Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi emphasized harmony and dialogue among religions for peace
Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi highlighted the importance of interfaith dialogue, tolerance, and religious harmony for building a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan. He emphasized that true peace can only be achieved when people of different faiths and backgrounds come together with mutual respect and understanding. He focused attention on the need for inclusivity, recommended that the representation of minorities must be ensured in both district and divisional peace committees. This initiative would strengthen trust among various communities and promote equality and justice. Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi further added that such steps are essential to counter extremism, foster national unity, and ensure lasting social harmony.
Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi chaired a meeting held at the Commissioner’s Office, Gujranwala, in connection with Muharram Ul Haram 2025. Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi appreciated the voluntary services of Christian members of the Peace and religious harmony, interfaith dialogue in Gujranwala.
Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Maulana Tahir Ashrafi has stated that “Muharram is a month dedicated to promoting peace and brotherhood, and no one will be allowed to spread chaos or disrupt peace during this holy month. H added that the religion of Islam teaches respect and honor for other religions. We must respect one another, and we will not allow the enemy's evil intentions to succeed under any circumstances.”
He expressed these views while addressing the meeting at the Commissioner’s Office, Gujranwala. Mr. Naveed Haider Sherazi, Commissioner Gujranwala, DIG Mr. Tayyab Hafeez Cheema, Regional Police Officer, Mr. Naveed Ahmed, Deputy Commissioner, DIG Mr. Ayaz Saleem, City Police Officer, members of Divisional Peace Committee, representatives of Pakistan Ulma Council attended the meeting.
Scholars are rendering valuable services in promoting religious harmony, patience, brotherhood, and peace, and Interfaith harmony and Dialogue in Gujranwala, he added. The Chairman of the Pakistan Ulma Council appreciated their efforts, expecting that such an exemplary demonstration of religious tolerance and brotherhood would be seen in Muharram as well.
Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi highlighted the crucial importance of interfaith dialogue, tolerance, and religious harmony for building a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan. He emphasized that true peace can only be achieved when people of different faiths and backgrounds come together with mutual respect and understanding. Stressing the need for inclusivity, he recommended that the representation of minorities must be ensured in both district and divisional peace committees. This, he noted, would strengthen trust among various communities and promote equality and justice. Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi further added that such initiatives are essential to counter extremism, foster national unity, and ensure lasting social harmony.
Mr. Naveed Haider Sherazi, Mr. Tayyab Hafeez Cheema, Mr. Naveed Ahmad, Mr. Muhammad Ayyaz Saleem, and the members of the Peace Committee presented an appreciation shield to the worthy Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi for his everlasting services for the promotion of peace and religious harmony.
