Islam not religion of anarchy: Imam-e-Kaaba

LAHORE: Thousands of people on Wednesday attended sermon of Imam-e-Kaaba at the Badshahi Masjid.

Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Abdur Rehman Alsudais in his inspirational sermon said that Islam was not a religion of subversion and anarchy. He said it was a faith, which was based on construction, development and progress.

He said Islam was the cornerstone of Muslim brotherhood. He said it was a source of strength and prowess. Acquiring knowledge, which was pivotal for the spread and advancement of Islam, was mandatory upon all Muslims, he said. He said through equipping themselves with the latest sciences, the Muslims could revive glorious days of Islam. Imam-e-Kaaba said Pakistan was the citadel of Islam. He said its inhabitants should devote their energies, capabilities and skills to the progress of Islam as well as their country. It was their love for Islam that they left no stone unturned in making their religion among the world’s top religions.

Sheikh maintained that Islam was a faith of moderation. He said it did not promote extremism. He said Islam had discouraged factionalism, regionalism, sectarianism and any other schism. By following golden teachings of Islam, he said, the Muslims could obtain prosperity, peace and progress in the world.

He observed that strength of Muslims was in their unity. He said they were a force to be reckoned with as long as they were united. Enemies of Islam were hell-bent on creating gaps among the Muslims across the world, he said. He said the Muslims should follow the teachings of Islam. To give practical shape to their devotion to Islam, he said, the Muslims should acquire knowledge and act upon the golden principles of Islam.

At the end of his address, he raised slogans of Pakistan Zindabad and Pak-Saudi Friendship Zindabad.

Elahi thanks Saudi Arabia for support: Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia had always supported the Islamic world throughout history. He told people gathered to hear the Imam of Kaaba’s speech at Badhashi Mosque that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could play an important role in meeting the challenges faced by the Islamic world. He also praised the imam for educating Muslims about the evils of terrorism, violence and intolerance. Later, he told a dinner hosted by the Punjab government for the imam at Lahore Fort that Saudi Arabia had stood by Pakistan since the latter’s creation and supported it during tough times. He also said the Punjab government would be honoured to prepare the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba if the Saudi government gave it an opportunity.