Friday, June 22, 2012

Religious leaders are the key to peace in Pakistan


In segments of Pakistani society, the segment that is more influential is 'religious leaders', as Pakistan is a religion-oriented society. They are recognized by a religious body as having some authority within that body, for example, Khateeb, Imam, Maulana Mufti (of Muslims); PADRI, Bishop, father (Christian); Pandit, Swami (in Hindu) and Giyani, guru (in Sikhs). Of these, the Muslim religious leaders have much influence on the society in Pakistan is a Muslim-majority country.

The current circumstance of uproar, anarchy and insecurity in Pakistan seems to be unbeatable security and implementation of law institutions. Each day that passes it leaves disastrous and disappointing impacts to the psychology of the people of Pakistan. But the democratic Government and political parties are in 'verbal grip' with another, only to the governing class, not for the general public interest. "This conflict of interest, the public in general of Pakistan is losing its sense of security and Pakistan is entitled as a ' State of security" rather than a "welfare State". This is the worst indicator for peacekeeping and peacemaking in Pakistan.

Despite the disappointments and frustrations, there is still a ray of hope for the people of Pakistan, leaders, i.e. religious of various creeds, particularly of Islam — and their respective denominations and schools of thought. If a deep commitment to peace, have based on their commitments to faith, can serve as a people who can build a peaceful society and non-violent. They can contribute a great deal towards the consolidation process through the implementation of specific strategies and approaches to peace. There is a general consensus that anything dealing with the mixture of religion permeates the minds of the listeners of audiences more effectively. Therefore if they take the responsibility for peace in Pakistan, can contribute significantly for practicing certain criteria such as; addresses and preaches that the mixture of the foundations of peace, i.e., necessity and importance, peace education at Madrasah, the use of religious leaders moral authority and objectivity to advance the peace process in the society, serving as a model of peacekeeping will be emulated by his followers in their religious communities and other such approaches of exploration.

This revolutionary step should be taken to promote such components that can help move his follower in peaceful coexistence. It is a healthy indicator for the public of Pakistan that certain religious leaders of different faiths and their respective schools of thought have taken this initiative to realize its role and responsibility in this regard.

Hopefully that you for better.