Srinagar, August 08 (KMS): In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Anjuman Auqaf of Jamia Masjid, Srinagar, on behalf of the organisation and its incarcerated Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has paid glowing tribute to the Shaheed-e-Karbala Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions on the eve of Ashura.
The Anjuman in a statement in Srinagar said that the tragic incident that happened in the desert of Karbala and the great martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions will continue to give an eternal message of piety and sacrifice (for the truth) to humanity till the end of times.
Anjuman Auqaf quoted Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as saying that “Imam Hussain (RA) has set a great example for us by sacrificing himself for freedom, honesty, equality, humanity and goodness”.
“In the present circumstances in which our beloved Kashmir is caught; there is a great lesson hidden for us in the bravery, perseverance, patience, steadfastness, courage and sacrifice of the companions of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)”, it said.
The Anjuman Auqaf said the message of Hussainiyat is: “Let us never leave the path of justice and truth, we should keep our ambitions high and firm in all circumstances.” Hussainiyat is not bowing down to false and tyrannical forces for the sake of temporary privileges and interests, but fighting for the promotion of the high values of truth and humanity”, it added.