Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman underscored the need for strengthening spiritual unity among ulamas or Islamic scholars to work together in the days to come.
“Ulamas need spiritual unity to avoid different opinions over several little issues. If there is spiritual (Ruhani) unity, we will receive unlimited blessings from the Almighty Allah. We want unity,” he said.
He came up with the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a view-exchanging meeting, organized by ‘Bangladeshi Ulama Mashaikh UK’, an all-party ulama platform of Britain, held on Monday at Maedah Grill Hall in London.
Shafiqur said: “Religion belongs to everyone. We will continue to fight for ‘Deen’ of Islam together. We don’t care whether anyone gives us recognition or status. We will consider everyone as brother and friend and try to move forward, Insha Allah.”
He requested the Islamic scholars to point out the mistakes of the organization, saying: “If there are mutual doa, love and cooperation between you and us, we will be able to move forward.”
He said Britain is considered the center of intellectual practice in the world.
"You (Islamic scholars) are staying in an environment where you are enjoying comparatively more freedom than Bangladesh. No one hinders the flourishing of your talent here, as it is given in different ways in Bangladesh also,” he added.
Shafiqur said that the Islamic scholars living here should spread their knowledge to everyone as here (Britain) is more scope for practicing merits.
