Narendra Modi inaugurates World Sufi Forum
"Welcome to a land that is a timeless fountain of peace and an ancient source of traditions and faiths," Modi said.
"At a time when the dark shadow of violence is becoming longer, you are the noor or the light of hope," Modi said.
He said the Sufis are united by a common faith.
"You have come from different lands and cultures, but you are united by a common faith..For the Sufis, service to God meant service to humanity," he said.
He said Sufism is a call to universal brotherhood.
He said: "All our people, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, believers, non-believers, are an integral part of India."
The Forum has been convened by the All India Ulama and Mashaikh Board, to discuss the role of Sufism in countering rising global terror.
The Forum, will debate long-term alternatives to counter rising issues of radicalization and use of terror in the name of religion.
The four-day event, beginning on Thursday is likely to be attended by over 200 delegates, including foreign delegates from 20 countries;scholar from Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, UK, USA, Canada and Pakistan are expected to attend.
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