Services of Indian Muslim Immigrants in the US Are Commendable: Nawab Zahid Ali Khan

Hyderabad, February 2: Editor of The Siasat Daily, Nawab Zahid Ali Khan, has called upon Muslims to focus strongly on equipping the younger generation with both religious and contemporary education, describing knowledge as a form of wealth that can never be taken away.

He was speaking to the media after releasing two English books authored by US-based writer, journalist, intellectual, and Islamic scholar Dr. Aslam Abdullah – ‘Muslim Education in India: A Panoramic View’ and ‘AFMI: A Journey of Faith and Education’.

Prominent Indian-American psychiatrist Dr. Muhammad Khutbuddin attended the programme as the chief guest. Among those present on the occasion were Dr. Syed Fazil Hussain Parvez, Riaz Ahmed, Syed Khaled Shahbaz, Intisar Alvi and Dr. Islamuddin Mujahid.

Addressing the gathering, Nawab Zahid Ali Khan said that despite prevailing prejudice and challenges, individuals and communities rooted in knowledge always command dignity and respect.

He paid rich tributes to Dr. Aslam Abdullah for his long-standing intellectual and journalistic contributions, noting that his research-based work, compiled while living in the United States, offered a deep and honest assessment of the educational and economic condition of Indian Muslims.

Describing these efforts by Dr. Aslam Abdullah, the son of Editor of Dawat, Mr. Muhammad Muslim, as highly commendable, he suggested that Dr. Aslam Abdullah’s works should be translated into Urdu so that they may reach a wider readership, which, as announced by Dr Khutbuddin, will be published by Media Plus Foundation.

Nawab Zahid Ali Khan also lauded Dr. Muhammad Khutbuddin’s national, social, and educational services, calling him an ambassador of peace. He noted that Dr. Khutbuddin’s association as an advisor to legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, and his continued love for his homeland despite living in the West for over four decades, reflected his deep commitment to India. He also appreciated the work of Dr. Khutbuddin’s daughter Sana Qutbuddin, the current president of AFMI.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Muhammad Khutbuddin said that Nawab Zahid Ali Khan has always extended patronage to AFMI and recalled that he hosted the AFMI convention in Hyderabad in 2004.

He added that it had long been Dr. Aslam Abdullah’s wish that his books be released by Nawab Zahid Ali Khan, and said the fulfilment of this wish made the day special.

Dr. Khutbuddin invited Nawab Zahid Ali Khan to visit the United States and said that following his visit, efforts would be made to organise an Urdu Festival in Chicago.

The programme was conducted by senior journalist Riaz Ahmed, who also introduced the authors and speakers.

Caption:
Nawab Zahid Ali Khan releasing two English books authored by US-based scholar Dr. Aslam Abdullah, in the presence of noted Indian American psychiatrist and former AFMI President Dr Muhammad Khutbuddin, editor Gawah Dr. Fazil Hussain Parvez, Riaz Ahmed, Intisar Alvi, Syed Khaled Shahbaz, and Manzoor Ahmed.