Bhatkal: Karnataka Minister for Minority Welfare, Haj and Wakf U.T. Khader, who was in Bhatkal to attend a programme organised by the century-old social organisation Majlis-e-Islah-wa-Tanzeem (Tanzeem), released two Kannada books on the life, teachings and message of Prophet Muhammad during the event.

The books — Manava Manassina Krishaka–Manadodaya Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by noted Kannada writer Yogesh Master and Samagra Krantiya Jyothi Belagida Paigambar Muhammad (PBUH) by writer and journalist A.S. Puthige — were released as part of the Seerah campaign of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Karnataka.

Published by Mangaluru-based Shanti Prakashana, the two books seek to present different aspects of the Prophet's life, teachings and message to Kannada-speaking readers.

Khader praised the publications, describing them as an important opportunity to introduce the Prophet's teachings to contemporary society.

Referring to the Prophet's teachings, Khader said patience was a key to dealing with difficulties in life and urged young people not to allow themselves to be driven by emotions.

He said hardships, humiliation and difficulties in life were temporary and could be overcome by facing them with patience and perseverance.

Senior journalist M.R. Manvi introduced the books and their authors.

Assembly Deputy Speaker Mankal S. Vaidya, Jamaat-ul-Muslimeen chief Qazi Maulana Abdul Rab Nadvi, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Bhatkal unit president Maulana S.M. Syed Zubair Market, Tanzeem president Inayatullah Shabandari and general secretary Maulana Azeezurrahman Ruknuddin Nadvi were present.