Call to help needy during second wave

SYED Sadatullah Husaini, the president of the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, has called upon the organisation’s cadres to serve people during the second wave of the pandemic.

“As the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic hits us with all its ferocity, I call upon the cadres of jamaat to dedicate themselves for the cause of helping and serving the people of our country,” said Husaini.

“Our work shall mainly be on three fronts: creating awareness, serving people and reminding them of the spiritual and moral dimension of the pandemic.”

He said the myths and lies being spread about the pandemic and its treatment had caused many problems and had resulted in the loss of life.

“Misinterpreting the tenets of faith to justify violation of Covid-appropriate behaviour is ignorance and must be avoided at all costs. Protecting life is one of the fundamental canons of Islam and it is not wise to endanger lives by ignoring the basic safety protocols related to wearing of masks and hand hygiene. At this juncture, everybody must wear masks in mosques and follow social-distancing norms during congregational prayers.”

Husaini added: “It is also important that we come forward to help the needy and the sick during this ongoing pandemic. Our service should be for all without any discrimination of caste, creed and religion.

“We firmly believe that this service to humanity is an Islamic obligation and shall receive divine succour and the highest reward. The Qur’an spells out clearly that the one who saves even one life, it is as if he had saved all of humanity.

“After following all the safety protocols, please go out and help the sick and the needy. Do not leave them alone. Help them to get hospitalised and access to medical care if required. Arrange for oxygen and establish Covid care centres wherever resources permit.”

He appealed to people to convert vehicles into temporary ambulances and provide financial assistance to those needing it.

“Dying a slow death due to the lack of oxygen is an insult to all humanity. Do all you can to prevent such a situation.

“We are indebted to our doctors and paramedic staff; our youth must come forward to help people under their guidance.

“Boost the morale of people and get people out of depression. This is a trial and tribulation from our Lord and we must face it with complete trust in Him.” |