Holy Quran translation into Hindko language launched

MANSEHRA: The Holy Quran versified translation into Hindko language has been launched here. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Mohammad Yousuf was the chief guest at the ceremony arranged in this connection.

A noted Hindko writer, poet and scholar from Abbottabad, Hazara division, late Abdul Ghafoor Malik, did the versified translation into the Hindko language. It has been published by Gandhara Hindko Board, a literary and cultural organization.

“A large number of population in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other parts of country would be able to understand the Holy Quran in mother language,” said the minister while speaking at the ceremony.

The federal minister praised the board for arranging the translation of the Holy Quran into versified Hindko language by terming it a great step taken by a group of dedicated people. Sardar Mohammad Yousuf said Islam is a religion of tolerance and brotherhood.

“I am pleased to take part in this ceremony where the Book of Allah translated into Hindko language is being launched. Our people would now understand the message of peace in own language,” said the federal minister.