Riyaz-ur-Rahman Rashadi
Bangalore.
A renowned & reverend Scholar of modern times Moulana Syed Abul Hassen Nadvi had once commented "right from inception Islam has underwent many hardships.Many times it appeared, that Islam & Muslims may not come out of it. But 21st century seems to be the most crucial phase of Islamic history. It is an era of intellectual atheism. To contain it is indeed an herculean task. On one side there is a fast developing world; and atheism afflicted modem education on the other. Externally there is continued perversion of our tender minds and to top all it we have a feeble system of tutoring our children at home, consequently religious teachings has taken a back seat and is considered a secondary need. Which is why i always profess that you make your children doctors or engineers but let them be good and responsible muslims first. In such case it is the need of the time that we have a system where we can both preserve our religious obligations as well as cater to the needs of the present day challenges.
Kodos to the people of BIE who have taken up this task and are serving dutifully.It is heartening that BIE is completing five years of its service. Organizations and institutions have a mushroom growth they disappear in a short span of time too. Reasons may be there but the vial cause for such a situation is obviously the lack of integrity. The fact that BIE has completed five years stands testimony to the sincerity of these people.
I have attended in person many of their meetings and I have seen their service. Looking at the rate of annual admission it is sure that the board is on the path of progress. Their efforts are creditable and are worthy of encourgement and support.
I pray of them that may Allah bestow them more , courage and honesty. May Allah protect them and accept their services. Aameen.