SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq on Friday said the most pressing issue today is the moral and character development of the youth and the new generation.
For this, the entire community needs to demonstrate unity and work together as one, Mirwaiz said while addressing a large gathering at the historical central Jama Masjid Srinagar on the occasion of Friday prayers. He also stressed the necessity of unified efforts to address and reform the various social issues facing the Kashmiri society.
In his speech, Mirwaiz Umar called for following the fundamental teachings and ethics of Islam, which is a religion of humanity.
According to a statement issued here, Mirwaiz said that among the followers of Islam, there is no disagreement on 99 percent of issues and matters, while some issues and matters have partial and secondary differences which are of a scholarly nature.
“While devotion and love for the Ahlul Bayt (the family of the Prophet PBUH) is an integral part of our faith, we also hold equal love and reverence for all the Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) and are deeply convinced of their greatness,” he asserted.
Mirwaiz further said that the Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama will continue to play its role with full strength as an advocate of unity among Muslims. “It is our decision that all council members will focus on efforts to unite the Kashmiri community based on the principle of unity rather than getting entangled in secondary and unnecessary issues. We will ensure that the schemes of disruptive and divisive elements are thwarted at all costs,” he said.
He urged scholars, clerics and preachers to avoid making statements, speeches and addresses on secondary and unimportant issues that could create discord and division among the public, thus impacting the broader unity of the Muslim community.
Mirwaiz said that in the recent meeting of the MMU, it was decided that scholars and clerics from all sects will focus their Friday sermons on the central theme of unity and will encourage the public to promote unity and solidarity based on the principle of unity of the community.
He expressed satisfaction that, as per this decision, our scholars and leaders of religious organisations have expressed their views on unity in various Masaajid, Imambaras, Khanqahs, and shrines, which will further strengthen communal harmony and unity among Muslims in Kashmir and thwart the designs of disruptive elements.
On this occasion, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir led sincere and heartfelt prayers to seek relief from the problems and difficulties caused by the prolonged drought and extreme heat. He prayed to Allah Almighty for overcoming the current challenges.
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