Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today paid rich tributes to Hazrat Ali (RA), one of the most illustrious companions of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on his martyrdom anniversary, saying that “He will continue to be a role model for the Muslims till the day of the judgment.
Addressing a religious gathering at the revered shrine of Dastgeer Sahab (RA) Sarai Bala here, in connection with the Ashra-e-Najat and the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA), Mirwaiz said Hazrat Ali (RA) spent his entire life for the cause of Allah and Islam and followed the footprints of beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) throughout his whole life.
Mirwaiz said that Hazrat Ali (RA) earned fame for being born in the house of Allah, the Khana-e-Kabba, and he was also martyred in a masjid in Koofa.
He said Hazrat Ali (RA) fought for justice and fairness with full might and didn’t surrender till his last breath which will be written in the golden words in the history of Islam.
Meanwhile, Mirwaiz said, “Kashmir issue was the basic reason for the rift between India and Pakistan and that innocent lives will continue to go waste on both sides of the LoC unless serious measures are taken to address the core Dispute on Kashmir.”
“While ceasefire at the LOC is a welcome step, the government of India must understand that delaying the resolution of Kashmir issue can at anytime aggravate the situation and raise tensions between the two countries,” Mirwaiz added.
He said, “on one hand, New Delhi is beating the drum of ceasefire and dialogue, on the other, young lives are being lost on a daily basis.” Paying tributes to youth slain in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara, Mudasir Ahmed and Sheeraz Mirwaiz, Mirwaiz said, “Kashmiri youth are spilling their red hot blood for the cause of freedom and self determination.”
Mirwaiz said, “Leadership and the people of Kashmir are committed to take the ongoing mission of martyrs forward and it is time to stay united and remain steadfast towards our goal. The best way to protect these sacrifices is follow the cause of freedom in unison.”