Dialogue vital for interfaith harmony

Islamabad
Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) presents high moral values, the finest model character and practical model of a society decorated with exemplary peaceful co-existence to the humanity. Also, dialogue and exchange of thoughts are vital for interfaith harmony.
These views were expressed by Garand Muti of Oman Muhammad Ahmed Bin Hamed Al-Khilji on international conference titled ‘Dialogue in the Prophet’s Seerah and Its Impact on the Peaceful Co-existence: Models and Applications’ organised by the Iqbal International Institute For Research and Dialogue (IRD) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIU), in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Pakistan and Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University, Riyad, Saudi Arabia.
The inaugural session of the conference was graced by the Sardar Muhammad Yousif, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Moulana Muhammad Khan Sherani, Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology Pakistan, Peer Amin ul Hassnat, State Minister for Religious Affairs, Qari Haneef Jalhndri, General Secretary Wifaqul Madaras Al-Arbia Pakistan, Jam Kamal, State Minister for Petroleum, Senator Nuzhat Sadiq, Sultan Ahmed Ali, Chairman Sultan Bahoo Trust, Rector IIU Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, President Dr. Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh. The conference was also attended by Diplomats, Foreign Scholars, Senior Govt Officials, Deans, Directors and students.
Grand Mufti said the role of Seerah (peace be upon him) is highly important in establishing societal peace and co-existence which demands to be followed with true spirit. He further said that Prophet PBUH was sent as a mercy for all universes, this itself is a fine example of co-existence.
In his speech, Sardar Yousif said dialogue plays a key role in establishing interfaith harmony and religious tolerance in the society. He reiterated that through dialogue and table talk enmity, antagonistic thinking and any crisis even sever in nature can be changed towards peace. Sardar Yousif was of the view that, use of power and aggression never be a solution of any problem.