President urges unity against religious exploitation for political gain.
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called upon all to raise their voices against the misuse of religion and attempts to gain political advantages by using religion as a tool.
"Islam is a religion of peace, harmony and welfare. Proper propagation and practice of Islam would play a positive role in society and the country. Religious leaders and Islamic scholars have long been playing an important role in promoting Islam and imparting moral and religious education among people," he said.
The President also called upon all to remain alert and united against injustice, division and the misuse of religion.
He made the remarks when a 30-member delegation led by Bangladesh Jamiatul Modarresseen and President and Daily Inqilab Editor A.M.M. Bahauddin a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban this afternoon, said a press release from the President's Press wing.
Addressing the leaders of Bangladesh Jamiatul Modarresseen, the President said they had performed a historic responsibility by promoting the true teachings of Islam and had stayed away from those who sought political gains by exploiting religion.
"Rather, they had protested against such attempts," he said.
“Ulama and Islamic scholars have played an important role in madrasa education, the promotion of religious values and maintaining social harmony in the country," he added.
The President called for mutual unity and solidarity to strengthening unity and cooperation among the Muslim world to easily address various challenges.
He sought the cooperation of ulama, Islamic scholars and all concerned to move the country forward in a better way.
Regarding various demands raised by the delegation, the President advised them to contact the relevant ministries and assured them of necessary cooperation after considering the issues.
During the meeting, the delegation invited the President to a conference of male and female teachers of madrasas to be organised by Bangladesh Jamiatul Modarresseen at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital.
The President accepted the invitation and assured them of his presence at the event.
Other members of the delegation included the organisation's Senior Vice-President Maulana Kabi Ruhul Amin Khan, Secretary General Maulana Shabbir Ahmad Momtazi, Adviser Maulana Ahmad Hasan Chowdhury Fultali and Vice-President Alhaj Maulana Syed Abu Noman Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman, among others.
The President's Military Secretary, Secretary and Press Secretary were present at the meeting.
