Annual Dastarbandi and Khatm-e-Bukhari Ceremony Held at Kalaroos
Rayees Jamil | Inside Kashmir
Mufti Muzaffar Hussain Qasmi Highlights Women’s Role in Defending Sunnah and Islam; Mufti Mohammad Ayub Naqshbandi Speaks on Social Media Fitna and Taqwa
Kalaroos, October 13: Madrasa Islamia Jamiatul Banat, Qasba Kalaroos, Kupwara, organised its Annual Dastarbandi and Khatm-e-Bukhari Ceremony at Markazi Jamia Masjid, Kalaroos, on Tuesday, marking an important milestone in the religious education of ten female students.
The day-long religious gathering brought together Islamic scholars from different parts of Kashmir to discuss the importance of Islamic education, the preservation of Sunnah, spiritual development and moral values.
Addressing the gathering, Mufti Muzaffar Hussain Qasmi of Sopore spoke on the role of women in the defence of Sunnah and Islam. His topic highlighted the importance of women's contribution to preserving Islamic teachings, nurturing religious values within families and transmitting religious knowledge to future generations.
Mufti Mohammad Ayub Naqshbandi of Shopian addressed the gathering on the fitna of social media, Taqwa (God-consciousness) and Tazkira-e-Aakhirah (remembrance of the Hereafter). His topic focused on the importance of faith, moral responsibility and religious awareness amid the growing influence of social media.
Other Islamic scholars and religious personalities associated with the programme included Mufti Abdul Rasheed Shatlo of Baramulla, Mufti Ameen of Warnaw, Lolab, Mufti Iqbal of Kupwara, Mufti Nazeer of Thayan Kalaroos, Moulana Haneef of Lolab, and Qari Mushtaq of Lolab. Their participation reflected the gathering's emphasis on religious scholarship and community engagement.
The highlight of the ceremony was the Dastarbandi of ten graduating female students, recognising their dedication to Islamic learning and marking a significant stage in their educational journey.
The programme also featured religious discourses and Naat recitation, providing an opportunity for participants to reflect on Islamic teachings, strengthen their faith and understand the importance of moral conduct in everyday life.
The gathering underscored the role of madrasas in imparting religious knowledge, nurturing character and encouraging students to contribute positively to their families and society.
The ceremony was organised as part of Madrasa Islamia Jamiatul Banat's continued efforts to promote Islamic education among young women and recognise the achievements of students pursuing religious studies.
