Ulema should enter Politics Muhammad Asjad Qasmi Mumbai, asjad.qasmi@yahoo.com When the word “politics” appears in our mind, numerous pictures rush through our mind, such as robbery, fraud, trickery, treachery, dishonesty , breaking promises, telling a lie etc. Politics was meant to lead the nation to the path of progress. Common people look upon politicians to take the country to the zenith of success. But today, such politicians have vanished from the face of the earth. The Muslim community is suffering. The Ummah trust the Ulema.. Our community should look upon our Ulema to take the community to success. They have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the nation. They have kind hearts. They are god-fearing. Before taking any step, they would think, that one day they would have to stand before Allah Almighty. They are taught the values of treating the poor with kindness. Some may argue that Alim and Politics do not go together. Public want to see them on prayer mats and mosques. Some may say that they have no place on the political stage otherwise, they will lose their faith. People will abuse and not obey them. I agree with all this, but I am not talking about all ulema. After seeing the sorry state of the Ummah. The Ulama should come forward for the sake of the community. They should sacrifice everything for the service of the community. If they fail, and go by what people think, it would be selfish. So it is the need of the hour that Ulema should enter into politics.

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Ulema should enter Politics
Muhammad Asjad Qasmi
Mumbai, asjad.qasmi@yahoo.com
When the word politics appears in our mind, numerous pictures rush through our mind, such as robbery, fraud, trickery, treachery, dishonesty , breaking promises, telling a lie etc.

Politics was meant to lead the nation to the path of progress. Common people look upon politicians to take the country to the zenith of success. But today, such politicians have vanished from the face of the earth. The Muslim community is suffering. The Ummah trust the Ulema.. Our community should look upon our Ulema to take the community to success. They have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the nation. They have kind hearts. They are god-fearing. Before taking any step, they would think, that one day they would have to stand before Allah Almighty. They are taught the values of treating the poor with kindness.

Some may argue that Alim and Politics do not go together. Public want to see them on prayer mats and mosques. Some may say that they have no place on the political stage otherwise, they will lose their faith. People will abuse and not obey them. I agree with all this, but I am not talking about all ulema. After seeing the sorry state of the Ummah. The Ulama should come forward for the sake of the community. They should sacrifice everything for the service of the community. If they fail, and go by what people think, it would be selfish. So it is the need of the hour that Ulema should enter into politics.