The Global Peace & Unity (GPU) Event by Islam Channel is taking place between 23-24 November at ExCel London. Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has confirmed that he will speak at the GPU event 2013. www.theglobalunity.com

Previously, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri spoke at GPU 2010 on the topic of Jihad and clarified the concept of counter-terrorism. He clarified that Islam stands for PEACE, Harmony, Mercy, Compassion and Human dignity.

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri started his passionate and powerful speech by declaring that Islam stands for peace, love, compassion, human dignity and mercy. He said "Islam does not stand for any kind of violence, militancy, terrorism, and brutality."

He said "I want to communicate this message of Islam to the whole mankind. People have misled the youth by wrong perceptions and interpretations of Islam."

Speaking about "Jihad: Perception and reality", Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri said that the perception that Jihad is a holy war is completely wrong and younger generation has been misled on this count. It is due to various reasons. Jihad is seen as an act of violence which is against the concept of jihad.

Finally he asked the audience to support a declaration against terrorism and to raise their hands and stand up against the suicide bombing and terrorism. The whole crowd stood up and agreed with Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri.

To listen to his speech from GPU 2010 click here