Majalis, processions mark start of Ayyam-e-Aza in Pak

By: Salman Alvi

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Three-day Ayyam-e-Aza (Mourning Days) Majalis and Matmi processions began throughout Pakistan like other global parts on Wednesday on the occasion of martyrdom anniversary of Amirul Momineen Sher-e-Khuda Hazrat Ali ibne Abi Talib (A.S.) on the call of Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Moosavi.

Majalis-e-Aza were held in mosques and Imambargahs of all small and big cities and towns including Federal Capital Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and Taboot (coffin) processions were taken out.

In Rawalpindi, first Taboot procession of Ayyam-e-Aza was taken out from Jafariya Mosque Dhoke Ratta under the auspices of Anjuman Sadaat-o-Momineen in which Matmi groups participated in big number to pay condolence of the Sher-e-Khuda (A.S.).

Addressing the Majlis-e-Aza on this occasion, the Central Secretary Information of Tehreek Nafaz-e-Fiqh-e-Jafariya Syed Qamar Haider Zaidi said the life of Amirul Momineen Hazrat Ali (A.S.) was the key to the good. He was the picture of holy Prophet (SAW) in all trait-worthy qualities including war preparedness, commitment, piousness and worship, and trustee of the thoughts of Prophet (SAW) who was bestowed with the honour of being the real inheritor of the Hazoor-e-Akram (SAW).

Syed Qamar Zaidi made it clear that Hazrat Ali (A.S.) is the best Justice, most expert judge in settling issues, best worshipper in the Mehrab-e-Ibadat, and that renowned Martyr who is the voice of the human justice and helpful to the oppressed and have-nots the world over who shattered the enemies of justice and fair-play through great jihad being laced with piety. He said the Haider-e-Karrar (A.S.) blessed the good moral and good qualities with the greatest acme.

He said in the present critical situation where the humanity is confronted with host of problems, difficulties, oppression and brutality, there is need for the whole world to follow the golden principles of Hazrat Ali (A.S.), exercise patience and forbearance like him because the power of his patience, great struggle for the righteousness, and the famous sword called ‘Zulfiqar’ had broken the back of tyrant rulers and dictators. Therefore, the conspiracies of the enemies of religion and Shariah could be thwarted by practically following his pious seerah and character, he added. Syed Muntazir Mehdi and Zakir Amir Mukhtar also addressed the Majlis.

A resolution unanimously adopted on the occasion demanded from the government to make special arrangements for protection, cleanliness and light during Majalis and Matmi processions of martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali Al-Murtaza (A.S.) while the electronic and print media should give proper coverage to the Ayyam-e-Aza programmes highlighting the seerah of Amirul Momineen Hazrat Ali (A.S.).

Another resolution demanded effective implementation of Anti-Terrorism Act to root out terrorism, and take notice of the activities of banned groups with new names and put ban on issuance of statements by them. Yet another resolution while expressing hatred against the banned organisations made it clear that Tehreek Nafaz-e-Fiqh-e-Jafariya, Pakistan is the real Centre and representative organisation of the Maktab-e-Tashayyo and the Mawalian-e-Haider Karrar (A.S.) are bound to follow every line of action given by Quaid-i-Millat-i-afariya Hamid Moosavi for his mission of ‘Wila’ and ‘Aza’ and for achievement of religious rights and would not even hesitate in offering any sacrifice on his call.

Allama Muhammad Ali Haleemi, overseer of Jamiatul Momineen while addressing the Majlis Subh-e-Zarbat said, Maula-e-Kainaat Hazrat Ali ibne Abi Talib (A.S.) was resting on the stained martyrdom bed with energetic soul on the morning of 19th Ramazan, people were upset while Ali (A.S.) was satisfied because before him Martyrdom is the greatest source of deliverance and unending deeds. This Uswah-e-Haider Karrar (A.S.) provides highest and best way of leading a courageous life.

He said Ali (A.S.) is the singular personality in the whole universe who enjoys the honour of being born and achieving martyrdom in the House of Allah. He said annexation with the Haider Karrar (A.S.) is the important need of the hour to get rid of the problems and difficulties the world is confronted with today.

Allama Imami, Allama Mohsin Al-Hussaini, Allama Matloob Taqi, Allama Sadiqi, Allama Hussain Kazmi, Allama Qalab-e-Abbas Kazmi, Allama Fakhar Abbas, Allama Qalab-e-Abbas Bokhari, Maulana Mumtaz Hussain Naqvi, and Hafiz Amjad Ali Amjad addressed Ayyam-e-Aza Majalis at Khadija Mosque Tarlai Kalan, Mosque and Imambargah Abu Talib Mughalabad, Kazmia Mosue Chuhr Harpal, Ali Mosque Dehlalia, Jamia Mosque Jafariya, Imam Moosa Kazim Mosque, Haideria Mosque, Isna Ashary Mosque Greecy Line, Danishgah-e-Jafariya, Mosque and Imambargah Jagir Ali Akbar, and Ahle Bait Gaddowal Mosque.

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