Mirwaiz Umar Farooq visited the Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam School in Anantnag after eight years and highlighted the importance of balanced education along with strong moral values.
While speaking to students and staff, Mirwaiz said he was happy to finally visit the institution after authorities allowed him to do so following a long gap of eight years. He appreciated the work being done by the Nusrat-ul-Islam Trust for the welfare of students and the wider community. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
He said that the main aim of Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam, whether in Srinagar, Anantnag, or Bijbehara, is to provide quality education together with moral and ethical guidance to young people.
Mirwaiz stressed that education and proper upbringing should go together. He said education should not only focus on degrees and jobs, but also on building good character, understanding responsibilities, and developing human values.
He further said that since its establishment in 1899, Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam has never worked for profit. Instead, its mission has always been to make education accessible for everyone. He added that more than 60 percent of the students studying in the institution come from low-income families and are first-generation learners receiving education at affordable costs.
Speaking about the role of parents, Mirwaiz said parents also have a major responsibility in shaping the moral and ethical behaviour of their children along with supporting their formal education.
During his visit, Mirwaiz also expressed deep sorrow over the recent fire incident at a Darul Uloom in Anantnag in which a student lost his life. He said he wanted to personally visit the institution and stand with the affected families, but authorities did not permit him to do so, which he described as unfortunate.
Later, Mirwaiz inaugurated a new business venture on K.P. Road and encouraged young people to earn halal livelihood with honesty, dignity, and hard work. He said no work is small or big, and with sincerity and dedication, youth can achieve success and positively contribute to society.
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