AN INTERVIEW WITH PROF. FARIDA KHANAM

Aapa, CPS centres have been established throughout India and abroad. How did this materialize? Following the model set by CPS International, New Delhi, readers of Al-Risala and Spirit of Islam established local chapters of CPS. This task was taken with great zeal and enthusiasm by Mr Khurram Qureshi who is a pilot in Air India. He manages domestic as well as international flights. He contacts the readers of Maulana’s writings during his stays in various cities. He encourages the readers to organize their missionary activities. Through his efforts, CPS centres have been established all around the globe. His wife, Ms Ankhi Chattaraj is also a very important part of the mission. She is one of the main members of the editing team of CPS, New Delhi. Quran distributors and CPS volunteers are supported by CPS, New Delhi office which is meticulously managed by Mr Faraz Khan. Ms Fahmida Khan and her daughter Ms. Tarab has been instrumental in galvanizing the female readers. Through the use of social media, especially WhatsApp, they have brought together female readers from all over the globe in contact with each other. Now, they share and discuss their intellectual development in social media groups. What role does CPS Mission give to women? Maulana has said that the role of a woman is similar to the role of a man. Men work according to their capabilities and the available opportunities. In the same way, women should also work according to their potential and available opportunities. If someone finds herself short of opportunities, then instead of complaining she should pray to God to open up opportunities for her. Women should train and nurture their families. Thus, a new generation will be trained. Women should prepare their families. If they are not getting a chance to go out, then they can get a chance at home. We were trained and nurtured by Maulana. One should have a discussion in their families in this regard. Discuss with them your intellectual discoveries. This makes the listeners passionate about religion. Human beings are curious by nature. You tell them one thing; they will try to find some more information about it. Now, this is not an ordinary task. This is a work most pleasing to God. It is impossible that you are engaged sincerely in this mission without experiencing special help from God. You will most definitely receive God’s blessings and you will most definitely play your role in this world. God-willing, you will get reward of your labours in the Hereafter.