The Islamic Research Institute (IRI) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) organized “Paigham e Pakistan National Mushaa’ikh Conference” at the Faisal Masjid.
The conference was chaired by Federal Minister on Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, Pir Noor ul Haq Qadri, whereas Rector IIU Prof Dr. Masoom Yasinzai, Pir Naqib ur Rehman, Pir Amin ul Hasnat Shah, Dr. Sultan ul Arfeen, Mufti Hanif Qureshi, D.G IRI IIU Prof Dr. Zia ul Haq and a large number of imminent Islamic scholars attended the conference.
Speaking at the conference, Pir Noor ul Haq Qadri said that the Ulema can play a significant role in the prosperity and Harmony of Pakistani society. He added that Paigham e Pakistan is a source of promoting mutual respect and tolerance. He furthered it is the need of hour to aware the world about the significance of Islam and Islamic values. The Federal Minister said that we are here today to create a sense of oneness and harmony among Pakistani nation through Pegham-e-Pakistan is a narrative to counter negative attitudes and promote collective for-sightedness of the nation. We believe that there should be no space for social and religious divide in this country, he added.
Dr. Masoom Yasinzai while addressing the conference said that Ulema are our main source to promote peace in society that can be possible only when we acknowledge differences of opinion with an attitude of openness and respect. He opined that we must let everyone express one’s thoughts.
Dr. Zia ul haq, Director General IRI, spoke about the objectives and importance of the conference. He also briefly elaborated future goals of IRI and Paigham e Pakistan forum for inclusive society.