Staff Report, "No place for extremism in Islam, says Taseer" - Daily Times - Lahore, Pakistan
Saturday, July 26, 2008
There is no place for extremism in Islam since the essence of Islam is peace, love and equality, Governor Salmaan Taseer said on Friday.
He also added that Sufi poets had taught humanism to the world through their poetry.
He was addressing a gathering at the three-day celebrations of the 210th Urs (death anniversary) of renowned Sufi poet Syed Waris Shah.
Taseer also announced the renovation of the Malika Hans Mosque, where Waris Shah wrote his famous work ‘Heer’.
He also announced that celebrations of Syed Waris Shah’s 210th Urs would be held at the Governor’s House on August 7th.
Taseer said that Islam was a religion of peace. He said that Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) teachings of equality, love and tolerance had made the world an excellent place to live in. He added that in order to succeed in this life and the hereafter, everyone should follow Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) teachings.
He said that the Sufis of Punjab had taught people to love God and mankind through their poetry. He said that they had always stood against extremism and injustice in society.
He added that Syed Waris Shah’s poetry has always been a source of spiritual blessing for the people. He said that the concept of human brotherhood explained in classical literature should be introduced to the young generation to control intolerance and extremism in society.
He said that the government was working on plans to introduce Punjabi literature and culture in all government universities.
Culture Minister Dr Tanveerul-Islam said Sufi poets had given the people the message of loving humanity and God through their poetry.
Sheikhupura District Nazim Mian Jaleel Ahmed Sharaqpuri, Sheikhupura District Co-ordination Officer Salman Aijaz, Pakistan People’s Party leader Mushtaq Awan and other party leaders were also present on the occasion.
Later, a competition of mystic poetry was also held.
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Against Extremism and Injustice
Saturday, July 26, 2008
There is no place for extremism in Islam since the essence of Islam is peace, love and equality, Governor Salmaan Taseer said on Friday.
He also added that Sufi poets had taught humanism to the world through their poetry.
He was addressing a gathering at the three-day celebrations of the 210th Urs (death anniversary) of renowned Sufi poet Syed Waris Shah.
Taseer also announced the renovation of the Malika Hans Mosque, where Waris Shah wrote his famous work ‘Heer’.
He also announced that celebrations of Syed Waris Shah’s 210th Urs would be held at the Governor’s House on August 7th.
Taseer said that Islam was a religion of peace. He said that Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) teachings of equality, love and tolerance had made the world an excellent place to live in. He added that in order to succeed in this life and the hereafter, everyone should follow Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) teachings.
He said that the Sufis of Punjab had taught people to love God and mankind through their poetry. He said that they had always stood against extremism and injustice in society.
He added that Syed Waris Shah’s poetry has always been a source of spiritual blessing for the people. He said that the concept of human brotherhood explained in classical literature should be introduced to the young generation to control intolerance and extremism in society.
He said that the government was working on plans to introduce Punjabi literature and culture in all government universities.
Culture Minister Dr Tanveerul-Islam said Sufi poets had given the people the message of loving humanity and God through their poetry.
Sheikhupura District Nazim Mian Jaleel Ahmed Sharaqpuri, Sheikhupura District Co-ordination Officer Salman Aijaz, Pakistan People’s Party leader Mushtaq Awan and other party leaders were also present on the occasion.
Later, a competition of mystic poetry was also held.
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Staff Report, "No place for extremism in Islam, says Taseer" - Daily Times - Lahore, PakistanSaturday, July 26, 2008
There is no place for extremism in Islam since the essence of Islam is peace, love and equality, Governor Salmaan Taseer said on Friday.
He also added that Sufi poets had taught humanism to the world through their poetry.
He was addressing a gathering at the three-day celebrations of the 210th Urs (death anniversary) of renowned Sufi poet Syed Waris Shah.
Taseer also announced the renovation of the Malika Hans Mosque, where Waris Shah wrote his famous work ‘Heer’.
He also announced that celebrations of Syed Waris Shah’s 210th Urs would be held at the Governor’s House on August 7th.
Taseer said that Islam was a religion of peace. He said that Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) teachings of equality, love and tolerance had made the world an excellent place to live in. He added that in order to succeed in this life and the hereafter, everyone should follow Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) teachings.
He said that the Sufis of Punjab had taught people to love God and mankind through their poetry. He said that they had always stood against extremism and injustice in society.
He added that Syed Waris Shah’s poetry has always been a source of spiritual blessing for the people. He said that the concept of human brotherhood explained in classical literature should be introduced to the young generation to control intolerance and extremism in society.
He said that the government was working on plans to introduce Punjabi literature and culture in all government universities.
Culture Minister Dr Tanveerul-Islam said Sufi poets had given the people the message of loving humanity and God through their poetry.
Sheikhupura District Nazim Mian Jaleel Ahmed Sharaqpuri, Sheikhupura District Co-ordination Officer Salman Aijaz, Pakistan People’s Party leader Mushtaq Awan and other party leaders were also present on the occasion.
Later, a competition of mystic poetry was also held.
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