MUZAFFARABAD, April 30: Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir has said that the Muslim Ummah must unite through conscious efforts by promoting harmony, tolerance and social integrity.
He said that Islam is a universal religion that promotes peace, love for humanity and unity.
The President made these remarks while addressing the Jammu and Kashmir National Coordination Council seminar organized by the Council of Islamic Ideology, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The President was the chief guest at the event while the Honourable Chief Justice AJK Supreme Court Muhammad Ibrahim Zia, Chairman AJK Council of Islamic Ideology presided the event.
President Masood Khan commended the AJK Council of Islamic Ideology on organizing this very important seminar aimed at promoting inter-sect harmony by uniting the Scholars and Ulema of various schools of thought. He added that we must focus on the similarities and not be obsessed with differences between the various schools of thought practicing Islam in AJK and Pakistan.
The President emphasizing the role of the religious leaders in promoting peace and tolerance in the society said that our leaders must set an example of respecting varied religious opinions and preach brotherhood and tolerance. He said Islam is a religion that promotes humanity and righteous virtues that we need to unconditionally imbibe in order to progress.
The President said that AJK like Pakistan is a product of an ideology based on the teachings of Islam, where the people will be free to practice their religion without prejudice and discrimination. This ideology, he said, defines our national outlook and the very structure of our society.
President Masood Khan said that our salvation lies in following the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He said that the Prophet (PBUH) blessed us with a complete religion which encompasses all the aspects of our lives and the Prophet (PBUH) is a guiding principle for all of humanity.
The President asserted the prominence of Mosque (Masjid), he said that our Mosque is not just a place of worship but a complete institution for collective social reform. – NNI
