KSA: IFF holds series of public meets on Prophet’s message

[email protected] (S M Farooq)
February 27, 2012

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Dammam, February 27: India Fraternity Forum has organised a series of public meets in Kannada on message of Prophet Muhammad across Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The programmes aimed at NRIs mainly took place in Dammam, Al-Khobar, Jubail, Nariyah, Khafji and Al-Ahsa the key hub of Eastern Province.

The speakers at different programmes stressed the message and fact that Prophet Muhammad was sent not only to Muslims but for entire mankind by quoting different Quranic verses and Hadith. In recent times generally speaking moral rectitude and the spiritual code had long been forgotten. Corruption, communalism, adultery etc spread everywhere. Superstitious rites and dogmas had replaced the tenets of the Divine religion. Same kind of scenario can be witnessed across the world including India. Islam is the only solution which can eradicate these widespread immoral practices.

Islam has not failed and it will never fail. It contains solutions to the humanity for all times to come. Islam is the ideology from Allah for this world. It is a practicable ideology. The Arabs were the most backward nation of its time. But Prophet Muhammad has changed everything and he is ideal for all of us. Prophet Muhammad not only spread the message of Islam but also he lead the life as ideal person.

Speakers also elaborated that Prophet Muhammad conferred lot of importance for the unity in Islam, but today some of the namesake leaders of the community are trying to divide the community by going against Prophet Muhammad. Presently across the globe Muslims are facing alarming challenges such as Muslim economy, education, political turmoil in Muslim populated states, day by day under the pretext of secularism, identity through which Islam is crushed across the globe. At this stage Muslims should unite by forgetting internal differences within the community and fight for the rights of the human beings, they said.

Hundreds of people participated in the programmes across Eastern province out of which Nariyah and Khafji were the new places where India Fraternity Forum organized such programmes. The programmes began with the recitation of verses of Quran. Muhammed Ashraf was the main speaker in Dammam, Khobar and Khafji. Sherief delivered speech in Jubail and Hasa, while Badruddin addressed in Nariyah. IFF volunteers facilitated the smooth conducting of the event with impressive assistance.

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November 21,2024

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Prominent NRI community leader SM Syed Khalilur Rehman, fondly known as CA Khalil, passed away in Dubai on Thursday at the age of 86 after a brief illness.

Khalil had been admitted to Aster Hospital in Mankhool on Tuesday after experiencing severe leg weakness. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he succumbed to a double heart attack that worsened his condition, his son Rais Ahmed confirmed.

The news of his passing has sent waves of grief across communities, particularly in his hometown of Bhatkal, Karnataka, where he was a celebrated figure. Tributes have been pouring in on social media, highlighting his significant contributions to international trade, social service, and education.

A Legacy of Leadership and Service

A chartered accountant by profession, Khalil was a founding member of the Dubai chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), where he served as chairman from 1987 to 1994. His illustrious career included key leadership roles, such as general manager of Khaleej Times, group executive director of the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group, and vice-chairman of the Jashanmal Group of Companies.

He also chaired Maadhyama Communications and Sahil Online, a web-based news platform, and was a director and trustee of several media companies and charitable organisations in Dubai and India.

A Champion for Education and Philanthropy

Khalil’s impact extended far beyond his professional achievements. As president and general secretary of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, he played a pivotal role in the development of educational institutions, including schools and colleges in Bhatkal and surrounding areas. His dedication to social upliftment earned him recognition from the Government of Karnataka, which honoured him with a prestigious award for his philanthropic contributions.

A Life Celebrated

The Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council (BMKC) recently released a documentary celebrating Khalil’s remarkable life and service to the community—a testament to his enduring legacy.

CA Khalil is survived by his family and countless admirers across the globe. His passing marks the end of an era for Indian expatriates in the UAE and beyond, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, generosity, and commitment to community service.

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November 18,2024

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Dubai: A 15-year-old Indian expat boy drowned after he was caught by huge waves in the sea off Mamzar Beach in Dubai. 

Ahmed Abdulla Mafaz, a 15-year-old school student in Dubai, died while his sister Fathima, a university student, was rescued, according to their father Mohammed Ashraf. The family hails from Kerala’s Kasaragod.

The grieving father said the incident happened when the Indian expat family went for an outing at the beach park.

Recounting what happened, he said: “We were all sitting on the beach and playing around in the water. I had just gone to the washroom when it [the tragedy] happened.”

He said both Mafaz and Fathima knew how to swim and it was not clear how they were swept away.

“I think there were huge waves and they got pulled by the strong current.”

Fathima’s screams for help were heard by another beachgoer who rushed to rescue her. “He is an Arab national. He rescued our daughter. We have no words to thank him,” the father said.

However, there was no sign of Mafaz, a grade 10 student of New Indian Model School in Dubai.

Meanwhile, the police were called in. Dubai Police said they received a call about two persons drowning.

“As soon as we received the report, the rescue team from the Ports Police Station in Dubai conducted a search,” a spokesperson said. 

However, there was no luck on Friday night. The search operation was intensified with divers and drones on Saturday, following which the boy’s body was fished out on Saturday evening.

The family has decided to lay him to rest in Dubai once the legal procedures are over, said Ibrahim Berike, a member of the volunteering team from Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) that is providing supportfor the paper work.

He said the family is shattered after the devastating tragedy. “They have four children. Fathima, who is doing MBA, is the eldest daughter. Mafaz was the third child. His other two siblings are also boys. Their mother, who was also there on the beach, is inconsolable,” he added.

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