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Religion should not be weapon of grabbing political power: Hanif
DHAKA, Sept 2, 2018 (BSS) – Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary
Mahbubul Alam Hanif today said religion should not be used as a weapon of
grabbing political power.
“Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had never used the religion Islam in occupying
power. But Jamaat-e-Islami is doing politics in the country using the name of
Islam,” he said while addressing a function on the second consecutive day of
the 5-day refreshers’ training course at Islamic Foundation here.
Islamic Foundation (IF) arranged the course for the trained up Imams, said
a press release here.
IF Director General Shamim Mohammad Afjal presided over the function, the
release added.
The country is moving towards progress under the leadership of Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina, Hanif said, adding that the premier has worked most
for the wellbeing of Ulemas.
Although BNP was in the state power from 2001 to 2006, they would not be
able to show any instance that they did something for Islam during their
tenures, he said, adding, “But Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman established the Islamic Foundation. He allotted site for
Kakrail mosque”.
He also called upon the ulemas to come forward to ensure welfare for the
country.
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