President, PM revere Ashura’s ‘message of faith, justice’

Call for national unity for development of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD:

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) gave the precious lesson of unwavering faith, piety, and struggle for justice, reminding the Muslims of their moral responsibility to stand up against oppression and tyranny.

In their separate messages on the eve of Yaum-e-Ashur (Muharram 10), the president and the prime minister urged the people to set aside their differences and promote compassion, tolerance and become one nation and work for the development of Pakistan.

Alvi, in his message, called for renewing the commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of Islam and adopting the teachings of Imam Hussain (AS) and trying to imitate his courage and steadfastness in their lives.

"This courageous act teaches us that we should not bow to oppression and wrongdoing, and raise our voice against injustice, no matter what the cost," he said, adding that the conduct of Imam Hussain's (AS) companions also taught the importance of supporting those who struggle for justice.

“On Yaum-e-Ashur, we should keep in mind the importance of dialogue and understanding between different schools of thought. Let us stand united to uphold the values representing the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) and to move forward with courage, perseverance, and boldness," he added.

Prime Minister Shehbaz said that the 10th of Muharram had a profound historic and spiritual significance for the Muslims all over the world.

"It teaches that we should maintain the principles of justice, compassion, and steadfastness in all spheres of life,” he said.

The message of sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) was for all Muslims, beyond all borders and for all coming generations and continents, he stressed.

"We should learn from the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) to overcome the challenges and difficulties faced by the nation and the whole Ummah.”

The prime minister emphasised that the obstacles in the path of truth and success could only be removed through steadfastness, sacrifice, and determination. "Let us try to follow the great example set by Imam Hussain (AS) and his followers, in our daily lives,” he said.