Lahore - Speakers at a seminar stressed the need for following Sunnah to cope with current challenges. The Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust (NPT) organised the seminar titled ‘National Unity in line with the life of Holy Prophet (PBUH)”. The speakers called for following the Islamic teachings to get united. They have also underlined the need for creating a sense of security among minorities to promote national unity and integrity.

In his message, NPT Chairman Muhammad Rafique Tarar laid stress on imparting knowledge to youth.

In his keynote speech, NPT Vice Chairman Prof Dr Rafique Ahmed said Allama Iqbal laid the foundation of struggle for independence by presenting the concept of Pakistan. He said national integrity in line with the life of Prophet (PBUH) is need of the hour. He stressed national integrity can only be achieved through having all the institutions on the same page.

Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali also spoke on the occasion and highlighted important aspects of the life of Holy Prophet (PBUH). Senator Waleed Iqbal pointed out that the Constitution guards minorities’ rights.

Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi said Islam is the proponent of brotherhood.  He shed light on Islamic history and said: “We can still achieve national unity by following the teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH),” he added.

Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad stressed the need for interfaith harmony. He lauded Nazaria-i-Pakistan Trust for organizsng the seminar on such an important issue. He urged the government to hold such seminars at the national level.