He said this while speaking as the chief guest at a program organized on the occasion of the 47th founding anniversary of Olama Dal at the Panchagarh Government Auditorium at noon on Saturday (October 10).
The state minister said, the mosque is the house of Allah. Instead of trying to use the mosque as a party office, the environment of worship and religious education must be restored. He also mentioned that Islam does not belong to any party or individual, but to Allah—he also stated this.
Stating that he does not oppose holding mahfils, Farhad Hossain Azad said, the government wants to cooperate in organizing mahfils. However, instead of giving speeches in favor of any political party there, neutral speakers should be invited to impart religious education to people through the correct interpretation of the Quran and Hadith.
He said, if mahfils are organized with qualified scholars, the government will welcome it and provide necessary cooperation, including economic assistance.
The event was presided over by Mufti Muhibur, president of Panchagarh District Olama Dal, and the special guests were District BNP Convener Md. Zahirul Islam Kachchu, District Council Administrator M A Majid, and District Court Public Prosecutor Advocate Mirza Nazmul Islam Kajol. Leaders and activists of Olama Dal were present at the time.
