Sufi teachings of Islam lead us to spiritual excellence and universal peace: Darakhshan

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PULWAMA: Chairperson J&K Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Wednesday participated in programme ‘Ramzan Cum Sufi Conference’s’ organised bt the NGO ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ at Townhall in Pulwama. The theme of the conference was ‘Faith Towards Brotherhood & Harmony’. Dr Andrabi was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The keynote and welcome address was presented by the founder of the NGO Arshad Bhat who emphasized on the need for propagation of brotherhood and tolerance for a peaceful society of coexistence and harmony. He said that Awaam Ki Awaaz Organisation is doing continuous efforts to reach out to the people especially the youth and is taking many initiatives for the social , economic, political and other moral empowerment of the young minds of the society.
Chairperson J&K Waqf Board said, “We need to teach and preach the inclusiveness and peace as taught to us by Islam.”
“The Sufi order of Kashmir has always bridged the gaps and emphasized on the harmonious synthesis of faiths in Kashmir. We need to return to our spiritual past where a just society is guaranteed”, said Dr Andrabi. She stressed upon the youth of Kashmir to take advantage of the peaceful conditions and try to make a society which is economically sound, spiritually strong, morally high.
“High dreams and a universal vision can lead us to a future where we can lead the society and the country to bigger heights”, said Waqf Board Chairperson.