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Masjid-e-Kausar & Human Welfare Centre Inaugurated Grandly in Vijayawada

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Vijayawada, ANDHRA PRADESH :

The Masjid-e-Kausar & Human Welfare Centre was inaugurated grandly in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The inauguration was formally carried out by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind National Vice President Malik Moatasim Khan.

A large public meeting was organized on the occasion, attended by prominent personalities, religious scholars, and social leaders.

The event was convened by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind State Secretary Muh. Akbar Basha. The program commenced with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by 11-year-old Fateh Muhammad Khan, whose melodious tilawat created a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

Addressing the gathering, Malik Moatasim Khan emphasized that a Masjid should not remain merely a place of worship but should serve as a center for promoting harmony, brotherhood, and strong human relations. He called upon the Human Welfare Centre to work towards empowering weaker sections in education, healthcare, and economic development.

JIH AP State President Hafiz Shaukat Faheem stated that mosques must go beyond the five daily prayers and actively engage in educational initiatives, moral instruction, youth guidance, medical services, and distribution of Ramadan ration kits. He urged other mosque committees to undertake similar welfare programs.

JIH AP Vice President N.S. Mohiuddin highlighted that historically, mosques functioned as centers for resolving property and financial disputes. He recalled that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that offering five daily prayers keeps individuals away from sins. He stressed the urgent need for model mosques to ensure social peace and moral values.

Committee Member and JIH State Advisory Council Member Maulana Mujahid Khan Umri explained the importance of Masjid in Islam and detailed the welfare initiatives already undertaken under the Masjid-e-Kausar & Human Welfare Centre, including moral education, youth mentoring, medical services, and Ramadan ration distribution. He added that more service initiatives would be launched in the coming days.

Religious scholars, academicians, and public representatives participated and acknowledged the contributions made towards the construction of the Masjid and the Human Welfare Centre.

Masjid Committee President Shahbaz stated that the construction became possible through collective efforts. He mentioned that the Masjid & Human Welfare Centre was the dream of his late father Marhoom Eqbal and founding committee member Marhoom Abul Latif, who dedicated their time, wealth, and efforts, especially in securing the land for the mosque.

During the felicitation ceremony, dignitaries were honored. Retired IAS Officer Sri Velagapalli Varaprasad Rao, who provided key support during the initial phase of construction, was felicitated with a shawl and memento by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Vijayawada North President Muhammad Zaharuddin. The masons and designers who contributed to the mosque’s construction and architectural beauty were also honored with shawls and mementos.

JIH State General Secretary Muhammad Karimuddin and Vijayawada City President Muhammad Khalilullah were also present at the event. The program concluded with a du’a by Maulana Mufti Yusuf.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / February 19th, 2026

Two brothers keeping up spirit of humanity by helping needy

October 30, 2022Amazing Feats, Community Involvement / Social IssuesAbdul Ahad Ashraf, Abdul Muneer Mushhad, Abdul Raqueeb, ASK Foundation, ASK Foundation - Vijayawada - Andhra Pradesh, Indian Muslims Positive News, Muslims of Andhra Pradesh, Muslims of India, Muslims of India - Positive News, Muslims of Vijayawada, Positive News of Muslims of Vijayawada, Positive News on Muslims of India, Positive Stories of Muslims of Andhra Pradesh, Positive Stories of Muslims of Indiampositiveone@gmail.com

Visakhapatnam, ANDHRA PRADESH:

Society helps us directly or indirectly, we’ve decided to give it back the best’

Daily tuition classes being taken up at the ASK Foundation in Viskahapatnam

Visakhapatnam :

After they lost their brother to Covid-19, Abdul Ahad Ashraf and Abdul Muneer Mushhad vowed to keep his spirits alive by serving the poor in whichever way they can.

“Society always helps us directly or indirectly with achieving our goals in life. It shapes us to be a better person and stays with us throughout our journeys. So, post retirement, I decided to give back to the society to the best of my capacity and also to take forward the legacy of my late brother Abdul Raqueeb, a lawyer and a social activist,” ASK Foundation Chairman Ashraf expressed.

Established in 2020 and named after their parents, Abdul Sattar and Khairunnisa, ASK runs without any donations. While Ashraf (60) is a retired BSNL employee, his 56-year-old brother, Mushhad is an investor relations manager with LIC.

Recently, a child welfare community from Telangana approached them seeking financial help for the education of an orphan girl. “These are the kind of calls we look forward to. Irrespective of caste, creed, religion and region, we want to serve children in need,” Ashraf added.

The Foundation helps financially weak students and school drop-outs to pursue further education, provide medical relief to the poor, arrange shelters and assist the downtrodden, particularly people from below poverty line (BPL). They also help the poor set up small units to improve their livelihood and extend free legal aid.

“Our main priority is to provide quality education to children from poor financial backgrounds. We do not sponsor their school fees. Rather, we take up free tuition classes at our office every day for these children. A retired B.Ed teacher teaches the children,” secretary of the Foundation, Mushhad explained.

ASK even conducts awareness programmes on legal services for more than 4,000 people in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority. The foundation provides free medical services every Saturday from 2 pm to 4 pm based on the availability and requirements. “Professional doctors from across the city conduct medical camps. We do not compromise on the quality of our services. Irrespective of the service we provide, we make sure it helps the poor,” Mushhad said.

Every Monday, campaigns offering free legal services are conducted from 10 am to 1 pm, while career guidance counselling for students is held from 2 pm to 4 pm. The brothers firmly believe that everything they are blessed with has a purpose and their purpose is to share at least a small amount of what they have to keep up the spirit of humanity.

RUNS WITHOUT DONATIONS
Established in 2020, ASK runs without any donations. While Ashraf (60) is a retired BSNL employee and his 56-year-old brother, Mushhad is an investor relations manager with LIC. Recently, a child welfare community from Telangana approached them seeking financial support for an orphan girl.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Good News / by Usha Peri, Express News Service / October 30th, 2022