By NNN-APP,
Islamabad : President Asif Ali Zardari said the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain was a shining example of human sacrifice in the path of righteousness.
In a message here on Sunday on the eve of 30th annual Imam Hussain Conference, the President said it is a matter of great pleasure that Markazi Imam Hussain Council is holding the annual conference in which prominent religious scholars from all schools of thought will participate.
The President said it is appreciable that Markazi Imam Hussain Council has been working for years to bring the Muslim Ummah together.
It is an effective platform where religious leaders try to evolve consensus on issues instead of creating divisions, he noted.
The President said Hazrat Imam Hussain was a beacon and following in his footsteps all men of virtue sacrificed their lives for higher moral values.
He said the martyred leader Benazir Bhutto always followed the way set by Hazrat Hussain and gave away her life while pursuing a noble mission.
The President said the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain teaches the Muslims to remain steadfast for the right cause and do not bow before Yazidi and imperialist forces.
“It is a matter of pride that government in Pakistan is led by a political party whose history is replete with innumerable sacrifices,” he said adding they suffered tribulations and pain but did not submit before the dictatorial forces.
Zardari said the teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain will guide people for all times to come.
He prayed that Markazi Imam Council successfully continues with its lofty mission.