Conveys condolences, solidarity with people of Iran
Srinagar: A delegation of Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), led by its patron Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq and comprising Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, Aga Syed Hassan Al-Mosvi, and Aga Syed Hadi Al-Mosvi, Aga Syed Mujtaba met the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Mohammad Fathali, and other officials in New Delhi today.
“The delegation conveyed heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his family members and other leadership and expressed deep solidarity with the people of Iran in their hour of invasion and hardship,” the MMU said in a statement issued here.
On behalf of the people of Kashmir, the delegation stated that the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the prominent and respected leader of the Muslim Ummah, has deeply saddened them. They expressed serious concern and condemned the ongoing war imposed on Iran by the United States and Israel and hoped that diplomatic efforts will prevail to bring an end to this aggression, restoring peace and stability.
The delegation also highlighted the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and religious ties between Kashmir and Iran, noting that Kashmir has long been referred to as “Iran-e-Sagheer” (Little Iran), reflecting the enduring bonds between the two peoples.
MMU reiterated that unity, steadfastness and collective prayers for peace is the need of the hour for the ummah to face these challenges.
Mirwaiz also recorded his deep sense of grief and sorrow in the Condolence Book at the embassy over the tragic events in Iran, paying rich tributes on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other members of the senior leadership.
In his message, he wrote: “Deeply saddened by the tragic assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Ummah has lost a towering and influential leader whose voice and presence resonated far beyond borders. The leadership and people of Jammu and Kashmir extend their heartfelt condolences and stand in firm solidarity with the people of Iran in this hour of grief and trial. May Allah grant him maghfirah and bestow strength, patience, and dignity upon his people.”
Meanwhile, the Mirwaiz also visited the Iran Culture House in New Delhi, where he conveyed condolences on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir to the Counsellor and other officials over the tragic martyrdom of the Iranian leadership. He expressed full sympathy and unwavering solidarity with the people of Iran and its current leadership during this difficult time.