Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history
ISLAMABAD:
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday urged the nation to draw inspiration from the enduring message of Karbala and urged people to uphold the values of truth, justice, patience, sacrifice and moral courage exemplified by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions.
In their separate messages on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura, both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history, offering timeless lessons of endurance, steadfastness, justice and resistance to oppression.
President Zardari said that while Ashura commemorates several important historical events, its most profound significance lies in the supreme sacrifice made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) along with members of the Ahl-e-Bait and their loyal companions on the plains of Karbala.
He described the tragedy of Karbala as more than a historical event and called it a living lesson and an enduring message to humanity. The President said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) demonstrated that any sacrifice can be made for the protection of truth, justice, integrity and human dignity, but one should never stoop to falsehood, tyranny and injustice.
The Prime Minister said that Ashura serves as a timeless reminder of faith, patience, sacrifice, truthfulness and social reform. He noted that the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions had given Ashura a unique and eternal significance in Islamic history.
He said the tragedy of Karbala conveys a strong message that adherence to principles and values forms the basis of a dignified and civilized society. He said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) proved through his conduct that sacrifices for truth, justice and human dignity are far better than submitting to oppression and lies.
Highlighting the broader lessons of Karbala, Shehbaz said that the historic event symbolizes the efforts for the reform of the Muslim ummah and the promotion of virtue while discouraging wrongdoing.
