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Chief Editor: Inks are the silent tools of weaks against treach- Swalih Ullal ery and the lab represents the experimentation Editor-in-Cheif: of the ideas.e revolution (INKILAB) could Irshad Ajjavara possibly happen if it comes together. e revolu- tion for the sake of hope, trust and dependence, Editors: the hope of surmounting perplexities, the trust Mubeen,NaÞh Vitla of togetherness and the dependence to succeed. Today we are surrounded by the darkness of Cover & Layout: polarisation, oppression and segregation. e Ashiq Madavu reactive voices and creative pens are taken of- fence for being truthful. e media is politically as well as earnestly misleading the society for ratings. e judiciary is partial with the laws and the public is wandering in the circumstantial mystery. Amid this chaos, we hope “INKLAB” our campus publication could bring into light some of the ongoing issues along with some creative works of our students as well as their perceptions in different elements of the current scenario. Heaven is the best of rewards, May al- lah grant it....aameen -Chief Editor 3

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Cover Story Is Fanaticism Spoilin of Diversity In Karna Sibaq Special Edition

ng The Beauty Rainbow is glamorous for it has ataka many colours, fairs are beauteous -Shami Uppinangadi as it has various exposures, The banquet is delightful if it is sump- tuous. Furthermore, everything is perfect if the differences are con- ceived. Our India owns that charm in wholesome. For centuries, the country has been home for var- ious cultures, theories, dogmas and religions, So as Karnataka. Now, we are absolutely responsi- ble to preserve this elegance from erroneous interruptions. The seg- regation of communities based on religion, caste, ethnicity and wealth overwhelmingly has taken the limelight in Indian peninsula. India is well known for its pluralis- tic adaptation of principles since the ancient period. India is a na- tion of different cultures and reli- gions. Its Diversity is unified by its nationality. So, in constitutionally secular India, the personal belief and rituals are unconditionally sec- ondary to the patriotic emotions. Karnataka is one of the states that owns all the multiple characteristics of the country. The different cul- tures, religions, castes and tribes are the prima facie image of the state. The heinous propaganda of political parties has deteriorated the condi- tion to push into the venomous hell of communalism and segregations looking for establishing the strong hold on vote banks. Now, It has reached the peak as everyone sees religion in everything he encoun- tered. Karnataka is literally on verge of transformation into the com- munal Gujarat of South under BJP. The BJP is widely known as a cad- re-based party with its leaders and followers who are schooled in the theory and agenda of Hindutva, 7

that intends to communal vi- olence between citizens. Now we find BJP governs in more than 17 states of India. It means that it covers one half of India`s population. As we observethe growth of BJP over the last 3 decades in Karnataka has been counted as the Sangh Parivars laboratory, People forgot their- real regional beliefs ofKarnata- ka. Consequently it caused for the higher growth of communal fanatic wings like Hindu yuwa sena, Bajrangdal and Rama sena. Divide and Rule in Karnataka both Hindu and Muslim commu- ed histories were spread on so- The polical parties devised strat- nities were considerably affected cial medias. The illiterate public egies to attract the dominant by the riots broke out in differ- blindly believed the propagan- group of Lingayats and Vokkaligas. ent provisions across the coun- da until they hated neighbours, In which, the Lingayats convert- try. Following this, many districts friends and fellows. The friends ed as reliable source of supports such as Dakshina Kannada, Udu- became foes overnight, the har- for the BJP while theVokkaligas pi, Hasana and Mysore of the monious neighbourhood con- have remained elusive for the state still remarked as communal- verted into battlefields, the love party so far. So, this rays of uni- ly sensitive places. The provoca- into hatred, the smiles were fad- fying Hindu communities was tive speeches and articulations by ed behind the scornful postures. the signs of terribly emergin- figurative persons made the peo- The parties work on communal gHindu nationalism in south ple divided into different zones. agendas should be exterminated India, especially in Karnataka. to build and revive the beauty of Furthermore, Karnataka is a thick- CONTEMPORARY CHALENGES the diversity. Irrespective of the et of religious folk traditions, and parties, every single units should cultural practices of the five ma- & SOLUTIONS be dealt accordingly to establish jor languages such as Kannada, Apparently, the BJP is the secular ideology of the state. Beary, Tulu, Konkani andKorra- The BJP has done everything ga. So, here they are playing vital strongest party of the country bad to put the state down be- role in ground line of hindutva. and it is at the peak of the run so fore the world. “Operation Lo- The stories are giving Karnataka far. The party is looking at Kar- tus” which was notified during society is structured with regional nataka as “the gateway of the the instability of governments folk stories and religious morals. South”. The party has broadened due to the lack of dominance On the other hand, as the coun- its roots to ensure stable grip over ter to the Hindutva Movements, Karnataka. The fake and fabricat- some local Muslim unions were formed. They lured the youth misinterpreting the religious tes- taments. The toxic emotions were injected in the name of Babri stimulating the religious senti- ments of the public. Imparting the otherness and generalising the crimes of the members over the communities the commu- nities were polarised into poles to take political advantages. All these communal violenc- es were commenced from the movements of Hindutva parties in favour of Ram Janma Bhoomi of Ayodhya. Several families of Sibaq Special Edition

for a party. The scheme was obvi- Some of the recent progresses The impact of hate-pol- ous as they tried to bucket MLAs may provide hint over ongoing itics to attain majority in the state to conditions those areHijab, Halal As we discussed, the form government. Sadly, the emi- cut , Attack on Churches, boycott primary motive of all nent leaders of the various parties trade, Love jihad, anti conver- these agitations is the were exposed for involving in the sion act,textbook issues, claims unconditional over low scheme. Many of them agreed over mosques and many more. of the religious senti- that they were offered huge During all these difficulties, unfor- ments. The past couple amounts in return to their with- tunately the CM took the obvious of incidents have fue- drawal of supports. The reign of B stand of partiality like nobody led it. The people tur- S Yediyurappa was comparatively ever could have done in the his- bulently took shelter in soothing as he has innate objec- tory. Hijab issues, eventhough two poles to increase tives of service towards the soci- the issue in courts, CM along the revalry and enimity ety. But, to impliment the agenda with his venomous ministers among them. it was not enough so, the party has openly commented against tactfully forced him.to step down. the rights of Muslim women. Later, Basavaraj Bommayi rose up He was not bothered about the to the power as the dark horse restraining the need of pupils. of the party in July 2021. It was The attacks on churches by Hin- then, the state got ablaze by the dutva groups, such as Bajarang Dal fire of communalism, polarisation and vishva Hindu parishath in the and impartiality. As expected ag- period of 2021, anti-conversation gressive communalism became bill which was passed In 2021. the matter of discussion, as seen The hindutva organization in other eight BJP ruled states. called for boycott Muslim trad- Several blasphemous issues were ers around temple which was an put forward and many rows and open hit over the existing rays controversies over prophet and of harmony. They are deliber- Qur’an were attracted media at- ately trying to extinguish the re- tentions. Furthermore, many maining fire of unity so that they protests standing by the rights of can easily politisise the matters. minorities have been Merciless- The boycott over Halal Meats ly suppressed and the energetic has raised concerns of pub- youth were arrested under UAPA. lic shutting many meat outlets. The course of incidents shed light Recently, Karnataka has regis- towards the signs of the state- tered series of communal mur- becoming second Gujarat. The ders. The families of both com- state under this government munities has lost the lives, yet has been at stake as the reign the government neglected the of Yediyurappa has popupal- rights of Muslim family challeng- ised the corruption while under ing the constitution of India. Bommayi the state was suffocat- Finally, the textbooks were re- ing with communal sensitivities. published appending communal Both the curruption and com- sensitive contents into it. The au- munalism are the vicious evils thors and activists across the state of the state which should be expressed the concer over it, yet eradicated through the tol- government and textbook review erance, unity and honesty. committee were never ready to change out of stubbornness. The impact of hate-politics The recent progresses which As we discussed, the primary have been happening in the motive of all these agitations is name of communal rights, have the unconditional overflow of surged the concerns and anx- the religious sentiments. The past ieties of imminent explosion couple of incidents have fueled it. of religious sentiments. So let’s The people turbulently took shel- stop it with honesty, humility, ter in two poles to increase the tolerance and social harmony. revalry and enimity among them. 9

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-Shammas Kadaba Iran and Karnataka: two faces of Hijab-rights 11

Hijab is the identity and the originates from the Arabic which The world will possibly never for- means “to cover” or “to veil”. Is- get the name of Mahsa Amina who fundamental right of a Muslim lam mandates women to wear has been brutally murdered for woman. Unfortunately, it has the Hijab in public only for their not wearing Hijab and fought for been one of the most debat- safety and protection from per- women rights in Iran. Also Muskan ed topics recently in the media verts, and to secure teenagers who raised her voice courageous- landscapes across the globe. from the public violencesof rape, ly in front of Hindu hooligans While, gaspingly a communi- harassment and molestation.Ob- for the rights of Hijab in schools. ty is fighting to protect their viously, the most of cases of rape Before 1979 Iran was the coun- faith, the propaganda is devising and molestation is reported from try like Europe in term of dress- to ban it. More than a clothing women who are wearing expos- ing and culture. Iranian wom- dress, Hijab is thepersonal tool ingclothes , and figure hugging en were familiar with bikini and of a woman to keep herselfse- bodycon kind of dresses which at- tight-fit dresses but post the cured out of the oppression and tracts the evil eyes. Precisely, the historic revolution took place in violence from wicked persons clothing which gives more expo- Iran, things have been altered The word Hijab etymologically sure to skin is seductive and might by the government which im- lead to rape, suicide and eventual posed the compulsion of burkha death out of stress. Therefore, or Hijab that covers the whole Hijab can be effective in amass body in the public places. Who- drop of cases in this regard. ever appears without burkha or Hijab would go underprosecu- tions as well as put behind the bars by Iranian religious police. MahsaAmini, a Kurdish girl, was travelling to Tehran with her fami- ly when she was arrested by reli- gious police for not wearing Hijab and got severely injured during her imprisonment. Merciless- ly, beatn up she fell down there and has been admitted in a local hospital, sooner after three days she was foundedead. Following the incidence, riots broke out in the various province of Kurdis- tan shouting out for the women rights. The placards are raised with slogans”Women need freedom of choice, and freedom of clothing” this issue got ablazein the capital city of Tehran and turned out to be the political dilemma which Sibaq Special Edition

Hijab is the funda- her hair in Swedish parliament came forward with the idea of mental right of a as part of the protest for Ira- banning hijabs in the campus Muslim woman. Alike nian citizens need the right to premises. Naturally, the protests to any other wom- wear dresses of their choice. broke out. Actually, the protests en, Muslim woman Many Islamic nations are following were led by girls themselves for should be entertained and practicing European cultures their rights of religious practices. the rights of wearing instead of the respectful Islamic In front of colleges Muslim wom- hijab and other basic culture. Recently, some Islamic en began to protest against the practices as part of nations began to open pubs and law that forces the religious mor- believes. bars in their countries. There is no als to be violated.The girls across one to raise the voice for Muslims the state strictly prohibited en- has been dragged as hot top- and nowadays muslims aresensi- tering class rooms wearing Hijab. ic over the world. Iranian liberals ble of lack of efficient leadership Some propaganda worked to went on to show their disagree- to guide in proper Islamic way. make Hindu students go against ment by burning their Hijab, cut- Here our leaders should learn Hijab with weird mode of pro- ting their hairs, and even burn- from ottoman Turks who laid cessions.The fact is, the world is ing the government institutions. the foundation stone of Islam in really circular revolving around us. USA raised questions on Iran’s their days and they ruled under The girls of Karnataka is fighting for stand putting forward the unfor- Islamic shariath system as far as Hijab rights in term of their choice tunate murder of MahsaAmini. 600 years and that was the long- of clothing willing to cover up For the surprise, rather sarcas- est muslim empire of the world. themselves while the women in tically USA has forgot the mass Before the arrival of prophet (s) Iran are also in riot for hijab rights massacre of innocents thousands women were treated like animals. in terms of their choice of clothing of people in Afghanistan and Iraq. If girl was born in a family they were too but willing to reveal more of It is evident view of the west of ashamed to inform it and they skin. It is the two faces of women their inclination against Muslim considered girl as signmisfortune, rights of clothing, the shameful- countries whenever single mishap but the prophet(s) rewrote the ness is the best jewellery for any is reported. Similarly, in India a girl history by ensuring the rightsof woman. If she is not ashamed of 8 years old has been brutally the women. The Islamic approach of things, let her be her sssown. raped and murdered. The issue of faminance is the exalted way of AsifaBanu got the attention of ever existed of dealing a woman worldwide media, yet nobody as as reputed part of the society. USA has been found stood by her. Hijab is the fundamental right of Iranian president EbrahimRai- a Muslim woman. Alike to any sifaced harsh criticisms from other women, Muslim woman UN (united nations)and EU- should be entertained the rights (European union) women cut of wearing hijab and other ba- sic practices as part of believes. Some of colleges in Karnataka 13

Dialogue -Ajmal Hisham The Q&A Session of Siddaramaiah The former chief Minister of the state, The charismatic leader, politician, social activist. Sibaq Special Edition

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Q/ Sir, the assembly elec- tion is very close. How do you see it? Does congress party have any particular issue as strategy against the ruling party? Ans: Of course corruption. The corruption is the major issue. The BJP government has utterly destroyed the economic conditions. Our government has failed to work effectively for the people’s cause. Now, the people are understanding the situation and no particular strategy is required against this govern- ment. Q/ What is your stand on the head. Why?Because, they seats as possible. I believe textbook controversy? are taking this aschallenging party will elect right person to Many renowned authors their prestige. Children should be CM. Of course, I was the have gone against the be taught in schools about the CM before as party wanted to government writing off moral principles, the constitu- take up the responsibility. the patent to publish their tion, the major literary figures, works in the textbooks. social reformers and values. Q/ There is a rumour that Instead, they are introducing you are going to contest Ans: The government has lessons of controversial per- from Kolar this time. What sons of the history. is your say? committed a huge mistake Ans: Nothing has confirmed Q/ You are now the face so far. appointing Rohit Chakrathir- of the party in Karnataka I had to go Kolar as part of a state,according to the par- campaign. Once I reached, our tha as the head of textbook ty, whowould be the CM? members massively gathered Ans : Oh no! Let the party welcoming me with great en- review committee. The com- decide it once the election is thusiasm and pride.Someone over. The aim is to win more mittee under him is trying to remove lessons of Bhagath Singh and Narayan Guru. He even triedto disregard the national poet Kuvempu as we have just witnessed it. And now publicis demanding for his removal from his chair as Sibaq Special Edition

Ans: Don’t worry, there is nothing as triangular fight expected in the state. We combat with either the BJP or the JDS. BJP has no presence in old Mysore region and the JDS has no impact over Mum- bai-Karnataka borders and coastal Karnataka. I am very confident that the congress will comfortably attain a clear majority. So, there is no need for an alliance.the JDS . BJP has no presence in old Mysore region and the JDS is inconse- quential in Mumbai Karnataka and coastal Karnataka. I am confident that the congress will comfortably gain a clear majority, there is no need for alliance. Q/As a successful politi- asked me, “Sir, would you con- es between KPCC president test from kolar?” I replied”let’s see what would happen in D.K Shivakumar and you? upcoming days.” That’s all. Ans: it’s all mere gossips for masala. You see we are work- Q/ The JDS party is already ing together to strengthen the onboard drawing up plans party and expose the govern- and expected to win 123 ment of its failures. Definitely, seats. How do you look at the result will be seen in the it? upcoming election. Ans: let’s wait and see. Q/ With the combined Q/A Revamp is happen- vote share of the congress ing in the congress af- and JDS, BJP can be easily ter 12-years. Amid this, defeated.Is there any pos- there is talk of differenc- sibility of a CONGRESS-JDS alliance ahead of the cru- cial polls? 17

cian,do you believe that H me. D Devegowda will regret for bringing you into poli- Q/Coming back to current tics as he claims? politics, what is your rat- Ans: At first, the thing should ings onBasavaraj Bommai be clear. Let me say that it was as CM of the state? not Devegowda who intro- Ans: There is no hope on him, duced me into the politics, I don’t believe that he will eventhough he claims it. See ! bring changes and develop the I contested as an independent state infrastructureand other candidate in 1983 and at that resources. He is another pup- time Ramakrishna Hegde des- pet of vested agendas, just ignated me as the president as his predecessor B S Yedi- of Kannada Kavalu Samiti.In yurappa. The state is strangling 1985, Hegde promoted me as under corruption along with a minister. Since then, there is its every institutions. Not only nothing to do with Devegow- Karnataka Bbut the entire In- da. Actually, only after that I dian government is working as joined with Devegowda and a distant office of RSS and its the JDS. In fact, JDS has been propaganda. strengthened only because of Sibaq Special Edition

Q/ The criticism has been ure atleast for a while ? certain community. The denial raised against the CM for being partial in many is- Ans: You just said it. The cam- of entry of muslim students sues where different com- munities are involved. paign was absolute success in wearing hijab is highly con- What is your opinion about the stands of current CM? all means. The beaurocrats and demnable. The government Ans: The CM is for the welfare officers are victimized as the and concerned authorities of the entire state. Neither curruption is entertained in are playing with the religious party nor personal issues higher authorities. Now, they sentiments of a particular should not intervene in public have got at least fear which community. The hijab is a fun- affairs. The partial stance of would definitely lead them to damental right of muslim girls. the CM is obvious like morn- think twice before getting into No one can stop it. Is it right ing sun and should be con- the trap. to ban hijab in a country of the demned. constitution that endorses the Q/ PayCM campaign was Q/Sir, What is your point secularism? in my opinion this successful against grafts and corruption. Do you of view over Hijab contro- is just a play to gain political think it could stop the brib- versy that has taken place advantage. The government is ery in considerable meas- recently in Karnataka and trying hard to appease some- has illed headlines across one absconding the rights the nation? of others. So, evidently, the Ans: This is an unconstitution- politics is the only motive. al act the government is trying to take away the rights of a Q/Finally, are you con i- dent of congress to win the election? Ans: Of course yes, with the greatest ever majority. The mass is now clever to choose their leaders. 19

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-Irfan Uppinangadi The blessed root of Beary muslims 21

Beary is a unique commu- Kannada Muslims, with others have scattered in the neighboring nity among Karavali Muslims who districts of Chikka Magaluru, Shi- are living in the coastal provisions va Mogga, Hassan and Uttar Kan- of Karnataka and Kerala which nada. Similarly, Mumbai and Goa consists of 4 district of south and also might have the considerable north Canara, Udupi and Kasara- number of Beary population. The god. The word Beary is derived Bearies are the progeny of early from Tulu word “Byara” which Arab traders who had settled means trade or business. Accord- with native inhabitants of coastal ing to the censes of 1861 Dakshi- areas including Mangalore, Udupi na Kannada had 99,449 business and Kasaragod. The Beary traders consisting of 90,345 Bearys, 2014 used to settle at banks of rivers nawayathas and 2,551 non- Mus- and coastal halts attached to the lims. The percentage of Muslim backwaters, mainly from Ullala traders in those districts was as to Mulky of Mangalore and from high as 97.30% and hence the -Irfan Uppinangadi local tuluvas rightly named them as Bearys. Bearies are the ma- jority of Karavali Bearies are the majority of Muslims, who are Karavali Muslims, who are as- sociated with different lifestyle, associated with dif- culture, art, literature and civiliza- ferent lifestyle, cul- tion,which has impacted hugely ture, art, literature in framing the beary communi- and civilization,which ty. It holds an important place has impacted hugely among other coastal muslim in framing the beary communities like nawayathas and memons. They possess community. a long history of 14 centuries serving the local rulers. The most of them were traders and all enjoyed the reputation from the rulers. Despite having all qualities of a prestigious civilization, sadly, the bearieswere frequently being ignored by historian. The beary community oc- cupies around 80% of Dakshina Sibaq Special Edition

Kasaragod to Manjeshwar of Kasaragodcovering an extend of 15 kilometer in each river mouth, which was having able by boast were the early location of Beary. Gradually, as they got spread all over the state, they were scattered too far to the neighboring districts of Kodagu, Chikka Magaluru, Hassan, Shi- vamogga. They also settled in today’s prominent cities like Ban- galore, Mumbai, Goa and Mysore . According to the present data, the Beary population is almost above 15 lakh only in the coastal area. Etymology speaking about the name of the community, beary, is believed to be derived from the local Tulu language word Byara, meaning trade or commercial activities; and Byari means the one who does business. According to this, the Byari is an honorific title Byari people have received from the dominant Tuluvas for their extensive involvement in all type of business activities. There are three theories that reveals the origin of the name Byari accord- ing to different aspects of folks. The first theory is that the word Byari is derived from the Tulu language word Byara which refers to commerce, trade or business activities. Since the majority of this community people were engaged in small or big busi- 23

nesses ever from ancient times, lore and Barkur. It is also note- uniqueness of language and car- the local Tulu speaking people worthy to mention that until very rying a distinct way of life could named them an honorific title recent times the Byari commu- have led to create their own Byari, meaning those who does nity was totally depended upon unique culture, which assimilates business and trade activities. Malabari religious scholars (Moil- the life of Malabar Mapillas and Secondly, the theory says that ar) for the religious education that of Thuluvas. Despite having the word Byari comes from Ara- of their children. Every mosque similarities, it somehow resulted had a Madrasa (religious school) in the formation of new cultural bic root word Bahar (Arabic:‫) ﲝر‬ and Madrasa had at least one society that called was called which means ocean and Bahri resident Moilar (religious scholar) as“Beary”. (Arabic: ‫ ) ﲝري‬could be referred to from Malabar area, appointed sailor or navigator. It is said that by the community to lead daily Agriculture is a integral in the olden days Byari commu- 5 times prayers (namaz ) and to part of Beary culture which they nity had direct trade relationship provide basic religious education used to nourish cows for milk and with Arab traders who have to the Byari children. Though bulls for agriculture, beedi mak- travelled to the coastal South these are the theories that sur- India, especially to the coastlines round the etymology of Byari, of Tulunadu and Malabar. The the most popular and accepted relevant Inscriptions are found one is that the term Beary has in Barkur (a place in North canara emanated from Tulu root word District) which traces the Arab Byara which means trade or com- trade links with the people of mercial activities. Tulunadu from ancient period. Those who have engaged them- CULTURE One of the brave selves in marine trade later came Beary is largely influenced by queen of Chowta dy- to be known as “Byaris”. the Arabic language. Most of the nasty Rani Abbaka According to the third theory Beary people especially in coastal who ruled in the Ullal it states that the word Byari area are still familiar with lot of region. Such as many is derived from the root word bearified Arabic words those are as Beary freedom ‘Malabari’ meaning the Muslim used during their routine saan, ighters were impris- community of Malabar. The pinhana, gubbosu, pattir, rakkasi oned by British and great Arab scholar (preacher are the examples for few words few died in imprison- and propagator) Malik bin Dinar which originate from Arabic ment. arrived the coast of Malabar in 6th century A.D. with a group of Beary base has received fellow traders. A member from many words from different lan- his group, Habeeb bin Malik trav- guage in the mainstream such as elled through Tulunadu region kanoon, israf, salamat, kasubu, and preached Islam to the local from Arabic,. Book, bench from Tuluva people. He also built English, Madl, sapoora, thora mosques in Kasaragod, Manga- from Halegannada words. Kam- mi, karbur, bejar, kushi from Urdu words. Kaad, aad aand, innale from Malayalam are some of the bodies of this language. The Sibaq Special Edition

ing, fishing and trade. of coastal Karnataka have partic- ment. Very recently the freedom The Beary women have ipated in India freedom struggle fighters of Beary community against Portugal and British colo- called B.M Idinaba was awarded excessive love for ornaments and nies. Despite having all qualities, as prominent Beary freedom uses it in every possible occasion it is thoroughly being neglect- fighters from Karnataka, He was such as mangila(marrying) sun- ed by historians. In the reign of member Of Congress party and nath mangila(circum ceremony ) Mysore and British sovereignty elected as MLA for three time apathe mangila,birind, moilanji . Beary kissed the zenith, they in the Karnataka state assembly (bride to be) and other social surmounted the heights, Mus- from Ullal constituency . And at gatherings. A few traditional lims proclaimed the patriotism the same time he was one activ- dishes which became very popu- and fled to the streets shouting ist who fought for unification of lar amongst all the Tulu commu- against British Raj. They were Kasaragod District of Kerala into nities have their unique names in actively involved in the freedom Karnataka State. Beary dialect such as pindi-pin- struggle. de, basale-pinde, kunhi-pinde, One of the brave queen of e.t.c…. Chowta dynasty Rani Abbaka who ruled in the Ullal region. Participation in freedom Such as many as Beary freedom struggle fighters were imprisoned by British and few died in imprison- Like any other Muslims, the Beary 25

Experience Muskan speaks “Lone lioness among the group of hyenas” Sibaq Special Edition

I used to go to college wearing burkha nobody had said nothing until very moment. Although the lecturers or friends were not included amongthem. I had an assignment to submit. So,I left my house on my two wheeler to college. Firstly, I saw a crowd wearing saffron shawls, however I didn’t bothered. I had only one intention before me that was“ submit the assignment”. On the way to college they blocked me in campus groundand they were shouting on me “take that Burkha and Hijab then goinside thecollege.” They said,”do whatever you like, but wear- ing those we will never let you in” Something fell down from my stomach. Nervously l looked here and there,they were advancing to my side shouting “jai Shree ram” fear began to spread over me. When I get frightened I cry for the help of Allah. So, involuntarily I began to shout “Allahu Akbar”. The crowd around me had 50-60 members. Who were inhumanly advancing on lone girl who came to college for educational purpose. A single piece of apparel, they are taking as tool to deny our education. Isn’t it our religious manda- tory covering?. I used to go college wearing it since my adulthood or my childhood. I can’t remember it properly because I am wearing it from long period.Lecturers, principal and my friends from various communities are supporting me and also encouraging me to complete my education not to drop out. Our principal suporting us, he says that we can attend the college wearing Burkha andHijab. we come to college wearing Burkha and Hijab. But in classwe used to put off Burkha and go to class wearing Hijab only to cover ourhair. Among that crowd many were outsiders. Only few of them were studentsof our college. Majority of outsiders were hooligans whohave sneaked into ourcampus ground only to lead protest against Burkha or Hijab. Actually, who are they, I think they don’t know the valueof education. A single piece of apparel what harm will cause. Nothing!, I think they are creating scene for their personal gains. I humbly beg everyone, not to escalate this issue. And request the authority to quashthe ban. Muslim women’s education rate is already in plight. Don’t make it worst. Giveprimacy to the educationnot to the apparels. Please do let us acquire essential andfundamental education. And I am thanking to those whosupported me in this tough time. I don’t want , we don’t want to split the state into two sides. But think, how can a girl goanywhere without her essential outfit. It is the symbol of our dignity. We never ashamed of it. Burkha and Hijab gives us confident andsense of protection. Today, we have two issues over apparel. One in Iran, protesting for the removalof cloth, Another that of Karnataka, to wear it. But the matter and character is same “we want our rights preserved and to be served properly”. I am begging the government to protect us andprovide us what we need. Don’t push us again to the darkness of illiteracy.. 27

Sports -Irfan Kodungay THE WORLD FEST OF CONVERGENC Sibaq Special Edition

The world willremember, for the first time in the his- tory of footballa country is hosting a FIFA World Cup by spending 220 billion dollars. Previous record was 14 billion dollar which was set by Russia. Qatar is the first Arabian country to host World Cup. Qatar won bidding in 2010 to host tournament. Meanwhile, the country was facing criticism for its lack of infra- structure and for its liber- CE al laws. In spite of these problems Qatar arranged facilities to host FIFA. Among all these problems why Qatar accepted to bear the burden? More- over, the country strictly opposes LGHBTQ as well as alcoholconsumptions. Qatar has designed eight different new stadiums, hundreds of hotels, two metro stations and a new airport as part of the World Cup. The country 29

is also intends to develop in- the Qatari traditional headwear Stadiums of Qatar designed to in- frastructures and toset tourist and ripples of desert dunes. spire the region’s culture, including destinations through the World And you can see many of Arab “AL-THUMAMA”Whichis as ghuta, Cup. It also looks forward to arts and calligraphy in the logo “AL BAYT” inspired by Bedouin building a regional relation with which is written Qatar in Arabic. tents [Arab who lived in desert Saudi, UAE and other Arabian as Nomadian] “AL JANAB” which countries. Adorably, Qatar has MASCOT is similar to funs lanterns etc…… depicted the Arabian cultures FIFA’s Mascot “La’eeb” which These symbols demonstrate that with its everlasting charm in is known for super-skilled the Qatar firmly determined upon FIFA and successfully overshad- player. Symbolizes the middle-eastern culture. According owed the western monopoly. gulf traditional headdress to rules and restrictions of FIFA, So, QatarWorld Cup would be you can realize that Qatar follows considered as worst in human POSTER rights record, though it could The official poster appears in immensely provide sensations. Hamad International Airport, Some notable things in FIFA: which is black and white and it shows that hands raised to- LOGO wards the sky waving ghuta and The Qatar World Cup is designed agal. At the top of poster, that by using white, burgundy colors shows a football with Qatari Flag which is in Qatari flag. The num- color and word “Hayya2022” in ber ‘8’ indicates the new stadi- Arabic meaning of “come on”. ums of World Cup. According to organizers, the logo symbolizes STADIUM Sibaq Special Edition

Arabic and Islamic tradition and hols are available only in licenced cover their shoulders and knees. harshly denies western cultures hotels and restaurants. In brief, . the public consumption of alh- CAUSING OFFENSE RULES ON ALCOHOL cohols in Qatar could be expen- In FIFA introducing or appear- Qatar does not allow the usage sive with hefty fines and jailing. ing middle finger while dealing of alcohols in public places as in with police or other authorities western countries.It has circulat- RULES ON SEXUALITY may lead to arrest. Insulting roy- ed strict draft of the rules and reg- Europeans promote liberalism al family also may lead you to ulations over alcohols. So, alco- so, they can do anything in pub- prison and it’s important to be lic, but Qatar strictly prohibits careful when discussing about FIFA introducing or showing Intimacy in public. If it religion and politics with locals. appearing middle happens, they may cause im- Qatar is not going to change their inger while dealing prisonmentupto 3 years and also with police or other abandoned the cross dresses. authorities may lead to arrest. RULES ON DRUGS Qatar strongly prohibits con- sumption of the drugs. In Qa- tar FIFA sales of illegal drugs may lead to high punishes up to 5 years ofimprisonment. RULES ON DRESS CODE Qatargovernmentorders“toshow respect for local culture by avoid- ing excessively revealed clothes in public” and it demands visitors to 31

political stand with Israel. Isra- FIFA World cup 2022 el and Qatar have no diplomat- in Qatar will soon cre- ic relations, But they can enter ate history. And will with special visa. Thousand of become the smallest Israeli soccer fans attended the country ever to host world cup, (There are no direct the world’s biggest flights between two countries sports event.The but Israelis can enter Qatar by bignations who host- flights between Ben Gurion air- ed the previous two port and Hamad Internation- sports event of the al airport, Doha) They have no FIFA world cup: Rus- right to enter Qatar directly- sia and Brazil. connecting with the embassy. FIFA World cup 2022 in Qa- How else one can explain the tar will soon create history. And names in which Qatar has been will become the smallest coun- subject to vilification like no one try ever to host the world’s big- as host has gone before it? What gest sports event. The bigna- differs it from other nations which tions who hosted the previous has gone through allegedly the two sports event of the FIFA same conditions, like Switzerland world cup: Russia and Brazil. in 1954 with extreme weather, The world cup is happening in the united states which is super Qatar, there is something mag- power where the world cup final ical about it. Since winning, to was played in 1994 hosted in Los host the 22nd edition of the Angeles, just two years after wit- world cup, Doha has been get- nessing country’s worst race riots ting ready for the global show in decades, Argentina’s brutal mil- piece, and investing incomes to itary junta. And Mussolini’s fascist good use of modernizing its in- regime, and Brazil, which country frastructure, especially transpor- tried to hide its poverty where tation, roads and technology. people from fans travelling for the Qatar is here transformed them- 2014 world cup as well as Russia selves increasingly into avid in- which hosted amid rising hom- formation technology users. ophobia during the 2018 event. And Doha continues to be In fact , the football came to Qa- modernized from a village to a tar via colonialism like other Arab smart city and from a home to ,Asian, African,and south and diverse expatiated communities. central American nations when While football fields are sup- the country was a British protec- posed to be inspiring interna- torate between 1916-1971. The tional unityand spirit of sports- manship, there is constructions of otherness globally encounters like football’s biggest carnival. In this case, against Qatar in the west, that shows in the system- atical, relentless and racially prej- udiced campaign in these years leading up to this world cup. Sibaq Special Edition

precursor to British petroleum [B P] the Anglo – Persian oil compa- ny [APOC] began oil production and exporation in the late 1935. Football followed in the 1945. The first football arena was the Doha stadium with a grass pitch in the gulf region several years before independence, league competition started in the 1965. During the world cup Qatar’s al- cohol free stadiums, could set an example for the broader section of people will be allowed to come to matches without worrying about the alcohol fueled violence, foul language and racism which is common in European football arena. It can showcase an alter- native way to enjoy the sport. 33

-Hashir kattathar They are moving towards the sacred place, to acquire the light, to Glow in the path ofguiding the people straight to the paradise, To redesign the conventional educations, to peel off the subtlety and narrow-mindedness from the world. resting themselves to attain higher education to enlightenthegenerations. Searching to get a place in Noorul Huda Islamic Academy. Noorul Huda works in affiliation to Darul Huda Islamic university to provide integrated education along with its mission and vision. N.H.I.A commenced its glorious educational venture in 19th Aug 2015. The journey had begun with 45 pupils to reach the count now about 325. At the beginning, campus had to face many obstacles, though it has managed to get rid of. Providing free education with ac- commodation and food facility without a stable revenue isn’t an easy task to do,Although NHIA keeps running through the most skilled and faithfull hands. The quality of education which is provided by the institution is outstanding among the existing system. It gives l perfect combina- tion of both materialistic and religious educations. The integrated education system opened vast door of opportunities, to quench the thirst of knowledge seeking spirits. I was twelve when I joined to this institution, fear was covered me, because I thought that getting ad- mission into this type of educational institution is very hard and luck. Although I am not worthy to move on along with it. but the fact was becoming worthy is upon what we are doing or someone around us push to do.Noorul Huda would stand with us in our lows and highs like close spirited relatives and family members. Greenery surroundings, calm atmosphere, chirping of birds inthe morning make the day positive passing huge amount of energy. when the time of sunset the Amazing craftwork of sky brings the kindness, calmness to the soul. One glance enough to fall in its strong, loving Sibaq Special Edition

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When we have arm. cross the boundary of NHIA and theories only My memories are decorated halts at NHIA grounds to work with happiness,pain, sad, loathe the sky darkens, wind howls life will be dry. and all the emotional moments. furiously and cloud pours heavy But live through Among them, I remember only drops of rain. Its not just ahy- memories, make few moments which happened pothesis, but the theoryverified before NHIA came into my life. by 6-7 years of observation by memories, en- Now my memories are only 1st and 2nd batch students. joy yourself, ind the memoriesfrom NHIA. It’s a different world with different Most adorable of all is “group yourself, teach skilled, talented students all singing”. Usually, in competitions yourself. over who can change the trends participants are masters in the art to make the world change. of singing. So, nobody knows the Sometimes mind goes to high mesmerizing vocal beauty of en- academic topics but I hate it like tire class, which bears the bunch having allergy of it, yet it does of singers and noice makers not mean that I am unaware for chorus. The mixture of two about academic topics. But I am voices, clutches the hearts and trying to avoid these subjects melts it down no matter how only to focus and fill my hearts harder it is. As usual, existence of with soothingly heart warming leader is positive who controls memories. the flow of rhythm, flow of lyrics to take the group spirit to next Trends, yeah! you should level. Leadership never changes know its hilarious part. having to another one as in other com- lollypop in eighteens like a baby, moncompetitions. The most chewing so-called everlasting painful, heart breaking part was, gum and stuffing it under slip- an extremely talented non-sing- pers or beneath seats of friends, ing leader left us. which loosened to irritate them. Mimicking the the fabric of “group singing” led us blunders. I will regret if I drop to feel not belonged. We faced the “shamiyana and jcb theories” low of tideas well, after a point whenever a jcb or shamiyana of time, we regained our strength Sibaq Special Edition

and began what we have started “White palace”, there is a cer- with new leadership, also from tain reason for calling my campus non-singers. Hence, non-singers as white palace. The reason is not aka rhythm-shouters are always about colour but it gives purest genius in term of “group singing”. form of knowledge and it purifies my soul as well, like “Taj Mahal” When we blindly stick to Which symbolises the sincere personal theories the life will get love and pure heart of a loving dried up. But live through mem- bird. ories, make memories, enjoy yourself, find yourself, teach My greatest dread is “what yourself. No one is perfect. But wouldI do, when I leave for p.g we can make things perfect, graduation?! “. Never thought only through experience.I have about it as I am looking for every owned mine from my white single minute to root myself here palace. Did I ever feelstress in this soil and air. and strains with “bad mood” or have even gone through mood swing?. Yes,indeed I did . When someone being far from most beloved to his soul, he feels ex- actly out of power. Do you know when I would feel this? Perhaps this senses of low powerover- whelm when the time will say to leave this white palace. 37

Feature -Ilyas Ahmed Knowledge is the soul of Idols and photos of Hindu gods prophet [PBUH] was born in a and goddesses are placed inside community who were worship- Islam.In major part of India, the it. In some areas mosques are ping thousands of idols. In short- dawn of Islam had set down by closed and key-locked. Surprise is er duration, he whipped out all lack of education. The identity It was meant to be opened only the idols from the entire corners of Islam has dwindled in their twice in a year, on two Eids. In of vast Arabic peninsula. Then names and caps. They even have some regions cows are tied inside the worship of idols vanished in no idea about the essence of the mosques, as well as dogs entireIslamic countries. monotheism, the quintessence are let in without any hesitation. Unfortunately, in major part of of Islamism. They usually digni- There are several idols placed in India especially in north Karnata- fyof hanging the images of Hindu the entrance of mosque, which ka idols are worshiped collective- gods beside the images of Ka’ba are believed as Allah, Moham- ly as part of Islamic rituals. People and worship it just as Allah. med and Fatima as per the names with Islamic names are becoming In this scenario, NHIA has taken mentioned, in the idols. more dependant of idols as part up the burden of bringing the of beliefs performing prostrates dawn of Islam back to the glori- Similarity to Hindu in front of deities along with the ous lands of Karnataka which had religion Islamic identities. been in tremendous fame during the reign great sulthans like Even inside the houses there is They don’t observe fasting Adil-Shahi and Tipu Sultan. a separate room to place Hindu even in the month of Ramadan. The illiteracy of muslims of these gods as well as reverend Muslim Seemingly, the fasting has been regions has worsened the situa- icons. They used to prostrate uprooted from their society. No tion as even the mosques have infront of idols which were locat- one can find anybody who is been occupied by some idols to ed in their prayer room instead fasting properly. Northern Kan- be worshipped.Unfortunately, of performing namaz. The last nadigas use to call maulvi any person who knows a little bit of Sibaq Special Edition

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Undeveloped society Quran verses, he is the protector In muslim regions of Karnataka of mosque and related Islam- where the Muslims are major in- ic institution overviewing and habitants, the challenges of eco- keeping its keys. Even moulvi nomic and cultural backwardness does not observe fasting during is high. Bullcarts are still used as the Ramadan. Fasting is the third a medium of transportation on fundamental pillar of Islam fol- the muddy roads. The condition lowing Namaz and testimony of of water supply ishorrible. There monotheism and prophethood are many houses lightens up as respectively second and first by candles. There are no street pillars. lights. Major houses still using The people with religious insta- pavement for cooking their daily bility and lured by ideological food. They unknown about LPG differences are the result of gases and electric stoves. prevailing illiteracy and ignorance about the principles they be- Knowledge is the strongest long to. If a muslim is unaware of weapon in this current world. It hisown faiths and practices, then can highly impact on social and how could he remain as Muslim? cultural progresses. On the other hand, education also can in- crease your economical powers. Moreover, education can help to realize their own situation, thus the spark of development will twinkle inside them. It will lead to the progress of their own society. It’s the duty of educated Muslims to show the exact path of Islam to their uneducated brothers. While Kerala and south Kar- nataka have the story of Islamic renaissance by the supports of numerous Islamic scholars and countless Islamic institutions. Thus almost every muslim child will get primary education of both religious education and material education. Thus Their situation is quite better than north Karnataka. Darul Huda Islamic University is established in Chemmad to Sibaq Special Edition

provide better Islamic education along with materiall education. Muslim scholars were diminished in Islamic education meanwhile they were unknown about Eng- lish and other school subjects .Thus, even though they had better positions in Muslim com- munity they faced backward in modern society. DHIU has succeeded to pro- vide both material and Islamic education inside a single campus. DHIU provided importance to English, Arabic , Urdu and region- al language equally in its educa- tional syllabus. This leads to open new doors for da’va in various part of India. People heartily welcomed Darul Huda’s new education system and its new branches grew up in several parts of Kerala. Later Darul Huda has extended its off campuses to other states of India focusing on north, where the brightness of Islam had faded. Knowledge is the strongest weapon in this current world. It can highly impact on social and cultur- al progresses. On the other hand, education also can increase your economical powers. 41

-Mubeen Ali Walking through silent forest Taking deep breath to calm down To avoid stupidous behavior Nothing wrong with me, but Something is going on with me Mild voices of birds, soft howling wind Mending the wound of my heart Deep in woods, reminding me my fault Seeking the healer from nature A row with wife A row with friends A row with parents Cleared the path to death, but Wife needs me, Parents need me, Friends can’t live without me Although I am all alone No one to console Desperately repeating to my soul This will pass too. Sibaq Special Edition

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Review -Rameez Kattathar The messenger of g T MajidMajidi’sventure of 3 hours ment of Islam, as well as the life duration “Muhammad: Messen- of the prophet Muhammad with his is not the first time the prophet ger of God”, which was part one the budget of almost 40 million. Muhammad appears in cenemas. of the projected trilogy, abso- It was the film that Iran sent to Previously, in 1976 Moustapha lutely inspired by qu’ranic vision, the Oscar, academy awardsas Akkad’s movie “the message” as well as throw back glimpses- their nomination for Best For- had successfully attempted the from historical epics of the Bible. eign Language Movie. Though, depiction of prophet Muham- He focused on Muhammad’s It has broken several box-office mad’s life on screen based on childhood and adolescence, it records of home turf where the Quran and traditions. Here is took seven years to complete the public is predominantly from Shi- another experiment by Iranian making. The film wasblockbuster ae sects of Muslims, Internation- film maker, writer and director in Turkish theatres, and it inspired ally, conservative Sunni Muslims the audience as it was the first expressed the objectionsagainst film to focus on the commence- the film alleging blasphemy for Sibaq Special Edition

god depicting the prophet life on with western audios. He said re- The veteran cinematogra- screen, even though his face was sponding to fatwa against him pher beautifully delivers scene to not shown in the movie. During from an organisation of Muslim the audience. He deserves ap- the production, some Muslim scholars in India “My decision to plauses for his camera skills.Majidi scholars of India had issued fat- compose the music for this mov- was also very clever in delivering was against Majidi and the A.R ie was takenwith good faith with Muhammad’s words through- Rahman(Indian academy award no intention of causing offence”. out the film. Majidi said “The winning musical composer). Both cinematographer “VittorioS- film contains no controversies AR Rahman has played significant toraro” (academic award winner) and no differences between the role in the background score of and Majidiwere very conscious Shia and Sunni’s points of view”. the film as reported of his restless and respectful about the Islam- work for more than 18 months. ic convention by never showing Considering its budget, Rahman used the familiar Mid- Muhammad’s face and shoot- the awards it won, experienced dle Eastern notes blending them ing him mostly from the back. crew behind the scenes, Majidi’s passion, the movie ”Muhammad: 45

Messenger of God” is a standout attempt of Majidi to which he de- voted seven years of his life for filming and editing this master- piece. The three-hour-long film which is planned to be the first of a trilogy offers a feast for the eyes and the souls. Majidi’s film is intellectually honest and poetic. Majid Majidi Is an Iranian film di- rector. Who started his film career as an actor. He was born In 17 april 1959In- Tehran, Iran. After the Islamic revolution in 1979, his interest in cine- ma brought him to act. Later he started directing short films. His feature film screen writing and directing debut wasBaduk (1992) Then children of heaven (1997) win- ner of the best picture award and nominated at the academy awards. Majid Majidi Sibaq Special Edition

What a Movie! This made me goosebumps more than 3 hours what a movie! I was so excited by seeing this, fantastic. I really wanted to share this joy with you. This movie includes A story of love and pain. A historical film, if non-muslims with this movie with an open mind and heart, they will understand the one true God and the great Muhammad (PBUH) The messenger of God. Why we hate a person who gives message of peace? You can feel in this movie various types of emotions and you will learn in this “Every love requires sacrifice... May allah bless us with his kind -A.R Rahman 47

Photo feature Hareka “The jou “A fruit vendor who devoted his life and life’s earning towards educating others” Sibaq Special Edition

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“e poor people are oen the most gen- erous” Sibaq Special Edition