By Muslim Mirror News,
Bhatkal, a Karnataka coastal town which has always been in the news for the wrong reasons is again in the news, but this time for a good reason. The town known as the home of Reyaz Bhatkal, the founder of ‘Indian Mujahideen’ has caught the attention of international media but couldn’t find any space in the mainstream Indian media when an 8 year little boy from the same town won the highest prestigious reward for a child in Dubai of being ‘Preacher of the Nation’.
Eight year old boy ‘Ibrahim Fahim Shabandri has been chosen for the title of `Preacher of the Nation’ in Dubai. Wearing a traditional Bisht and a Kandoora, Ibrahim Fahim Shabandri walked up to the stage on the last day of the Al Multaqa Ramadan Forum with charm and confidence. Competing against 70 kids for the title of ‘Preacher of the Nation’, the Indian boy surprised judges with his Arabic oratory skills and went on to win the title.
The competition was held as part of the 13th edition of the annual Ramadan Forum, hosted by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), under the patronage of Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation.
Speaking in front of a largely Arabic-speaking audience, the young lad hailing from Bhatkal, Karnataka, showcased his grip over spoken Arabic. His father, Faheem Ahmed, believes the award provides children with greater motivation to learn the Arabic language.
Ibrahim is a student of Quran memorisation at the Ibn Khaldooni. His father said: “This is a very happy moment for our family. His success is the result of a lot of hard work and commitment and we are proud of his achievement.”
Aimed at unearthing promising talents to support them in their endeavors to be the leaders of the future, the contest this year will include a new category featuring religious sermons in English.
A total of 12 students were selected in the run up to the finals in the areas of religious sermon and classical poetry recitation.
Mohammed Al Hashemi, Head of the forum’s organising committee, said, “The competition aims at attracting promising talents in the field of religious sermon and poetry recitation. It also aims at strengthening the ability of students in the areas of public speaking, to boost their self-confidence and to help nurture their spirit of leadership. We are very pleased with the turnout so far. It motivates us to work harder in taking this competition to new heights for the upcoming editions. In the future, we will ensure that schools in the country are informed well in advance so we are able to reach out to a maximum number of gifted students.”
Participation in the contest is limited to boys between the ages of six and 11 years.
Tell me Dear Editor of Muslim Times, why you keep on displaying .
Dilip on your paper. Is he a Religous person or a leader?
Anyway We are slaves of ALLAH SWT & Holy Mohammed MSAS.
We love Islam & those tell the truth & Propagate Islam. A 7 Years Boy
Preach Islam in Africa. In 2008 in USA when Non muslims manufactured Dolld in X Mas with bubble sound. ALLAH SWR showed miracles: The Doll clearly pronounced Islam is the light & satan is the king & million were surprised.
In Gujarat When Hinmdus were making chapaties o n Gonesh Puja, sudden ly the name of ALLAH(SWT) in Arabic miraculously written & displayed in ZEE TV.
To day in my area when the Sky was roaring near my House , I never heard such a thunder here, I kept on sleeping but next it was with fury roared as though ALLAH SWT was annoyed with me.I ran & prayed & read Dua & then it calmed down.
When my minds get a little away from Namaz someting reminds me & I become attentive. ALLAH SWT is alive & HE guides us all if we truly believe in HIM. HIS anger is HIS love & HE thus guides us.
Once it was raining very heavily, my car was afar , I had no umbrella & my family was with me, I prayed to ALLAH swt to cease the rain for half an hour & start after I reach Home
Immediately I prayed & read Durud Sharif, rain ceased & exactly after I reached Home it began.
You know Muslim Jinns alaso pray with us, My daughter went to Scotland & attended Mosque on Jumma Day,
She explained how cool she felt seating with Jinnath.
Jinnath also may just beside you & you will not know.
You donot know that two Holy Angela seating beside us
Right is Angel Raqqeb & then write what you do.
These Angels change after The prayer of Asar & go to ereport to ALLAH SWT thats why ALLAH SWT said Angels reach the upperdimension in a day with a time measurement of 50,000 for human being. SUBHAN ALLAH.
Thank you.