KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information and Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said on Tuesday that teachings of saints were examples for humanity till the end of time.

“The land of Sindh is the land of Sufis and Sindh is called Bab-ul-Islam,” he said while speaking during his visit to the shrine of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi on his urs.

The provincial minister said that the land of Sindh had the honour of being the abode of saints.

“There is peace and tranquillity on this land of Shah Latif. People from all over the country come here to earn a living. The government of Sindh considers the followers of all schools of thought, sects and religions to be free and empowered to worship in accordance with their beliefs and respects and honours every human being,” he said.

The provincial minister said that the lineage of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi was connected with the lineage of Hazrat Ali, who was the cousin and son-in-law of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

“Devotion to the court of Waliullah, who has such a great relationship, is definitely a matter of honour for all lovers of saints and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto was also a believer in Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi.”

Mr Shah appealed to the people to continue to implement SOPs and arrange special prayers for the stability and development of the country on the occasion.

Published in Dawn, August 12th, 2020

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