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Supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) beacon of light for Muslims: President 

Islamabad, August 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):President Dr Arif Alvi says the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho) is a beacon of light for the Muslims and it carries the message that against the apparatus of oppression and tyranny one should be the flag-bearer of truth and righteousness.

In his message on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashur, he said in Islamic history, Muharram-ul-Haram is a month of respect, dignity and blessings.

The President said that on this day, Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho) refused to show allegiance to an oppressive ruler and embraced martyrdom along with his family members and other loyal companions for Islam and for truth and righteousness.

The President said the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Rasool Allah Khatam-un-Nabiyyin Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) sacrificed his life but did not bow his head before the forces of evil.

Arif Alvi said on this day, Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho), his family and loyal companions set a great example of bravery, courage and sacrifice and gave a new life to Islam with their blood.

He said when we will follow the religion of Allah, the life of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Rasool Allah Khatam-un-Nabiyyin Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and life of Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho) then certainly Allah Almighty will help us and we will succeed in this life and the hereafter.

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