Fathima Thahiliya has faced cyberattacks and online abuse since her candidature in Perambra Assembly constituency was announced, including sexually derogatory, and communal remarks.
Fathima Thahiliya, a 34-year-old advocate and postgraduate in law from the University of Calicut, won the high-profile Perambra Assembly constituency, defeating the senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), T. P. Ramakrishnan.
Thahiliya got 81429 votes, winning the strongly contested seat with 5087 margin.
Born in Peruvayal in Kozhikode, Thahiliya rose through student politics before entering electoral politics, serving as a leader in the Muslim Students Federation and later as a councillor in the Kozhikode Corporation.
She completed her B.A. LL.B from Government Law College, Kozhikode, and an LL.M from Government Law College, Thrissur, and currently practises as an advocate at the Calicut District Court.
She also serves as a State Secretary of the Muslim Youth League, marking her steady rise within the Indian Union Muslim League.
Representing the Indian Union Muslim League, Thahiliya is among the 2 women candidates fielded by the party, making her contest particularly significant in a constituency long considered a Left stronghold.
Her candidature drew widespread attention across Kerala, not only because of the high-stakes electoral battle but also due to the controversies that unfolded during the campaign.
Fathima Thahiliya faced significant cyberattacks and online abuse soon after her candidature in Perambra Assembly constituency was announced, with her social media pages flooded with sexually coloured and derogatory comments, including vulgar remarks and personal attacks.
Much of the abuse targeted her identity as a young Muslim woman wearing a hijab, and questioned her capability to contest elections.
Thahiliya stated that such attacks were not new to her, noting that she had faced similar cyber harassment during earlier local body elections in Kozhikode.
Another controversy, the “Kauminte Kutti” row, erupted after allegations that campaign vehicles linked to the Left Democratic Front made announcements referring to Fathima Thahiliya as a “community candidate.”
The United Democratic Front alleged that attempts were made to communalise the election by portraying her through her religious identity, with campaign messages that sparked political backlash and complaints to the Election Commission.
Despite these challenges, Fathima Thahiliya emerged as a strong contender and went on to win the Perambra Assembly constituency, marking a significant shift in a traditionally LDF-dominated seat.
source: http://www.maktoobmedia.com / Maktoob Media / Home> India>South India / by Maktoob / May 04th, 2026
Renowned Islamic scholar, writer, and editor Syed Iqbal Zaheer passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the United Arab Emirates.
He was widely regarded as a significant contemporary voice in Islamic scholarship, known for his extensive writings, intellectual depth, and commitment to presenting Islam in an accessible yet authentic manner. His passing marks the end of a decades-long contribution to Islamic literature, education, and thought.
Born in 1944 in Hyderabad, India, Syed Iqbal Zaheer was trained as an engineer but went on to establish himself as a prolific author and researcher in Islamic studies. Over the years, he became particularly known for his ability to bridge classical Islamic scholarship with modern intellectual inquiry.
Among his most notable works is Tafsir Ishraq al-Ma‘ani, a fourteen-volume English commentary on the Qur’an, considered one of the most comprehensive original English tafsir works. He was also the author of An Educational Encyclopedia of Islam, a widely regarded reference work aimed at making Islamic knowledge accessible to both adults and children.
In addition to his books, he served for over three decades as the editor of Young Muslim Digest, an English-language Islamic monthly that reached readers across several countries. More than just a magazine, it became a formative intellectual space for generations of young Muslims, many of whom encountered Islamic thought, identity, and contemporary issues through its pages. Its widely read “Letters to the Editor” section, in particular, stood out for its candid, thoughtful, and often deeply nuanced responses, addressing complex personal and theological questions with clarity and balance. Through his editorials, Syed Iqbal Zaheer demonstrated remarkable intellectual depth, engaging with modern challenges while remaining firmly rooted in classical scholarship. For many readers, the magazine was not merely informative but transformative.
Despite his influence, Syed Iqbal Zaheer was known for maintaining a low public profile. He rarely appeared in public or media, preferring to focus on writing, research, and teaching. Those who knew him often highlighted his humility and his emphasis on sincerity in seeking knowledge.
Throughout his life, he remained dedicated to the study of the Qur’an, Arabic language, and Islamic sciences, encouraging generations of readers to pursue knowledge with depth and discipline.
His death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from students, readers, and members of the wider Muslim community, many of whom credit his works for shaping their understanding of Islam.
Syed Iqbal Zaheer is survived by his family and leaves behind a rich intellectual legacy that continues to benefit readers around the world.
Chairman of Shaheen Group of Institutions Dr Abdul Qadeer (Centre) speaking to mediapersons at Shaheen Grouop’s office in Delhi on Friday(May 1, 2026).
New Delhi :
Dr Abdul Qadeer, founder and chairman of Shaheen Group of Institutions, on Friday announced a series of academic initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive, affordable, and future-oriented education for students from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
Addressing media persons at the Delhi branch of the institution, he said the organisation remains committed to combining academic excellence with social transformation and global educational opportunities.
He formally introduced its flagship programmes covering mainstream education, professional coaching, international schooling, and overseas medical education.
Dr. Qadeer highlighted the role of education in empowering underprivileged communities and integrating students into the mainstream educational system. He said the institution’s programmes are designed to provide personalised learning, mentorship, and structured academic support to help students compete at national and international levels.
One of the major initiatives discussed during the press conference was the “Madrasa Plus” programme. The programme seeks to integrate Madrasa students into formal education through a specialised teaching model featuring a 1:6 teacher-student ratio. According to the institution, the programme has achieved nearly 80 percent success in Class X examinations. It is currently being implemented in more than 100 Madrasas in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka. Officials said the initiative has enabled thousands of students to continue their education within the mainstream system while preserving their religious and cultural identity.
The institution also introduced its “5-Year Integrated Graduation Programme”, which combines higher secondary education with undergraduate studies and Islamic learning. Under the programme, students can pursue undergraduate courses such as BA, BCom, and BCA alongside Alimiyath studies. The programme also includes Hifz support, structured residential facilities, and personalised mentoring aimed at ensuring balanced academic and personal development.
Another major academic initiative announced was the “Pre Plus Two”, a three-year pre-NEET and JEE foundation programme designed for students who have either passed or failed Class X examinations. The programme begins with an Academic Intensive Care Unit (AICU), which focuses on strengthening students’ fundamentals in Mathematics, Science, and Languages through personalised instruction. This is followed by a comprehensive NCERT-based curriculum integrated with NEET and JEE coaching, continuous testing, and mentoring support.
Dr. Qadeer said the programme is intended to help students rebuild confidence and prepare systematically for competitive examinations. He added that many students from disadvantaged educational backgrounds often require individual attention and conceptual clarity, which the programme seeks to provide.
The institution also highlighted its “MBBS Abroad Programme”, aimed at students aspiring to pursue medical education overseas at affordable costs. Under the programme, students can study medicine in countries such as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan at an estimated cost of around Rs 28.8 lakh. The institution stated that the programme provides hostel accommodation, food, hospital facilities within the same campus, separate residential arrangements for boys and girls, and complete academic guidance to ensure a secure and supportive environment for students studying abroad.
Another key announcement was related to the Shaheen Australian International School, which offers education through the globally recognised WACE curriculum. The school focuses on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and student-centric teaching methods. According to the institution, the school aims to prepare students for international academic and professional opportunities through globally aligned educational practices and value-based learning.
Dr. Qadeer also spoke about the expansion of the institution in the national capital through Shaheen Academy Delhi. He said the Delhi centre will focus particularly on NEET preparation and will follow Shaheen’s established academic model based on discipline, conceptual understanding, and continuous mentorship.
He added that the academy aims to support students from diverse backgrounds and provide them with structured guidance, holistic development, and opportunities to excel in competitive examinations. The expansion, he said, is part of the institution’s broader mission to make quality education accessible across different parts of the country.
The press conference concluded with an interaction between the management and media representatives, during which officials reiterated the institution’s commitment to educational inclusion, skill development, and creating opportunities for socially and economically marginalised students.
source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Education / by India Tomorrow / May 01st, 2026
As many as 23 female students of a government school in Jamia Nagar had qualified NEET exam but 22 out of them were not fortunate enough to take admission in any medical institute.
The students told Muslim Mirror that they were not eligible to take admission in any government college as their scores were lower than cut-off ranks issued by the institutes.
However, they were eligible to take admission in private medical colleges but they couldn’t do so because they could not afford education fees mandated by them.
“We are from middle-class family. We cannot afford their fees,” said Madiha, one of the 22 students.
The students were enrolled in Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Noor Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi. They are among 569 students of government schools in Delhi who have cleared NEET exam this year.
In October, Delhi ministers had praised the efforts of the NEET qualifiers. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had categorically mentioned the Noor Nagar school for the remarkable performance of its students.
After 99% results, Delhi Govt School students set another performance benchmark –
569 students cleared NEET Exam this year.
29 NEET pass outs are from a single Delhi govt school Molarband. 24 from another one in Yamuna vihar and 23 are from one in Noor nagar.
Tasneem Parween, one of the students from the aforementioned school, has managed to take admission in B. Pharma at Meera Bai Polytechnic, a government college in South Delhi. However, the remaining 22 students failed to take admission in any college this year but their efforts have gone in-vain totally.
Jamia Cooperative Bank has come out to help these students get proper coaching and perform better in the next exam. The bank has selected top 10 students and paid their fees [Rs. 40,000 per student] to help them take admission in Aakash Institute. Adiba Ali, Shiza Ali, Bushra Midhat and Ariba are some of the lucky students who has got admission in Aakash with the support of the cooperative bank.
Moreover, Dr Shabana Nadim, former principal of the aforementioned school, has provided financial help to two more students to get coaching from Aakash.
Speaking to Muslim Mirror, the school’s vice principal Mudassir Jahan lauded the efforts of Jamia Cooperative Bank and Mrs Nadim.
The remaining students have also started preparation to appear for the next NEET exam. They are considering to take admissions in various coaching centres at their own, said Ms Sadaf Rais, one of the school teachers.
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim / by Hasan Akram / December 29th, 2020
Shaheen Group of Institutions has announced free education for students across Karnataka who have secured 95 per cent and above marks in the SSLC examinations.
The announcement was made by Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman of the institution, as part of an initiative aimed at encouraging academic excellence and supporting deserving students.
According to the institution, eligible students from across the state will be provided free education for both First Year and Second Year PUC at Shaheen institutions.
The initiative is expected to benefit a large number of meritorious students by helping them continue higher education without financial burden.
In addition, Dr. Abdul Qadeer announced special scholarships for Kannada medium students and those studying in government schools, recognising their efforts and encouraging them to pursue further studies.
Speaking on the occasion, he said the initiative reflects Shaheen’s continued commitment to inclusive education and merit-based support, ensuring that talented students from all backgrounds receive opportunities to progress.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karnataka / by Vartha Bharati / April 25th, 2026
Bhatkal (Uttara Kannada District / Karavali) / Benglauru, KARNATAKA :
Bengaluru:
Bhatkal Muslim Jamaat Bangalore (BMJB), in collaboration with HHS HMS Bangalore, will organise a blood donation camp in the city on May 2 and 3.
The camp will be held from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at HHS HMS Blood Bank, located on Cubbonpet Main Road.
Organisers said the initiative aims to support the blood bank and serve the community by encouraging voluntary blood donation. They have appealed to people to take part in the camp and contribute towards saving lives.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karnataka / by Vartha Bharati / May 01st, 2026
Itki Village (Itki CD Block, Ranchi Sadar Subdivision, Ranchi District, JHARKHAND :
Founded by Maulana Naseem Anwar Nadwi and his wife Tabassum Fatima, the academy educates hundreds of boys and girls with modern CBSE schooling and strong Islamic values in a safe and disciplined setting
Ranchi :
In the quiet green hills of Itki, about 25 km from the bustling capital of Jharkhand, a special school has grown from very modest beginnings into something much larger. Fatima Academy, which educates both girls and boys, is more than just another school. It is a place where Muslim families in rural areas can send their children for a quality modern education alongside proper Islamic learning, all in a secure and caring environment.
The academy is located in Fatima Nagar, Itki Jawhar. It was founded on 8 January 1998, at a time when modern schools were hard to find in this part of the countryside. Back then, many families—especially those with daughters—faced social pressure and economic hardship that made education difficult. Maulana Naseem Anwar Nadwi, the academy’s director and chairman of the Fatima Educational and Health Trust, decided to change that.
Speaking to Clarion India, Maulana Nadwi said, “When we came to Itki, there were almost no proper educational facilities for children, particularly girls. Social barriers and limited thinking in the rural area made things very difficult. But we believed that education is the way forward for our community.”
He and his wife, Tabassum Fatima, who serves as principal of the girls’ section, devoted everything they had to this work. Maulana Nadwi donated all his personal property and resources to the mission. His wife sold her jewellery to help raise funds for the school. Their sacrifices laid the foundation for what stands today.
Tabassum Fatima explained, “Both of us studied in Lucknow. When we arrived in Itki, we saw that girls were mostly confined to household work. We did not want that. We wanted them to become independent, confident, and strong in their faith as well as in modern knowledge. The early days were very hard, but with the help of Allah, we persevered.”
The academy began in a small rented hall with just 17 girls. There was no large building, no proper facilities, and plenty of doubt among locals. Yet the couple worked with patience and dedication. Gradually, as parents saw the positive results, strong discipline, and a safe Islamic environment, trust grew.
Today, around 600 boys and girls study at Fatima Academy. The school operates under the Fatima Educational and Health Trust, which focuses not only on academics but also on health awareness, moral training, social responsibility, and developing well-rounded personalities.
The campus spans five acres of green land, surrounded by hills and forests. This peaceful setting supports children’s mental and physical growth. There are separate buildings for different needs. The girls’ hostel is a three-storey structure covering about 15,660 square feet and can accommodate around 300 girls. The boys have their own separate and secure hostel. A three-storey classroom building of roughly 13,860 square feet houses smart classrooms, science laboratories, a computer lab, a library, a conference hall, offices, and guest rooms. There is also a dedicated prayer area for girls and a separate three-storey building for intermediate boys covering about 15,000 square feet.
What makes Fatima Academy stand out is its dual education system. Students follow the CBSE pattern in English medium for modern subjects while also learning Islamic sciences. This includes memorisation of the Holy Quran, its Tafseer (explanation), Hadith, Fiqh (Islamic law), and strong moral training. Education goes from nursery up to Class 10 and then to the intermediate level (+2). Both English and Urdu mediúms are offered. Classrooms, activities, and hostels remain completely separate for boys and girls, which gives parents, especially those sending daughters, a high level of confidence and security.
Tabassum Fatima said, “Teachers here do more than just teach from books. They guide every child in mental, moral, and educational growth. We have enough female teachers for the girls’ section. Girls can memorise the whole Qur’an in about 22 months while keeping up with their regular studies and doing well in both.”
The school puts a strong focus on the all-around development of the students. Besides regular classes, students take part in scientific experiments, educational tours to places like Science City and Fun Castle, drawing, painting, poetry sessions, and other cultural and moral programmes.
The academy also holds Qur’an and Tafseer competitions at the All Jharkhand level, where students from madrasas across Jharkhand and even Odisha take part. These activities help build confidence, discipline, and social awareness among the children.
Academic results have been consistently strong, showing that the dual system works well. In Class 10 board examinations, the academy recorded a 100 per cent pass rate, with many students scoring very high marks. Top performers included Juwairiya R with 99.20 per cent, Noreen Fatima with 98.40 per cent, Zuha Fatima with 96.80 per cent, Sadra Taqdees with 97 per cent, Bushra Arsh with 94 per cent, Ayesha Parveen with 92 per cent, and others. Class 12 results were also excellent, with a 100 per cent pass rate. Thirty students secured first division, 25 got second division, and 18 achieved third division. Many intermediate students, particularly from the science stream, go on to join good colleges in Ranchi such as Xavier College, Marwari College, Arsh Line Convent Girls College, Gossner College, and Women’s College.
Maulana Nadwi said with pride, “These results show the success of combining modern education with Islamic values. Our students are not only passing exams but are also becoming responsible members of society.”
The fee structure is kept reasonable so that families from different economic backgrounds can afford it. For the 2025-26 session, girls pay a one-time admission fee of 8,000 rupees, monthly tuition between 400 and 800 rupees depending on the class, and mess charges of 2,000 rupees per month. For boys, the admission fee is 10,000 rupees, with lodging and food at 3,200 rupees monthly. Boys memorising the Qur’an can get a reduced admission fee of 5,000 rupees. The academy offers free admission or fee concessions for poor and needy students.
Tabassum Fatima noted that the school is working to add more female teachers in the girls’ section to make the environment even safer and more comfortable.
Parents speak highly of the academy. On Justdial, it holds a 4.8-star rating based on about 70 reviews. One parent wrote, “The security is very good, so I feel safe sending my daughter. The fees are reasonable, there are no hidden costs, and the Islamic atmosphere is excellent.” Another review mentioned the experienced staff and the overall discipline.
Maulana Nadwi has been honoured with the Academic Excellence and Community Leadership award for his services to education in Jharkhand.
Looking to the future, Maulana Nadwi has clear plans. He wants to expand the academy so more boys and girls can benefit. He aims to strengthen the intermediate classes, prepare students better for higher education, and develop the campus further.
Tabassum Fatima added, “We want girls not only to get educated but also to play a positive role in society. Our focus on personality development and moral training will continue.”
She said, “We hope Fatima Academy becomes a model for the whole region, producing a generation that is conscious, morally upright, and successful in both religious and worldly matters.”
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Editor’s Pick> India / by Mohammad Alamullah / April 28th, 2026
At its core, Muslim History Month is about building an archive, one that reflects the richness and diversity of Muslim experiences across time, space and geography. For me, as an Indian Muslim woman, this work is inseparable from the present moment.
A calligraphic panel installation. Photo courtesy: Karim Jabbar
As an Indian Muslim woman, I had long felt the dissonance of being spoken about rather than being listened to as an equal. In my experience, even in spaces that claimed to centre Muslim issues, Muslim voices, especially those of women, are often sidelined. The authority to narrate our own histories has routinely been denied. This experience is not mine alone.
When I began conversations with my friend and colleague Dr Ashwini K.P., a Dalit woman human rights advocate, and now UN Special Rapporteur on Racism, we quickly recognised the parallels in our experiences. Caste and religion operate differently, but both structure exclusion in similar ways, by determining whose knowledge counts, whose histories are archived, and whose voices are amplified.
Muslim History Month, launched in 2020 by our co-founded organisation, Zariya, emerged from this shared understanding and we celebrate it during the month of Ramadan/Ramzan. It is a community-led initiative that creates space to document, explore, and celebrate the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Muslim communities across the world. Through essays, articles and storytelling, it seeks to reclaim narrative authority by centring Muslim voices and highlighting perspectives that are frequently overlooked or misrepresented in mainstream discourse. In recent years, Islamophobia in India has shifted from the margins to the mainstream. It is visible not only in policy debates or organised hate, but also in everyday language, media representation, and cultural production. The repetition of distorted narratives, whether through films like Kerala Story 2 or everyday hate crimes, begin to replace reality. Against this backdrop, the absence of self-represented Muslim narratives becomes more than a gap, it becomes a form of erasure.
Muslim History Month was an attempt to counter this, by shifting the focus from what is said about Muslims to what Muslims say about their own histories, cultures, and lives, globally. The idea of dedicating a month to Muslim histories was inspired by earlier initiatives like Black History Month and Dalit History Month, movements that have long demonstrated the importance of reclaiming histories from erasure and distortion. These efforts remind us that history is not neutral. It is shaped by power, by who gets to record, interpret, and disseminate it. Muslim History Month builds on this legacy by creating a platform where Muslims, alongside allies, reflect on the diversity and complexity of Muslim histories and cultural practices.
One of the most meaningful aspects of this journey has been witnessing how contributors engage with the platform, not just as writers, but as individuals seeking space to reflect. One of our contributors this year, Mai Zarkawi, a Palestinian jewellery designer and visual storyteller, tells me she was inspired to contribute to Muslim History Month because “it creates space to reflect on the depth and diversity of Muslim cultural practices, beyond dominant or simplified narratives.”
The urgency of this work is evident in the dedication of its contributors. Writing from Beirut, Islamic art historian Rima Barakat chose to participate despite being the middle of the ongoing conflict. She reflects that war compels cultural action, noting that, like artists in past world wars, creative expression becomes a way to endure, sustain community, and measure survival through artistic resilience.
Across its three editions, the initiative has evolved in both scope and depth. The first edition brought together reflections on everyday practices and overlooked communities, challenging narrow understandings of what constitutes “history.” Contributions from authors who identified as Pasmanda, Roma, Uyghur and Tsakhur all featured in this edition. The second focused on Muslim women whose contributions have been marginalised or forgotten, seeking to address the gendered erasures that shape historical memory, from Haleema Beevi to Fatima Al-Fihri.
The third edition, which is currently underway, turns to Muslim art and architecture, but in a way that deliberately expands these categories beyond monumental structures or common artistic traditions. Performative arts, art as a means to resistance, light calligraphy, geometry and varied Quranic scripts all form part of this series. Academics, experts and activists in this edition have written about subjects varying from Roghan Art and Islamic Geometry to the importance of Amulets and devotional performative traditions.
The three editions have had contributions from authors from over 15 countries. From Sudan, Egypt and Palestine to India, Nepal, Tunisia and Canada. This global participation is central to the project. Muslims are often treated as a monolithic group in public discourse. Muslim History Month actively resists this by foregrounding differences in language, culture, geography, and lived experience. In the age of AI and tools such as Chat GPT, referencing and footnoting form an important part of these pieces.
This initiative tries to disrupt the idea that history belongs only to grand events or celebrated figures alone. It insists that culture, whether in the form of calligraphy, craft, food, identity, ritual, or storytelling, is central to understanding how communities endure and evolve. For me, this work is inseparable from the present moment. It is shaped by the realities of Islamophobia globally, by the distortions of media and popular culture, and by the urgent need to create alternative spaces of knowledge and expression. But it is also shaped by hope, the belief that by telling our own stories, we can begin to shift how we are seen, understood, and remembered.
As Karim Jabbari, a world renowned Tunisian light and calligraphy artist tells us in his interview, for him, “Calligraphy is the anchor of our history. It is the way our ancestors transmitted knowledge into written form, and it is the link that keeps us grounded. If we understand it, stay faithful to it, and keep our connection with it alive, we are essentially maintaining a living connection with our own history.’
At its core, Muslim History Month is about building an archive, one that reflects the richness and diversity of Muslim experiences across time, space and geography. For me, as an Indian Muslim woman, this work is inseparable from the present moment. It is shaped by the urgency of ensuring that future generations inherit something more than stereotypes about Muslims. We are more than the vengeful, violent, anti national beasts that we are shown to be by the media.
Because beyond the noise of headlines and the weight of propaganda, there exists another set of stories that need to be documented and preserved and this is a humble attempt towards this direction.
Mariya Salim is co-founder of Zariya. She is a human rights activist and an international sexual- and gender-based violence expert based in Delhi.
source: http://www.thewire.in / The Wire / Home> LiveWire / by Mariya Salim / March 19th, 2026
“The aim of Iqra is to create leaders for the community,” said Syed Mohamed Beary while presiding over the Annual Day 2026 and Hifz felicitation programme of Iqra Arabic School, highlighting the institution’s focus on leadership and long-term community development.
Presiding over the event, Syed Mohamed Beary, Chairman of the Moulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Educational and Charitable Trust, Mangaluru, spoke at length about the journey of the institution since its launch in 2000. He recalled the early days of the school and said it was started with a clear vision to serve the community through education rooted in values. He expressed pride in how the institution has grown over the years, both in strength and in its role within the community.
He said Iqra Arabic School was not built only to provide basic education, but to nurture individuals who can take responsibility and guide society. According to him, the institution has consistently worked towards shaping students into capable leaders who can face present-day challenges while staying connected to their roots. He stressed that the focus has always been on building character along with knowledge.
The programme was compered by Moulana Farhan Nadwi, who introduced the vision of the institution and said the school strives to prepare leaders and scholars who can respond to modern challenges faced by the community.
Chief guest Moulana Maqbool Kobatte, Principal, Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, congratulated the students and their parents for completing the memorisation of the Qur’an. He said these Huffaz are part of Allah’s promise of preserving the Qur’an until the Day of Judgement. He described the Qur’an as a guide for life and said while recitation is important, it is equally necessary to practise its teachings. He also noted that in the race for worldly success, people are moving away from values such as humanity, brotherhood and unity.
Taha Mateen, Chairman and Managing Director of ACURA Speciality Hospital, said the community should not forget its Islamic roots and history. He recited lines of poetry by Iqbal: “Kabhi ae nawjawaan Muslim tadabbur bhi kiya tu ne, wo kya gardu tha tu jiska hai ek toota hua taara.” He stressed the need to understand the Qur’an and recognise its importance, and urged students to continue learning across different fields without stopping at any stage. He congratulated the students, parents and the management.
Dr. C P Habeeb Rahman, Chairman and Managing Director of Unity Health Complex, Mangaluru said there is a need for introspection within the Muslim community to understand what has gone wrong and why it has fallen behind despite contributing to global civilisation. He also spoke about the lack of leadership within the community.
Students presented cultural programmes based on Islamic teachings during the event. Two of the books authored by the students of the institution were also released during the event.
A total of 18 students who completed Hifz this year were felicitated and presented with mementos by the guests. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Moulana Salim Khalifa, the principal of the institution.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / April 21st, 2026
A teenager rescued a 10-year-old boy who was being swept away by strong waves at Someshwara Beach, police said on Sunday.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening.
According to officials, Muhammad Arshaman (10), a resident of Vitla Megginapete, had come to the beach with his family when he was caught in a strong current. Noticing the situation, Muhammad Ismail Faiz (16), son of Ashraf from Mudipu, immediately jumped into the sea to rescue him.
Faiz battled the waves for about 10 minutes before managing to bring the boy to safety.
Following the rescue, Faiz became exhausted and briefly lost consciousness. He was later admitted to a private hospital in the city and is recovering.
Arshaman is also reported to be out of danger, police said.
Faiz recently passed the SSLC examination and secured second place in a state-level karate competition.
Both Arshaman and Faiz are relatives and had visited the beach with their families when the incident occurred.
Local swimmers also assisted in the rescue after being alerted.
Faiz said that he knew how to swim, which gave him the confidence to attempt the rescue.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / April 26th, 2026
