Srinagar Oct 26 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family of noted Islamic Scholar Moulana Muhammad Abbas Ansari, who breathed his last the other day. 

Among others Party’s Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, party leader Younis Mubarak Gul accompanied him on the visit. Joined in by party functionaries, Dr. Farooq Abdullah offered Fatiha for the deceased and prayed for fortitude to the bereaved. 
 

Sharing in grief of the bereaved household, Dr Farooq said, “It was his advocacy of peace, espousal of the cause of sectarian harmony, and profundity of exposition of various Islamic tenets that made him a much appreciated figure. He had made peace-making and bridging sectarian dives a permanent mission of his life. I pray to Almighty to bestow highest echelons to the departed soul in Jannat, and forbearance to the bereaved family, followers , and admirers of his,” he said. 

Earlier Senior party leaders Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, and Aga Syed Mehmood also visited the bereaved household to offer sympathies and condolences.(KNS)