The first religious seminary for eunuchs was established in Lahore

Lahore: After Islamabad, the first religious seminary for the eunuch community has been set up in Lahore where they are being introduced to the Holy Quran and its teachings.

A large number of eunuchs from different parts of the country come here to learn the Qur'an. Eunuch Guru Shama Jan, who teaches the Qur'an to eunuchs, says that she was inspired by Maulana Tariq Jameel to serve the religion.

Eunuch Guru Shama Jan, a resident of Johar Town area of ​​Lahore, has started a series of religious education for eunuchs at his residence. Eunuchs from different areas come here and learn to recite the Holy Quran. Initially, the number of eunuchs studying the Qur'an is more than a dozen, but during Ramadan, their number will increase manifold.

Shama Jan says that she was attached to religion and religion from her childhood but when her family turned away from her and the society also looked at her with hatred, she also moved away from religion.

He said that his heart wanted him to go to the mosque and madrassa for prayers and recitation of Holy Quran but the teachers there chased him away while the common people used to make fun of him. Some would even say why did you come to the mosque, will you spoil the prayers of others too.

Speaking with wide eyes, Shama Jan said that he is very impressed with Maulana Tariq Jameel, he has shown the way of forgiveness to sinners like us, he invites everyone to religion, he does not hate anyone. That is why he has now set up the first madrassa inside his house. The services of a Qari Sahib have also been obtained here, who teaches us the basic teachings of prayer, fasting and religion, including teaching the Qur'an. The method of ablution and ghusl is explained. There are lessons of kindness, goodness and tolerance towards others.

Anusha Tahir Butt, a woman working for the welfare of the eunuch community, has set up the first religious seminary in Lahore for eunuchs.

Speaking to Express Tribune, Anusha Tahir Butt said that at present various NGOs and institutions are working for the welfare of eunuchs. But along with these initiatives, they have focused on the religious education of the community. One of the main reasons for their involvement in such activities as dancing and begging is that they have not been given any opportunity to get religious education.

He said that they are also Muslims and their heart wants them to pray, fast and follow other teachings of Islam but our attitude is a big obstacle in their way.

Anusha Tahir Butt says that initially about a dozen eunuchs are coming here to read Qur'an and study religion but their number will increase in Ramadan. Meals are also provided for those receiving religious education, while Sehri, Iftar and Taraweeh prayers will be arranged for the community during Ramadan.