Minister's 13-yr-old daughter memorises the entire Quran, inspires many

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December 27, 2016

Mangaluru, Dec 27: Memorizing the holy book of Quran is challenging in its own way. But this 13-year-old daughter of U T Khader, the minister for food, civil supplies and consumer affairs in government of Karnataka, has inspired all by remembering the entire book by heart at an early age.

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Hawwa Naseema began memorizing the holy book from the age of 11 and within two years, she's learned it all. The holy Quran has 114 beautiful chapters and powerful 6,236 verses.

Though she opted to lead a simple life and avoid publicity, Hawwa has emerged as a celebrity not only among Muslim community but also in the entire Karnataka, thanks to her achievement.

Video clips of Hawwa's Quran recitation started going viral on social media ever since she was formally conferred theHafizah' title at a convocation ceremony held at TMA Pai International Convention Centre in the city on December 24.

Thousands of netizens belonging to different faiths have hailed Hawwa's achievement. Inspired by her, many social media users have vowed to encourage their daughters to memorise the holy book.

The story behind Hawwa's achievement is touching: Khader sent Hawwa to learn the Quran to keep a vow he made near the Kaaba in Makkah, after the girl was lost in the crowd during the Haj pilgrimage a few years ago.

Interestingly, it was also the wish of Hawwa to discontinue material education after Class V and began Islamic studies. Despite being the only daughter of a prominent minister, Hawwa preferred to stay in a hostel to mingle with poor and orphaned children and understand their difficulties.

Initially, Hawwa joined an Islamic course at Madrasathul Bayan, Adkathbail, in Kasragod district of Kerala. Later, she joined Tanfeezul Quran Women's College at Konaje in Mangaluru Mangaluru. Al Hafiza Sumayya is her teacher at the institute, which is headed by Hafiz Muhammed Ziyad Nadvi from Thiruvananthapuram.

Hawwa has higher goals. She intends to pursue an Islamic course in a well-known university like the Islamic University of Madinah and then set up a religious education institution to help those who want to pursue Islamic studies.

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Wellwisher
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Wednesday, 28 Dec 2016

Ma Sha Allah.. May Allah guide her to the right path of Islam...

May Allah protect her from the fitnah of groupism.

May Allah fulfill her vision of graduating from University of Madinah.

May Allah choose her to be a Al Muttaqun.

Ameeen....

Hassanmukka
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Wednesday, 28 Dec 2016

Mr.Nagesh,
You are curious about the future of this child. It is clear in the news item above regarding her plan. She may give spiritual dose of medicine to, particularly, woman folk ,thereby try to spread peace to the people. Ultimately ,the purpose of human existence is to obey the Creator,spread humanity , and lead a peaceful life.Finally,as everyone knows, we have to give our account to our creator.Hope you understand.

Abu Muhammad
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Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

Absolutely no problem or restriction for women in Islam either in claiming rightful share in her father's property or acquiring knowledge, leading the community, assuming any responsible position or doing any activity under the sun that are permitted by Islamic Law. Sister Hawwa has already set her goal to be the Head of the Islamic Institution and impart knowledge, we pray Allah (God) to grant her success and be a role model to other kids.

Mohammed Sherief
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Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

Masha Allah !!! Wonderful news. Many Congratulations to sister Hafiza Hawwa and her parents.

Priceless treasure...... Indeed, how greatly Allah has blessed you. What a priceless treasure you have been granted.

The entire world, together with all its wealth and riches, cannot match even one verse of the Qur'an you have in your heart, let alone the entire Qur'an. What a wealth!! Subhanallah.

You have became a special person of Allah.

May Allah Ta'ala bless you.

Fairman
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Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

The next steps commanded are

- Understand its meaning,
- Follow its teaching
- Share with others as much as possible, regardless their background from which faith they are. This is difficult job, but possible with HIKMATH and DIPLOMACY.

It is hard truth, because Islam has come for guidance for all, not just for Muslims only. So it belongs to all people. It is everybody's right to know and duty to know.

May God help us to learn the truth and practice it.

Abdul Hamid
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Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

Masha Allah! Mabrook! May Allah SWT Shower his blessings towards this little Hafizah and her entire family and also her well-wishers, Ameen!

Nagesh
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Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

Good to learn that the child is doing something not on Mobiles or iPads. But what next for this girl child? Can she become a Moulvi for Muslim men when she grows or a Khai? Does Islam provide this liberty to girls? Can the readers show some light on this?

Skazi
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Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

Masha Allah ....All the Best....lucky parents ...

Noorain Fathima
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Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

One of the rare qualities of Hafizah Hawwa Naseema is that she does not wear any gold ornaments. However, she was given a golden finger ring during the convocation by her institute. The institute gives golden ring to all the females who complete Hifz (memorizing Quran). This is the first and the only ornament worn by Hawwa.

Althaf
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Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

May allah subhanahutala Give you success in duniya and aqirah. Also Save you from Shirk and all types of Biddaths. Ameen
May allah accept your hard work. You are a role model to all muslims.

Abdul Qayyoom
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Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

Masha Allah, \HAFIZA\" Hawwa, Wish you all the best for your future endeavours and higher goul"

SA
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Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

Mashaa Allah..Subhanallah

sadiq
 - 
Tuesday, 27 Dec 2016

Masha allaha May allah Accept

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November 29,2025

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Mangaluru, Nov 29: Around 12,500 healthcare students from Medical, Dental, AYUSH, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Allied Health Sciences colleges of Dakshina Kannada, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), took part in a massive walkathon to promote awareness on Organ Donation and Nasha Mukth Bharat.

The inaugural ceremony was held at Mangala Stadium. Dr Bhagavan B C, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of RGUHS, delivered the welcome address. The walkathon was flagged off by Shri U T Khader, Hon’ble Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, and presided over by Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Dakshina Kannada District In-charge. Dakshina Kannada MP Shri Brijesh Chowta also addressed the students.

Music director Guru Kiran, MLA Dr Bharat Shetty (Mangalore North), Police Commissioner Shri Sudheer Kumar Reddy, Shri Manjunath Bhandary and Shri Harish Kumar were among those present.

Institution heads including Dr Haji U K Monu (Kanachur Colleges), Dr Shantharam Shetty (Tejaswini College), Dr Bhaskar Shetty (City Group of Colleges), Mr Abdul Rahiman (Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences), and the District Health Officer, Mangalore, also participated.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof U T Ifthikar Fareed, Syndicate Member, RGUHS.

The event was organised by Dr U T Ifthikar Ali and Dr Shiva Sharan (Syndicate Members), Prof Vaishali (Senate Member), Prof Mohammad Suhail (Chairman, BOS Physiotherapy), Dr Sharan Shetty (Former Senate Member), along with principals and faculty of various colleges.

Students marched from Mangala Stadium to Karavali Grounds via MCC and Lalbagh signal. The event set a record as one of the largest gatherings of healthcare students for a social cause in the RGUHS Dakshina Kannada Zone.

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November 28,2025

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Mangaluru, Nov 28: Karnataka Health Minister and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday handed over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the severe distress faced by farmers due to crashing crop prices.

PM Modi arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport en route to Udupi, where Gundu Rao welcomed him and submitted the letter. The chief minister’s message stressed that farmers are suffering heavy losses because maize and green gram are being bought far below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The state urged the Centre to immediately begin procurement at MSP.

According to the letter, Karnataka has a bumper harvest this year—over 54.74 lakh metric tons of maize and 1.98 lakh metric tons of green gram—yet farmers are unable to secure fair prices. Against the MSP of ₹2,400/MT for maize and ₹8,768/MT for green gram, market rates have plunged to ₹1,600–₹1,800 and ₹5,400 respectively.

The chief minister has requested the Centre to:

• Direct NAFED, FCI and NCCF to start MSP procurement immediately.
• Ensure ethanol units purchase maize directly from farmers or FPOs.
• Increase Karnataka’s ethanol allocation, citing high production capacity.
• Stop maize imports, which have depressed domestic prices.
• Relax quality norms for green gram, allowing up to 10% discoloration due to rains.

The letter stresses that MSP is crucial for farmer dignity and income stability and calls for swift central intervention to prevent a deepening crisis.

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November 29,2025

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New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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