A Significant Step Toward Muslim Unity

Recently, a highly purposeful meeting took place in New Delhi. Ayatollah Dr. Abdul Majeed Hakim Elahi, the Representative of the Supreme Leader in India, visited the headquarters of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind to meet its President, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani. On the surface, it may appear as a formal courtesy call, but in reality, the meeting carried profound messages for the Muslim Ummah.

Ayatollah Hakim Elahi sincerely acknowledged the services of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind and emphasized that without the efforts of Islamic seminaries and scholars, the radiant flame of Islam might not have remained as strong as it is today. Meanwhile, Maulana Arshad Madani warmly welcomed the Iranian representative and stressed that the strong relations and cooperation between scholars are essential for strengthening unity among Muslims.

Both leaders highlighted their dedication to serving the Holy Qur’an and acknowledged the global importance of Huffaz (memorizers of the Qur’an). They also agreed to intensify joint academic and research initiatives, organize conferences, and promote exchange programs between students and scholars of the two nations.

In today’s circumstances, where the Ummah faces division and turmoil from multiple fronts, such closeness and cooperation among religious scholars provide a ray of hope. It is expected that this meeting will mark the beginning of a new chapter — one in which the religious and academic institutions of India and Iran work together to guide the Muslim Ummah toward a stronger and unified direction.