Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged all religious-minded people, including Aleem and Ulema, to remain vigilant so that no one could tarnish the image of Islam.
“Let’s ensure that our sacred religion is not tarnished through various means. Aleem, Ulema and religious-minded people must keep an eye on this issue,” she said.
The prime minister said this while inaugurating 50 more model mosques and Islamic cultural centres across the country – in the fourth phase – joining virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban.
She said that Islam is the religion of peace, and those engaged in terrorism and militancy are tarnishing the image of this religion of peace.
“They are on the wrong path. All of us have to pay special attention to this matter,” she said.
The PM said that the last judgement will be made by the Almighty Allah.
“Who believes in Islam and who does not, we cannot decide that. It is very regrettable that sometimes we see some people unnecessarily trying to undermine other religions or different mazhab (sects) of Islam,” Sheikh Hasina said.
She said that this is against the lessons of Islam and ideology of the Prophet (PBUH). “This kind of attitude is not acceptable. Allah will judge everyone and everything… Allah will decide who will go to heaven and who will go to hell.”
Everyone will perform rituals of their own religion, and it is stated in the constitution of Bangladesh, she said.
“One cannot go to heaven by killing people. Killing innocent people will lead one to land in the fire of hell… People must be aware of this,” the PM said.
She said that all, irrespective of religion and background, gave their blood to attain the independence of the country.
“Everyone will perform their religious rituals, maintaining communal harmony. We run our country keeping faith in Allah. Everyone has equal rights and we believe that,” she said.
Terming militancy and terrorism as menaces of society, she said that these take away lives and misguide people. “Steps must be taken to keep people away from these menaces.”
She urged Aleems, Ulemas and Khatibs to be vigilant as sometimes quarters with vested interest misguide impressionable children to the wrong path.
“We cannot let children get involved in terrorism. Islam’s messages of peace and values must be ingrained in them,” she said.
She also asked all to remain alert regarding rumours, corruption, and repression of the weak. In this connection, she requested the imams to deliver special Khutba during Jummah prayers.
Regarding the establishment of model mosques, the prime minister said that her government has constructed the mosques so that people can follow the right path of Islam, and can learn more and understand the true essence of Islam.
Mentioning that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was dedicated to the religion, she highlighted different actions taken by him for the cause of Islam, such as establishing Islamic Foundation, buying a ship named “Hizbul Hagar” for transportation of Hajj pilgrims, taking measures to organise Bishwa Ijtema in Bangladesh and allocating land in Tongi for it, giving land for Kakrail Mosque and Baitul Muqarram National Mosque, introducing recitation from Quran on BTV and Bangladesh Betar, and introduced holiday on Eid-e-Miladunnabi etc.
Earlier at Ganabhaban, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina released commemorative postage stamps and a first day cover inscribed with the picture of model mosques on the occasion of the construction of a total 564 model mosques and Islamic cultural centers, covering all districts and upazilas of the country.
A documentary on the model mosques and Islamic cultural centres was screened at the function.
Regarding the establishment of model mosques, the prime minister said that her government has constructed the mosques so that people can follow the right path of Islam, and could know and understand the essence of Islam accurately.
Saying that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was dedicated to the religion, she highlighted his government's steps in promotion of Islam.
She mentioned the establishment of Islamic Foundation, purchase of a ship named “Hijbul Hagar” for transportation of Hajj pilgrims, took measure to organise Bishwa Ijtema in Bangladesh and allocated land in Tongi for it, gave land to Kakrail Mosque and Baitul Muqarram National Mosque, introduced Quaran Telwat in BTV and Betar, introduced holiday on Eid-e-Miladunnabi.
Earlier at Ganabhaban, PM Hasina released commemorative postage stamps and first day cover inscribed with the picture of model mosques on the occasion of the construction of a total of 564 model mosques and Islamic cultural centers in each district and upazila of the country.
A video-documentary on the model mosques and Islamic cultural centres was screened at the function.
With State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan in the chair, secretary of the ministry Kazi Enamul Hassan delivered welcome address at the function.
Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah moderated the programme.
With State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan in the chair, secretary of the ministry Kazi Enamul Hassan delivered welcome address at the function.
Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Md Tofazzel Hossain Miah moderated the programme.