Daughters of asthma patient

60-year-old asthma patient Muhammad of Boliar Jama'ath feels more helpless whenever he thinks about his two grown up daughters, who are waiting to get married.

Four orphaned girls

In one of the families visited by Qazi there were four orphaned girls who have already reached to the age of marriage. They are looking forward the helping hand of donors and philanthropists.

Qazi also chalked out plans with the members of Jama'ath committees to overcome such problems faced by the community members.

Sulaiman Beluvai, Riyazuddin Bunder, Zakirudden Bunder, Rafeeq Master, Yahya Mubarak, Riyaz Kannur, Saidudden Bajpe, Abdul Hameed Kannur, Muhammad U B and others were present.