‘Prophet's teachings can make society discrimination-free’

Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP) Chairman Shah Sufi Maulana Syed Saifuddin Ahmed Al-Hasani has said the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings can make society discrimination-free.

He said this during a grand procession and rally held in Dhaka on Monday to celebrate Eid-e-Miladunnabi, organized by Anjuman-E-Rahmania Mainia Maizbhandaria.

The procession began on the Engineers Institution premises and passed through various important streets of the city. 

Syed Saifuddin Ahmad Al-Hasani said: “The message of peace, equality, and humanity was brought by Prophet Muhammad. The essence of Islam is rooted in compassion and human values.”

He issued a stern warning against extremism and condemned the desecration of Sufi shrines, urging those involved in such acts to refrain from their actions.

He further added: “Islam does not permit forcing religion upon others and promotes respect for all faiths.”

He said respecting the religious freedom of others is a core teaching of Islam.

"We believe that Islam was established through tolerance. Sufi culture and shrines are symbols of Islam's glory and dignity. Therefore, those who are looting, vandalizing, and setting fire to the shrines of saints, khankahs, and dargahs, stop these heinous acts. 

“Do not force the Sunni-Sufi followers to take to the streets. We demand the interim government to ensure that extremists can not attack even a single shrine in the country. The shrines and khankahs that have been destroyed must be rebuilt, and compensation must be provided. Those involved in these injustices must be identified and brought to justice," Syed Saifuddin Ahmad Al-Hasani said.

Several special guests, including Prof Dr Anisujjaman, vice-chancellor of Global University of Bangladesh, were present at the program.