Modi calls for universal brotherhood while inaugurating World Sufi Forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for universal brotherhood, while urging South Asian countries to revive and nurture the culture of Sufism, not violence and terrorism. Speaking at the World Sufi forum in New Delhi today, Mr Modi also said that Sufism should guide the world as terrorism is trying to divide the humankind. He also said that the fight against terrorism is not a confrontation against any religion and those who spread terror in the name of religion are anti-religious. Mr. Modi said Sufism has acquired greater relevance when the whole world is facing the threat of terrorism, adding that Sufism blossomed in India’s openness and pluralism and engaged with spiritual tradition and evolved its own ethos. The Prime Minister recalled the contribution of Sufism to poetry and Indian music. He said Sufism spreads the message that one who loves God, must also love all his creations. More than 200 Indian and international delegates, including Sufi Shuyukh, spiritual leaders, scholars, academicians and masters of Sufism, are participating in the four day event. It is being organized by All India Ulama and Mashaikh Board, the apex body of Sufi Dargahs in India.