'Mahatma Gandhi was Angel of Peace'- Dr. Naseer Homoud

Online, October 1, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Observing the International Day of Non Violence, Dr. Naseer Homoud Advisor for International Affairs and Honorary Member of Arab Non- Violence Assembly has called for global peace and disarmament by adopting philosophy of non violence. "It is high time when world civilization should come forward with determined motive of non violence" Dr. Naseer said while delivering his message on this notable day. Gandhi believed nonviolence needs more courage than violence, said the Goodwill Ambassador. "He advised people not to fight in the name of God and religion. He emphasized that God does not belong to one society, religion or nation. God dwells in the heart of all human beings. Gandhi said, if you wish to see change in the world, change yourself. When we change, the world changes", said Dr. Homoud.

Dr. Homoud who is also Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East office for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council provided a comprehensive view of valuable contribution of Mahatma Gandhi to Indian freedom struggle and the making of modern India and impact of Gandhian philosophy on modern political thoughts. He emphasized the importance of adhering to Gandhi's message of non-violence in present-day world and called for following the Gandhian spirit in seeking innovative and constructive solutions to present day problems. Mahatma Gandhi, the father of non-violence, was an extraordinary leader of peace and human rights. With nothing but simplicity, truth and honesty, Gandhi developed a powerful weapon, Satyagraha, which means 'insistence on truth using non-violent non-cooperation', and employed it successfully to win freedom, independence, reform and equality of all human beings.

"Gandhi's message of love and peace, of non-violence, of the equality of all peoples, of harmony between all religions, is a universal message. It is a message for all times, for all societies and for all peoples" said Dr. Homoud. He asserted that Mahatma's message is more important today than ever before since nations across the world continue to grapple with the threat of conflict, violence and terrorism. "For as long as there is temptation to resort to violence in the human mind, the Mahatma's message of non-violence will tug at our hearts", said Dr. Homoud.

Dr. Homoud further urged for efforts which should be committed to building a culture of peace. This issue lies at the heart of any peace loving individual. "Since it comes from core of my heart, the question of peace, peace education using fundamentals of Gandhian philosophy of non violence has always been my main priority" he said. He further goes on saying "Peace can never be fully guaranteed and covered by commercial interests, military alliances, general disarmament or bilateral treaties if the spirit of peace is not present in the hearts and desires of people, the things which can only be accounted by spearing love and solidarity among people as Mahatma successfully did".