On face of Islamic violence across country, Kashmir organization calls 'Sufism' only way out
30 Jun 2022 16:13:55
Srinagar, Jun 30: While the country suffers severe isolated incidents of Islamic violence, the Voice for Peace and Justice has organized a one-day conference on Sufism in Baramulla on Wednesday (Jun 29), claiming that the conference aims to revive Sufism in Kashmir. At the same time, the conference also managed to propagate how the voice of Muslim community of Kashmir, that has been a majority, was supposedly 'suppressed' by 'radical' forces.
The organizer Voice for Peace and Justice states that the aim of the Sufi conference organized at Baramulla on Jun 29, was to make people aware about 'Sufism', which according to the organization is the backbone of Islam which teaches people to spread peace, love and brotherhood. During the conference, a number of Sufiyana music segments were performed by the Kashmiri singers of the valley. The sufi performances attracted a good audience including writers, poets, authors and other intellectuals.
The conference was attended by hundreds of people who came all along the way from the entire Kashmir valley to part in the conference. Sheikh Minhaz, General Secretary of Voice for Peace and Justice, in his address, said Sufism is the only way forward for peace in Kashmir. He said, "The Sufi Saints travelled miles to promote peace and brotherhood in Kashmir, while some elements are leaving no stone turned to spread extremism over Sufism." Minhaz emphasized the role of Sufis in Kashmir and said people should follow Sufism so that ever-lasting peace can be imposed in Kashmir.
At the same time, contradicting the whole purpose of 'Sufism' as well as the conference, Farooq Ganderbali, a renowned social activist and president of Voice for Peace and Justice, in his speech said, "Radical forces tried hard to suppress the voice of the majority of the people of Kashmir, targeted shrines and literature to ruin the fabrics of Sufism in Kashmir, but in the present scenario the Sufism is an only option to live peacefully and in the eco-friendly atmosphere with the people irrespective of religion, creed and caste."