Zafaryab Jilani addressing Aligarians in Jeddah. — Courtesy photo JEDDAH — The alumni of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) hosted a reception in honor of Additional Advocate General of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Zafaryab Jilani, a senior and eminent Aligarian. Jilani is a convener of All India Babri Masjid Action committee and a member of executive committee of All India Muslim Personal Law board. He completed his Masters in Law from AMU in 1971. He is respected in the community for his relentless efforts in getting the Muslim community justice in the field of religion, education and freedom of speech. Recently on an Umrah trip to the Kingdom, Jilani was invited by Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association, Jeddah to share his views with the community. In a gathering of Aligarians, President Syed Farzan Rizvi welcomed Jilani and General Secretary Aqeel Jamil. Rizvi highlighted Jilani's achievements and services to the community after which, Dr. Dilshad Shamsi, Khurram Ilyas and Aziz ur Rab shared their thoughts on the occasion. Jilani acknowledged his association with the AMU and said he is proud of being an Aligarian. Students from Aligarh can be counted among the best in the country as AMU does not only provide education but teaches a way of life, Jilani said. He advised Aligarians in the Kingdom to support needy students in India for education in an organized way. Talking about the Babri Masjid, Jilani said that all those who are concerned about the case have done their best, though the final decision lies with the court. Jilani said that many prominent non-Muslim lawyers have represented the Muslim community in the court, who have provided a secular face to this fight. He stressed Muslims should get reasonable grants, according to their population ratio and as per the recommendations of Sachar Commission. Jilani appreciated the Samajwadi Party Govt. in UP for their positive approach toward the Muslim's problems. — SG
