Srinagar, June 22 (KNS): Anjuman Shari Shian has paid rich tribute to Mirwaiz Molvi Muhammad Yousuf Shah on his death anniversary.
In a statement issued to KNS, paying rich tributes to Mahjr-e-Millat late Mirwaiz Moulvi Yousuf Shah, Anjuman Shari Shian patron Aga Syed Hasan Almosvi Alsafvi said that he lived in exile and never compromised with his principles.
Describing him a great religious scholar and sincere political leader, Aga Hasan said that besides fighting for the Kashmiris’ political rights he was fully engaged in spreading the message of Islam.
“Mirwaiz was one of the standouts among the leaders of Kashmir who used all his strength for the betterment of his countrymen.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHis residence “Mirwaiz Manzil” had been the epicenter of freedom movement was under severe attack of Dogra forces. When Dogra Raj introduced Devanagri as a medium in school curriculum, Mirwaiz staunchly stood against it and termed it as “enmity against Islam” and an attempt to “Hinduism” Kashmir. He also opposed attaching Hindu titles to places, such as renaming Islamabad as Anantnag. He was a staunch supporter of Shia-Sunny unity in Kashmir,” he said. (KNS)