RAMADHAN IS THE MONTH OF TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE
In his message on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadhan, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) President Syed Sadatullah Husaini said it is the month for change and transformation.
In a message on this occasion, the JIH President asserted that the real purpose of Ramadhan is to bring about a comprehensive positive change in the individual lives and the collective affairs of Muslims. He said, “The most prominent reflection of this change is the sincere dedication and love of Allah and strengthened bond with Him, complete obedience to His orders, and following His commandments in all aspects of life. Another important aspect of this change is “taqwa” or God’s consciousness at all times, and developing an attitude to lead a responsible life. A strong bond with the Holy Qur’ān and nurturing the ability to think, see and develop a temperament and personal character along the lines of the Qur’ān, is also a vital part of this desired change. The fourth reflection is the increase in willpower and discipline for the implementation of the Qur’ānic commands. Another aspect is to feel and share the sorrow and pain of the poor and deprived and a marked increase in the feelings of empathy and compassion for the needy and the destitute. One more specialty is hard work and exerting oneself by utilising time correctly and efficiently.” He added, “If this transformation happens in its fullest sense, the individuals and the society become a beacon of enlightenment and compassion for the whole of humanity.”
Mr. Husaini said, “It is our responsibility that we should not confine ourselves to the rituals and external aspects of fasting and other Ramadhan worship but to try to focus on the objectives and spirit of fasting and make it a month for real change and transformation. May Allah make this month for the desired change and transformation. Ameen!”
TELANGANA GOVT ANNOUNCES RAMADHAN RELIEF TO MUSLIM STAFF
The Telangana government has allowed its Muslim employees to take early leave due to fasting during Ramadhan, a report said on March 20. The Government hereby permits all Muslim Government Service/Contract/Outsourcing Boards Public Sector Employees/Schools working in the State to leave their offices/schools at 4.00 p.m. during the holy month of Ramadhan, i.e. from 23rd March to 23rd April, for the obligatory Iftar, except when their presence is required by the exigencies of service during the said period. The order signed by state chief secretary Somesh Kumar added that Muslims will be granted an hour’s permission during the period “except when their presence is required to exigencies of services”.
SC REJECTS PIL FOR REGISTRATION OF LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIPS
The Supreme Court on March 20 dismissed a PIL seeking framing of norms for registration of every live-in relationship with the Centre and termed it a “hare-brained” idea. A bench, headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, asked the counsel for petitioner, lawyer Mamta Rani if she wanted to foster the security of these people or wanted them not to get into live-in relationships. The counsel replied that the petitioner wanted the relationship to be registered to enhance their social security. “What does the Centre has to do with registration of live-in relationships? What kind of hare-brained idea is this? It is high time this court start imposing cost on petitioners who file these kinds of PILs. Dismissed,” the bench also comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and J.B. Pardiwala said. The PIL was filed by Rani, seeking a direction to the Centre to frame rules for registration of live-in relationships.