ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Dr Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi has said that Islamic teachings provide strong ethical guidance and emphasised that acquiring necessary religious education is an obligation for every Muslim man and woman according to their responsibilities.
Speaking at the certificate distribution and turban-tying ceremony of Taha Academy, he said religious education helps fulfil individuals’ moral, social and economic needs, adding that Islam places significant emphasis on ethics and character building.
Dr Naeemi praised the academy’s religious services, noting that its educational work continues the academic tradition of Jamia Naeemia Lahore.
He said arrangements would be made for the academy’s affiliation with Jamia Naeemia so that students completing six years of study could pursue advanced Hadith studies there.
He also highlighted the role of the Muslim community in Mauritius’ trade and development, stating that positive conduct and outreach could further strengthen the community.
At the ceremony, 25 imams who completed a two-year training programme were awarded certificates and honoured with traditional turban-tying. Scholars, including Maulana Imam Hussain, Maulana Shamim Khudadin, Maulana Azhar Qadri and Mufti Ghulam Qadri Siddiqi, also addressed the gathering.