Muslims should live in sectarian harmony during Muharram, urges Hussain

Altaf Hussain urges Sunni and Shia Muslims to live in unity, without sectarian strife.

LONDON: Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain appealed to the Shia and Sunni Muslims on Saturday to lessen sectarian strife during the holy month of Muharram, a statement issued by MQM read.

“Altaf Hussain has appealed to the Shia and Sunni people and religious scholars to thwart the evil conspiracy aimed at igniting sectarian strife by exhibiting ideal sectarian harmony during the month of Muharram,” stated the press release.

Hussain stressed that maintaining sectarian harmony was crucial for strengthening unity among the Muslim population. He charged Muslims with “present[ing] the true spirit of the golden principles of Islam by giving to the world a message of peace, brotherhood and religious tolerance.”

The MQM chief also tasked his party officials with maintaining contact with both Shia and Sunni religious scholars during the month of Muharram. He also asked them to hold daily meetings with the scholars to ensure that the two sects are on amicable terms.