Nearly 18 lakh candidates from India appeared for the NEET UG exam in the year 2022.
Many Madrasa pass-out students secured good marks in NEET 2022, 10 plus Madrasa Pass-out Hafiz students of Shaheen College Bidar are expected to attain Government MBBS seats, Four of which scored above 600 Marks. However, among hundreds of students, the Hafiz students have achieved something truly remarkable in the Shaheen Group of institutions. Despite never having attended school or studied subjects such as science, mathematics, or languages other than Arabic and Urdu prior to that. The Shaheen Institute’s Academic Intensive Care Unit’ assisted them in achieving excellence and obtaining free government seats in prestigious medical colleges. The institution prepares Hafiz students for competitive examinations in medical and other professions in a unique but successful Model.
Like every year in NEET, the college has got the best results this year as well, 450 plus students are expected to secure Government MBBS seats said Dr. Abdul Qadeer Chairman of Shaheen Group of Institutions.
12 students who have completed the Hafiz course in Madrasa, studied a Basic course in our institution and completed PUC have performed well in NEET. Among the overall achievers, there are a large number of students who have studied in government schools, Kannada medium, and rural areas, he added.
Speaking to THG, Mohammed Ali Iqbal a Madrasa graduate said: I am very happy as I got 680 marks in NEET. Ali Iqbal, who completed the Hafiz course and emerged as the topper in Shaheen College, said that his medical course dream has come true due to Shaheen’s Academic Intensive Care Unit for Dropouts.
source: http://www.thehindustangazette.com / The Hindustan Gazette / Home> News> Education / by The Hindustan Gazette / September 08th, 202
At least ten Madrasa pass-outs called Hafiz have cleared the NEET examination after receiving coaching from the Shaheen Group of Institutions of Bidar, Karnataka, and four of them have scored above 600 marks and my most likely be eligible for admissions to the coveted government medical colleges.
According to a spokesperson of the Shaheen group of Institutions, these ten students were admitted to the “Academic Intensive Care Unit for the dropouts” – an abridged course that prepares these students for entrance examinations. He said they came to them with knowledge of Arabic and Urdu languages.
The Shaheen Group of Institutions has released this poster on the Twitter about the success of four Madrassa students:
The Shaheen group of Institutions prepares Hafiz (pass-outs of Madrasa) for competitive examinations for medicine and other professional colleges.
Like the previous years, this year also the Shaheen group of Institution’s result for the NEET examination is impressive. The management is expecting that more than 450 students will get admissions into government medical colleges.
Dr. Abdul Qadir, Head of the Shaheen group said that 12 students who completed the Hafiz course in Madrasa studied for a basic course in the Shaheen group of institutions by doing a bridge course and have done well in the NEET.
Besides the Madrasa pass-outs, a large number of students who cleared the NEET are from the government schools, Kannada medium, and, rural areas.
Madrasa graduate Mohammad Ali Iqbal said, “I am very happy because I have got 680 marks in NEET.” He had completed his Hafiz course and emerged as a topper in Shaheen College and s all set to realize his dream of getting admission into a Medical college after studying in the Shaheen Institutions.
Muslims girls who have qualified from Sikhawati region who cleared NEET
Shekhawati Region(RAJASTHAN):
At least five Muslim girls from the Shekhawati district of Rajasthan have cleared the entrance examination for the Medical colleges through NEET-2022.
In comparison with the other parts of Rajasthan, the trend of women’s education, especially among the minority community, has been on the upswing in the Shekhawati district for the last two-three decades.
Zainab Malwan, daughter of Professor Raj Malwan of the Government College, Sikar, has secured 870th position in the All India list of the NEET result. Ishrat Khan from Bissau has secured 667th rank in All India and Farhana from Nuh village has secured 8336th rank in NEET.list of successful candidates. Rizwana of Balod Bade village has secured 4871st rank, and Tanjim Bano of Modawasi village has secured 5981 ranks in the final list of successful candidates for the NEET examinations.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> India / by Ashfaq Kayamkhani / September 098th, 2022
Students of Hubballi and Dharwad have done well in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for admission to medical courses, with several students scoring above 600 marks
Students of Hubballi and Dharwad have done well in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to medical courses, with several scoring above 600 marks.
Gagan Thimmanagoudar of KLE Society’s P.C. Jabin PU College has secured 681 out of 720 marks topping in the college. Vachana Ammanagi has secured 541 marks, Principal V.R. Waghmode has said in a release.
Ananya Karpur, of Veman Vidyavardhak Sangha’s K.H. Patil PU Science and Commerce, College, Hubballi, has scored 670 out of the 720, securing the All-India Ranking of 1,451.
Prerana Residential PU College, Hubballi, has once again registered good results in NEET. Three students, Fiza Anzum (641), Shreyas Fakkirswamy (637), and Vishal Sakri (600) have crossed or touched the 600 mark. Other toppers of the college are K. Chetan (595), Poojya Munyal (591), Sahana (564), Prachi Darak (558), Meghana Patil (553), Chinmay Salmani (547), Basavaraj Ijeri (540), and Ankita Jantli (528).
Aman Shanbhag of JSS R.S. Hukkerikar Arts, Commerce and Science PU College, Dharwad has secured 624 marks and Suraj has secured 607.
Students of Sana Shaheen PU College, Ayesha Siddiqa Dharwad (574), Mohammed Taha (541), Madiha Oomorose (524), and Umme Hifza Bilepasar (512) have topped the college.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> – Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Hubballi – September 10th, 2022
Vartha Bharati Journalist Shamsuddin Enmuru was on Sunday conferred the BG Mohan Das Award for Best Report on Digital Media for the year 2022. The award is presented collaboratively by Gulfkannada.com and Nirat Sahitya Sampad in honor of senior journalist BG Mohan Das.
The award was conferred during a ceremony held at Kannada Bhavan here in the city’s BC road.
Speaking after receiving the award, Shamsuddin said said that the Koraga community, the original inhabitants of the country, are still struggling to live up to their self-esteem and to come into the mainstream of society.
“Deprived of basic amenities, human rights, owing to superstition, bigotry, untouchability. An entire community is on the brink of extinction. My report was a small attempt to bring their plight to the notice of the government. I am glad that people took note of it and it was selected for this prestigious award.” Shamsuddin said.
“I am Thankful to Niratha Sahitya Sampada and Gulf Kannadiga.com team for selecting my report for the award. I am also thankful to the Vartha Bharati team for supporting and encouraging me in my career. With this award I feel I have increased responsibilities now,” he added.
G. Mohan Das’ brother, Udupi District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Joint Secretary B. G. Laxmikant Beskur said that B. N. Mohan Das was very concerned about those who were neglected in society, who were in social distress, and those who were away from the mainstream society.
Brijesh Anchan, president of Niratha Sahitya Sampad, presided over the event. Advocate Sukesh Kumar Shetty read out the introduction of BG Mohan Das.
Lecturer Abdul Majeed introduced the awardee Samshuddin. President of Kannada Sahitya Parishad Bantwala Taluk Vishwanath Bantwala was present.
Sudha Nagesh, of Sharda High School, Panemangalore presented welcome note.
Karunakar Maripalla presented vote of thanks while BM Rafique compered the event.
source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / VarthaBharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / September 04th, 2022
The Delhi-based Institute of Objective Studies has chosen the veteran politician K. Rahman Khan, a former Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Ex-Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, to receive its 10th annual Lifetime Achievement Award.
The award was created to honour people who have significantly contributed to society’s growth and development across a range of fields. Rahman Khan’s name has been officially approved by the Institute of Objective Studies’ award committee. Khan was instrumental to the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2013 and the comprehensive report on auqaf in India prepared by the Joint Parliamentary Committee under his chairmanship.
Rahman Khan was born on April 5th, 1939 in Mandya, then a part of the Mysore State, and established his credentials as an accountant before entering politics out of a desire to aid the general populace. He was the first Muslim from Karnataka to crack the tough Chartered Accountant examination. Khan holds a D. Lit., is a fellow chartered accountant, and a business degree.
He was first elected to the Karnataka Legislative Council in 1978, rising to become its chairman in 1982–84 and then the head of the Karnataka State Minorities Commission (at the Cabinet level) in 1993–94. As chairman of the Karnataka Minorities Commission, he made recommendations that resulted in a door-to-door evaluation of minorities’ socioeconomic status that led to 4% of State Government offices and educational institutions being reserved for minorities.
He was first chosen to serve in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) of Parliament in April 1994 and was again chosen in May 2000. He held the position of Deputy Leader of the Indian National Congress in the Upper House from May 2000 until July 2004. He was chosen to serve as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha from 22 July 2004 to 2 April 2006 after being appointed as the Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers in the Union Cabinet. He was chosen to serve a third term in the Rajya Sabha in April 2006. He was appointed minister of union minority affairs in the UPA government in April 2012.
Through his association with the Al-Ameen Education Society of Bangalore, which oversees a number of prominent technical and other educational institutions, he established new standards for higher education for minorities. In addition to founding a respectable institution, he also provided the community with a fresh outlook, inspiring them to build and support educational institutions of their own throughout the preceding 50 years.
His most recent book, The Roadmap for Indian Muslims, is regarded as a significant piece of academic literature. K Rahman Khan will receive the 10th Lifetime Achievement Award this year in recognition of his all-around contributions, according to the Institute of Objective Studies’ award committee. The award ceremony date will shortly be made public.
It should be mentioned that the following people have previously received this award based on remarkable services. Emirate Shariah Phulwari Sharif , Patna, former Chief Justice of India AM Ahmadi, Akhlaq Rahman Qidwai, Prof B. Sheikh Ali, Maulana(Dr.) Saeedur Rahman Azmi Nadvi, A G Noorani Prof Akhtar Al Wasey, Prof Mohsin Osmani Nadvi and Maulana Hakeem Abdullah Mughaisi.
The Institute of Objective Studies first presented the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. Recognizing those who have made outstanding contributions to the domains of law, journalism, science, technology, literature, and other relevant fields is the main goal of this award. In order to motivate the future generation and encourage more people to follow their passions and become authorities in their professions, it is important to support and value their services.
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Positive Story / September 06th, 2022
Prof B Sheikh Ali, a veteran historian, academician and former Vice-chancellor of Goa and Mangaluru Univeristiy has passed away at a private hospital in the city on Thursday. He was 98.
He was a resident of third Cross, seventh main, Saraswatipuram in the city.
He is survived by his son, daughter and relatives and friends. The mortal remains will be taken to Muslim Hostel, Saraswatipuram, Mysuru for Deedar, followed by burial at main Khabrasthan behind Mysore Jail at Tipu Circle.
Sheikh Ali, B was an eminent historian and his contribution to the theory of history and its application to the ground realities of Karnataka is marvelous.
He was a student of University of Mysore and retired from the same institution as a professor of History.
A brief profile
Academic Distinctions
1. B.A. (Hons.) of Mysore University, I Rank, Gold Medalist, 1945. 2. MA. II Rank, Mysore University, 1946. 3. Ph.D., Aligarh Muslim University, 1954. 4. Ph.D., London University, 1960. 5. General President, Indian History Congress, 47th session, 1986. 6. President, Indian History Section, XXVIII International Congress of Orientalists, Canberra, Australia, 1971. 7. Founder President of Karnataka History Conference. 8. President, South India History Congress, 1985. 9. Delegate to the International Seminar at Ankara, Turkey, 1982. 10. Delegate to the International Seminar at Sofia, Bulgaria, 1986. 11. Delegate to the International Seminar, Moscow, Soviet Union, 1989. 12. Delegate to the International Seminar at Ras-al-Khairna, UAE, 1990. 13. Invited as Consultant to set up Indian Studies Departments and to teach at the University of Georgia, U.S.A. 1976-7. 14. Author of over 100 papers and 40 books.
Awards Conferred
1. Golden Jubilee Award of Mysore University for research in Humanities and Social Sciences. 2. Rajyotsava award of Karnataka State as Distinguished Educationist. 3. Mythic Society of India Award as Distinguished Historian. 4. Maulana Jauhar Award, 2003. 5. Sir Syed Award by American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) -2004. 6. Canara Bank Award. 7. D.Litt. (Han. Causu) Kannada University, Hampi, 1998. 8. D.Litt. (Hon. Cause) Karnataka State Open University, Mysore. 9. D.Litt. (Han. Causa) Tumkur University, Tumkur. 10. D.Litt. (Han. Causa) University of Mysore, Mysore. 11. Government of Karnataka Award for Social Service. 12. Al-Ameen All-India Community Leadership Award, 2008.
Membership of Prestigious Bodies
1. Member, South and West Asian Regional Branch of the International Council of Archives, New Delhi. 2. Member of the Review Commission of the Karnataka Universities, Bangalore (1992-1994). 3. Member, Indian Historical Records Commission, New Delhi. 4. Member, All India Educational Movement, New Delhi. 5. President of the Cell to draft a project for a new University for the Muslim, New Delhi. 6. Former Member, Dr. Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust, New Delhi. (Prime Minister of India is its Chairman). 7. Member of the Value-Orientation of Education Committee, Planning Commission, New Delhi. 8. Founder Vice-Chancellor of two new Universities, Mangalore and Goa.
Abroad Tours
Great Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Soviet Union, United States of America, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.
Social and Educational Activities
As the Founder President of Sultan Shaheed Educational Trust, Mysore he established the following institutions.
a) Deeniyat Madrasa : Ghousianagar, Mysore. b) Belagodu Abdul Sattar Nursery School: Ghousianagar, Mysore. c) Sultan Shaheed Lower Primary School: Urdu Medium, Ghousianagar, Mysore d) Sultan Shaheed Higher Primary School: English Medium, Ghousianagar, Mysore. e) Sultan Shaheed Women’s Tailoring Centre: Ghousianagar, Mysore. f) Sultan Shaheed Women’s Craft Centre: Ghousianagar, Mysore. g) Sultan Shaheed Clinic for Women and Children (Charitable): Ghousianagar, Mysore. h) Azad National Nursery School: Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. i) Azad National Lower Primary School: (Kannada Medium), Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. j) Maulana Azad Girls High School: (English Medium), Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. k) Maulana Azad B.Ed., College: Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. l) Maulana Azad D.Ed., College: Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. m) Maulana Azad AFMI PUC College: Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. n) Maulana Azad Hostel for Girls: Radhakrishna Nagar, Mysore. o) School for Challenged Children: Ghousianagar Mysore.
He was president of Mountain View chain of institutions in Chikmangalur, Karnataka, where in a sprawling campus of 35 acres of land classes run from Nursery to Degree level with 2500 children with facilities of Hostel both for boys and girls.
As the President of Muslim Education Society in Mysore, he established a dozen Nursery and Primary Schools which have now been upgraded to First grade College level.
He was also president of Central Muslim Welfare Council, Mysore, and instituted Micro-Finance Credit Scheme benefiting hundreds of poor Muslim women and their families, together with coaching classes both for High School and PUC classes.
He was Editor-in-Chief of Premier Urdu print media of Karnataka, Daily SALAR and Weekly SALAR.
As the President of the New Muslim Hostel Mysore, he completed the following projects:
a. Utility Block b. Dormitory Block c. Prayer Hall d. Commercial Complex, 1st Main, Saraswathipura, Mysore, facing western side. e. Another Commercial Complex on the same road facing eastern side.
Publications :
He authored following books:
1) A Leader Reassessed, Life and work of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan: Mysore, 1999. 2) Abul Kalam Azad, Vision and Action: Hyderabad, 2008. 3) Tipu Sultan, a Study in Diplomacy and Confrontation: Rao and Raghavan, Mysore, 1982. 4) Tipu Sultan: National Book Trust of India, New Delhi, 1972. 5) Tipu Sultan, a Great Martyr: Bangalore University, 1993 (Edited). 6) British Relations with Hyder Ali: Rao and Raghavan, Mysore, 1963. 7) Dr. Zakir Hussain, Life & Times, a Comprehensive Biography: Vikas, New Delhi, 1991. 8) Education and National Development: Translation of Dr. Zakir Hussain’s Talimi-Quthbat: New Delhi, 1993. 9) A Great Teacher: Life & Work of Dr: Zakir Hussain: Prasaranga, Mysore, 1997. 10) Makers of Indian Literature series, Dr. Zakir Hussain: (Co-author with Khursheed Alam Khan), Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, 1991. 11) History: Its Theory and Method: Macmillan Company of India, 1978. 12) Islam, A study in Cultural Orientation: Macmillan Company of India, New Delhi, 1982. 13) Essence of Islam: Mysore, 2004. 14) Comprehensive History of Karnataka: Vol. IV & V Hampi, 1998. 15) Gangas of Talkad: Volume under History of Karnataka, Prasaranga, University of Mysore, Mysore, 1975. 16) The Hoysala Dynasty (Edited): Prasaranga, University of Mysore. 17) A Short History of World Civilization; Prasaranga, University of Mysore. 18) Essentials of Indian Culture Prasaranga University of Mysore. 19) History of Modern Asia: Mysore, 1976. 20) History of South India: Prasaranga, University of Mysore, 1977. 21) Approaches to Harmony, Mysore University, 1994 (Edited). 22) Goa Wins Freedom: Reflections and Reminiscences: Goa, Daman and Diu Silver Jubilee Celebration Volume, Edited, Goa University Publication Series, Goa University, Bambolim, Goa, 1986. 23) Javeed Nama of Allama Iqbal: (English Translation), Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2008. 24) Moulana Jalaluddin Rumi: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2008. 25) Imam Ghazali: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2009. 26) Hafiz-e-Shiraz: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2009. 27) Shaikh Sa’di: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2009. 28) Umar Farooq: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2010. 29) Moulana Altaf Hussain Hali: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2010. 30) Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib: Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2011. 31) History of Bahmani and Bijapuri Rulers: Mysore Book House, 2011. 32) My life, (Autobiography): Knowledge Society Publications, Mysore, 2009.
Urdu Publications
1) Hind ki Maya Naz Hastiyan: Urdu, Development Bureau, New Delhi, 1992. 2) Roshan Nuqoosh : Tamilnadu Urdu Publications, Madras, 1995. 3) Irtikh-e-Kayinath aur Insan: Urdu Development Bureau, New Delhi, 1998. 4) Alam-e-Islam-ke-Jawahar-pare: Urdu Vols. Dar-ul-Umoor, Mysore, 2004. 5) ilm-e-Tarikh kay Mukhtalif Goshe : Dar-ul-Umoor, Mysore, 2008. 6) Armughan-e-Salar : Salar Publications, Bangalore – 2008. 7) Anwar-e-Iqbal: Salar Publications, Bangalore – 2011. 8 Noor-e-Baseerath: (26 Special Numbers) (1997-2008).
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home>Obituary / by Muslim Mirror Staff / September 01st, 2022
Erudite English professor and former syndicate member of Karnatak University, Abdul Kareem passed away in Hubballi on Monday night
Erudite English professor and former syndicate member of Karnatak University, Abdul Kareem passed away in Hubballi on Monday night.
Prof. Kareem, 83, had served as English lecturer at Sri Kadasiddeshwar Arts and H.S. Kotambri Science Institute in Hubballi, before becoming Principal of Anjuman-e-Islam’s Nehru College in Hubballi. He was also founder-trustee of Sana Educational Charitable Trust.
A man of great simplicity, Prof. Kareem is remembered by his students for his high grade of teaching and ethical values. He wrote extensively for various publications and newspapers. The final rites were held on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, the faculty members, students, and other staff held a condolence meeting at Sana Shaheen Independent PU College and Sana Group of Instittutions and mourned his demise.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Hubballi – August 24th, 2022
Girls Islamic Organization (GIO), one of the foremost women’s organizations of India, elected its first National President and General Secretary. On the 30th of July 2022, Advocate Sumaiya Roshan (from Karnataka) became the first President of the National Federation of GIO, and Samar Ali (from Kerala) became the General Secretary.
In a significant development, GIO, which earlier worked at the level of state councils, was consolidated and formed into a National Federation. The new dispensation will be headed by a National President and General Secretary and will comprise a Federal Committee having representatives from all GIO states for a term of two years. The Federal Committee meeting was conducted from 29th to 31st July.
Girls Islamic Organization is the girls students organization of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind.
GIO is a non-profit organization and has been actively engaging on various issues regarding women in general and Muslim women in particular across the country since1984. The organization has a presence in almost every state in India. Over the past few years, GIO at the state level has been working on the overall development of Muslim women and will continue to do so.
At the National level, the objectives of the Federation will be to coordinate interaction and sharing of ideas between the states, and to address and give voice to the prominent issues of National concern. GIO aims to provide space for women to come together, express, and nourish themselves while preparing them to fight the challenges of society. Its scope of work will revolve around the said objectives, not limited to Muslim issues but women issues in general and issues of national importance.
Being part of the largest democracy in the world, every citizen of the country must be provided with equal opportunities to evolve themselves and attain their highest potential. Despite immense efforts and development, women in India continue to face discrimination in all possible manner.
Even after forty years since the Mandal Commission recommendations, there remains gross inequality among the opportunities provided for Other Backward Communities(OBC).
The organization focuses on enabling educational upliftment, progress in socio-political conditions, entrepreneurial advancement, and equal space for the women of marginalized communities. The organization will make conscious efforts to develop a free and open space where anyone can raise their voice and question the injustice faced by them.
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim / by Muslim Media Network / August01st, 2022
“I believe deep down in my heart that the great reality of spiritual revelation given to humanity by the Prophet (blessed be His name) is an infinitely greater thing than any sectarian difference (Shia & Sunni) imposed upon it by subsequent human feeling and by lesser vision than his of the inner realities from which the external life of humanity has developed.” Mirza Ismail, a Shia Muslim by faith, who was the Prime Minister of Mysore had spoken these words at the inauguration of Jamia Mosque, a Sunni mosque, in Bengaluru on 30 May 1941.
Jamia Masjid, Bengaluru
Mirza Ismail remained one of the most important politicians in India as he held the position of Prime Minister (PM) of the second wealthiest state, Mysore, from 1926 to 1941 after which he became PM of Jaipur and Hyderabad.
A Shia by his faith whose foreparents had migrated from Iran and stayed in India, Ismail remained committed to the unity of humans. He believed that Shia and Sunni, Hindu and Muslim, or any caste difference among humans could not stop them from living together harmoniously.
Ismail inaugurated the mosque at Bangalore, which was one of the most important cities in Mysore state, as his last public ceremony in the capacity of the PM of Mysore after resigning from the post. On the occasion he noted, “I am particularly happy that this function, which is the last of my period of service as Dewan of Mysore, gave me the opportunity of expressing an ideal of my life which has been foremost in the past and will remain foremost in the future.”
What was the ideal Ismail talking about? Making a mosque or something else?
The ideal he was talking about was the unity of Shia and Sunni as one Muslim community. He told the people gathered there that the non-Muslims observing this ceremony would not think much about it. In their view a Muslim had come to lay the foundation stone of a mosque of his fellow Muslims. “But to you”, Ismail argued, “fellow-Musalmans, it is not so simple. You know that in the historical development of Islam I belong to a section of the organised expression of the Faith that for centuries has been in sharp opposition to the section to which you, who are going to build this mosque, belong.” He expressed satisfaction that Sunnis had invited him for this event. He told the people that since its very inception he had taken “the greatest possible interest” in this mosque where Sunni Muslims would pray in the manner they wanted.
Ismail went on to tell the people;
“At the centre of Islam is the teaching and practice of brotherhood. You would have been false to the truth of life if, because I am a Shia by birth, you had not invited me to this function, and I would have been equally false to the brotherhood of Islam if, because you are Sunnis, I had not accepted your invitation. Our differences are transient, even trivial, in comparison with the spiritual reality which these differences tend to obscure and weaken.”
Ismail went on to state that love and peace are the essence of Islam and Muslims should stop fighting among themselves as well as with their coreligionists in the country. The mosque is one of the most important mosques in Bengaluru today.
(Author is a neurobiologist with a keen interest in history, society and culture of India)
source: http://www.heritagetimes.in / Heritate Times / Home> Featured Posts> Heritage> Leaders / by Mahino Fatima / March 08th, 2022
Mohammad Sabir, who is the managing director of Albert Bakery and the fourth generation businessman, believes that ‘keeping it simple and affordable’ is the key factor behind the bakery becoming a culinary landmark known for its lip-smacking desserts.
Chicken swiss roll, chicken shami kababand potato bun at the bakery.
What was once a godown at Kamaraj Road that used to supply bread, salt biscuits, buns, and rusks in 1902, now stands as a major cultural landmark in central Bengaluru. Even after 120 years, the hot cross buns during Christmas or the mutton brain puff during Ramadan at Albert Bakery still tingles the taste buds of dessert and snack lovers in Bengaluru.
Mohammad Sabir, who is the managing director of Albert Bakery and the fourth generation businessman, believes that ‘keeping it simple and affordable’ is the key factor behind the bakery becoming a culinary landmark known for its lip-smacking desserts.
“It was my grandfather Mohammad Suleman who started the godown in 1902. However, in 1921 we moved to Frazer Town and converted the godown into a bakery. We realised bread and buns were part of the daily livelihood for people and that is mostly the reason why we wanted to open a bakery,” said Sabir.
Khova naan.
“Since the bakery was opened during the British rule, my grandfather felt that keeping a name that is Western would be more appropriate and popular and therefore it was named ‘Albert’. However, it is not associated with the name of any of the British rulers or officers.”
His father Nawab Jan added a culinary twist by introducing a range of desserts and snacks that came with new stuffings and flavours. The famous khova naan—a soft and crunchy filo pastry—was first introduced here at Albert Bakery and it is now available in many varieties like mutton khova, coconut khova, and sweet khova.
The bakery is also famous for its other snacks like mutton brain puff, veg sandwich, egg pudding, chicken mayonnaise bun, mutton tandoori roll, chicken swiss roll, chicken shami kabab, banana grape muffin, and chocolate pastries among others.
Mutton brain puff
In what appears to be an unusual practice, the bakery has followed a tradition of opening its doors to its customers from 3 pm every day. “The mornings are closed for customers, but open for our bakers who are onto baking the fresh desserts for the day. We only allow our customers from 3 pm after everything is kept ready to be served with freshness,” says Sabir, who also exports varieties of khova naan to Saudi Arabia.
Albert Bakery is also the go-to shop for people during Christmas. From hot cross buns to plum cakes and roast cookies to marzipan cakes, Sabir calls it a celebration of desserts during Christmas.
Sabir, a hotel management graduate, says that with changing times comes new decisions. “We did not open any outlet for 120 years because we wanted to maintain the originality. However, in the coming days, we are thinking of expanding and are planning to open a new branch of Albert Bakery in Bengaluru soon which will have some surprises in its culinary spread. We will disclose our plans only later,” Sabir adds.
source: http://www.indianexpress.com / The Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bangalore / by Sanath Prasad, Bengaluru / July 31st, 2022
