Both leaders described the day as one of the most significant moments in Islamic history.
ISLAMABAD:
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called on the nation to draw inspiration from the enduring message of Karbala, urging people to uphold the values of truth, justice, patience, sacrifice and moral courage exemplified by Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions.
In their separate messages on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura, both 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 deeper significance lies in the supreme sacrifice made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), along with the members of Ahl-e-Bait and their loyal companions on 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 that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) showed that all sacrifices can be made for the protection of truth, justice, integrity and human dignity, but one should never bow down to falsehood, tyranny and injustice.
The prime minister said Ashura serves as an eternal reminder of faith, patience, sacrifice, truthfulness and social reform. He noted that the supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussain (RA) and his devout 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 forms the basis of a dignified and civilized society. He said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) demonstrated through his conduct that sacrificing oneself for truth, justice and human dignity is far superior to submitting to oppression and falsehood.
Highlighting the broader lessons of Karbala, Shehbaz said the historic event symbolizes efforts for the reform of the Muslim Ummah and the promotion of virtue, while discouraging evil deeds.
