PESHAWAR
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adviser on Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs, Maulana Muhammad Tayyab Qureshi said on Sunday that Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s message of self-respect, hope, hard work and unity continues to serve as a guiding light for the younger generation.
In his message on the occasion of Iqbal Day, he said that Allama Iqbal was a great thinker who awakened political and intellectual consciousness among the Muslims of the subcontinent and played a historic role in strengthening the ideological foundations of the Pakistan Movement.
He said Iqbal urged young people to develop the high aspirations, strong character, self-confidence and determination of an eagle.
By following his teachings of knowledge, hard work and optimism, the youth could play an effective role in the progress and prosperity of the country.
Maulana Qureshi stressed that providing young people with modern education, research opportunities, technological skills and positive thinking was essential for the country’s future.
He said Iqbal’s vision of Pakistan was not merely that of a geographical state but of a society based on justice, brotherhood, equality, tolerance and respect for humanity.
Emphasising the importance of inter-sectarian and interfaith harmony, he said mutual respect and tolerance were essential for lasting peace and stability in society.
He urged religious scholars, youth, educational institutions and all segments of society to promote unity, discipline, knowledge, character-building and collective responsibility to ensure Pakistan’s prosperity.
