Hyderabad, October 18, 2026: The All India Milli Council, Telangana, organised a one-day workshop titled “Understand Islam” on Sunday, October 18, bringing together more than 60 female students and educated women from colleges and higher educational institutions.
The workshop featured presentations on women’s role in Islam, character-building and Islamic teachings, and a comprehensive introduction to Islam.
Addressing the gathering, Zafar Masood, Working President of All India Milli Council, Telangana, expressed concern over the growing gap between education and moral upbringing. He said parents increasingly prioritise academic achievement and their children’s future earnings while neglecting character development.
He warned that changing lifestyles, educational systems and family practices were contributing to selfishness, moral confusion and a loss of direction among younger generations.
Emphasising the role of women in shaping families and society, Masood urged young women to exercise self-control, use social media responsibly, respect family relationships and develop a habit of reading Islamic literature. He said the future of communities was shaped by the values instilled at home.
Ayesha Zariyat, faculty member in Islamic Studies at VIP International School, spoke on “Women and Islam”, highlighting women’s contributions to Islamic history in education, religious outreach, scholarship, medicine, trade, poetry and social reform. She urged participants to draw inspiration from these contributions and said Islam had sought to protect women’s dignity and grant them freedom.
Mufti Umar Abideen Qasmi Madani, General Secretary of All India Milli Council, Telangana, delivered the keynote address, describing Islam as a comprehensive faith that provides guidance for every sphere of life.
He said Muslims often took their faith for granted because it had been inherited through family and tradition, leading some to view it merely as a collection of rituals and customs. He called for greater efforts to explain Islamic teachings and their relevance to contemporary life, particularly to younger generations, so that they could develop a deeper and more informed understanding of their faith.
Advocate Afser Jahan delivered the vote of thanks, urging participants to make Islamic teachings a guiding principle in their lives, devote time to community initiatives and set clear priorities.
The organisers said the workshop received an enthusiastic response from the participants.
