Moulana Karim ibn Mosobbir, a former central leader of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, has urged the two factions of Tabligh Jamaat to resolve their differences and reunite ahead of the upcoming Bisswa Ijtema.

In a statement, he said differences of opinion among Islamic scholars could be a source of mercy, but conflicts that lead to division, groupings could never be considered a blessing.

Referring to past incidents of violence at the Bisswa Ijtema grounds in Tongi and inside mosques in different places, Moulana M A Karim urged the senior leaders of both sides to set aside their grievances, meet each other and reach an immediate reconciliation.

The core mission of Tabligh Jamaat, he said, is to guide people towards the path of Allah and encourage them to reform their lives in accordance with Islamic teachings.

"Before the upcoming Bisswa Ijtema, both sides should clear their hearts of all grievances, meet one another, resolve their differences and reunite," he said, expressing hope for a reconciliation. BSS