National Ulama-Mashaikh-Aimma Council Donates Tk 100,000 to Fire-Hit Jamia Ashrafia
The National Ulama-Mashaikh-Aimma Council has donated Tk 100,000 in cash to Jamia Ashrafia in Signboard, Narayanganj, which was affected by a fire.
The council expressed sympathy for those affected by the fire and assured the madrasa authorities of further support for its recovery and to overcome the losses.
A high-level delegation of the council visited Jamia Ashrafia on Wednesday (November 11) at noon. The delegation was led by the council’s central president, Mufti Mizanur Rahman Sayed.
The delegation included central general secretary Mufti Rezaul Karim Abrar, central leaders Mufti Hedayetullah Azadi and Mufti Umar Faruk Ibrahimy, among others.
During the visit, the leaders learned about the overall situation at the madrasa and the damage caused by the fire. They expressed deep sympathy to the teachers responsible for the madrasa and said they would stand by the affected institution.
At the time, they handed over Tk 100,000 in cash to the madrasa authorities. They also promised to continue providing support as needed in the future.
In response to questions from journalists, the leaders of the National Ulama-Mashaikh-Aimma Council said religious educational institutions play an important role in developing people’s faith, moral values and religious education.
They said the fire at a religious institution like Jamia Ashrafia was very sad. They said standing beside an affected institution during such a disaster was their moral and religious duty.
They expressed hope that the madrasa would overcome the losses soon and resume its normal educational activities.
The leaders also said the real cause of the accident must be found. They stressed the need for effective fire safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
They also called on wealthy and aware people in society to come forward and help religious institutions during times of crisis.
The principal of Jamia Ashrafia and other responsible teachers were present at the time.
