Highlights spiritual significance of Ashoora, sacrifice of Imam Hussain (RA)
SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq addressed a large gathering on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashoora at Astan-e-Aaliya Alam Sahib, Narwara, Srinagar, where many people, including women, participated in the traditional gathering.
Speaking on the significance of Youm-e-Ashoora, Mirwaiz said the day holds great importance in Islamic history and tradition, as many events associated with the lives of various Prophets of Allah are remembered on this day. He said it is a day of reflection, gratitude, repentance and renewal of faith.
Mirwaiz said Youm-e-Ashoora is also forever associated with the great sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and the martyrs of Karbala. He said Karbala is not merely a tragic event of history, but an eternal lesson in truth, justice, patience, sacrifice and steadfastness before oppression.
He said one of Ashoora’s important messages for society today is to reflect on growing materialism and the weakening of moral and spiritual values. A society, he said, cannot be judged only by wealth, comfort or outward success, but by its commitment to truth, honesty, compassion, humility, family bonds, care for the poor and fear of Allah.
Mirwaiz urged people, especially the younger generation, to reconnect with the values of faith, character, service, simplicity and responsibility, saying these alone can build a humane and principled society.
The gathering concluded with collective prayers for peace, unity, forgiveness, the well-being of the Ummah, and relief for all those facing suffering and hardship.