Counter misinterpretation of Islam: PM at Hajj Conference
“Islam is a religion of peace. Let’s all eradicate darkness, conflicts, illiteracy, terrorism, and militancy from society as well as resist the forces that misinterpret Islam – through bearing the essence of the religion in our hearts,” Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged all to counter the forces that "misinterpret" Islam as well as eliminate conflicts and militancy from society – bearing the core values of the "religion of peace".
"Islam is a religion of peace. Let's all eradicate darkness, conflicts, illiteracy, terrorism, and militancy from society as well as resist the forces that misinterpret Islam – through bearing the essence of the religion in our hearts," she said.
The premier made the call while inaugurating the first national-level conference and fair on Hajj and Umrah management in Dhaka, through a virtual platform from her official residence Ganabhaban.
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Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) in collaboration with the Religious Affairs Ministry arranged the "National Conference on Hajj and Umrah Management-2022 and Hajj and Umrah Fair" at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.
The objectives of the event include providing pilgrims with proper Hajj-related information, making them aware of the current technology-based Hajj management, enabling them to directly contact with Hajj agencies and reducing the influence of middlemen and scammers.
The three-day fair remains open to aspiring pilgrims from 10am to 8pm every day.
Sheikh Hasina said Islam is one of the most beautiful religions in the world. "We've adopted a zero tolerance policy towards militancy, to uphold the peaceful glory of Islam," she said.
