Srinagar- Muslims across Kashmir observed the birth anniversary of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib, the first Imam and fourth caliph of Islam on Tuesday.
Hazrat Ali was born on the 13th of Rajab (A.D. 600) inside the Kaaba in Makkah. Ali’s parents were Abu Talib ibn Abdul Muttalib and Fatima, the daughter of Asad, both of the clan of Hashim. He was cousin of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) and husband of his beloved daughter Fatima.
Devotees in Kashmir thronged Mosques, Sufi shrines and Imambargahs to commemorate the occasion. In Srinagar city, the largest congregation was observed at Imambargah Zadibal in which hundreds of men and women participated.
A large congregation of devotees was also witnessed at Hazratbal shrine where sacred relic of Prophet of Islam was displayed after every congregational prayer.
Similar commemorative functions were held at Budgam, Magam, Bemina, Sajjadabad, Shalimar, Barjee and Khanda.
At Aishmuqam hundreds of devout thronged Khanqah-e-Hydari and joined celebrations marking the anniversary.
While addressing devotees, speakers threw light on the life and contribution of Imam Ali and urged people to pray for peace and prosperity in the World.
Speakers described the birth of Imam Ali in Holy Kaaba as a miracle and described him as a personality who was full of wisdom, justice and compassion.
They advised people to follow the path of Islam and the teachings of Imam Ali (A.S).
Shia Clergy Condemns Defamatory Remarks Against Prophet’s Companions
Influential Shia leaders have condemned the use of language by certain elements, which was considered as derogatory by many, against some companions of the Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) at a Musharia in Kralpora locality of Srinagar.
The Mushira was streamed live on social media and soon the clips of it went viral causing outrage among members of Shia and Sunni communities alike.
Shia cleric Aga Syed Hadi took to social media, shared the video on Facebook slamming the culprits.
“Nobody whether Shia or Sunni has the right to target each other’s beliefs, this goes against the tenets of our faith. This is either done by people for money or by those who look for cheap fame on social media” Hadi wrote.
Hadi said that the top Shia clergy from both Iraq and Iran have prohibited any use of such language against the Khulafa-e-Rashideen.
“Our jurists prohibit the use of such language and such behavior is unacceptable” Hadi said.
Popular Sufi and Islamic scholar Dr Sameer Shafi Siddiqui also denounced the abusive language.
“I firmly denounce the offensive language employed by certain poets towards the sacred beliefs of Ahli Sunnah wal jamaat. Such unacceptable incidents must not occur. Freedom of expression never means that we should violate the sacred beliefs of any community. Comprehensive and decisive measures should be implemented against these individuals by law enforcing agencies”, Dr Siddiqui wrote on his Facebook wall.
Hakim Suhail, a social activist and a cleric said that it is sad to witness such kind of incidents, there is no place for such things in Kashmir.
“The people of Kashmir are known for their tolerance and compassion, such incidents have the potential of tarnishing the image of the Kashmiri community, it is unacceptable and condemnable” Suhail said.
Suhail also said that insulting companions is against the spirit of Quran and has been prohibited by the Shia jurists including Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei and Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Sistani and called for exposing vicious elements spreading hate in Kashmir.
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