“Save Jamia Nizamia” movement................

Congress man launches “Save Jamia Nizamia” movement

Hyderabad, Sept.14 : In a unique protest, a Congress leader on Monday observed Nafil Roza (fasting) demanding removal of Akbar Nizamuddin from the post of Ameer (head) of Jamia Nizamia.

            Greater Hyderabad Congress Committee (Minorities Department) Chairman Shaik Abdullah Sohail today began the Nafil Roza to formally launch the “Save Jamia Nizamia” campaign. “Since hunger strike is not permitted in Islam, I have decided to observe Roza. However, except for consuming dates, milk and water, during Saher and Iftar, I will not eat anything else,” he announced. Sohail also said he sent an open letter to the Ulemas of Jamia Nizamia and all other religious institutions to raise their voice against continuance of Akbar Nizamuddin on the post of Ameer-e-Jamia Nizamia.

“Akbar Nizamuddin is the chairman of Darulsalaam Bank, an interest-based financial institution. Although interest is haraam in Islam, he managed to become Ameer-e-Jamia Nizamia due to MIM leadership. By holding both posts simultaneously, Akbar Nizamuddin is sending a wrong message in the Islamic world that interest-based banking is permissible in Islam,” he said.

            Sohail said he would also launch an agitation if Akbar Nizamuddin was not removed from the post immediately. He alleged that Akbar Nizamuddin faced criminal charges of selling away Wakf properties worth several hundred crores.