New Delhi

The Jamiat Sadbhavna Manch, an organ of the Jamiat-Ulema Hind recently organized a sadbhavna sansad (assembly for goodwill) in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh, where leaders from all religions advocated peace, unity, and brotherhood among all sections of society.

The assembly included academia of the Islamic seminary, Darul Uloom, Deoband, and leaders from Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and the Matirpur Bala Sundari Devi Trust.

Maulana Hakeemuddin Qasmi, general secretary of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, said that Deoband has always spread the message of harmony, peace, and unity across the country.

Zafarul Islam Khan Tweeted about the event:

Religious leaders from all communities gather in Jamiat Sadhbavna Manch @ Deoband to take a pledge for unity. Leaders from Darul Uloom Deoband, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, and Matirpur Bala Sundari Devi Trust President Satyendra Sharma, Ashok Gupta, Vinod Prakash Gupta, etc. participated. pic.twitter.com/Le6SzgS7pU

— Zafarul-Islam Khan (@khan_zafarul) October 29, 2022

He also announced the setting up of a 12-member committee by the Jamiat’s Saharanpur branch. Six Muslims and six non-Muslims make up the group, which will endeavour to close the gap between the two largest communities in the nation—Muslims and Hindus.

Speaking on the occasion, Pandit Satyendra Sharma, President, of Maatripur Bala Sundari Devi Temple Trust, appreciated Jamiat Ulmai-i-Hind’s initiative. He said the Jamiat, by promoting nationalism, peace, and fraternity, was advancing a humanitarian cause.

“Its efforts are great, but we can only achieve peace and brotherhood by bridging the gaps between communities through inclusive initiatives like this one,” he said.

Maulana Mohammad Madani, general secretary of the Jamiat Ulama Uttar Pradesh said that all Hindus and Muslims should join hands in improving peace and harmony. He reaffirmed Jamiat’s dedication to disseminating the message of brotherhood and love from Deoband.

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Suraj Rai, Superintendent of Police, Rural, said the idea of brotherhood must be encouraged as it is the need of the hour. Praising the organizers, he said events like sadbhavna sansads should be held periodically to combat the forces of hatred in society.