Srinagar, Sep 25 (KNS): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Women President Safina Baig on Tuesday stressed on unity between Shia and Sunni Muslims, saying that unity between both should be a sacred slogan.
Speaking to a gathering at a function in Nowgam Sumbal, organized by Ali Asgar foundation, NGO said that the Islamic clerics and Muslims must focus on unity between Shia and Sunni Muslims, saying that those who will focus on it will be a great contribution towards peace.
She said that “both Shia and Sunni Muslims recite one Kalima, believe in one Allah, have faith in Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and all this unification teaches us to stand united.”
Beig added that the Muslims should unitedly fight against poverty rather than fighting each other.
“Islam teaches us to be united and the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) has also out rightly rejected the path of violence but resolved the issues through negotiations. We should unitedly work for peace, which is directly linked with prosperity,” she added.
“We should take the peaceful way so that the violence would come to end,” she added.
She also recalled the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (AS), saying that Imam sacrificed his life for the great cause not for division.
“Imam Hussain (AS) stood for justice. The grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) lives in our heart,” she said, adding that the Muslims must follow the path of Imam Hussain and remember his teachings. (KNS)