Seminar on Imam Ali (A.S.) and human rights held in India

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (A.S.), the day-long seminar under the title “Imam Ali And Human Rights” was held on Friday in religious Varanasi city of Uttar Pradesh state.

Inaugurating the seminar, the chief guest, Dr. Karim Najafi, Cultural Counselor of Iran in India said, “The teachings of Imam Ali (A.S.) were still relevant for the good of humanity.” Following the path, shown by the most learned man ever to walk the earth, after the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we can build an ideal society where there will be no violation of human rights, said Iranian official. “His message of peace, brotherhood and harmony is not confined to Muslims only. But, is a source of inspiration for all the human beings around the globe,” he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. D P Singh, Vice chancellor Banaras Hindu University (BHU) said: “Imam Ali (A.S.), 1400 years ago had presented the superiority of basics and principles of human and social rights in guidelines issued to his governor designate to Egypt, Malik-al-Ashtar.
“His life is a role model for the entire humanity. And there is need to adopt the teachings of Imam Ali (A.S.) to eradicate injustice from our society,” he stressed.
The seminar, organized jointly by the two religious organizations of Varanasi, was attended by eminent speakers including Syed Mehdi Nabizadeh, Ambassador of Iran to India, Avadh Ram Vice Chancellor Kashi Vidyapeeth.
While highlighting Imam Ali’s contribution in the field of able governance during his tenure, the speakers in one voice said that Hazrat Ali (A.S.) uprooted the evils of tyranny and oppression and defended the rights and freedom of mankind. He was the real defender of human rights, they added.
They further said that today’s world is facing many problems, including injustice. “We should adopt his guidelines to overcome these vital issues,” they urged.
A large gathering of people also attended the seminar.