Pilgrims urged to pray for world peace
JEDDAH. KAZINFORM A prominent Indian Muslim leader has called upon pilgrims who have come for Haj this year to pray for global peace and stability during the annual event, the largest gathering witnessed by humanity.
"We have to pray to God, the creator of universe, to solve problems facing people all over the world to help them live in peace and stability. This should be our main prayer during this Haj," said A.P. Abubacker Musliyar, general secretary of the All-India Muslim Scholars' Association, ARAB NEWS reports. He emphasized the role of Haj in strengthening unity and solidarity among Muslims. "All pilgrims wear the same form of clothing and say the same prayers. They glorify God, seeks his pardon and blessings and rejuvenate their faith to lead a new life for the benefit of humanity." He commended Saudi Arabia's leadership role in combating terror, stressing that the entire Muslim nation should stand by the Kingdom. "So-called Islamic State (IS) militants have adopted a new method to woo Muslim youth and lead them to destruction," he said while denouncing the group's heinous crimes. Asked about reasons for growing extremism among Muslim societies, Abubacker Musliyar, who is an influential religious leader in Kerala, said oppressive policies and human rights violations being committed by governments have played a big role in making Muslim youth to follow extremist path.