Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Sufi Forum in New delhi on Thursday. Terming Sufism “the voice of peace”, he noted that none of the 99 names of Allah stands for violence.
In his address, Modi said: “Sufism is the voice of peace, co-existence, compassion, equality and a call to universal brotherhood.”
He also said, “Sufis experience the universal message of the almighty that perfection in human life is reflected in qualities that are dear to God. For the Sufis, service to God meant service to humanity.”
Invoking Punjabi Sufi poet, humanist and philosopher Bulleh Shah, Modi said,
He also stressed on Sufism’s “huge” contribution to poetry in India and “its profound impact” on the development of Indian music.
“You have come from different lands and cultures, but you are united by a common faith.”
“Welcome to a land that is a timeless fountain of peace and an ancient source of traditions and faiths. All our people, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, believers, non-believers, are an integral part of India,” he added.
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