Adviser on Information Punjab Omar Sarfaraz Cheema said that the message of Aulia-e-Karam exhorts us to respect humanity along with preaching the Islamic teachings.
This very message of rendering service and sacrifice to the humanity is the fundamental part of the teachings of Hazrat Data Gunj Baksh RA. He said that not only the people of the subcontinent but the people across the globe are benefiting from the knowledge and teachings of Hazrat Data Gunj Baksh RA. Omar Sarfaraz Cheema expressed these views while participating as a Chief Guest in the 3-Day International Tasawuf Conference being held under the auspices of Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department at Data Darbar Lahore.
DG Auqaf Tahir Raza Bokhari, Administrator Shahid Hameed Virk and other organisers were also present on the occasion. Adviser on Information Punjab congratulated the administration of the Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department on holding a successful International Tasawuf Conference and said that to propagate the message of human friendship is a noble need during the present period of extremism, sectarianism, differences and human hatred prevailing in the society.
He said that their is a dire need to hold such conferences in the present unfavourable conditions which can promote tolerance, brotherhood, peace and harmony in the society. Omar Sarfraz Cheema emphasized that it is inevitable to adhere to the teachings of the Sufia-e- Karam for constituting a society free from extremism and terrorism.