Prime Minster Gilani speaking with Muhammad Hanif Jalandhri, Member of Islamic Ideology Council at PM House. -APP Photo

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said the Ulema should play their role in promoting interfaith harmony in the society and building bridges between various sects and religions.

He asked the Ulema to educate the people about religious matters. The prime minister expressed these views while talking to Qari Muhammad Hanif Jalandhri, member of Islamic Ideology Council, who called on him at the Prime Minister House.

Gilani said the Islamic Ideology Council was a constitutional body and helped the government in formulating policies in line with the teachings of Islam.

He added he would hold a meeting with members and the Chairman of the Islamic Ideology Council and will present their proposals in the Parliament.

Qari Hanif Jalandhri apprised the Prime Minister about the problems being faced by religious seminaries.

He also discussed with him the educational system of the Madaris and efforts of the Islamic Ideology Council to promote interfaith harmony among various sects and religions.

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