Karkala's student community recently gathered to receive vital educational assistance and motivational insights during a scholarship distribution program hosted by the Jamiyyatul Falah Karkala Taluk unit. The event, held 'today' (implying recently) in Karkala, saw prominent community leaders and entrepreneurs addressing the beneficiaries and their parents, emphasizing the profound importance of education and proactive engagement with available opportunities.
Chief guest John R D'Silva, a Karkala-based entrepreneur and President of John's Sports Academy, urged students to view their scholarships not just as aid, but as an inspiration. He articulated, "Today's scholarship recipients should learn and, in the future, become providers of scholarships themselves." D'Silva underscored the abundance of opportunities available to students, stressing the need to cultivate shrewdness to harness these for personal advancement. He also offered his continuous support for guiding individuals in accessing government benefits.
Ashfaq Ahmed, President of the Jamiyyatul Falah Central Committee, directed his address primarily to parents. He highlighted the critical need for parents to dedicate valuable time to their children, warning against the pervasive drug networks operating within schools and colleges. "Your children's future is shaped by the time you invest," Ahmed asserted, encouraging vigilant monitoring to prevent them from straying. He further connected education to Islamic principles, noting that "read" is the Quran's first word, reinforcing Jamiyyatul Falah's foundational commitment to promoting education.
Mohammed Sharif, Treasurer of Jamiyyatul Falah and President of the Karkala Taluk Journalists' Association, challenged the misconception that the Muslim community restricts girls' education. He affirmed that numerous Muslim households now boast female graduates. Sharif, however, pointed out a disparity: while many are educated, their representation in government and private sector jobs remains low, contributing to societal misperceptions. He observed a decline in Muslim government employees post-independence compared to the pre-independence era but noted a positive recent resurgence of interest in higher government positions. Sharif concluded by advocating for community members to exemplify Islamic values of loyalty, diligence, honesty, and corruption-free administration in their professional lives, serving as role models for society.
The event was presided over by Mohammed Ghouse, President of the Jamiyyatul Falah Karkala Taluk. Dignitaries present on the dais included entrepreneurs Mohammed Aslam Kuntalpady and K P Shabbir Hassan Kalikamba, along with Jamiyyatul Falah Vice Presidents Abdul Rasheed Banglegudde and Sayyad Abbas Anchikatte, Organizational Secretary Sayyad Hassan Gandhi Maidan, and members Mohammed Saheb Pulkeri and K S Mohammed Qasim Anchikatte. Nasir Sheikh Bailoor, President of Karnataka Muslim Jamaat Karkala, served as the master of ceremonies. Samad Khan delivered the welcome address, and Abdul Muneer offered the vote of thanks.
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📰 Source: Vartha Bharati Udupi