Both leaders described the day as one of the most important moments in Islamic history.
ISLAMABAD:
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called on the nation to take inspiration from the enduring message of Karbala, urging people to uphold the values of truth, justice, patience, sacrifice and moral courage exemplified by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions.
In their separate messages on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura, the two leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history, offering timeless lessons of perseverance, steadfastness, righteousness and resistance against oppression.
President Zardari said that while Ashura commemorates several important historical events, its deepest significance lies in the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), alongside the members of the Ahl-e-Bait and their faithful companions in the plains of Karbala.
He described the Karbala tragedy as more than a historical event, calling it a living lesson and lasting message for humanity. The President said Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) demonstrated that all sacrifices can be made for the protection of truth, justice, integrity and human dignity, but one should never bow down to lies, tyranny and injustice.
The Prime Minister said Ashura serves as a timeless reminder of faith, patience, sacrifice, truthfulness and social reform. He noted that the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions had given Ashura a unique and eternal significance in Islamic history.
He said the Karbala tragedy conveys a powerful message that adherence to principles and values constitutes the foundation of a dignified and civilized society. He said Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) has proven through his conduct that sacrificing oneself for truth, justice and human dignity is far superior to submission to oppression and lies.
Highlighting the broader lessons of Karbala, Shehbaz said the historic event symbolizes efforts for the reformation of the Muslim Ummah and the promotion of virtue while discouraging wrongdoing.
