LAHORE,Minister Auqaf Punjab, Syed Ehsan-ud-din Qureshi has said that Ulema and mashaikh should play an active role in the setting up of a society based on religious harmony, tolerance and social equality.
According to handout issued here on Saturday, he asked the ulema and mashaikh to spread the teachings of Sufi Saints among the masses to create charitable & tolerant society.
He said that Islam teaches the lesson of peace, harmony and equality among the masses and by following in the footsteps of Sufi saints we should create an atmosphere of amity and tranquility.
While talking to media persons at the inauguration of Urs Madhu Lal Hussain / Mela Chiraghan, Ehsan-ud-din Qureshi said that Ulema have great respect through out the world and we have to promote the concept of love, brotherhood and mutual tolerance for the establishment of peace in the world and the Sufi saints spread the same message.
He said the present government is paying special attention on the protection and renovation of Mazaars of Sufi Saints. He said the auqaf department with the collaboration of security agencies has made special arrangements of security during Mela Chiraghan. The Minister also inaugurated the extension of mosque and Mazaar at the Mazaar of Hazrat Madhu Lal Hussain. Secretary Auqaf, DG Auqaf and other officials of the departments were also present of the occasion.
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