Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bi-lawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the tragedy of Karbala teaches us that great sacrifices have to be made for great goals and in the end victory is always for truth. According to the statement issued by Media Cell Bilawal House on Friday, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said in his message on the occasion of Ashura Day that Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) sacrificed his life and that of his loved ones, which taught all of us that the one who stands with the truth can get his head can be cut, but it cannot bend. He further said that all the companions of Imam Hussain (RA), including his sister Bibi Zainab’s courage, patience, independence, and prudence, are also a beacon of light. He said that PPP and its leadership have always fought against every Yazid of the era and offered eternal sacrifices. He said his party will try to adapt it in the light of Imam Hussain’s teachings and on Ashura Day we reiterate our pledge to resist whatever form the Yazidi thought takes in the country and society because Hussain is the name of fighting the oppressor and supporting the oppressed.
Meanwhile the National Assembly Speaker, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, and Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani said the incident of Karbala stands as an unparalleled example of unwavering faith in Allah Almighty, unmatched devotion to the cause, bravery, patience, and the spirit of martyrdom, as mentioned in the Holy Quran, to be remembered until the Day of Judgment.
They, in a message to the nation on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura, the speaker remarked that the trag-edy of Karbala reminds the great sacrifice made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions for the sake of truth and justice.
He praised the Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions for exemplifying Quranic teachings, endurance, sacrifice, and the fervour of martyrdom.
“As Muslims, it is our social responsibility to stand firm against tyrannical forces that seek to spread chaos in society to achieve their reprehensible goals,” the speaker asserted.
He emphasized that paying tribute to the martyrs of Karbala is best achieved by dedicating ourselves to the betterment of humanity and the development of the country.
He declared the sacrifices made on the Day of Ashura against falsehood as a guiding light for future generations, stating that they would not hesitate to make any sacrifices for the protection and preser-vation of Islam, the homeland, and its integrity.
Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani, stated that the incident of Karbala serves as a lesson for Muslims to firmly stand against the forces of falsehood.
“This is the same path our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught us to follow, and which Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his com-panions exemplified through their timeless sacri-fices,” he said.
