Zamboanga City, Philippines (The Redline News Philippines) – The Western Mindanao Command through its
Joint Task Forces and the PNP launched the Brigada Masjid within the whole area
of Western Mindanao the other day (May 16) to assist our Muslim brothers and
sisters, local officials, Muslim leaders, Ulama and stakeholders in preparing the mosques for the upcoming Ramadan.
The Brigada Masjid, which was conceptualized by Lieutenant General
Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., Commander of the WestMinCom, is the first of its kind
to be conducted in Mindanao involving Muslim soldiers and engineers.
The ceremonial launching was held in a 30-year-old Masjid in Barangay
Arena Blanco in Zamboanga City.
Attending the ceremony were the Deputy Grand Mufti Sheik Abdul
Tanjilil; a representative of the Zamboanga City Government; an envoy from the
Muslim Affairs; and the Muslim religious leaders, and Islam followers of Brgy
Arena Blanco.
Honorable Abdulhusin, the Brgy Chairman of the place expressed his
gratitude to the WestMinCom Commander for initiating the activity, saying this
was the first time that the Brigada Masjid was launched in Mindanao. He also
said that he was surprised of the endeavor since he did not expect soldiers
whom they only perceive as combatants help them in the repair of an important
structure and symbol for their religion and that is the mosque.
The Deputy Grand Mufti Shiek Tanjilil expressed his support to the
endeavor saying, “The mosque is a place where we should love one another and
live in harmony. Therefore, keeping it safe and conducive for all Islam
believers is important and significant.”
He also mentioned about some Muslim brothers who use religion for their
own interest and for propagating terrorism. He emphasized that Islam never
taught Terrorism as part of its preachings, therefore must be avoided.
The WestMinCom chief who sees the activity as a good venue to promote
cultural understanding and harmony felt elated with the comments he heard from
the community.
It is also his intent that Brigada Masjid be institutionalized in the
AFP as a regular activity yearly before Ramadan season starts.
“We are one, Christians and Muslims, in working for peace and
development in Mindanao amid the diversity in culture and beliefs. The men and
women of the armed forces join you as you prepare for the coming of the
Ramadan,” said Lieutenant General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., Commander of the
Western Mindanao Command.
All units under the WestMinCom will adapt a mosque within their
respective area of operations and help the Muslim brothers and sisters in
cleaning, repairing, and repainting of said mosques. (Posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)
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