By IRNA
Islamabad : Pakistani Prime Minister Mohammadmian Soomro said on Saturday that Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), grandson of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and his followers set an example, through their supreme sacrifice, which will always be a beacon light for all Muslims.
In his ‘Ashura’ message he said the 10th of Muharram has a special significance not only in the history of Islam but also in other religions of the world.
The Prime Minster said as the love for the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and his companions is part of the faith, every Muslim greatly reveres Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS).
“This reverence and love calls for promoting greater Islamic values amongst ourselves and fight the forces creating conflict and disharmony in the society,” he added.
These are the values on the basis of which the first Islamic society was established in Madina.
The Grandson of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and his companions steadfastly fought the forces of tyranny and sacrificed their lives for the preservation and protection of these values.
“I pray to Allah Almighty to keep us steadfast in the fight against forces of oppression and tyranny and bestow the spirit which Imam Hussain (AS) and his handful of companions demonstrated in the parched land of Karbala. Ameen,” Prime Minister said.
Soomro urged the nation to rise above radicalism, sectarianism and prejudices to counter the forces spreading dissent in the society.
He urged them to control their emotions and unitedly foil their designs.
“We should inculcate the spirit of sacrifice, peace and harmony, forgiveness, tolerance, love and affection.”
He said the forces spreading dissension and conflict in the society were once again active in the country and the terrorists were playing with the lives of innocent people and the sanctity of mosques and places of worship was being trampled.
However, he said “by rising above radicalism, sectarianism and regional linguistic prejudices, we should inculcate the spirit of sacrifice, peace and harmony, forgiveness, tolerance, love and affection” to counter such elements.
The Prime Minister said Youme-e-Ashur is a day for Muslim Ummah to renew its pledge to always strive for supreme human values and righteousness and truth