ISLAMABAD: Renowned religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel visited Kartarpur to pay homage to Baba Guru Nanak, the spiritual leader and founder of Sikhism.
Moulana Tariq Jameel visited Katarpur Gurdwara Sahib along with delegation of religious scholars.
Sardar Gobind Singh, Punjab Assembly Member Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora and others welcomed Moulana and his delegation.
Maulana Tariq Jameel was also given a briefing regarding Kartarpur. He was told that Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion had spent the last 18 years of his life and that he taught monotheism instead of idolatry.
He was told that Baba Guru Nanak was a proponent of humanity and brotherhood.
The administration of Gurdwara Sahib gave him gifts, including Saropa and Kirpan.
During his visit, the religious scholar also met and interacted with the Sikh pilgrims, who had come to their holy site.
Speaking on the occasion, Maulana Tariq Jameel said that Islam teaches respect for the rights of minorities and their sanctities.
“Kartarpur is the corridor of peace,” he said. “Minorities in Pakistan enjoy full religious freedom.”
