Karachi, In a recent gathering at Jamia Masjid Noorani Garden West in Karachi, Faqir Malik Muhammad Shakeel Qasmi, the General Secretary of Jamiat Ulema Pakistan Karachi, emphasized the sanctity and significance of the Holy Qur’an, urging the Muslim community to delve deeper into its teachings and make it a guiding code of life. The event, which marked the completion of the Holy Qur’an recitation, drew attention to the importance of understanding the Qur’an beyond merely reading it for rewards.
According to Jamiat Ulema Islam, the meeting saw participation from a wide array of attendees, including Vice President Abdul Waheed Younis, Joint Secretary Muhammad Aslam Arain, and renowned Sana Khawan Syed Hasan Askari, among other dignitaries and members of the local community. Faqir Malik Muhammad Shakeel Qasmi highlighted the Qur’an as the divine word of Allah, stating every word is blessed and sanctified. He cautioned against speaking of the Qur’an in a manner that could potentially lead individuals astray, emphasizing the need for respectful and sincere engagement with its teachings.
Qasmi’s address underscored the transformative power of the Holy Qur’an when studied and applied as a code of life, pointing to numerous instances where individuals’ lives have been profoundly changed by its guidance. He noted the increasing recognition and acceptance of Islam’s truth worldwide, attributing this trend to the profound understanding of the Qur’an’s greatness.
However, Qasmi also expressed concern over the challenges posed by those who seek to misinterpret the Qur’an’s teachings for their ends, stressing the community’s responsibility to safeguard against misleading interpretations.
The event served as a call to action for Muslims to pursue a deeper comprehension of the Holy Qur’an, fostering a more meaningful relationship with the divine text. It highlighted the ongoing efforts within the community to promote education and understanding of the Qur’an as foundational to the Islamic way of life.