Srinagar : Leaders of several political parties including former Chief Ministers have greeted people on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) .
In their separate messages, President J&K National Conference and former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Party’s Vice President Omar Abdullah have said that Eid-ul-Milad is an occasion to dedicate ourselves to the teachings of our beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) in letter and spirit and work tirelessly towards helping those in need. Both leaders prayed for peace and stability in Jammu & Kashmir. Dr Farooq Abdullah said Islam is the religion of peace and Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the epitome of all virtues and perfect embodiment of justice and benevolence. He said the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) point us towards the path of peace, affection, kindness and self-actualization. “He was the final messenger sent by Almighty Allah to the entire humanity for all the times to come. His message was and will continue to remain universal. An apostle of peace, justice and the seal of prophets, he was given the Holy Quran. He was sent as a mercy towards humanity. I pray that the auspicious occasion brings everlasting peace, prosperity and amity in the region,” he said. National Conference Vice President and another former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in his message said Eid-ul-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) provides us an opportunity to pray and seek forgiveness and blessings from the Almighty for the entire mankind. “I pray to Allah to give us the wisdom and guide us on the path shown by our beloved Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and give us determination to dedicate ourselves to his sacred, noble and universal teachings,” he said.
Former Chief Minister and President People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti while greeting people on the eve of Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) said that Prophet (SAW) taught lessons of compassion, mercy, tolerance and brotherhood to humanity-all of which need to be vigorously inculcated in today’s strife infested world. She further said that amongst all the great gifts bestowed upon mankind by Allah, the birth of the Prophet (SAW) was the greatest and the kindest one. “Almighty Allah sent the Prophet (SAW) as Rehmatan-lil-Aalmeen (mercy to mankind). People irrespective of caste colour and religion can seek guidance from the holy Prophet’s (SAW) teachings as he had tremendous love for humanity in general and compassion for the poor and needy in particular.”
In his message of greeting on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) the President J&K Apni Party Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said “Muslims across the world observe the 12th of Rabi ul-Awwal as Eid Milad-un-Nabi. This is the day of blessing not only for the Muslims across the world but for all mankind as the Almighty Allah sent Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a messenger of peace and harmony for everyone.” He prayed, “May this Eid Milad-un-Nabi bring peace and harmony in our lives, and may the blessing of this sacred occasion fill our hearts with the mercy of Allah and guide us to the right path and fill our hearts with the mercy of Allah.” Bukhari in his message of greeting urged people to pray for the peace and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir on this auspicious occasion. He said, “Since we have been grappling with a protracted conflict and bloodshed here, we all must bow our heads to Almighty and seek His blessings on this auspicious occasion. I request everyone to pray for the peace and tranquility of this land and the well-being of its people.” Apni Party President urged the administration to ensure adequate facilities for the devotees at all major places of worship in J&K.
Greeting people on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) the Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board Dr Darakhshan Andrabi aid that the message of peace, harmony, righteousness and spirituality of the great prophet needs to be conveyed to the people around the world so that the true face of the prophet’s faith is presented to whole humanity. “This day is the day of celebration of spirituality and peace for humanity and we need to revive our spiritual past by spreading the true message of the prophet of peace and harmony”, said Dr Andrabi in her message. She also said that J&K Waqf Board will take out the Milad procession at Srinagar tomorrow. This will be the beginning of a tradition.
In his message of greeting on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) the Chairman J&K Peoples Democratic Front (J&K PDF) Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen prayed for return of lasting peace and prosperity in strife torn Jammu and Kashmir. He said the best and appropriate way to celebrate the holly birth day of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was to follow his foot prints and preachings in our day to day life. He said that prophet Muhammad was an epitom of compassion, mercy ,peace ,justic and righteousness who always vouched for due rights and honour to all irrespective of caste ,creed ,colour and religion . PDF Chairman also appealed people to offer special prayers for the welfare of entire humanity ,peace and communal harmony throughout the globe especially in the country .
Greeting people on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) the Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Ghani Lone hoped that the day brings joy to all people around the world and may the lessons and blessings of Eid-e-Milad Nabi (saw), permeate into all, and positively influence peoples’ attitudes towards fellow human beings, irrespective of religion or place of origin. The PC President has urged the administration to ensure smooth supply of essentials on the occasion and ensure transport, water and other vital supplies to the religious places wherein congregations are slated to take place in view of the sacred occasion.