Bhatkal: Viqar-e-Islamia and Viqar-e-Anjuman, the two most prestigious medals awarded for academic excellence in Anjuman schools, were presented by Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen to two young students in the 77th Annual Social Gathering at the Anjuman Ground Bhatkal on Saturday, 14 January. The Viqar-e-Islamia medal was awarded to Mohammed Zuhaib s/o Mohammed Shuaib Siddiqua, a student of Islamia Anglo Urdu High School (IAUHS), while the Viqar-e-Anjuman medal, was awarded to Abdul Ahad s/o Mushtaque Sikandar, student of Anjuman Boys High School. The awards are given to the best performing student in curricular and extra curricular activities.
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, U T Khader who was the chief guest of the function, presented the awards to both the students.
The function was a combined annual gathering of IAUHS and ABHS, the two most prominent high schools in Bhatkal, both operated under the aegis of Anjuman Hami -e- Muslimeen. The function began in the morning and ended with a session in the evening, attended by several dignitaries.
Mr. UT Khader spoke to the audience and stressed on the importance of education in nation building. "Our country cannot strengthen on the basis of ministers, politicians, IAS and IPS officers, our country will become strong when our students -who are the future of our country- become strong. High postions in life can be acquired only through education. Education is the weapon through which we can develop the nation. But there should also be honesty within us". He said.
He expressed disappointment that today educated people are creating problems for the country. " It's so unfortunate that people who are are involved in crimes such as corruption, rape etc. are educated people. Therefore, materialistic education is not enough. It is the responsibility of our educational institution to focus on moral education as well". he added.
Maulana Farooque Fauzan who was present as the guest of honor, stressed on the importance creating political awareness among the youth. "We must wake up and should examine what are the situations taking place in our country due to our lack of interest in politics. We should wake up and change." he said.
Speaking about how Muslims had fallen behind on the national level, he quoted the former prime minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh as to how the economic and social conditions of Muslims was worse even among India's backward communities. He also asked the youth not to get impressed by the western culture which was sweeping many Muslim countries. He ended his speech by stressing on the importance of following the life style of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). “We are Muslims and it is important that we must read sirath of our prophet Mohammed (s.a.w) and should try to implement in our daily lives." He concluded.
Maulana Khwaja Moinuddin Akrami Madani also spoke on the occasion and encouraged the students to respect their teachers and never to lose concentration on their studies. He explained the status of a teacher and what kind of respect they must be given. He told the students that their time was very precious and it should never be wasted, especially in using devices like mobile phones. He ended his speech by suggesting the students to develop a hobby of reading books. Maulana Anwar Ahmed Baig also spoke on the occassion.
Mr. Abdul Rahim Jukaku, president of Anjuman Hami -e- Muslimeen presided over the function while General Secretary Siddique Ismail, Additional secretary Ishaque Shabandari, High school board secretary Abdul Wajid Kola, Anjuman Vice president Abdul Rahman Batin amongst others were also present on the stage.
Headmaster of IAUHS Shabbir Ahmed Dafedar and headmaster of ABHS Muhiddin Khatali presented their respective annual reports.Many other students who performed well in cultural, sports and other curricular and extra-curricualr activities were also awarded.
A cultural program was also held at 9 PM in which Dramas, Ghazals and other entertainment programs were presented by students.