The Archive · 1926

THE KHALIFAT CONGRESS

Far-Reaching Proposels by Indian Delegate Cairo, May 18.

It is understood that the Indian delegate, Enayat Aah Khan, has) submitted a lengthy report to the Khalifat Congress, proposing:

(1). Formation of "permanent, committee composed of representatives from all Moslem countries; (2) Formation of local congresses: to draw up principles to serve as. 'a basis of discussion at future con-

(3) That no decision shall be] taken on the question of the Khalifat until an agreement has been reached among Moslems; (4) Formation of central fund) to cover expenses of the permanent members of the congress; (3). Suppression of rites.

A committee has been appointed to examine the conditions of, and need for, the Khi After lengthy ment was reached with regard to the requisite conditions of the future Khalifat.

'A second committee has been appointed to examine the question fof whether it will be possible at present to find a Khalifat embody ing both legal and religious conditions, Tt wax also decided to convoke a general Islamic arsembly—Reuter.

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