Islamic System Only Solution to Pakistan’s Problems: Dr Atta ur Rehman

Mardan, 14 Nov: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Vice Emir Maulana Dr Atta ur Rehman has said that the solution to the country's problems lies solely in the establishment of an Islamic system. He said religious seminaries were being harassed in the name of registration, while the imposition of governor's rule was an unjustified step. He added that religious scholars and Huffaz (those who have memorised the Holy Quran) had brought honour to Pakistan across the world, while successive rulers had severely damaged the country's education system.

He was addressing a Khatm-e-Quran ceremony held in honour of Khubaib Ahmed, son of Jamaat-e-Islami Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Deputy General Secretary Sohail Ahmed Babar, and Fahad Ahmed, son of Waqar Ahmed.

Jamaat-e-Islami Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Central Emir Abdul Wasi, Provincial General Secretary Sabir Hussain Awan, Sheikh-ul-Quran Maulana Safiullah, Mardan City District Emir Mushtaq Simaab and other religious scholars also addressed the gathering.

Maulana Dr Atta ur Rehman called on the government to introduce a uniform education system, stressing that students studying in religious seminaries, schools, colleges and universities were all equally Pakistani citizens. He said the Holy Quran rejects divisions and sectarianism, adding that the sole objective of Jamaat-e-Islami's struggle was the implementation of the Quranic system.

He observed that society was deeply divided along biradari and sectarian lines and urged religious scholars to guide the people towards understanding, harmony and unity. He said all religious scholars and Islamic forces must unite to resist and counter secular forces.

Other speakers said Jamaat-e-Islami demanded that religious seminaries be supported rather than subjected to unnecessary restrictions. They highlighted that Jamaat-e-Islami workers regularly organise Quranic study sessions in seminaries and colleges, adding that the memorisation of the Holy Quran by the sons of their own party colleagues was a source of pride for their families.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the speakers performed the traditional turban-tying ceremony (Dastar Bandi) for the young Huffaz and presented them with certificates.