![Director IGNOU, Dr Kamlesh Meena releasing the book ‘Surag-e-Zindagi’ along with others at Srinagar on Monday. Director IGNOU, Dr Kamlesh Meena releasing the book ‘Surag-e-Zindagi’ along with others at Srinagar on Monday.](https://cdndailyexcelsior.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/page10-10.jpg)
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Mar 7: A book release function was organised by Markaz-i Noor Shaikh-ul Aalam Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies (SACMS), University of Kashmir in collaboration with Aab-e-Rawan and Sultania Book Depot, here today.
A book authored by senior Lecturer Abdul Salam Dar titled ‘Surag-e-Zindagi’, which focuses on identifying the real truth and meaning of life through the practice of Tasawwuf was released on the occasion.
Dr Kamlesh Meena, Director IGNOU, Regional Centre Srinagar was the chief guest of the event. He highlighted the contribution of Kashmiri Sufis in promoting truth, love, harmony, justice and peace, while Shafat Ahmad from Sultania Book Depot delivered the welcome address.
Prof Manzoor Ahmad Bhat from Shah-i-Hamadan Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, provided a critical commentary on the book while highlighting its contents and appreciating the multidisciplinary approach of the author. He emphasised the significance of Sufis and Awliya of Kashmir, and how the book exhibits the core values of devotional living.
In his speech, Abdul Salam Dar, author of Surag-e-Zindagi, enlightened the audience with his thoughtful comments and ideas. He said the book is a reflecting mirror and demonstrates the inner truth of a living being.
Other dignitaries including Maulana Showkat Hussain Keng (renowned Islamic scholar), Dr Nisar Hussain Mubarki (renowned Islamic scholar), Zareef Ahmad Zareef (noted poet & writer) and Tawseef Ahmad Wani were also addressed the audience.