The Re-emergence of Islamic Enlightenment — Page 9
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem , In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, Ever Merciful. All distinguished guests, Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wa Barakatohu - peace and blessings of Allah be upon you all. First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the UNESCO administration for graciously permitting us to hold this event today. I would also like to place on record my sincere gratitude to all the guests who have accepted our invitation and have come to listen to a person, who is neither a politician nor a political leader nor a scientist, but, rather, is the Head of a religious community - the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The founding objectives of UNESCO are excellent and praiseworthy. Amongst its objectives are fostering peace and respect, promoting the rule of law, human rights and education ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES ON EDUCATION & SERVING HUMANITY