By Shefa Rafi
Even when the most dreaded Coronavirus is posing a serious threat to the lives of people across the globe and proactive steps being taken worldwide to combat the disease, the Tablighi Jamaath has become the target for the powers-that-be to blame for the spread. Not surprisingly, the minorities usually are made scapegoat by the people in power on one pretext or the other.
Just because a few Thai and Indonesian nationals visited India on spiritual purpose, the state machinery has come to the conclusion that they were responsible for the spread of Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu, Telangana and in Delhi. Its quixotic to single out a particular community under the guise of congregation.
Both the intelligence agencies and the government at the centre are well aware of Nizamuddin Markaz Masjid which is well known for Tablighi work. Tamil Nadu government blaming Tablighi Jamat for Coronavirus spread in the State is unacceptable. Foreign nationals couldn’t have brought it to India since they reached Delhi much earlier. Definitely, the stand taken by the government hurts the Muslim minorities here. Moreover, this would send a wrong message about Muslims among brethren belonging to other community.
Whose is to be blamed for 1.65 lakh odd people affected by Coronavirus and 3400 odd people died in US? Who is responsible for this? US Prez Donald Trump had never pointed a finger against anybody. Instead, the nation is taking preventive measures by announcing lockdown for another 30 days.
Its a known fact that Nizamuddin Markaz Masjid or Banglewali Masjid located in Nizamuddin West in South Delhi is the global center for the Tablighi network and the origin of the Tablighi Jamaat. And this has been going on for years together with foreign nationals making a point to visit this mosque during their tour to India.
People across the globe are well aware of the fact about the biggest congregation at Shivrathri fest held at Jakki Vasudev’s Isha Yoga Centre at Siruvani located on the backdrops of the western ghats. This event was held during February with leading luminaries including top honchos of corporate world, celebrities from Kollywood, Bollywood, Tollywood, Mollywood and even from Hollywood sitting in the open air auditorium facing the mega Sivan idol. Had this happened during Mahashivrathri fest, will the government blame the organisors?
Its almighty’s will. He is the creator and He is the saviour for all mankind. Lets not play the blame game.
Again biased article.
It is a trend for Muslims in India and world wide to play the victim card.
Comparing this Tableegi Jamaat event held in March comapred to Shivratri in the month of Feb.
We all very well know that untill Feb there were restrictions etc. Even when the Tableegi Jamaat started this event first week of March there was no lockdown call.
However, once the lockdown call was given and efew days before, all common citizens had started taking precautions these Tableegi Jamaat preferred to ignore govt. Guide lines.
The video of this Jamaat Saad is in public. He clearly told his followers that itbwss govt conspiracy to keep muslims away from each other. He asked all muslims to ignore hovt orders and come to masjids and pray.
In addition, even the video recording of the police is out where notice qas given to these madarsa educated illiterates that they should not gather. They were asked to contact the SHO to ensure transportation can be arranged and people can be sent to their homes respectively. No action taken by the Jamaat
The number of corona virus numbers amongst these Jamaat is a proof that they have actually become super spreader of virus in India..100+ in Chennai itself and still counting in other states.
Look at the attitude of these Tableegi Jamaat people. Spitting on doctors, not cooperating withe the care taker staff…this is proof enough of ghe mindset these poeple have.
No word of there behaviour mentioned in your article.
More than 900 maulvis who visted this congregation were on illegal visas. They gave false information to (our) country and came on tourist visas instead of applying on Missionary visa? Why did they cheat? Indian officials were hidi g these foreigners and not cooperating with our authorities?? Why..Definitely this needs to be investigated.
No mention of this in your article
Lastly, the activities of Tableehi Jamaat is anyways under investigation. Saudi Arab (holy land for muslims) and bench mark for muslims have banned this organisation.
In 2016 Pakistani also banned activities…
Russia and lot of other countries have banned this organisation for anti national activities…however India and Indians have been tolerating them for years.
By the way..in 2013 Saudi based Tableegi Jamaat member was found in your Nizamudding headqurters.
If this kind of event done by the Hindus , everyone would have supported gobt avtion on tjem just like in the past. Hindus dont bring up religion and play victim card drop of the hat.
You can look at past 100 year history and you will het your answer of who breaks the lawand plays the victim card
I say biased reporting because your intention is to blame the govt. If yoir intentions were right, you could have highlighted the issues of both the sides?
As per your article, seems Tableegi Jamaat are dood ke dhule whereas the govt is the criminal.