Azamgarh: A one day symposium on ‘Standard of Primary Education’ was organized by AWMELA (Association for Welfare, Educational and Legal Assistance), Azamgarh in the Conference Hall of Shibli Academy on 15th January, 10 am. On this occasion the aims and objectives and reasons for opening a school by the name of ‘Huda Milli School’ was elaborated. It was emphasized that the school proposes to provide through the medium of Arabic and English an educational environment wherein with study of modern Science subjects and communication skills, students can also learn and practice the tenets of Islam, the cardinal feature is belief in monotheism and fostering of universal brotherhood and peace.

After recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Mr. Qamar Abbasi, Dr. Fakhrul Islam, publication Incharge, Shibli Academy, pointed out the responsibilities of Parents/guardians and the role of teachers in shaping the students. He called upon wealthy Muslims to undertake the responsibility of educating at least one child other than their own children. Janab Umair-us-Siddique Nadwi, Senior Scholar, Shibli Academy, spoke on the blend of religious and temporal education. He cited modern heroes of India such as Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama Shibli Nomani, Muhammad Zakaullah and Muhammad Husain Azad, who were all products of Madrasas. He pointed out that at a time when India was politically dismembered; Urdu provided India its cultural unity. The study of India shall remain incomplete so long as the role of Urdu is not understood in the building up of nationhood. Mr. Tareeq Ahmad Khan, Vice President, AWMELA, traced the beginning of education from the time of Prophet (SAW), the importance given to acquire knowledge and wisdom in the Holy Qur’an. (Salman Sultan)