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'''Raza Academy''' is |
'''Raza Academy''' is a [[Sunni]] organization of [[Indian Muslims]] that promotes hardline Islamic beliefs through publications and research works. The organization mainly publishes Sunni books and literature. The headquarters of the organization is located in [[Mumbai]]. Mohammed Saeed Noori is its Founder Secretary.{{citation needed|date=September 2013}} |
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==2012 protest in Mumbai== |
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==History== |
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A group of like-minded Sunni Muslims, under the leadership of founder president [[Muhammad Saeed Noori]], established Raza Academy in 1978 in south Mumbai to print, publish books and to start a Sunni movement in India. Over the years, the academy set up 32 centres across India, and became a voice of the country’s Sunni community.<ref name="hindustantimes.com"/> |
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On 11 August 2012, a protest [[2012 Assam violence|against the riots in Assam]] and [[2012 Rakhine State riots|attacks on Muslims in Myanmar]] was held at [[Azad Maidan]] in [[Mumbai]]. The protest was organised by Raza Academy, and was attended by two other groups. It ended in violence, killing two and injuries to 54 others including 45 policemen.<ref>{{cite news|title=Protest against Assam riots turns violent in Mumbai|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Protest-against-Assam-riots-turns-violent-in-Mumbai/articleshow/15448262.cms|accessdate=11 August 2012|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 August 2012|agency=IANS|location=Mumbai, India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/assam-riots-2-killed-20-injured-as-protestors-go-on-rampage-in-mumbai/articleshow/15450088.cms |title= Assam riots: 2 killed, 20 injured as protestors go on rampage in Mumbai|date=12-08-2012}}</ref><ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/2-dead-54-hurt-in-mumbai-protest-over-assam-violence/987126/0 2 dead, 54 hurt in Mumbai protest over Assam violence]. Indian Express (2012-08-11). Retrieved on 2012-08-14.</ref> Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik said it was around 3 pm that the crowd turned violent, after some protesters showed “provocative photos” of the Assam violence. “Some people started raising slogans against the police and media. They set fire to police vehicles,” said Patnaik. “As we tried restraining the crowd, a scuffle broke out between the protestors and police.”<ref>{{cite news|title=2 dead, 54 hurt in Mumbai protest over Assam violence|url= |
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==Works== |
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http://www.indianexpress.com/news/2-dead-54-hurt-in-mumbai-protest-over-assam-violence/987126/0|accessdate=12 August 2012|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=12 August 2012}}</ref> |
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It publishes books , calender's, pamphlets and Holy Quran through its press located in Mumbai. Raza Academy is a political and work for the social causes among Muslims. From creating educational awareness, to protesting against the violence against the minorities, Raza Academy has done several works through its volunteers. |
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*Relief and Charity work |
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Raza Academy through its Sunni Relief Committee has helped and distributed relief materials in Assam, Maharashtra , in Gujrat riots and in Bareilly riots.,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twocircles.net/2012sep25/raza_academy_spearheading_relief_work_assam.html#.VrpRXvl97rc|title=Raza Academy spearheading relief work in Assam|publisher=}}</ref><ref>Dainik Jagran, Bareilly Edition 2011</ref> |
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The Mumbai Police Crime Branch suspects that the riot situation outside Azad Maidan was part of a "big conspiracy". Crime Branch sources said the police are probing the alleged role of "outside agencies". Crime Branch officers said the police felt that the violence may have been pre-planned as the protestors were equipped with gear to torch vehicles.<ref name="ie">{{cite news|title=Police probing if violence was a ‘big conspiracy’|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/police-probing-if-violence-was-a-big-conspiracy/987151/0|accessdate=12 August 2012|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=12 August 2012}}</ref> According to the police, protestors set fire to three media outdoor broadcasting (OB) vans and four police vans besides damaging several vehicles, including BEST buses. At least 30 vehicles were damaged in the incident. One of the police vans damaged belonged to the riot control police (RCP).<ref name="ie"/> The police had to resort to lathicharge to disperse the crowd. Two of the OB vans belonged to ABP News and P7 news.<ref name="ie"/> Of the 54 injured during the riots, 45 were policemen. Eight of these policemen sustained serious head injuries.<ref name="ie3">{{cite news|title=I could see them tossing policemen up and down|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/i-could-see-them-tossing-policemen-up-and-down/987199|accessdate=12 August 2012|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=12 August 2012}}</ref> The police claimed that “at least five woman police constables were molested by mob."<ref name="dna">{{cite web|url= http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mumbai-violence-woman-cops-molested-by-rioters_1726932 |title= Mumbai violence: Woman cops molested by rioters|publisher=DNA India|date=12 August 2012|accessdate=12 August 2012}}</ref> There were also reports that a few of the rioters had stolen police weapon and fired in the air and at the police. However, no casualties were reported due to the firing.<ref name="dna"/> Some photographers were also reportedly injured during the violence.<ref name="dna2">{{cite web|url= http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_assam-effect-riot-in-the-city-as-protesters-go-on-rampage_1726956 |title= Assam effect: Riot in the city as protesters go on rampage|publisher=DNA India|date=12 August 2012|accessdate=12 August 2012}}</ref> The police later claimed that provocative pamphlets were distributed during the protest. An officer stated that they are probing the source of the pamphlets. "The content on the pamphlets was provocative. We will be trying to get to the source and question him."<ref name="ie"/> |
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==Various Movements and agitation== |
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President of the Raza Academy Alhaj Mohammed Saeed Noori Sahab said the “miscreants” involved in the violence were not associated with the academy. “Our protest was peaceful,” he said.<ref name="ie2">{{cite news|title=Mumbai violence: Organisers admit remarks against media led to tension|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/mumbai-violence-organisers-admit-remarks-against-media-led-to-tension/987198/|accessdate=12 August 2012|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=12 August 2012}}</ref> Noori, however, stated, an “irresponsible” speech had been made during the rally, which the [[Indian Express]] claimed, exacerbated tensions. Noori said: “There were several persons on the stage. One irresponsible person made statements regarding the media coverage. He was immediately stopped and attempts were made to calm the situation. We had no idea that this will happen,” he said, condemning the attack on the media.<ref name="ie2"/> Mohammed Saeed Noori, said his organisation won’t pay for the damages caused during the violent protest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Raza-Academy-will-not-pay-for-damages/Article1-912714.aspx |title=‘Raza Academy will not pay for damages’ |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=2012-08-13 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
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* 2003 Condemnation and Dharna on Kashmir massacre |
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The Raza Academy, an organisation of Muslims in Mumbai, has condemned the massacre of 24 people in Kashmir on Monday. |
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The organisation has demanded immediate relief and compensation of Rs 500,000 to the next of kin of each of the victims.In a press release, Mohammed Saeed Noori, general secretary of the Raza Academy, said terrorism should be condemned in every possible way and terrorists should be condemned whoever they may be.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/mar/24jk10.htm|title=Muslim organisation condemns J&K massacre|publisher=}}</ref> |
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*Release of innocent Muslim youths |
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Raza Academy (Mumbai) met Ahmed Patel, Rajya Sabha Member and Political Advisor of UPA Chairperson and Congress President Sonia Gandhi, here on 18th Jan. 2011 and demanded release of innocent Muslim youths languishing in jails for terror blasts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twocircles.net/node/235765#.VrpRY_l97rc|title=MSO, Raza Academy delegation meets Ahmed Patel for release of innocents|publisher=}}</ref> |
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*In 2012 ''Save Muslim Personal Law Conference'' in Maharashtra Bhiwandi and also raised issue of illegal arrest of Muslim youths,Compulsory Registration of Marriage, Waqf act 2010 and Direct Tax Code, daughters right in property, release of the mosques undertaken by the Archeological Survey of India-ASI and reservation for Muslims.<ref>Roznama Sahara , Urdu 12 May 2012, Mumbai, Edition</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://twocircles.net/2012may10/raza_academy_raise_terror_arrest_muslim_youths_bhiwandi_conference.html#.VrpRW_l97rc|title=Raza Academy to raise terror arrest of Muslim youths in Bhiwandi conference|publisher=}}</ref> |
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*Protest against [[Zakir Naik]] |
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A group of 12 Sunni ulemas under the auspices of the Raza Academy submitted a letter to the British High Commission on June 28 appreciating the denial of Zakir Naik's entry to that (India)country. “We do not accept him as an Islamic preacher or scholar,” they said. Some of them also question his source of funds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main45.asp?filename=Ne100710artofbrainwash.asp|title=Tehelka - India's Independent Weekly News Magazine|publisher=}}</ref> |
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*Protest in Mumbai |
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On 11 August 2012, a protest [[2012 Assam violence|against the riots in Assam]] and [[2012 Rakhine State riots|attacks on Muslims in Myanmar]] was held at [[Azad Maidan]] in [[Mumbai]]. |
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President of the Raza Academy Alhaj [[Muhammad Saeed Noori]] Sahab said the “miscreants” involved in the violence were not associated with the academy. “Our protest was peaceful,” he said.<ref name="ie2">{{cite news|title=Mumbai violence: Organisers admit remarks against media led to tension|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/mumbai-violence-organisers-admit-remarks-against-media-led-to-tension/987198/|accessdate=12 August 2012|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=12 August 2012}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2015, Raza Academy issued a fatwa against acclaimed Indian music composer [[AR Rahman]] and Iranian filmmaker [[Majid Majidi]] for making a film on Prophet Muhammed because any visual depiction of the Prophet is not allowed in Islam.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/fatwa-against-a-r-rahman-majid-majidi-for-film-on-prophet/ |title=‘Fatwa against A R Rahman and Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi for film on Prophet’ |publisher=Indian Express |date=2015-09-12 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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| ⚫ | In 2015, Raza Academy issued a fatwa against acclaimed Indian music composer [[AR Rahman]] and Iranian filmmaker [[Majid Majidi]] for making a film on Prophet Muhammed because any visual depiction of the Prophet is not allowed in Islam. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/fatwa-against-a-r-rahman-majid-majidi-for-film-on-prophet/ |title=‘Fatwa against A R Rahman and Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi for film on Prophet’ |publisher=Indian Express |date=2015-09-12 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> |
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*[[Muhammad Saeed Noori]] |
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*[[Barelvi]] |
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*[[Ahmed Raza Khan]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 16:33, 9 April 2016
Raza Academy is a Sunni organization of Indian Muslims that promotes hardline Islamic beliefs through publications and research works. The organization mainly publishes Sunni books and literature. The headquarters of the organization is located in Mumbai. Mohammed Saeed Noori is its Founder Secretary.[citation needed]
2012 protest in Mumbai
On 11 August 2012, a protest against the riots in Assam and attacks on Muslims in Myanmar was held at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The protest was organised by Raza Academy, and was attended by two other groups. It ended in violence, killing two and injuries to 54 others including 45 policemen.[1][2][3] Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik said it was around 3 pm that the crowd turned violent, after some protesters showed “provocative photos” of the Assam violence. “Some people started raising slogans against the police and media. They set fire to police vehicles,” said Patnaik. “As we tried restraining the crowd, a scuffle broke out between the protestors and police.”[4]
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch suspects that the riot situation outside Azad Maidan was part of a "big conspiracy". Crime Branch sources said the police are probing the alleged role of "outside agencies". Crime Branch officers said the police felt that the violence may have been pre-planned as the protestors were equipped with gear to torch vehicles.[5] According to the police, protestors set fire to three media outdoor broadcasting (OB) vans and four police vans besides damaging several vehicles, including BEST buses. At least 30 vehicles were damaged in the incident. One of the police vans damaged belonged to the riot control police (RCP).[5] The police had to resort to lathicharge to disperse the crowd. Two of the OB vans belonged to ABP News and P7 news.[5] Of the 54 injured during the riots, 45 were policemen. Eight of these policemen sustained serious head injuries.[6] The police claimed that “at least five woman police constables were molested by mob."[7] There were also reports that a few of the rioters had stolen police weapon and fired in the air and at the police. However, no casualties were reported due to the firing.[7] Some photographers were also reportedly injured during the violence.[8] The police later claimed that provocative pamphlets were distributed during the protest. An officer stated that they are probing the source of the pamphlets. "The content on the pamphlets was provocative. We will be trying to get to the source and question him."[5]
President of the Raza Academy Alhaj Mohammed Saeed Noori Sahab said the “miscreants” involved in the violence were not associated with the academy. “Our protest was peaceful,” he said.[9] Noori, however, stated, an “irresponsible” speech had been made during the rally, which the Indian Express claimed, exacerbated tensions. Noori said: “There were several persons on the stage. One irresponsible person made statements regarding the media coverage. He was immediately stopped and attempts were made to calm the situation. We had no idea that this will happen,” he said, condemning the attack on the media.[9] Mohammed Saeed Noori, said his organisation won’t pay for the damages caused during the violent protest.[10]
2015 Fatwa Against AR Rahman
In 2015, Raza Academy issued a fatwa against acclaimed Indian music composer AR Rahman and Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi for making a film on Prophet Muhammed because any visual depiction of the Prophet is not allowed in Islam. [11]
References
- ^ "Protest against Assam riots turns violent in Mumbai". The Times of India. Mumbai, India. IANS. 11 August 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
- ^ "Assam riots: 2 killed, 20 injured as protestors go on rampage in Mumbai". 12-08-2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ 2 dead, 54 hurt in Mumbai protest over Assam violence. Indian Express (2012-08-11). Retrieved on 2012-08-14.
- ^ "2 dead, 54 hurt in Mumbai protest over Assam violence". The Indian Express. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Police probing if violence was a 'big conspiracy'". The Indian Express. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ "I could see them tossing policemen up and down". The Indian Express. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Mumbai violence: Woman cops molested by rioters". DNA India. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ "Assam effect: Riot in the city as protesters go on rampage". DNA India. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Mumbai violence: Organisers admit remarks against media led to tension". The Indian Express. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ "'Raza Academy will not pay for damages'". Hindustan Times. 2012-08-13. Retrieved 2013-08-19.
- ^ "'Fatwa against A R Rahman and Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi for film on Prophet'". Indian Express. 2015-09-12. Retrieved 2013-08-19.