Mrs Tahira Hasan Sahiba at the Dialogue Event “Message of Humanity” Organized by AIMIS

Описание: All India Muslim Intellectuals Society Hosts An Evening of Dialoge - "Payam-e-Insaniyat Aur Hamari Zimmedari"

Lucknow: In a powerful display of unity and shared purpose, the All India Muslim Intellectual Society (AIMIS) hosted an evening of dialogue on the theme “Payam-e-Insaniyat aur hamari zimmedari” (The Message of Humanity and Our Responsibility) at the Sangam Banquet Hall , opposite the Governor House, on Saturday. The event emerged as a significant confluence of thought leaders from across the religious and professional spectrum, all pledging to promote peace and communal harmony.

The hall was packed with over 50 renowned speakers, including prominent religious leaders, senior jurists, high-ranking government officials, eminent doctors, academics, and social activists, who unanimously passed a resolution to become "architects of dialogue" and "guardians of pluralism" in today's socio-political climate.

The event saw participation from a veritable who's who of Uttar Pradesh's intellectual and spiritual circles. The list of speakers included:

HM Bilal Abdul Hayi Hasani Nadwi (President, All India Payam-e-Insaniyat Forum), HM Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli (Chairman, Islamic Center of India), Father Donald D’Souza (Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Lucknow), Pandit Shri Guru Dev Acharya Ji (Hindu Religious Leader) HM Syed Saif Abbas Naqvi (President Shia Markazi Chand Committee), Mr. Swatantra Prakash Gupta (Information Commissioner, Govt of UP), Prof. M.L.B Bhatt (Director, Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute), Justice B.D. Naqvi (Former District Judge), Justice Viqar Ahmed Ansari (Chairman Permanent Lok Adalat, Prayagraj), Mr Uday Pratap (Retd IPS).

The gathering also included notable personalities such as Maulana Ammar Hasani, Ms. Sangeeta Sharma, Dr. P.B. Khare, Prof. Dr. K.K. Singh, Dr. Syed Ahmad Arshad, Adv. Abhai Kumar Singh, Prof. Dr. Ramesh Chandra, Prof. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Prof. Dr. A.P. Jain, Prof. Dr. R.K. Garg, Dr. Umang Khanna, Dr. Rajkamal Gupta, Dr. Roma Smart Joseph, Dr. Manoj Pandey, Mr. Amarnath Mishra, Ms. Shikha Singh, Dr. P.R. Dhusia, Dr Mohd Idris Nadwi, Dr Masihuddin Khan, Maulana Abdul Ali Hasani among other distinguished figures from medicine, law, civil services, and social work.

The discussions revolved around translating the timeless message of humanity into concrete responsibility. Speakers emphasized that ‘Payam-e-Insaniyat’ is not an abstract concept but the foundational ethos of Indian civilization, echoing in the Vedas, the teachings of Buddha and Mahavira, the compassion of Jesus Christ, the wisdom of the Guru Granth Sahib, and the Quranic injunction to be "a mercy to the worlds."

The society proposed a three-fold civic responsibility as a blueprint for harmony:

1. To be Courageous Architects of Dialogue: In an age of social media-driven division, the intellectuals resolved to create spaces for genuine conversation—to listen to understand, not merely to respond, and to seek shared humanity in differing opinions.

2. To be Guardians of Pluralism: The gathering affirmed that India's genius lies in "unity in diversity" and pledged to protect this pluralism from the poisons of stereotype, suspicion, and hatred. This involves consciously rejecting the politicization of differences and celebrating each other's festivals with equal joy.

3. To Reclaim Our Narratives: A strong consensus emerged on championing the untold stories of communal harmony—from Hindus protecting mosques and Muslims guarding temples to Sikhs serving langar to all and Christians educating children of every faith. These narratives, it was agreed, must be amplified above the discordant voices of division.

Dr. Ammar Anis Nagrami, General Secretary of AIMIS, addressed two critical misconceptions. He argued that the path to national harmony lies in correct religious practice and a true understanding of secularism.

Challenging the false dichotomy between faith and humanism, Dr. Nagrami stated, “Some believe religion and humanity are separate—that religions teach conflict. In truth, every religion teaches humanity, mutual love, and justice. No faith sanctions the murder or oppression of another. The hatred we see arises not from religion, but from our failure to truly listen to our own scriptures.”

He clarified that secularism is not irreligion, but equal respect amid religious practice. “True secularism,” he explained, “is when a devout Muslim, firm in his faith, loves his Hindu brother with the same sincerity as anyone else. It is when a Christian honors Eid, holi and Lohri as deeply as Christmas, and a Hindu respects his Muslim neighbor as he does his own. This mutual respect is the foundation of our nation’s progress.”

Concluding his address, Dr. Nagrami made a fervent appeal, urging all attendees to pledge to be “healers, bridge-builders, and keepers of India's timeless message of Insaniyat (Humanity).”