Tablighi Jamaat is a non-political religious movement

 Tablighi Jamaat is a non-political religious movement

Tablighi Jamaat is a non-political religious movement that emphasizes Islamic dawah or preaching. It was founded in 1926 by Maulana Ilyas Kandhalvi in ​​Mewat, India. Its main goal is to inspire ordinary Muslims to follow the basic tenets of Islam and encourage them to follow an Islamic lifestyle.

Tablighi Jamaat's activities in Bangladesh are very extensive and its headquarters are located in Kakrail Mosque in Tongi. Every year, **World Ijtema** is held here, which is known as the second largest religious gathering in the Muslim world. However, in recent times, some challenges and discussions have been seen in the context of Tablighi Jamaat's activities in the context of Bangladesh.

# Current Context:

# 1. **Internal Conflict**:

There has been a division within the Tablighi Jamaat over leadership. It is basically divided into two parts—

 One part is in favor of the Shura system and is affiliated with the Delhi Markaz.

The other part is run by Maulana Saad Kandhalvi of Nizamuddin Markaz in India.

This division has also had an impact in Bangladesh, resulting in disagreements over the Kakrail Mosque and the organization of the Bishwa Ijtema.

# 2. **Dispute over Bishwa Ijtema**:

In the past few years, there have been disagreements and clashes between the two sides of the Tabligh Jamaat over the organization of the Bishwa Ijtema. The government has tried to mediate to resolve this issue.

# 3. **Religious and political influence**:

The Tabligh Jamaat does not participate directly in politics. However, in the political situation in Bangladesh, their activities are sometimes suspected or questioned. Some Islamist parties try to exploit the neutral position of the Tabligh Jamaat for their own interests.

# 4. **Impact on society**:

The members of the Tabligh Jamaat usually conduct dawah activities in villages and mosques, which play a role in spreading religious knowledge. However, according to critics, their activities give little importance to modern education.

# Opportunities and Challenges:

 **Opportunities**: Tablighi Jamaat can play a role in maintaining social peace and stability by promoting religious principles and values.

 **Challenges**: Leadership conflicts and lack of coordination can hinder their activities.

The future of Tablighi Jamaat in Bangladesh depends on establishing its internal unity and addressing local and international challenges. It is important for the government and religious leaders to play a constructive role in this.