Text of PM address at the World Sufi Forum on March 17, 2016.

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Text of PM address at the World Sufi Forum on March 17, 2016

The Honble Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, made a seminal speech at the inauguration of the ‘World Sufi Forum on 17 March 2016 in which he emphasized that the world must advance the message of Sufism that stands for the principles of Islam and the highest human values. He reiterated India’s abiding belief in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ : the World is one family. The All India Ulama & Mashaikh Board (AIUMB) hosted the four day ‘World Sufi Forum from 17 – 20 March 2016. The event included an international seminar and a grand public conference in which hundreds of Islamic scholars, Sufi luminaries, writers, journalists, university academicians, social activists and grassroot workers from across the world participated. The event was targeted at finding more constructive ways to spread the Islamic message of peace and tolerance, discuss the issues of extremism and find ways to work out effective counter-narratives.

The Honble Prime Minsiter said that the event is extraordinary as it comes at a critical time for humanity when the world needs a call to universal brotherhood. Of particular significance were his comments about Islam where he said that the Islamic civilization stands on the solid bedrock of a great religion. Islam has historically engaged with diverse civilizations and as it enriched itself, it also enriched the world. The 99 names of Allah denote compassion and mercy, encapsulating the spirit of Sufism and of Islam. India has a distinct Islamic heritage which can be seen in the fields of art, architecture and culture, and the spiritual and intellectual traditions of India. The values Islam espouses, of peace, diversity and equality of faith, are the need of our times. The highest ideals of Islam have always rejected the forces of terrorism and extremism and he urged for the revival of this glorious heritage.


The text of the speech (Click here to view)

The press release on the Honble Prime Minister’s address together with the video of the speech and some photographs can be accessed at:

http://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-addresses-world-sufi-forum-428437

http://www.narendramodi.in/pm-modi-at-the-world-islamic-sufi-conference-in-new-delhi-428276

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