World Organization of Religion and Knowledge
World Organization of Religions and Knowledge (WORK) or WORK charitable trust is an organization based in Rampur that advocates peaceful coexistence.[1][2][3]
The organization was set up in 1987, under the guidance of Shams Naved Usmani.[3][4] Syed Abdullah Tariq is the ‘life-time president’.[3] There is an emphasis on ‘researching on other faiths’ in this organization.[4]
Members of the organization have actively visited villages since 1989 where they promote ‘religious and human unity’ on the basis of religious scriptures.[3] In 2001, they began to impart ‘interfaith education’ to Madrasa students.[3]
The organization also contributed in relief activities for the earthquakes in Gujarat and Kashmir in 2001 and 2005.[3] Members also performed services during the communal riots of Gujarat in 2002.[3]
Members of the World Organisation of Religion and Knowledge and local Muslims participated in a kalash procession held in 2011.[5] This procession passed through Har Ki Pauri, a prominent Kumbh Mela zone.[5] The organization aims to spread a message of ‘communal harmony and peace’ with their participation in such events.[5]
The organization organized a free medical camp in 2018 to commemorate ‘Milad un Nabi’ as ‘compassion day’ in Rampur.[6] ‘Working for the welfare of the people’ was emphasized by the organization.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ http://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2006030.pdf
- ↑ Bureau, ABP News (2018-11-21). "Uttar Pradesh: Hindus join Muslims to celebrate Milad-un-Nabi as 'compassion day' in Rampur". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 https://workglobal.in/history-of-work/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sikand, Yoginder (2004). Muslims in India Since 1947: Islamic Perspectives on Inter-Faith Relations. Routledge. pp. 134–5. ISBN 9781134378258. Search this book on
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 https://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20111107/dun.htm#2
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://news.abplive.com/news/india/uttar-pradesh-hindus-join-muslims-to-celebrate-eid-milad-un-nabi-as-compassion-day-782723
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