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Dear Mumineen
Once again the press has seen fit to target the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community - this time in an article on the Front Page in Mumbai's Hindustan Times claiming that "roumours are rife" within the one million strong that some members claim loyalty to the Mazoon and plan to separate as Qutbi Bohras.
This article is inherently biased:
It gives credibility to the claims of 15 families who apparently call themselves 'Qutbi' Bohras on its front page based on a rumour - Since when have rumours become front page news?
It is badly researched, and thus shamefully inaccurate:
It says ' According to historical precedent, the Mazoon is the next in line to take position as leader of the community.' Mazoon as we all know is a title, second to the Syedna in the community; however Nass (or succession) is solely at the discretion of the Dai, and can be made on the Saheb selected to be the most appropriate for the position.
It also quotes the Progressive DB's site, saying that the Nass was not made in public!! When in fact not only was it announced from London and Maula (tus) gave a special audience in Raudat Tahera in the midst of thousands of people, while thousands of Dawoodi Bohras watched live via A/V relay across the globe.
So,
* These constant attacks on the community and its internal affairs by the press are unacceptable.
* We are a great community, we are devoted to our leader, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (TUS) who spent his whole life in the service of Mankind and has made sure we are in safe hands of Syedi Mufaddal Maula (TUS).
* Under his guidance we create great institutions for the benefit of society at large like Saifee Hospital and Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment; we are constantly striving to provide massive welfare schemes like free meals for families and low cost housing for lakhs of Dawoodi Bohras across the globe.
* The press however, appears to chose the path of sensationalism, undermining the reputation and dignity of our community and hurting the sentiments of lakhs of Dawoodi Bohras all over the world with biased and inaccurate stories.
* We are tired of being maligned. Today's article in the HT by Mughda Variya was superficially researched and clearly biased and deeply offends the faith and loyalty of members of our community.
* We strongly protest this article. It appears to have been placed with malicious intent to hurt the reputation of the community. Please do voice your protest to
mugdha.variyar@hindustantimes.com with a copy to
htmetro@hindutantimes.com
The article can be viewed at
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-new ... 44475.aspx.
Do take a look and voice your protest with dignity in the best traditions of the Dawoodi Bohras - but make sure that the Hindustan Times and the Journalist understands that this article has maligned our reputation and has deeply offended us.
Do share this with as many people who feel this way and would like to voice their protest (in their own words) about this.