No room for extremism in Islam: Qadri

Says respect for human rights a must to create Islamic society

LAHORE

The world will have to turn toward Madina to seek guidance for peace in the world and that an Islamic society cannot be established without respect for justice, tolerance and human rights and that corruption, injustice, murder, terrorism and extremism are all stumbling blocks on the path of an Islamic society.

This was stated by Chairman of Pakistan Awami Tehreek Dr. Tahirul Qadri while addressing the World Milad Conference at the Minar-e-Pakistan late on Wednesday night.

He said the whole life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) reflects peace, humbleness and blessings for the whole world and that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) always supported the poor and weak and stood up for their rights. He said any person who believes in the sayings and life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) can never be cruel and commit atrocities on the poor and weak. He said we have to follow in the footsteps of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to bring enlightenment in the lives of those who are weak and their rights are usurped by the mighty and powerful elite class.

Dr. Tahirul Qadri said in the religion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), there is no room for extremism, suicide bombings, terrorism and selling of religion. He said our religion preaches love and peace and that is what we have to practise and spread the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in the world about love and peace.

The 32nd World Milad Conference was attended by Syed Mehmood Mohiyuddin Al-Qadri Al-Gilani, Dean of College of Shariah and Law at the Jamia-e-Al-Azhar University, Syria, Prof Dr. Abdul Sattar Al-Jabani, Principal of College of Religion and principles Jamia-e-Al-Azhar and Professor of Islamic Philosophy Dr. Abdul Raheem. The conference was organised by Tahreek Minhaj-ul-Quran. Dr. Hassan Mohiyuddin Qadri, Dr. Hussain Mohiyuddin Qadri, Khurram Nawaz Gandapur, Ahmed Nawaz Anjum and a large number of Ulema and Mashaiq and thousands of people from all the sects of the society, attended the conference.

Salat and Naats were recited and a smart display of fireworks was witnessed. Separate sections were set up for males and females. Minajul Quran leaders welcomed the guests.

The PAT chairman addressed the conference for over two hours shedding light on the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and his address kept audience spellbound. He said it is imperative that the people understand the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and spread the word of peace and love all over the world. He said all the parents have the obligation to save our generations from falling prey to the wrong and misguided teachings of terrorists and extremists.

At the end, Dr. Tahirul Qadri offered special prayers for the success of the Operation Zarb-e-Azb. He said all those who are participating in the Operation are serving the religion and the country and are heroes. He said we should all pray for the health and success of those participating in the Operation.