An all Goa 2-day tarbiyati and self-development programme was organised by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Goa Zone for its cadre at Islamic Centre Goa on 30 and 31 August. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Mr. Nusrat Ali, General Secretary JIH.
The programme began with the recitation of words of wisdom from the Holy Qur’ān by Maulana Zafar Alam Nadvi. He impressed upon the audience with the Qur’ānic invitation to enter faith in totality without reservations and conditions. This was followed by Inaugural words by Abdul Wahid Khan, Ameer- e- Halqa – Goa. In his address he exhorted the cadre to self-introspect and identify areas for self-development in the light of the desired norms as mentioned in the constitution of JIH. Nusrat Ali, in his talk on “The changing situation in the country and our responsibilities”, advised the cadre to prepare themselves to play a greater role in the reconstruction of the society and to protect and preserve the pluralistic nature of the country.
The post-break session included a critical evaluation of the last three years policy and programme of JIH Goa. Individual growth and spiritual development was linked to collective efforts and its impact on organisational performance. A questionnaire collected from the cadre was evaluated to scale the growth rate on different fronts. The next open house session was dedicated to identify solutions to the problems that restrict the growth of an individual and an organisation. The evaluation and open house session was conducted by Maulana Abdul Mubeen Asari.
In the post-lunch session, Zainuddin Shaikh, Secretary of Goa Zone, presented a report of the activities of the various cells of JIH. The PPT presentation included activities of all the departments in the light of the policy during the period 2011-15. During the presentation respective heads and members of the departments were called to clarify the issues raised by the house. Later the participants were given the opportunity to raise questions on the activities during the policy period to Ameer-e Halqa and Secretary Halqa.
At the end of the first day, Nusrat Ali eloquently advised the members and workers of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Goa Zone. He emphasised the role of the zonal leadership in motivating and advising the cadre and the local leadership on the basis of the quarterly reports submitted. He said to identify the strong points and the shortcomings and give remedial guidance to solve the issues is a must and should not be avoided. He commended the Goa Zone for the vast improvements in the current policy period and asked the cadre to work with purity of heart for the welfare of mankind.
The second day of the programme included topics that covered introduction to the different Muslim organisations working in India. The thought and work of Bareilvi, Tablighi, Deobandi and Ahle-Hadith was addressed by Abdul Mobeen Asari. A critical analysis of the methodology, effectiveness and usefulness of modern day Muslim dawah orators was presented by Asif Hussain.
Mohammad Abdullah Javed introduced the typology /stratification of the Muslim world based on their outlook and approach towards Islam and their views on democracy, secularism and gender issues by the western policymakers. He elaborated that the policy makers have grouped Muslims into liberal and secular Muslims. The regular Islam and Muslims are the ritualistic Muslims and the civil democratic Muslims. The moderate Muslims are Muslims who support democracy, gender equality, freedom of worship, oppose Islamic struggle and are agreeable to non-religious sources of law.
All the above four are used and manipulated as and when required to achieve western agenda against the Muslim world. Lastly, radical Islam is a term used for Muslim groups that emphasise Islam as a way of life which includes Islamic solutions to issues facing mankind. The last groups are opposed and crushed by the western governments and first four groups are used against the Radical Muslim groups. He said western governments based on the study of the Muslim world by the agencies frame policies that try to foster divisions within the Muslim world through promoting Arab nationalism versus non-Arabs, Sunni-Shia rift and supporting coups and overthrowing democratically elected government. They also extend unconditional and overwhelming support to individuals and organisations from the Muslim world for speaking against Islam.
Other lectures included were ‘Islamic movements amidst propaganda and equation of world politics and Muslims’ by Abdul Wahid Khan, Amir-e-Halqua, Goa. In the last open house session many relevant issues in the contemporary period were raised and clarifications sought. The programme concluded with prayers for enlightenment, constancy and patience in all situations. Zainuddin Shaikh, proposed the vote of thanks.