Jamaat does not aim to divide nation on religious lines : Jamaat Ameer

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said his party does not want to divide the nation based on religion, but rather hopes to see a united Bangladesh.

“According to the latest census, 90.8% of the country’s population is Muslim, while the rest are Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and others. But we are not in favour of dividing the nation along religious lines. We want to see a united nation,” he said.
He made the remarks at a conference organised by the Central Ulama Committee at the Al-Falah Auditorium in Moghbazar on Saturday morning.

Jamaat Ameer said Bangladesh has long been a nation where people of different faiths—Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians—have lived together peacefully for generations.

“Bangladesh holds a special place among the countries that are known for their communal harmony,” he added.
He further said, “We did not choose to be born in a Muslim family, people of other faiths also did not do so and everyone is born by the will of Allah.”

“Allah has blessed human beings with intellect and conscience so they may choose their religion through reasoning and reflection,” Shafiqur said.
Expressing concern, Shafiqur said even after 54 years of independence, Bangladesh has not yet built a humane society.

“Not everyone, but a section of the educated class has caused the most harm to the nation,” he noted.

He added that peace and humanity will be implemented only if Allah-fearing people take the lead of the government.
He urged the Islamic scholars to remain united and guide people in light of the Qur’an and Sunnah.

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