Mangalore Qazi inaugurates Arabic College

February 16, 2012

Mangalore, February 16: The newly constructed building of Jalal Masthan Muhammad Maula Hifzul Qur'an and Arabic College on the premises of Zeenth Baksh Juma Masjid was inaugurated on Thursday.

In his inaugural address Mangalore Qazi Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar said that there was a need to eradicate the widespread misconception among the local communities, who presume Arabic studies to be mere religious studies.

He also laid emphasis on the importance of understanding Qur'an and Hadith, saying that it would improves ones personality.

He said that the Hifuzul Qur'an course offered by the newly inaugurated college was not only confined to Hifz (memorization of Qur'an), but also consists subjects of personality and moral development.

Abdullah Kunnhi, Vice Chancellor of Yenepoya University, in his presidential remarks said that the inauguration of Arabic College was a golden moment in the history of Zeenath Bakhsh Masjid.

Though Zeenath Baksh had several hundred years of history, apart from prayers, there was no constructive step taken by the masjid like imparting formal education to the children.

“Now we have taken a historic step. In future this institution will be expanded and arrangements will be made for women and elders”, he said.

Khatheebs of various mousques including Khatheeb of Jum'a Masjid Abdul Wahid Faizi, Kodroli Jum'a Masjid Pesh Imam Mufthi Abdul Mannan, businessman S M Rasheed, Riyaz Bava, Abdul Hameed, Mumthaz Ali and Khalid Bava were present among others.

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The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

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"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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