Chormonai Pir: Immorality in Islam's Name Isn't Islam

Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, stated that actions like immorality, chaos, and deceit, even when done in the name of Islam, do not make them Islamic. He drew an analogy, saying that naming a dark-skinned person 'White Mia' doesn't make them white. The Chormonai Pir made these remarks at a rally in Dhaka, seemingly referencing Jamaat-e-Islami. He emphasized that introducing foreign cultures and un-Islamic practices under the guise of Islam only tarnishes the religion's image. The rally was organized by Islami Jubo Andolan Bangladesh to mark its tenth anniversary, held near the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka. Addressing the gathering, Syed Rezaul Karim asserted that national liberation is impossible without good leadership and sound policies, and that dreams of development, security, and good governance will remain unfulfilled without their combination. He also highlighted Islam's superior ideals as the only solution for eradicating corruption, extortion, and drug abuse in the country. Criticizing the government, the Islami Andolan chief noted that those entrusted with national power post-July are not prioritizing the country's interests. He believes the government's reluctance to implement the 'July Charter' demonstrates a failure to understand the public's pulse. The party's Secretary General, Maulana Gazi Ataur Rahman, commented on the current parliamentary situation, stating there is no effective opposition. He accused Jamaat-e-Islami's MPs of becoming stooges of the government, offering only superficial opposition and failing to represent public interests. Rahman added that while the parliament engages in many unnecessary discussions, the opposition lacks a strong stance on the July Charter's implementation, but vowed that Islami Andolan, as the opposition in the field, would play an effective role. He also expressed dismay at a government whip's statement that extortion cannot be eradicated, questioning the government's purpose if it fails to fulfill its mandate of a corruption-free nation.