ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi stressed upon effective role of masajid and pulpits in imparting education to children, besides preaching on social issues through Islamic teachings.

Chairing meeting on role of masajid and pulpits in social development at Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Secretariat Press Wing said in press release President observed that masajid and pulpits were source of imparting education and local connectivity and played an important role in social training and formulation of Islamic society.

Providing education to 27 million out of school children was huge challenge and for this purpose thousands of schools were required, he said, adding that about 250,000 masajid across country could be used for increasing literacy rate. 

President suggested that during Fajar and Zuhar timings, children could be taught religious education, latest skills and education in masajid. He called upon ulema, khateeb and religious seminaries to play their role for social reforms, eradication of social evils like back-biting, intolerance and fake news.

Increasing population, women’s rights, interfaith harmony and promotion of tolerance were significant social issues, he added. Commending role of ulema, masajid and pulpits during Coronavirus endemic, he said they created public awareness.

President opined that ulema could also create awareness in society about different issues like diseases, malnutrition and mental and physical weakness. Social linkages would be further strengthened with intensifying of religious, educational and social activities, he observed.

During meeting, participants presented different proposals regarding role of ulema on various important national and social subjects.

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed, provincial ministers of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, provincial secretaries including from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and chief secretary of Gilgit Baltistan were present.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 12 2023

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