FROM MAULANA’S DESK

their country. Undoubtedly, the attack carried out by the terrorists was unforgivable. According to God’s law, however, there is always room for repentance. Therefore, those who have committed this crime must show repentance for their deeds and openly declare that by committing them, they were grievously in the wrong. o Maulana Wahiduddin Khan editor@thespiritofislam.org Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Conferred 'Mahatma Gandhi Seva Medal' CPS founder and Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan was awarded the 'Mahatma Gandhi Seva Medal' in New Delhi on 11 July 2016. The award was conferred by the Gandhi Global Family, an organisation based in New Delhi. The Vice President of Gandhi Global Family, Mr. S. P. Verma, highlighted the decades-long work for peace done by the Maulana, both nationally and internationally. He stressed the importance of following Maulana's conciliatory approach to tackle the problem of violence and terrorism in the present times. The Maulana delivered his message on peace, saying that today we have to revive the nonviolent tradition of Mahatma Gandhi. He further said that it was his dream to see India become a spiritual lighthouse for the whole world.