Modi Releases ‘Education of Muslims’; Says Knowledge Focal Point Of All Religions

by Abbas Adil

 

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday releasing the book titled ‘Education of Muslims’ by J.S. Rajput in presence of scholars, historians and diplomatic representatives described “knowledge” (“ilm”) as the focal point of all religions.

Launching the book ‘Education of Muslims: An Islamic Perspective of Knowledge and Education- Indian Context’ in New Delhi, Modi said “After Allah, the second highest word that appears in the Quran is ilm (knowledge)”.

Complimenting the book editor, PM Modi said the book can help in efforts towards understanding each other and understanding different points of view.

He also complimented Shri Sirajuddin Qureshi, who has written the foreword for the book

Modi said it was the good fortune of people living in India that they have the opportunity to follow, understand and learn so many different religions and strands of thought at one place.

“In our country every community considers knowledge to be of primary importance. Knowledge offers light and encouragement,” he said.

Meanwhile Narendra Modi also voiced that education can become the strength of the entire SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) region adding that if the region does not embrace modernity, it will be left behind as the rest of the world progresses.

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