Madina Welfare Society Bhatkal honors students for academic performances

Bhatkal: Students should be encouraged to develop good character, personality and a sense of social responsibility along with academic excellence, Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen president Yunus Kazia said.

He was speaking at an educational awards ceremony organised by Madina Welfare Society at Madina Jumma Masjid in Bhatkal on Saturday night.

"Along with education, importance should be given to training and character building. Our teachers gave importance to values along with education, and the impact of that is visible in our lives today," he said.

He advised parents to monitor the amount of time their children spend on mobile phones and other screens and encourage them to take part in positive activities. Students should respect their teachers and develop discipline in their lives, he added.

Yunus Kazia also urged young people to follow traffic rules and avoid speeding while driving. He encouraged students to consider careers in civil services and contribute to society and the country.

He said he was ready to provide necessary support, including assistance towards education and training expenses, to students who seriously prepare for civil services examinations.

Maulana Shakirullah Rashadi, Imam of Bilal Masjid in Bengaluru, who also spoke at the programme, said religious and moral training for young people was an important need today.

He said families and society should work together to address challenges faced by young people, including drug use.

A total of 83 awards were presented to students who achieved distinction in various educational fields during 2024 and 2025.

The students were recognised in seven categories, including Quran memorisation, Fazilath studies, SSLC, PUC, undergraduate studies and higher education.

Programme coordinator Rameez Kola announced the details of the awards. Madina Welfare Society general secretary Maulana Abdussamee Nadwi compered the programme.

President Maulana Irfan Nadwi presided over the event and congratulated the award recipients.