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Our Editorials Articles Short Stories Poetry Reports Book Reviews Advertisement Our Sevices Contact Us	" Book Launch (Virtues Commune) By Prof. Darshan Singh Khalsa (January Issue 2006) On 25th January Prof. Darshan Singh Khalsa’s book Virtues Commune was launched at an impressive ceremony hosted by World Muslim Sikh Federation. The guests included Councilors and prominent persons of both communities. In his opening speech Sardar Manmohan Singh Khalsa paid glowing tributes to Prof. Darshan Singh. He said that Professor Sahib has rendered singular service to Sikh Community as Jathedar, Sri Akal Takhat Sahib. Sardar Manmohan Singh also thanked Pakistan Government for looking after Sikh Gurdwaras in Pakistan in an excellent manner. Recalling his recent visits of Pakistan he gave various examples of the tremendous goodwill of Pakistani people. Follwing these opening remarks Mr. Nazar Lodhi formally launched the book. Mr. Lodhi spoke of interfaith work that Muslim Sikh Federation has done in past several years. Prof. Darshan Singh Khalsa, the writer and chief guest of the evening said that the misunderstandings between the two great communities were created by Brahimin’s Chanakya policy of intrigue. He said that by deliberate cleverness of Hindus the acts of traitors Chandu, Gangu, Sucha Nand, Lakhpat and Hindu hill Kings were not brought into light. Rather an effort was made to spread a word that the torture was ordered by Muslims Emperors on Sikh Gurus and the Sikh people. He also talked about the genocide of Sikhs particularly from 1984 to 1992 by the Indian Government. He said that Rai Bular, a Muslim noble was the first person to notice Guru Nanak’s divine light. The subsequent naming of Rai Bhoi Di Talwani to Nankana Sahib, where every Sikh bows his head is the proof of Rai Bular’s devotion to Guru Nanak. Prof Darshan Singh talked of Bhai Mardana’s long association with Guru Nanak. He said that the land, where present city of Amritsar is, was gifted by Akbar the Great to Guru Ram Das Ji’s daughter. He said that Sain Mian Mir’s friendship with Guru Arjan Dev is reflected from the fact that the Guru ji called upon Sain ji to lay the foundation stone of Harimandar Sahib. Prof. Darshan Singh also said that Baba Farid’s Bani ( Sufi Kalam) has been included in Guru Granth Sahib. Not only every Sikh, but also every God loving person bows his head before Baba Farid, when he bows his head in front of Guru Granth Sahib. In his Bani, every Muslim is exhorted to live according to the true Shariat. If Guru ji had any hatred for Islam then Baba Farid would have never been allowed to talk about Guru Granth Sahib ji. He also highlighted the uniformity of principle of the two religions. He said Sikhs and Muslims both worship one God, whereas Hindus worship 33 crore gods and goddesses. Both Sikhs and Muslims do not believe in idol worship. On the other hand, Hindus worship idols made of stone and marble. The Sikh Guru never claimed to be God, like Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

Book Launch (Virtues Commune)
By Prof. Darshan Singh Khalsa (January Issue 2006)

On 25th January Prof. Darshan Singh Khalsa’s book Virtues Commune was launched at an impressive ceremony hosted by World Muslim Sikh Federation. The guests included Councilors and prominent persons of both communities.

In his opening speech Sardar Manmohan Singh Khalsa paid glowing tributes to Prof. Darshan Singh. He said that Professor Sahib has rendered singular service to Sikh Community as Jathedar, Sri Akal Takhat Sahib. Sardar Manmohan Singh also thanked Pakistan Government for looking after Sikh Gurdwaras in Pakistan in an excellent manner. Recalling his recent visits of Pakistan he gave various examples of the tremendous goodwill of Pakistani people.

Follwing these opening remarks Mr. Nazar Lodhi formally launched the book. Mr. Lodhi spoke of interfaith work that Muslim Sikh Federation has done in past several years.

Prof. Darshan Singh Khalsa, the writer and chief guest of the evening said that the misunderstandings between the two great communities were created by Brahimin’s Chanakya policy of intrigue. He said that by deliberate cleverness of Hindus the acts of traitors Chandu, Gangu, Sucha Nand, Lakhpat and Hindu hill Kings were not brought into light. Rather an effort was made to spread a word that the torture was ordered by Muslims Emperors on Sikh Gurus and the Sikh people. He also talked about the genocide of Sikhs particularly from 1984 to 1992 by the Indian Government.

He said that Rai Bular, a Muslim noble was the first person to notice Guru Nanak’s divine light. The subsequent naming of Rai Bhoi Di Talwani to Nankana Sahib, where every Sikh bows his head is the proof of Rai Bular’s devotion to Guru Nanak. Prof Darshan Singh talked of Bhai Mardana’s long association with Guru Nanak. He said that the land, where present city of Amritsar is, was gifted by Akbar the Great to Guru Ram Das Ji’s daughter.

He said that Sain Mian Mir’s friendship with Guru Arjan Dev is reflected from the fact that the Guru ji called upon Sain ji to lay the foundation stone of Harimandar Sahib. Prof. Darshan Singh also said that Baba Farid’s Bani ( Sufi Kalam) has been included in Guru Granth Sahib. Not only every Sikh, but also every God loving person bows his head before Baba Farid, when he bows his head in front of Guru Granth Sahib. In his Bani, every Muslim is exhorted to live according to the true Shariat. If Guru ji had any hatred for Islam then Baba Farid would have never been allowed to talk about Guru Granth Sahib ji.

He also highlighted the uniformity of principle of the two religions. He said Sikhs and Muslims both worship one God, whereas Hindus worship 33 crore gods and goddesses. Both Sikhs and Muslims do not believe in idol worship. On the other hand, Hindus worship idols made of stone and marble. The Sikh Guru never claimed to be God, like Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).