Srinagar Feb 07 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah on Wednesday greeted people on the annual observance of Shab-e- Meraj.
Party President while greeting people said the night of Meraj marks the ascension of holy messenger of Allah Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) towards heavens, “the holy Prophet (PBUH) was gifted with five daily prayers equal to the reward of fifty daily prayers by Allah on the auspicious night. The Meraj is the great gift of Allah to Muslims; it is the most blessed journey of human history. Through this exalted journey, the holy messenger of Islam (PBUH) taught humanity the merits of knowledge and how crucial it is to unveil the truths of nature. The journey of the prophet of Islam (PBUH) held many lessons for us, the chief among them is the importance of knowledge, therefore Muslims should strive towards excellence in knowledge, and quest of enlightenment. I extend my warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion, may the blessed night foster unity and consciousness among Muslims. May Almighty pardon our excesses and accept our prayers, and supplications. May the blessed night act as the harbinger of peace, prosperity, tranquility and communal harmony in J&K,” he said.
Party Vice President also greeted people on Shab-e-Miraj wishing them welfare and good health. In his message on the occasion of Shab-e-Miraj, Mr. Omar Abdullah said that the holy night provides us the opportunity to pray and seek forgiveness and blessings from Almighty. He prayed for peace and prosperity of J&K and its people and the Country as well.
Party’s General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Political Advisor to President Mushtaq Guroo, Political Advisor to VP Mudassar Shahmiri, Women’s wing President Shameema Firdous, Party’s Members of Parliament Muhammad Akbar Lone, Hasnain Masoodi, Senior leaders Muhammad Shafi Uri, Abdul Rahim Rather, Mian Altaf, Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, YNC Provincial President Salman Ali Sagar, Additional Spokesperson Sarah Hayat Shah and parent body, YNC, Women’s Wing functionaries have also extended greeting to people on Shab-e-Meraj.(KNS)