Majlis, Jaloos in Bradford

By: Muntazir Mehdi

BRADFORD, United Kingdom: Momneen from all over the UK gathered in Haideria Bradford to commemorate the Shahdat of Hazrat Sakina (SA).

Several Zakreen recited masaib of Hazrat Sakina (SA). It was mentioned that Hazrat Sakina (SA) was present when Shimr laeen came to Imam Hussain (AS) to take his head off from His pure body. He asked Imam (AS) who is she? Imam (AS) replied she is my daughter upon hearing Shimr (LA) cause so much grief to young Sakina (SA) that it is impossible to imagine. Shimr lanty smacked so hard on her face and picked her up from Imam's (AS) body by holding her from her hair and killed Imam Hussain (AS) on front of her daughter. It was one of the griefs she has to bear from Yazid and his followers.

In the end of the majlis, Jaloos was brought out which went through main part of Bradford and finished 4 O' clock in Haideria. Matami momneen from all over UK took part in matamdaree to pay rich tributes to the martyrs of Karbala especially to Hazrat Sakina (SA).

This is one of the main azadari congregations in UK and after this majlis, Momneen from UK go to Syria to pay condolence to Hazrat Zainab (SA) on Arbaeen of Shuhada Karbala (AS).

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Bukhari calls Azadars to continue Azadari programs unabated

Salman Alvi

ISLAMABAD, April 29: S.A. Bokhari, Chairman TNFJ Political Cell has said that the Supreme Court by giving the decision in favour of the Presidential Referendum has proved that the TNFJ point of view was right. He stated this while addressing a meeting of office-bearers here on Monday. He said the TNFJ Cabinet had termed the Referendum a constitutional right of the President of Pakistan for continuation of his reforms and government steps, but we had demanded to avoid holding Referendum during the Ayyam-e-Aza. Now as the Referendum is being held before the Chehlum of Syed-us-Shuhada (A.S.), therefore the Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya, Pakistan, Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has announced not to participate in Referendum as a mark of respect and dignity of the Ayyam-e-Aza, he added.

S.A. Bokhari said Referendum enjoys immense importance for the solidarity of democratic institutions and promotion of democracy that is why Article 48 was amended in 1985, and the Assemblies kept the amendments intact. Gen. Zia declared himself as an elected President through Referendum held on December 19, 1984 under the Presidential Order No. 11 of 1984 and it was declared as legal in Article 270 of the Constitution and later no Parliament felt the need to even discuss this document. He said it is surprising that this document is still an integral part of Pakistan's Constitution. He said most of the parties active in politics at present are the outcome of Gen. Zia's Referendum and they had been his ministers and advisers. He said as election of the President is held under the Constitution, which is commensurate to Members of the Parliament. At present there is no electoral college available and the Parliament does not exist, therefore there is no hurdle in holding the Presidential Referendum, he added.

He said Gen. Pervez Musharraf has given 7-point agenda for restoration of peace and solidarity of the country under which Anti-Terrorism Ordinance has been issued and terrorists have been banned. For effective implementation on this agenda, there is need for Pervez Musharraf to remain President but as we keep Azadari dearest of all other things, the TNFJ would not participate in Referendum in the holy Ayyam-e-Aza, he added. He made it clear that we consider that giving any call for strike or otherwise would not be in the interest of the nation and the country. He called upon the Azadars to continue their Azadari programmes unabated and remain vigilant so as to thwart every conspiracy against the nation and the country through mutual unity and brotherhood.

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Commemoration of Hazrat Sakina (SA)'s martyrdom at Idara Jafariya London

By: Muntazir Mehdi

LONDON: Momneen gathered at Idara-e-Jafariya, London to commemorate shahdat of Hazrat sakina (SA).

Moulana Mukhtar Abbass recited Shahdat of Hazrat Sakina (SA). He also threw a light on the relationship between Hazrat sakina (SA) and Hazrat Abbass (AS). Moulana mentioned during his majlis that name of Hazrat Abbas comes in once mind as soon as you mention the word wafa or Alambardar.

Moulana while reciting masaib said that, though Hazrat Sakina (SA) did not have much time to live after the tragedy of Karbala but four years old Hazrat sakina (SA) had so much masaib during time in Court of Yazid (LA) or in Prison. In prison she was not allowed to cry for her father Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) this cause so much grief that she got martyr.

Taboot of Hazrat Sakina (SA) brought out in the end of majlis. Matamis paid rich tributes to Hazrat Sakina (SA) by performing Matamdari. Several Nauha khuans recited Nauhas to express their grief over the martyrdom of Hazrat Sakina (SA).

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Taboot of Imam Raza (AS) to taken out in Toronto

By: Special reporter

TORONTO, Canada: In commemoration of the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Ali Raza (A. S.) the 8th successor of Holy Prophet (peace of Allah be upon him and his pure progeny) a majlis-e-aza will be held on Tuesday, 30th April at 7:30 PM at Hussainiyah, Toronto.

After majlis-e-aza, Taboot of Hazrat Imam Raza (A.S) will be taken out.

For more information Call: Hussainiyah @ (416) 754-7906 / (905) 471-4180, Hussainiyah, Toronto.

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