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Time of India
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- Time of India
RIP: Places of worship remember the dead
1 2 3 4 Kolkata: People from different faiths came together in Kolkata to express grief and solidarity following the tragic crash of an Air India 171 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, which occurred shortly after take-off on Thursday and claimed 274 lives. Various places of worship across the city organised special prayers, uniting people in remembering the victims and expressing solidarity with the families of the deceased. Emergency services personnel who participated in rescue operations were also acknowledged in public prayers. At the Nakhoda mosque on Zakaria Street, special prayers were offered for the victims and their families after the Friday prayers. The trustees of the mosque also released a condolence message after the prayer, expressing deep sorrow. "We, the citizens of this country, are deeply saddened by the tragic airplane crash in Ahmedabad, which has claimed many lives and left families in grief. We stand with the families in this hour of grief. May the departed souls find eternal peace, and may those left behind find love and comfort in the prayers of the community. May God grant strength to those mourning their loved ones and guide the hands of those working tirelessly in rescue and relief operations," read the message signed by Nasser Ebrahim, a trustee of the mosque. The members of the Sikh community, who were observing the Gurpurab of Guru Hargobind Singh Ji on Thursday, also held special prayers. At Gurdwara Behala, an Ardaas (Sikh prayer) seeking peace for the departed souls and unwavering strength for the bereaved families enduring unspeakable loss was held. Special prayers were offered not only for the victims of Flight 171 but also for the broader community affected by this grief. "Guru Hargobind Singh Ji taught us the path of compassion, courage, and collective responsibility. In times of joy and sorrow, the Sangat stands united as one family, extending its prayers and support to those in need. Today, our Ardaas for the departed souls of Flight 171 is a tribute to their memory," said Satnam Singh Ahluwalia, general secretary of the gurdwara. Special prayers were held at the Archbishop's chapel on Friday morning to express grief for the deceased. Many churches will also be offering prayers for the deceased and their families after the Mass on Sunday. "Our prayers are with the souls of the deceased. May they find eternal rest. We offer our prayers for the families and loved ones of the victims. May they find strength and solace in this incredibly difficult time," said Father Dominic Gomes, the Vicar General. Members of The Old Mission Church on RN Mukherjee Road will be remembering the victims during the Sunday Mass. "We have already offered our condolences and prayers in our WhatsApp group of the members. On Sunday, we will be offering a prayer again during the Mass," said an office bearer of the church. Samaj Sebi Sangha in south Kolkata will remember the victims during their Khuti Puja. "The loss of so many lives has shocked us. We will be praying for the departed souls during the Khuti Puja on Sunday," said Arijit Maitra, general secretary of the puja committee. Kamalendu Bhadra) Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
#UnitedAgainstTerror, #NotInMyName: Muslim youths stand against attack
Kolkata: Muslims in Kolkata have taken to social media to unequivocally reject violence and condemn terrorism and the killings of tourists. At the same time, they have been fielding unfair stereotyping and responding to negative comments with reason and respect. The terrorist attack, which targeted tourists holidaying in Pahalgam, has drawn widespread condemnation from the community. Trustees of the Nakhoda masjid released a statement, calling the incident "un-Islamic and against humanity". "Today is a sad day for India, a sad moment for Indians," reads the statement from Nakhoda Masjid. "There is no greater evil than wilful violence against innocents. The terrorists who committed this abhorrent act are enemies of Islam and humanity." Nasser Ebrahim, a trustee of Nakhoda mosque, said, "This is not the time to spread Hindu-Muslim hate and divisive political propaganda. We must unite as Indians and stand in solidarity with the aggrieved families." The messages resonated with the young voices from the Muslim community, as they expressed grief, outrage over "cowardly terror attack" and an unwavering stand against hatred. Many social media users have been sharing their posts of solidarity, using hashtags, like #UnitedAgainstTerror and #NotInMyName to reinforce their message of peace and humanity. "I am heartbroken, angry, and deeply ashamed by the Pahalgam attack . There is no justification—religious, political or ideological—for what happened. That's not just a hate crime; that's terror in its rawest and most disgusting form. And let me be honest: the entire Muslim community is equally shaken and disturbed. We do not see this as a Hindu-Muslim issue. We see this as innocent Indians being killed. We are grieving as humans, as Indians and yes, as Muslims. Islam does not preach this. No faith does," said Salena Ahmed, an entrepreneur. "But what hurts more is the immediate assumption that Muslims need to come out and prove their loyalty, grief, outrage. We are tired of having to explain that we are just as Indian, just as heartbroken, just as devastated..." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo "The attack on tourists is against humanity, which has shaken every single heart of the nation. As an Indian, I condemn the attack and demand exemplary punishment for the culprits," said Asif Iqbal, a businessman. Zain Siddiqui, a second-year student, said, "My heart goes out to the families. No religion preaches violence and terrorism. It is shameful that people are being killed on the basis of their religion." The response from the community is not only a rebuttal to extremists but also a reminder of the country's shared values. "There is an attempt to stereotype the community unfairly by a certain section, but that will only strengthen the hands of our enemies. We should be united," said Sana Khan, a young homemaker.
