A seminar on the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) was organized by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC-AJK) Azad Jammu and Kashmir chapter under the chairmanship of Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi.  Addressing the seminar, Ghulam Muhammad Safi said that the incident of Karbala gives a great lesson in humanity, justice, truth, freedom and the protection of human rights. Karbala is an immortal example of struggle against oppression and tyranny, patience, steadfastness and remaining firm on truth. 

He said that the people of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir are also taking guidance from the great message of Imam Hussain (RA) and are continuing their struggle for freedom from Indian occupation and the realization of their right to self-determination.  Safi stated that for the past seven decades, the Kashmiri people have been facing brutal atrocities by Indian forces, including sieges, search operations, arrests and serious violations of human rights.

He added that India has imposed restrictions on Muharram processions and religious gatherings in occupied Jammu and Kashmir and is raiding homes to arrest youth. He emphasized that the message of Karbala is not only for Muslims but serves as a beacon of guidance for all freedom-loving people across the world. The event of Karbala proved that the forces of truth and justice always triumph over falsehood.  Other speakers described the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA) as an eternal tale of truth, justice, patience and sacrifice.   

The speakers said the Kashmiri people are continuing their struggle while keeping the principles of Karbala in view, adding that the day is not far when Kashmiris will achieve freedom and success.  At the conclusion, Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi offered special prayers for the elevation of the ranks of the martyrs of Karbala, martyrs of Kashmir and all martyrs of Islam. He prayed for the Kashmiri people to achieve their goal of freedom.

The seminar was attended by senior Hurriyat leaders including Muhammad Farooq Rahmani, Mahmood Ahmad Saghar, Mir Tahir Masood, Shameem Shawl, Sheikh Abdul Mateen, Sheikh Dawood Khan, Javed Iqbal Butt, Syed Ijaz Rahmani, Haji Muhammad Sultan, Mian Muzaffar, Zahid Safi, Mushtaq Ahmad Butt, Muhammad Ashraf Dar, Muhammad Shafi Dar, Kifayat Hussain Rizvi, Syed Gulshan, Manzoor Ahmad Dar, Abdul Majeed Lone, Zahid Mujtaba, Abdul Majeed Mir, Shabbir Ahmad, Raees Mir, Qazi Imran, Imtiaz Butt, Abdul Rashid Butt, and Imtiaz Wani. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)