Highlights
- International Qur’an recitation conference held at Cumilla Central Eidgah.
- Religious Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain urges people to build life following the Qur’an.
- Says Alems now have a chance to come to power after 54 years.
- Announces Qur’an training inside prisons and donation of one lakh Qur’an-related books.
- Renowned Qaris from several countries took part.
An international Qur’an recitation conference took place on Thursday evening at the Cumilla Central Eidgah Ground, organized by Cumilla Al Qur’an Academy.
The event drew a large crowd of worshippers, including scholars, political leaders, educators, and students.
Religious Adviser Urges People to Follow Qur’an in All Aspects of Life
Interim Government’s Religious Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain attended as the chief guest.
He emphasized that the nation must be guided by Qur’anic teachings:
“জীবনের প্রতিটি ক্ষেত্রে কোরআনের আলোকে জীবন গঠন করতে হবে। কোরআন থেকে দূরে চলে গেলে আমরা দেশপ্রেমিক হতে পারবো না। দেশপ্রেমিকরা কখনো দেশের টাকা বিদেশে পাচার করতে পারে না। আমরা আমাদের সমাজটাকে দুর্নীতিমুক্ত করতে চাই।”
Translation: “We must build our lives based on the Qur’an in every field. If we move away from the Qur’an, we cannot be true patriots. True patriots never launder the country’s money abroad. We want to make our society free from corruption.”
“Chance After 54 Years for Alems to Come to Power”
Dr. Khalid Hossain also said that religious scholars now have a historic opportunity. He said,
“স্বাধীনতার ৫৪ বছর পরে সুযোগ এসেছে আলেম-ওলামাদের ক্ষমতায় আসার। এবার যদি ভুল করেন তাহলে আরো ৫৪ বছর অপেক্ষা করতে হবে।”
Translation: “After 54 years of independence, a chance has come for Alems to come to power. If you make a mistake this time, you may have to wait another 54 years.”
Qur’an Education in Prisons
The adviser added that the government has already begun Qur’an teachings inside prisons. He said,
“সর্বত্র কোরআনের চর্চা করতে হবে। আমরা দেশের কারাগারগুলোর মধ্যে কোরআনের তালিম দেয়া শুরু করেছি। আমি শিগগিরই স্বরাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের মাধ্যমে কারাগারগুলোর মধ্যে লক্ষাধিক বই হস্তান্তর করবো ইনশাআল্লাহ।”
Translation: “The Qur’an must be practiced everywhere. We have started Qur’an lessons inside the country’s prisons. Soon, I will hand over one lakh books to the prisons through the Home Ministry, Insha’Allah.”
International Qaris Attend the Event
Renowned Qaris from several countries recited the Qur’an at the event.
Participants included:
- Sheikh Ahmad Bin Yusuf Azhari (Bangladesh)
- Sheikh Ahmad Al Jawhari (Egypt)
- Qari Anwarul Hasan Shah Bukhari (Pakistan)
- Qari Mahdi Golam Nejad (Iran)
- Qari Muhammad Nazir Asgar (Philippines)
Their recitations added a spiritual atmosphere to the evening.
Guests and Organizers
The conference was presided over by Mu. Nuruddin Ahmed, President of Cumilla Al Qur’an Academy.
General Secretary Dr. Mujahidul Islam conducted the program.
Speakers and guests included:
- Kazi Din Mohammad, President of Tameerul Ummah Trust
- Professor A K M Emdadul Haque Mamun, Chairman of Insaf Group
- Mahbubur Rahman, Secretary of Cumilla Metropolitan Jamaat
- VP Ashiqur Rahman Mahmud Wasim, General Secretary, Cumilla South District BNP
- Mia Mohammad Toufiq, President, AB Party Cumilla District
- Dr. Mojibur Rahman, Chairman, Gomti Hospital
- GS Sanaullah Mojumdar, Victoria College
- Organizing committee members Abu Sayem, Golam Samdani and others.
Prize Distribution and Women’s Area
Winners of the Qur’an recitation competition were awarded prizes.
A separate arrangement for women was made at Cumilla High School Ground, allowing them to enjoy the event comfortably.
Source: DBC News
