By Faisal Fareed, TwoCircles.net,
Lucknow: If you want to understand Islam in an easy manner, visit the ongoing Islamic fete at Aishbagh Eidgah.
Everything which is required to Islam is available at the fete. Comic books based on Islamic characters for children, stories with pictorial depictions and illustration based on Quran and even the medicinal importance of trees mentioned in Quran are all available at the Islamic fete.
Through the 18 stalls set up in the sprawling lawns of the Eidgah, the fete primarily focuses on popularizing the religious and cultural heritage of Islam. Additionally, the fair also highlights the contributions of Darul Uloom Farangi Mahal in promoting the Islamic Values and Culture.
Besides the vast array of Islamic literature in English, Hindi and Urdu texts, one can also seek information on the medical significance of fruits like dates, fig, black seeds etc. Furthermore, information about 52 famous Muslim scientists from across the world is also available at one of the stalls.
If elders can choose among the books authored by clerics of the likes of Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi, Maulana Abdul Hai Farangi Mahali and Maulana Syed Rabey Hasni, children can select among the comic books based on Islamic characters, games, puzzles and toys.
‘The Perfect Guide for Mankind’ depicting the life and times of Prophet Muhammad, by Maulana Syed Rabey Hasni, rector Darul Uloon Nadwatul Ulema is the most sought after book at the fair,” said Amin Hasni, the stall owner.
‘Quran Stories for Little Hearts’ a book comprising a simple text and magnificent colour illustrations to captivate young, active minds, happens be popular among young visitors. The book is series specially designed to provide an easy way to help children understand the religious book through fun. Another one ‘The Ant’s Panic’ is a beautifully illustrated and creatively written story about the Prophet Sulaiman.
“It is an effort to make the new generation familiar with the religious culture, knowledge and achievements of their predecessors. Through this three-day event we want to convey the grandeur and complexity of Islamic art and culture to masses,” Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, general secretary of ICI, said.
Stalls of minority educational institutions from the city, a photo exhibition on religious and heritage monuments of the state capital by Faheem Ahmad also adds to the variety of the Fete. Last but not the least, there is also a food court that offers delicious Awadhi delights.