India is leading fight against those who are promoting terrorism around the world: NSA
Andalib Akhter / New Delhi
Saying that India is leading the fight against those who are promoting terrorism and extremism around the world, India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval today said: “Terrorism is not linked to any religion. It is individual who get misguided”.
NSA said that in India, no religion is under any threat as a “proud civilizational state, India believes in promoting tolerance, dialogue, and cooperation to deal with the challenges of our time.”
He said, “It was no coincidence that despite having around 200 million Muslims, the involvement of Indian citizens in global terrorism has been incredibly low. “
Praising Dr Al-Issa, Doval said that his message of peace, empathy, and co-existence most unambiguously and effectively has not only brought about a deeper and better understanding of Islam but also worked as a catalyst in promoting the values of compassion, tolerance, and respect among different faiths.
Addressing a selected gathering at India Islamic Centre where Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Issa, Secretary General of Muslim World League Doval was chief guest. The function was organized by the Khusro Foundation.
Mr Doval said, India is also a victim of terrorism and it has faced numerous terror attacks including 26/11 Mumbai attack in which 168 people lost their lives. The NSA said that India has been actively working to combat terrorism through various means including strengthening enacting new laws and cooperating with other countries.
The NSA said India and Saudi Arabia share an excellent relationship that is rooted in their shared cultural heritage, common values, and economic ties. “Our leaders share a common vision of the future. The enduring profoundness of our historic relationship can be understood from the fact that Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH)’ wife Hazrat Khadija had a liking for silk and Kashmiri shawls from India.
Doval said India, the world’s largest democracy is a land of incredible diversity. “It is a melting pot of cultures, religions, and languages that coexist in harmony. As an inclusive democracy, India has successfully managed to provide space for all its citizens, regardless of their religious, ethnic or cultural backgrounds.”
He said Islam occupies a unique and significant position in India, and it’s home to the second-largest Muslim population in the world. The Indian Muslim population is almost equal to the combined population of around 33 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The NSA said India and Saudi Arabia share an excellent relationship that is rooted in their shared cultural heritage, common values, and economic ties. “Our leaders share a common vision of the future. The enduring profoundness of our historic relationship can be understood from the fact that Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH)’ wife Hazrat Khadija had a liking for silk and Kashmiri shawls from India.
Doval said India, the world’s largest democracy is a land of incredible diversity. “It is a melting pot of cultures, religions, and languages that coexist in harmony. As an inclusive democracy, India has successfully managed to provide space for all its citizens, regardless of their religious, ethnic or cultural backgrounds.”
He said Islam occupies a unique and significant position in India, and it’s home to the second-largest Muslim population in the world. The Indian Muslim population is almost equal to the combined population of around 33 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Speaking on the occasion, Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Issa, Secretary General of Muslim World League said that Indian wisdom has contributed a lot to the humanity around the world. He added that there is a need to work together to promote peace and stability in the world. Mr Issa said Indian constitution is a sacred one, which unites the entire country. He added that India and the World Muslim League must work together in promoting peace and stability in the world, as the every country is connected with each other.
he appreciates India’s long history and diversity and the fact that despite being a Hindu majority nation it has a secular constitution.
He was addressing a meeting of the intellectuals, academicians, and religious leaders at the Indian Islamic cultural center organized by the Khusro Foundation here on Tuesday. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, was also present at the occasion.
“India is a great model of coexistence for the world,” he said while speaking about the negative tendencies rising in many parts of the globe.
The Saudi-Arabia-born Dr. Al-Issa said Indian wisdom has done good to humanity.
He said ever since he landed in India Monday evening, he had been meeting a lot of Indians of all religions and he found their deep sense of optimism.
Speaking in the Arabic language he also appreciated the Indian Muslims. He said the “Muslim component of the Indian society also contributes to Indian diversity and coexistence.”
He said the “Need of the hour is to establish communication between cultures (India and Islam)’. As the leader of the MWL. He wants to strengthen understanding between faiths.
Dr Al-Issa said as head of the Makkah-based Muslim World League he has alliances with many cultures around the world. In India, he said, Hindus being in the majority, MWL has collaborated with many Hindu organizations.
He said he has a deep association with Sadguru (Jaggi) and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, two Indian spiritual leaders, and engaged with them regularly. “We have many common values with many Hindu leaders and we respect the differences.