Srinagar, Aug 28: The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday paid glowing tributes to late Mirwaiz Moulvi Yousuf Shah on his 43rd death anniversary.
 Mirwaiz said it was due to the sacrifices of the late Mirwaiz Yousuf Shah and his companions the whole nation is united in the fight for right to self determination today.
 “Mirwaiz Moulvi Yousuf Shah was the only leader who did not compromise on his stand and chose to live a life in exile. The best way to pay tributes to him would be to show willingness to take forward his religious and political mission at any cost,” Mirwaiz said.
 Pertinently, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday had released a set of CDs comprising translations of Quran in Kashmir by the late Mirwaiz.
 Mirwaiz condemns Aali Masjid siege 
 Mirwaiz also condemned the curfew and sealing of Aali Masjid today where he was scheduled to throw light on the importance of Jang-e-Badr.  “The sacrifices of the Ashab-e- Badr for the glory of Islam and humanity at the battle of Badr should serve as a beacon light for the seekers of truth and justice in every era. By not allowing us to pay our collective tributes to them and sealing the Masjid with heavy deployment of forces, the government has once again shown its frustration and continued its anti-Muslim policy by hurting the religious sentiments,” he added.

GKNN adds from Islamabad
 Meanwhile, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference-M Pak chapter paid eulogizing tributes to Mirwaiz Moulvi Muhammad Yousuf Shah for his contribution in the field of politics and social-welfare.
 During a prayer function held at the amalgams office in Islamabad on Saturday, the APHC leaders highlighted the supreme sacrifices of the veteran religious scholar said.
 They maintained that the late Mirwaiz would be remembered for a long time in the history of Kashmir for his religious and social services.
 The participants of the meeting also lauded Mirwaiz dynasty’s role for educating people and creating political awareness amongst the masses in Kashmir.
 Of those who were present on the occasion included Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, Syed Yousuf Naseem, Faiz Naqashbandi, G Nabi Nowsheri, Mir Tahir Masood and several others.

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