BY; Special Correspondent:
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Awaami Quwat Party Chairman and Chairman of Rawal General & Dental Hospital and Rawal Foundation, Khawaja Khaqan Waheed, has said that at a time when religious, social and cultural differences are being exploited to create hatred and division around the world, the organization of the Rehmat-ul-lil-Alameen Conference for Interfaith Harmony is a positive, beautiful and exemplary initiative.
He was addressing a Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) Conference held at the auditorium of Rawal Dental Hospital under his chairmanship.
The conference was attended by prominent religious scholars from different schools of thought, including Dr Mufti Mir Ishtiaq Ahmad Advocate, Syed Anjum Shah Bukhari, Sahibzada Syed Ataullah Shah Bukhari, Agha Nair Jafri, Hafiz Amjad Islam, Maulana Ata-ur-Rehman Madani and Maulana Iftikhar Khokhar.
Representatives of Pakistan’s minority communities also participated actively. Sardar Anoop Singh represented the Sikh community, Pandit Rakesh Chand represented the Hindu community, while Jibran Gul Masih represented the Christian community, making the gathering a true example of interfaith harmony.
The speakers said that the participation of representatives of different religions on a single platform demonstrated that Pakistan’s real strength lies in love, mutual respect, tolerance and cooperation among its people. They stressed the need to promote peace, tolerance and religious harmony in society.
Dr Mufti Mir Ishtiaq Ahmad Advocate delivered an especially effective and inspiring address on interfaith harmony. He emphasized that a strong and progressive society is built not only through economic development but also through mutual respect, justice, tolerance and religious freedom.
Sahibzada Syed Ataullah Shah Bukhari also delivered a comprehensive address on the Rehmat-ul-lil-Alameen Conference, highlighting the noble character of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his message of mercy, love, peace and humanity.
Representing the Sikh community, Sardar Anoop Singh expressed his views in an eloquent manner and referred to Sikh religious teachings and the teachings of Guru Nanak. He highlighted that the blessed personality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) conveyed a message of mercy, love and peace for all humanity. His address further reinforced the central message of the conference that the true purpose of religions is to unite humanity rather than create division.
Representing the Hindu community, Pandit Rakesh Chand also paid tribute to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and emphasized the importance of promoting humanity, peace, love and mutual respect.
The participants expressed their resolve to continue joint efforts for the promotion of interfaith harmony, tolerance and peace in Pakistan.
