Milad For Social Development

Muslim Murasu, February 2013

The high-handedness of Wahabi, Tawheed, Islamic puritans was not so visible this year. The fervor in Milad celebrations resembled that which existed 30 years earlier. Religionists thrust apt messages through evening and night speeches spread over twelve days.
The intention of these celebrations is to strengthen the religion and establish its rituals. The speeches shall support Muslims in matters related to their food, house, employment and economic growth. Quran’s splendor and Prophet’s holiness is being lavishly praised. Contemporary comparison is necessary.
Privatization was introduced in India in 1980s. Every caste and religious group are availing the opportunity and rising to a better standard of life. Religious preacher should provide guarantee to Muslims for their honor,esteem, independence and self-respect. Speaker should not hide behind Prophet’s holiness. The tragedies in the Mohalla, his contribution and self example should come out in the speech. This is the real religious mission and propaganda. Speaker should not stand above the sky and serve stories. Imaginary explanations help none.
Muslims in Tamilnadu are divided in two categories. 1. Muslim oriented economy. 2. Life dependent on Hindu community.
One group of Muslims work for mosque or seminary, Muslim missionary organizations, Muslim commercial enterprise or Muslim educational institutions. Their owners are Muslims. Another group get paid from government offices, secular educational institutes, banks, enterprises and such establishments. Their lives are at the mercy of Hindu owners.
Twenty percent Muslims live with Muslim Rizk (sustenance). Eighty percent Muslims are dependent on Hindu Rizk. Preaching should address both the groups. An obtuse message, a make-believe, imaginary life is heard from mosques. The life that extends outside mosque, trials faced by a Muslim individual, his challenges, struggles and hardships can give lessons on reality.
Practical speeches will certainly be beneficial.