Pakistan’s President Calls for Promotion of Interfaith Harmony, National Unity

Sun Jul 07 2024
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday stressed the need to nurture the qualities of affection, tolerance and forbearance by shunning all differences to promote interfaith harmony and national unity.

The President in a message felicitated the entire Pakistani nation on the arrival of the new Islamic year and prayed for the peace, stability, prosperity and progress of the country.

He said that Muharram-ul-Haram highlights special importance in the history of Islam adding that worship of Allah Almighty had been of great significance in this month.

Asif Ali Zardari said that this month calls for following the Islamic teachings, avoidance of sins and devotedly worshipping the Creator.

He added that Muharram-ul-Haram also reminds Muslims about the unprecedented sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his faithful companions. He said the month gives a lesson for the real objective of struggle in life which is linked with sacrificing everything in the path of religion.

The President added that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions laid down their lives while facing the evil and cruelty of atrocious forces.

He said that this month gives us a lesson to stand against evils and forces of cruelty by raising standards of righteousness while facing the ordeals of life.

The President said that the new Islamic month gives an opportunity to all Muslims to transform their lives in accordance with Islamic teachings. He said the month stresses the need to discern between virtue and evil and create understanding and awareness of Islamic teachings.

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