Iranian President Dr. Hassan Rouhani meeting with Religious Leaders and Scholars at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad

Iranian President Dr.Hassan Rouhani address to the Religious Leaders, Ulema and Scholars at Taj Krishna:

Addressing the Meeting Iranian President expressed great pleasure in visiting the India and especially Hyderabad City when victory of Iranian revolution is being celebrated in Iran.

Later on the Iranian President described the Historical, Cultural and Economic Relations between the Iran and India. Since centuries Iranian people migrated to India and Hyderabad. Indian culture was enriched due to the interaction between the Iranians and Indians. Great Iranian poets , scholars and artisans also came to India.

Iran is an Islamic country it wants to promote the goals set by the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Mohammed. We believe that Islam stands for love, fraternity and peace among all the people. Islamic revolution of Iran also stands for the goal set by the Quran and The Prophet Mohammed.

Iran’s policy is to bring all the muslims together brushing aside the differences among them. We believe that Shia and Sunnis are brothers to each other.

Similarly, Iran wants to have friendly relations with its neighbours including India and promote spirit of brotherhood and peace.

Prophet Mohammed teaching’s are relevant to the people of the world. It is the duty of muslims to convey the Prophet’s teachings to the world.

Dr.Hassan Rouhani said; Islam is not a religion of violence and it is a religion of Peace, Love and Brotherhood.

In the beginning Iranian President was welcomed by Mr. Mahdipur. Afterwards Mufti Khaleel Ahmed Vice Chancellor of Jamia Nizamia also addressed the meeting and stressed on the unity of the Muslims.

The Meeting attracted many Shia and Sunnis muslims not only from Hyderabad but from Chennai and Bangalore etc. Politicians and cross section of city’s elite also attended the meeting like leader of the opposition in the Council Mr.Mohd. Ali Shabbir, Mr. Amin Jafri, MLC and Mr. Farooq Hussain, MLC and others.

At the end of the meeting people rushed to shake hand with the His Excellency The President of Iran out of Love and respect for him.

-Press note