Sufi conference upholds Hindu-Muslim harmony

Time of India

2 days ago

Pics: Various Hindu and Muslim leaders at during sufi saints' conference in Hubballi on Saturday night; (R) Hubballi Syed Ali Baba of Khwaza Bandenawaz Dargah in Kalaburagi and Fakir Dinga- leshwar Mahaswamiji having an animated conversation
Hubballi: The mega conference of sufi saints, organised by the All Karnataka Sunni Mashaik Council, revived the Hindu-Muslim harmony in Hubballi on Saturday evening.
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Minister Satish Jarkiholi described it as an effort to retain solidarity between Hindus and Muslims. "Sufi saints have always played a role in upholding peace across the globe. National integrity leads to prosperity. Combined efforts of Hindus, Muslims, and all communities take the country to the next level in development. We can't reach our goal until we move ahead together," he opined. He also stressed the need for education among Muslim brethren and said that the children of those working in jobs like puncture repair should become engineers or pursue other professions with good education.
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resenting Shayari on humanity, chief whip in the legislative council Saleem Ahmed said that communal harmony is the need of the hour in the country. "This conference is aimed at spreading the message of 'no hate, only love'. We all are one, and we live in peace and coexistence. Forces spreading hate should understand that Muslims like Maulana Azad fought for independence by standing with Mahatma Gandhi," he added.
Minister Shivanand Patil noted that there are some forces trying to divide people on religious grounds, but such conferences give a strong reply to them. Referring to a Doha of Kabir, he said one should work for the welfare of society and always respect humanity.
Channabasava Mahaswamiji of Savanur noted that there are many similarities between 12th-century Sharanas and Sufi saints, who always preferred divinity.
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He referred to Sufi saint Rabiya, who upheld mysticism through her compositions.
Former cricketer and MP Mohammad Azharuddin, Fakir Dingaleshwar Mahaswami, ministers Satish Jarkiholi, Shivanand Patil, and Rahim Khan, Rajya Sabha member Nasir Hussain, chief whip in the legislative council Saleem Ahmed, Huda chairman Shakir Sanadi, MLAs GS Patil, NH Konaraddi, Yasir Khan Pathan, and HR Gaviyappa, Karnataka Waqf Board chairman Syed Muhammad Ali Al-Hussaini, Basha Peera Quadri, and many more religious seers and political functionaries s were present on the occasion.