By Dabirah Hassan
Srinagar- In a display of solidarity, both Shia and Sunni communities came together for a congregational Fateha to honor Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated on 27th September by Israel in Lebanon. The congregational Fateha was observed across Kashmir, drawing participants from both sects.
Largest gathering was witnessed at Bemina where speakers hailed the supreme sacrifice of Sayyed Nasrallah in defence of the oppressed people.
Dr. Sameer Siddiqui, a noted Islamic scholar, addressing the congregation said, “Most of the Palestinians are Sunni, but Hassan Nasrallah did not see their sect; he sacrificed everything for them. It is difficult to find a person who has done so much for Muslim unity. Ismail Haniyeh is Sunni, and Hassan Nasrallah is Shia, but both shared a close bond. This serves as a lesson for us to free ourselves from sectarian divisions and send a message to our enemies that we are one.”
Expressing deep sorrow over the loss, Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari, a noted Shia cleric, remarked, “We promised Hassan Nasrallah to follow in his footsteps. His mission is now our mission. Israel may have taken one Nasrallah from us, but now from every household, a Nasrallah will emerge.”
Aga Ruhullah, a member of parliament, noted that Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination does not only affect Lebanon or the Muslim community; it impacts all who walk the path of truth. “The oppressed are also grieving. We express our condolences to the people of Lebanon.”
Mirwaiz North Kashmir, Maulana Hassan Afzal Firdousi, emphasized that Hassan Nasrallah is not just a leader of the Shia community, but also a leader for Sunnis. “His assassination is a loss for both communities. We are 200 crore Muslims all over the world, and all are Nasrallah.”
Hakim Abdul Rasheed, a senior member of the Unity Council, added, “We should not label Nasrallah as belonging to a particular community; he is an asset for both. He is our leader, as he was safeguarding Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is our First Qibla.
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