Communion with Allah only panacea: Prof Akhtar

LAHORE – Communion to The Creator - Allah Almighty through frequent remembrance with sincerity and devotion  must be the priority of the believers and this is only panacea for social and spiritual salvation of human being in life and hereinafter.

This was stated by eminent scholar and author of dozens of books Prof Ahmad Rafique Akhtar at a special lecture delivered by him at Aiwan-e-Iqbal on Sunday evening. A large number of scholars, religious personalities and elite attended the lecture The marathon lecture was followed by lengthy question answer session.

Prof. Rafique Askhtar said that the religion facilitate the journey towards God Almighty which is ultimate objective of the human being. The sharia is the minimum means to travel on the journey while the "tareeqat" comprehension of God is the basic pillar on which stands the human goal. This is the true foundation on which the domb of religion stands.

He said sharia is intention to the need and unless it changes to the need, the practices lapse the direction. The Islamic sharia was complete in the religion of Islam which is also endowed by the Sunnah of holy Prophet (PBUH), the guiding force of our belief.