Bring up Muslim community issues as social not communal ones: Solidarity Movement
Submitted by admin4 on 3 June 2009 - 6:14pm
By Najiya O., TwoCircles.net,
Kochi: The newly-elected leaders of Solidarity Youth Movement have urged Muslim leaders to bring up Muslims issues as social issues, rather than communal. South India’s leading youth group leaders have also called for unity among Muslim leaders.
Talking to TwoCircles.net, Solidarity Youth Movement president P. Mujeeb Rahman said that all Muslim leaders of the country should unite to bring up issues related to Muslims as social issues, rather than communal. “Muslims should unite. They should come to the forefront, and not stay aside as a separate community. For this, providing good education is very important,”
he said.
P. Mujeeb Rahman, SYM State President, hands over the food items collected by SYM to Laha Gopalan, the leader of the Chengara Struggle
P. Mujeeb Rahman has been re-elected the State President of the Solidarity Youth Movement. M. Sajid is the General Secretary. K.A. Shafeeq is the new Vice-President, and P.I. Noushad and N.K. Abdussalam are the State Secretaries.
Mujeeb Rahman also talked about the achievements of the ‘Solidarity’ in the past years, and shared his plans for the future of the organization. “Solidarity has worked and will continue to work for the landless and those deprived of their rights, whom the mainstream political parties have left out in the dark,” Mujeeb Rahman said. “Since its formation, the organization has followed a policy of carrying out struggle and service together. It has always been with the struggling people to achieve justice. Six years since formation, it is now a common platform where people of all religions and castes come and join. The organization will continue to work for the landless Adivasis and Dalits, as well as the people of the coastal areas who are very backward in education. The organization will take up their issues seriously, especially since even the left parties do not pay much heed to them in the present circumstances.”
But he expressed his concern that the mainstream media was not giving much coverage to the activities of the Solidarity. “Recently, the organization carried out relief activities worth Rs. 50 lakh in the endosulphan-hit areas of the northern district of Kasargode. But the media did not give ample coverage to any of these. So, the Solidarity has not been very successful in bringing all its activities to the notice of the public,” he said.
This is the second term of P. Mujeeb Rahman as the State President of the Solidarity. He has earlier served as the General Secretary of the organization.
The Solidarity Youth Movement is a youth organization of the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Kerala chapter. It was formed in 2003.
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Solidarity lost its credibility.
For past five years or so..in Kerala wherever there is refugees, wherever there is evictions and displacements of people and wherever there is an environmental problem...it was Solidarity youth movement who reached the site first.In natural calamities like Tsunami....To gift homes for homeless people....and also in protests against the injustices of government..everywhere they reached.
Opponents of JIH, the parent organization of Solidarity also supported Solidarity.Their work in Endosulfan affected area of Kasargod was appreciated by all.The strongest demonstrations supporting the Dalits of Chengara was by Solidarity.
But now Solidarity lost all its credibility just because of an election support.For past many years...it was against LDF government and its anti-people policies, Solidarity got support of people.But due to compulsion from JIH, the same Solidarity supported LDF in last elections.Only in two seats they voted against LDF.
Really LDF and Communists are less democratic and more intolerant to struggles of people in various local problems.Congress and UDF at least does not send their cadres to suppress peoples movements.Communists do not believe in a democratic plural society.They believe only in a party-dominated society.In many places SIO and Solidarity workers have got attacked by CPM.Still they supported CPM.This opportunism of JIH and Solidarity lost their credibility.
Single party rule will
Single party rule will damage the nation.It is better to have multi party rule.Presence of the left as opposition will be better than a BJP opposition.
JIH supported Congress in most of the states.
In West Bengal, JIH voted for Congress-Trinamool Congress alliance and not for communists.In most of the states JIH voted for Congress and only in some states not voted for Congress.
The parliament election was not a mandate for local issues.Local issues and development issues are more significant in assembly election.In parliament election we concentrate mainly on economic policy, foreign policy, attitude of government towards minority communities, attitude of government towards public sector, agricultural communities, globalization and other things which mould the total face of the nation.Considering this factors, it was better to have a strong leftist opposition so that Congress govt will be reluctant to continue its neo-liberal policies in full strength.The presence of a creative leftist opposition will be good to national interests of India.
The LDF government in Kerala is a total disappointment to the people.But the correction should be at state level, not at national level.
The Left had categorically
The Left had categorically declared to vote against the Congress even on the eve of the vote counting. Considering this I commend your commitment to your party, being willing to sacrifice even the survival of the community for them (even though you guys will not be allowed for that, Thank you)
Solidarity has no mass support
It is high time to dissolve solidarity like parties and merge with mass based parties. Mushrooming parties and movement will cause destruction and unification is a must for Indian Muslims.
Let us hope that Solidarity will be dissolved and join hands with Muslim broad based parties.
RSS will die in 20 yrs
RSS will die a natural death. In another 20 years., 30 or even 40. But like the disease of "measles", it will reach its high-peak (1992 rath yatra to Gujarat 2002 and 2007). Hatred has had its day. They have tried murder, rape and genocide to the hilt. Now there is nothing more left in the list of injustices (Zulm) to try. In the long-term, Hindutva (hatred for muslims and violence against them) will destroy Hinduism itself. The Hindus are an intelligent people and have understood the danger Hindutva poses them. If Hindutva is not uprooted firmly, it will destroy India and Hinduism. RSS & its hate parivar will die in the years to come., but before dying, it will cause a lot of pain and injury to India and Indians. That is the destiny of the Indian nation.
The condition of Muslims in
The condition of Muslims in India is pathetic...socio-economic status is very poor.But no NGOs or committed youth organization is evolving in the community.Why there is no such movements throughout India?.
Muslims pathetic condition because of 1400 year old Quran.
Condition of Muslims in India is pathetic because they follow 1400 year old Quran and Hadiths. Burqua, beard, Madrassa, multiple marriage are all justified by Verses in QUR'AN. The rest of the world has progressed by leaps and bounds but Muslims are stuck in a time wrap which is 1400 years behind.
The fact is that QUR'AN has been violated with total impunity by all Muslims. QUR'AN has been violated the most respected figures of Islam within 25 years of the death of MUHAMMAD. In Qur’an, Surah4/92,Muhammad explicitly prohibited killing of Muslims by Muslims. In Surah 4/93 he prescribes hell for any man killing a “believer” intentionally. But in 656AD, Aisha, "Mother of the Faithful",-"wife of Muhammad", did NOT hesitate to raise an army and fight with Ali'- the "Commander of the Faithful” outside the city of Basra. It was during this engagement that Muslim slaughtered Muslim for the first time. Ayisha's forces were defeated. Ayisha was directing her forces sitting on a camel and so it is called the Battle of the Camel.
So if Muslims wants to progress they must come out of the straight jacket of QUR'AN and HADITHS that they have bound themselves in.
muslim backwardness- Quran
I will not say the backwardness is because of Holy Quran. Like all great books of God, it does of course contain principles of good life. Muslims may say it is the BEST, better than Bible, Gita, Grandh Sahivb etc, so be it.
The issue is with literal interpretation by a group of illiterate Muslim mullahs who educate millions thru Madrasas. In all other religions, generally, you find highly educated, questioning, intrepreting expers- in Hindu religion there was Swami Chinmayananda, Great Sankaracharya, Vivekananda ec.. Among Christians Francis Of Assisisi many of their cardinals --they all gave a deep intellectual rational interpretation; they did not consider one is better or inferior..
The problem is that many Muslims have not been able to separate personal religion from public, civic involvement. Many of them find adaptability to democracy difficult.. Concepts like Ulma, Darul Islam etc really stand in the way of particpating in a democratic pluralistic nation-state. Christians are a smaller minority in India, and see their advancementa nd accomplishments without any governmental preferences.
I believe a grass roots involvement by enlightened moderate leadrs pulling people to the mainstream is the only solution.
Solidarity failed in raising
Solidarity failed in raising the issue of Beemapalli firing.Whether social or communal , you could not do much to project the issue as a human right issue.Even court is opined as it was a homicide by police, but all Muslim organizations failed.Muslim League, Jamaate Islami , PDP all failed.Even communal group called PFI-NDF did nothing.
Solidarity alone may not be
Solidarity alone may not be successful in every issues.It is duty of all Muslim organizations and also all organizations and individuals who stand for justice to support Solidarity in its activities.We have difference of opinion in many issues.But human beings have more common points than different points.Only some opinions are different.If we all human beings join together in issues in which we have same opinion, then we can make this earth a wonderful one.
Different activities of Solidarity are very encouraging to the community.I request all readers to visit their website to see some glimpses of their activities so that we will be able to repeat similar things in all parts of India.
www.solidarityym.org
See the activities Of Solidarity on Beema Palli firing
Beema Pally Police Firing: Protest marches to Police Stations held
http://solidarityym.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189...
Kozhokkode: In protest to the police firing in Beema Pally Solidarity workers held protest marches to various Police Stations of the state. The protestors’ demand was to prosecute the culprits for murder. Speakers at various places echoed that the token steps taken by the Govt. like suspension of four Police Officers are insufficient. The real cause that led to the firing was the inaction of Police on time. If Police had picked the goonda elements right on time, such an incident would not have occurred. The Police who failed to attend the issue in right time later fired without completing any of the procedural conditions.
Instead of using rubber bullet, water canon or smoke fire the Police fired directly towards the mob. Even the District Collector was not informed of the firing. Many people were fired from the back and above chest. This finally led to murder of six persons. Speakers in the protest march demanded to implement Police Reforms at the earliest and to sensitize the Police to Human rights and civil rights. They welcomed the decision of the Govt. to conduct judicial enquiry. But it should not be delayed and immediate steps should not be kept away in the name of enquiry. Marches were held at Aluva, Perumbavoor, Trissur, Palakkad, Pattambi, Malappuram, Kozhikkode, Vatakara, Perambra, Kannur and Kasargode. Hundreds of Solidarity workers participated in each marches.
Beema Pally Police Firing: Prosecute the culprits for murder
http://solidarityym.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=188...
Kozhikkode: In a press statement, Solidarity State President P Mujeeb Rahman demanded the State Govt. to prosecute the culprits in Beema Pally Police firing that led to death of six youths, for murder. He told that the steps taken by the home department are insufficient. Suspending four Police officers is only a token move. More Police have role in the incident. The delay in reaching the spot and failure in arresting the goonda elements are unpardonable mistakes from the part of Police. The firing was done crossing all the limits of human rights.
Many were shot from the back and above the chest. In such an incident, taking mere token steps is equivalent to mock the democratic system. – He added. He also demanded to increase the compensation to kith of dead and injured persons taking account of their miserable conditions. The statement also informed that Solidarity workers will conduct protest marches to major Police Stations in the state.
Solidarity on Beema Pally firing
Beemappalli: Racial mentality the reason for indifference – Cultural gathering
http://solidarityym.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=191...
Thiruvananthapuram: Even after the biggest police shootout in the State took place in Beemapalli, Keralites are totally indifferent towards it because of the racial mentality of the public, opined the cultural gathering in Thiruvananthapuram. Even the so-called intellectuals and cultural leaders voice their opinions in this mentality. Writers, social activists and many others took part in the cultural gathering organized by the Solidarity Youth Movement against the ‘Beemapalli massacre’. There are certain prejudices regarding the people of Beemapalli.
Those who died in the shooting are extremely poor Muslims from the coastal area. The general public still does not feel that these people should live in the mainstream, nor do they acknowledge that such people too have a right to lead a dignified life. It is this alienation that has brought the Kerala society to such a criminal indifference, the gathering pointed out. K.A. Shafeeq (Solidarity State Gen.Secretary) presided over the function. K.K. Baburaj (writer), K.K. Kochu ( social thinker), K.M. Salim Kumar (Dalit intellectual), C. Davood (Solidarity State Committee member) R. Ajayan (PUCL District Secretary) Kayikkara Babu, Kadakkal Ashraf, T. Peter, Adv. A.M.K. Noufal, A.S. Noorudheen, (Jama’athe Islami District President), Muhammed Aslam, (S.I.O. State Secretary), etc spoke. T. Muhammed, Solidarity State Committee member, welcomed the gathering and P.I. Noushad expressed the vote of thanks.
In Kerala Muslims are for Muslims and Xians for Xians only
In Kerala, Muslims support only Muslims and Xians support only Xians. The Hindus are the only secular group. If the fight was between Hindus and any of the minority communities - Muslims/ Xians the "intellectuals" would have been all over the place "blaming the Hindus" for everything and attributing it everything Hindu till Manusmrithi.
As the clash was between Muslims and Xians, there is no response from intellectuals. The death and injury has been only to Muslims because Muslims are disliked by everyone in the world. Kicking Muslims has commenced to give pleasure to everyone due to the disruptive and divisive activities of Muslims all over the world
RSS hatred spreader AK Singh
RSS hatred spreader AK Singh is back with hate filled posts with anonymous name.
Dear AK Singh,
I wonder when seeing you even after election failure, your venom has not reduced in amount.Kerala is a land with good communal harmony.We can proud of being the best state with literacy, health and education.We are best in human right indices also.Compare with your Gujarat.Even loss of one individual in Kerala become a embarassment to the state.We see human beings as only human beings not as Hindus, Muslims or Christians.We are not haters.But recently and sadly Kerala is becoming more and more capitalistic and Keralites attitudes are changing.What happened in Beemapalli was not a communal issue.It was a misadventure of police.Even Court has supported this view.Now people of all communities are slowly recognizing this.But the indifference happened in the begining was a disappointment to Keralites.The bad things happened to poor fishermen and they were unable to present their version of the incident.So the false stories of Police got support from the media.But now the situation is changing.
zaqariya - did Gujrat police fire at Beemapalli???
Wasn't it Kerala Police who shot and killed/injured only Muslims. Wasn't KOMBU SHIBU not arrested because he was a Christian Goonda who had suppressed the Muslim Gondas in Bhimapally? And why are your Keralites going all over the world to toil including Gujrat if your Kerala was the best place in the world??? Name one private industry in Kerala except Liquor??? Kerala is a "madhouse" of religion- I didn't say that. Your poet said that. KUMARANASHAN also wrote a poem- long back- "DURRAVASTA". Read the first passage of the first chapter of that poem and all your PRIDE of communal harmony in Kerala will VANISH.
Do you still think I am AK Singh.
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