Zionism Biggest Enemies Of Islamic Society: Iran

New Delhi, May 28, IRNA -- Illiteracy and Zionism are the biggest enemies of Islamic society, said Gholam Raza Ansari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to India. Ansari made the remarks on Sunday at a ceremony celebrating the birth anniversary of Hazarat Ali (A.S.), in the Kennedy Auditorium of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Aligarh city of Uttar Pradesh State. “Illiteracy and Zionism are the biggest enemies of Islamic society and an effort is underway to destroy the political and economic infrastructure of Muslim countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Libya in the name of democracy while the real objective of the powers behind such changes seems to extend their colonial agenda in Middle East and West Asia”. Paying rich tributes to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Ansari said that Sir Syed had a great vision and he made arrangement for the study of Shia Theology also, despite the fact that he was a Sunni Muslim, TCN reported. Ansari said that Sir Syed’s equal treatment to both the sects paved the way for development of academic affinity and great secular traditions in the University. Ansari said that there was a strong relationship between India and Iran and India, Iran and Afghanistan shared a historical cultural bond. Delivering the presidential address on the occasion, AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Zameer Uddin Shah said that Hazrat Ali’s name is synonymous to courage and bravery and this is why he is called the Lion of Allah. Gen. Shah said that fear is a big cause of failure and it also leads to depression and destruction. He urged the students to shed their fear and face the challenges of life with courage. He said that the students should utilize their time judiciously and be a judge of their own activities. Eminent scholar of Iran, Hoj. Mehdi Mahadavipur, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei in India, said that Hazrat Ali (A.S.) led a spiritual life and always worked for the happiness of Allah. He urged the Ali Society of AMU to publish books on the various aspects of Hazrat Ali (A.S.). The Vice President of All India Muslim Personal Board, Maulana Kalbe Sadiq said that the 21st century demands the attainment of excellence and not merely education. He said that excellence only will help to reach the top positions like former President of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Besides Maulana Syed Kalbe Jawwad Naqvi, General Secretary Majlis Ulema-e-Hind and eminent scholars, Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi, Dean of Faculty of Theology, Maulana Kalbe Jawwad and Vice President of AMU Old Boys’ Association, Mr. Mukhtar Zaidi also addressed on this occasion. Prof. Mahshar Raza, President of Qamber Hasan, Secretary of Ali Society, Syed Ali Abbas and Patron of the Society, Prof. Syed Ali Mohammad Naqvi were also present on the auspicious occasion. The winners of various literary competitions held on this occasion were also felicitated with prizes and certificates./end