Surender Singh Kandhari ,Chairman of Al Dobowi Group
Surender Singh Kandhari known for is for being one of the founders of Guru Nanak Darbar, the UAE's only Gurdwara.
The need of the hour is to promote tolerance at all
levels. Long-time Dubai resident Surender Singh Kandhari believes this so
strongly that he has dedicated his second book, Lighthouse of Tolerance
- set to launch on September 23 - entirely to the subject.
The Indian expat has been at the forefront of promoting interfaith harmony over the years, making news (and warming hearts) especially during Ramadan, when free iftars are hosted by Gurdwara - and Muslims and non-Muslims are welcomed alike to share a meal. He has also represented the UAE as a delegate at various global summits to promote tolerance and peace.
"In the
UAE, they respect the otherness of others, irrespective of religion, caste and
creed," he observes. And that is what he explores in his new book. The
self-published 272-pager will be the expat's second authored work after his
autobiography, which was published in 2018.
A better understanding of what it means to peacefully coexist is what Surender Singh is hoping people will eventually take away from his book.
"Peace can only be achieved when one puts one's mind
to it," he asserts. "There is a saying in our scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib : 'Mann Jeete
Jag Jeete'. It means if you can control your mind, you can control the world. I
believe if there is peace in the house, there can be peace in the world."
https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/UAE/in-the-uae-they-respect-the-otherness-of-others
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