“Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikaas” is based on the principle of Sufism
Andalib Akhter / NEW DELHI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the fight against terrorism was not a confrontation against any religion. “It cannot be. It is a struggle between the values of humanism and the forces of inhumanity”, said PM while inaugurating a three day World Sufi Forum at Vigyan Bhavan here today.
Prime Minister said that Terrorism is not a conflict that could be fought only through military, intelligence or diplomatic means. “ It is also a battle that must be won through the strength of our values and the real message of religions”, PM underlined.
“As I have said before, we must reject any link between terrorism and religion. Those who spread terror in the name of religion are anti-religious” Mr Modi stressed.
He asked people to advance the message of Sufism that he said, stands for the principles of Islam and the highest human values.
“This is a task that states, societies, sages, scholars and families must pursue. However, to me, the message of Sufism is not just confined to combating terrorism”, he said.
Pm said that, the values of harmony, welfare, compassion and love for human beings are the foundation of a just society.
‘That is the principle behind my creed of “Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikaas”. And, these values are important to preserve and nurture diversity in our societies”.
Diversity is a basic reality of Nature and source of richness of a society; and, it should not be a cause of discord.
We need just not constitutional provisions or legal safeguards, but also social values to build an inclusive and peaceful society, in which everyone belongs, secure about his rights and confident of her future.
The Prime Minister recalled the contribution of Sufism to poetry and Indian music. He said Sufism spreads the message that one who loves God, must also love all his creations.
More than 200 Indian and international delegates, including Sufi Shuyukh, spiritual leaders, scholars, academicians and masters of Sufism, are participating in the four day event.
It is being organized by All India Ulama and Mashaikh Board, the apex body of Sufi Dargahs in India.
Text of PM Modi’s address at World Sufi Conference