World Sufi Forum

18th March, 2016

World Sufi Forum

The Forum has been convened by the All India Ulama and Mashaikh Board, to discuss the role of Sufism in countering rising global terror. 

The Forum, will debate long-term alternatives to counter rising issues of radicalization and use of terror in the name of religion. 

It is expected to emphasize and reassert India's position as one of the global centres for moderate ideology in Islam. 

The four-day event, beginning today is likely to be attended by over 200 delegates, including foreign delegates from 20 countries. Spiritual leaders, scholars, academicians and theologists from Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, UK, USA, Canada and Pakistan, among other countries, are expected to be present. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the inaugural of World Sufi Forum on Thursday in New Delhi. Top 10 Quotes

1. At a time when the dark shadow of violence is becoming longer, you are the noor or the light of hope. When young laughter is silenced by guns on the streets, you are the voice that heals.
2. When we recall the ninety-nine names of Allah, none of them stand for violence. He is both Rahman and Rahim.
3. The ideals of Islam have always rejected the forces of terrorism and extremism.
4. All our people – Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, the micro-minority of Parsis, believers, non-believers, are all an integral part of India.
5. Every year, we spend a 100 billion dollars in securing the world from terrorism. This is money that should be spent improving the lives of the poor.
6. Those who spread terror in the name of religion are anti-religious.
7. The fight against terrorism is not a confrontation against any religion. It cannot be.
8. Diversity is a basic reality of Nature and source of richness of a society; and, it should not be a cause of discord.
9. The global community must be more vigilant than ever before to encounter the forces of darkness with the light of human values.
10. The global community must be more vigilant than ever before to encounter the forces of darkness with the light of human values.

Courtesy: TOI