What was known about the position of the Khatib of the National Mosque

Maulana Mufti Ruhul Amin, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, went into 'hidden' after the government was overthrown in a student uprising. Since then he has not come to work. As a result, the Islamic Foundation has assigned four people, including two government officials, to lead Friday prayers at the National Mosque from August 5.

Khatib Mufti Ruhul Amin, who was appointed on March 31, 2022, lives in Gopalganj. He sought nomination of Awami League from Narail-1 seat in 2018 election. He has been absent from work since July 26 during the student uprising. The Islamic Foundation issued a notice to him on August 29 asking to know the reason for his absence at work. The notice gives 7 days to know why no action will be taken against him. The deadline for which ended on September 5. But there was no response from Khatib. He did not come to the Friday prayer yesterday.

It is known that Khatib Rahul Amin is currently in Gopalganj. He is also the Director General of Gauhardanga Madrasa there. Despite several attempts, he could not be contacted. Madrasa teachers and sources close to Khatib said that Khatib is sick. He is at complete rest.

It is known, Hafez Maulana Dr. Mufti Waliyur Rahman Khan has performed the duty of Khatib for the last two Fridays as well. He has been working for 18 years as Muhaddis (5th Grade) in Islamic Foundation Bangladesh. He obtained his PhD degree from Islamic University (Kushtia).

Dr. Mufti Waliyur Rahman Khan is the former Secretary General and Life Vice President of Bangladesh Qoumi Madrasa Education Board Befak, the Principal of Faridabad Jamia and Darul Uloom Mirpur-6 Madrasas and the former Vice Principal of Jamia Imdadia, the second son of former Member of Parliament Hazrat Maulana Ataur Rahman Khan. He studied at Jamia Imdadiya in Kishoreganj from Hifzul Qur'an to the highest level of Qaumi Madrasah Dawarae Hadith.

Besides, Kamil passed with honors from Dhaka Nesaria Kamil Madrasa. A Master's (MA) degree from a university. He received the Ifta (Mufti) certificate from Jamia Hussainia Arzabad Madrasa in the capital Dhaka, one of the top Qaumi madrasas in the country.

The 43rd king of Saudi Arabia, Abdul Aziz, in the International Hefzul Qur'an and Tafsir competition. Mufti Waliur Rahman Khan served as judge. Besides, he has earned the trust of all concerned as a judge in various sessions of the OIC Youth Korat Competition and the National Children's Qur'an Competition.

Bangladesh /FM