Bhopal, Apr 30: The foundation stone of state's first Haj House was laid jointly by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Islamic scholar Peer Sayeed Mian Sahab at Singarcholi near the city airport here.
Before laying down the foundation stone of the first Haj House in the state yesterday, Peer Sayeed Mian Sahab who is well respected in his community recited the verses of Holy Quraan and performed a grand Dua.
The Chief Mininster while addressing a huge gathering after laying down the foundation stone said, “I am only the medium, and whatever is being done, is done by the Almighty.”
Chouhan said that the state government was committed to strengthening minorities and ensuring their progress through education, skill development and giving them maximum job opportunities.
Describing education as most important, he urged the gathering to send their children to school and develop technical skill in them.
Chouhan said that following religious tenets, the Government will not allow new liquor shops and factories to be opened in the state.
Greeting Qazis and guests from all over the state, Chouhan said that brotherhood, equality and mutual affection are the foundation of life and religion teaches to live for and serve humanity.
He said that all sections of society should come forward to create an atmosphere where tendencies of dishonouring women are not allowed to raise their tentacles.
The state Haj Committee Chairman, Sanawwar Patel extended vote of thanks to the gathering including Shahar Qazi Bhopal, Syed Mushtaque Ali Nadvi and Shahar Qazi of 25 other major cities and political leaders.
