Minority Affairs Minister K Rahman Khan today called secularism a virtue which teaches people to respect human values.
He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of 'Islam and Modernity: The Perspective of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi', an international conference organised at Jamia Millia Islamia.
"In the context of a secular society, the views of Said Nursi are relevant. He has explained how a non-Muslim's rights should be respected, how he should be treated as a human being", Khan said.
"This is what is required today. Secularism is a virtue which teaches to respect human values. Once we respect human values, people will appreciate the teachings of Quran and respect Islam," the minister said.
Speaking about Said Nursi, a Sunni Muslim theologian who wrote the 'Risale-i Nur' Collection, a body of Qur'anic commentary exceeding 6,000 pages, the minister bestowed rich praises on him.
"His contribution, his thought, his approach to Islam is well known. He is a scholar of international repute. He lived and died for the principles of Quran," Khan said.
Tariq Anwar, minister of state for agriculture and food processing industries, and E Ahmad, Minister of State for External Affairs were also present at the inauguration ceremony.
The ministers spoke at length about Said Nursi's life and his contribution to society.
The Newswire
Secularism Is a Virtue: Minority Affairs Minister
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