Scholars, saints’ role pivotal in spreading Islamic teachings: Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has stressed religious scholars to lead the mission of spreading the teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through their platforms and motivate the people to follow the blessed way of life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

While addressing the international Mashaikh and Ulema conference held under the aegis of the Auqaf department on Monday in connection with Ashra Shan-e-Rehmatul-lil-Alameen, the chief minister said religious scholars and Sufi saints have always rendered commendable services for Islam.

“They have played their role for the collective good of the country. The purpose of celebrating Ashra Shan-e-Rehmatul-lil-Alameen is to sensitise the world that Muslims’ utmost love and affection for Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is beyond every love. The reverence and honour of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will always prevail over everything,” he asserted.

The CM said 10,574 Shan-e-Rehmatul-lil-Alameen scholarships, valuing Rs273.80 million, have been given to bright and needy students.

As many as 29,142 scholarships will be given this year and the amount will be increased to Rs1 billion, he said.

“Seerat Chairs have been established in IUB, Ghazi University DG Khan, Okara University, GCU Faisalabad, University of Chakwal and BZU Multan to fund the research,” he said.

“Ashra Shan-e-Rehmatul-lil-Alameen will be celebrated with more zeal and enthusiasm next year and I also pay tributes to PM Imran Khan for initiating the tradition of officially celebrating Ashra Shan-e-Rehmatul-lil-Alameen,” added the chief minister.

Auqaf Minister Saeedul Hassan Shah, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad and Auqaf Secretary Nabeel Javed also spoke on the occasion.

SACM Hasaan Khawar, secretaries, religious scholars and notable persons of other religious communities also attended the conference.

The CM distributed cash prizes and awards among the position holders of Naa’t competitions and writers of books on the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Meanwhile, Milad was organised for women at the Lahore Arts Council. A large number of women participated in the event.

The famous Naa’t Khuwan Mahnoor Khan, Hafiza Naila Irfan, Falak Noor, Isma Zafar, Hajra Farah, Fareeha, Parveen Akhtar, Shabana and Shazia also participated in the event.

Speaking on the occasion, Alhamra Executive Director Ijaz Ahmad Minhas said the entire life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is a source of guidance for the whole world till the Day of Judgment.

The struggle to get the pleasure of arranging this kind of event for the sake of our beloved Prophet (PBUH) LAC will continue its efforts, he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 19^th, 2021.