Islamabad:Egyptian Grand Mufti Shawki Ibrahim says Islam is a religion of peace and security and emphasis on the well-being of humanity.

He was addressing the International Conference on the Promotion of Religious Tolerance in the light of seerat of Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W) in Islamabad on Thursday.

The Grand Mufti of Egypt said as a Muslim, we have responsibility to play our due role for the betterment and prosperity of society and the entire world.

He said a wrong narrative is being promoted about Islam in these days and there is need to highlight the enlightened face of the Islam through rejecting all misperceptions about it and adopting a good character to provide right guidance to the people.

The Grand Mufti said the terrorists are spreading their nefarious designs through using social media and internet as a tool so we have to evolve an efficient strategy in view of these threats.

Grand Mufti Shawki Ibrahim said Egypt has rendered great sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.