Life Of Hazrat Fatima (RA) An Example For All: AJK President

Life of Hazrat Fatima (RA) an example for all: AJK President

MIRPUR (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th May, 2018 ) , May 20 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point news - 20th May, 2018 ):AJK President Sardar Masood Khan said on Sunday that the devastating earthquake of 2005 had led to the martyrdom of 80,000 and had left a permanent impact on Azad Jammu Kashmir but the Government of Pakistan and AJK made result-oriented efforts in the rehabilitation and construction of the affected areas.

The President made these remarks during a memorial ceremony organized by the Central Seerat Committee marking the death anniversary of Syeda Al Kainat Hazrat Fatima (RA) and in the memory the martyrs of the deadly 2005 earthquake that had hit bulk of AJK and the adjoining parts of the KPK province.

President Masood Khan commended Sahibzada Muhammad Saleem Chishti, Chairman Central Zakat Council and the Central Seerat Committee for organizing this very important event. While addressing the participants, the President said that the life of Hazrat Fatima (RA) was a guiding beacon for all Muslims.

He added that Hazrat Fatima (RA) led an exemplary life according to the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which even today was valid and shall be valid till the end of time.

He emphasized upon the importance of promotion of peace, tolerance and human dignity in the society.

President AJK said that the 2005 earthquake united us and the whole nation came together to help the victims and injured. He said that the international community also contributed to rescue and reconstruction efforts.

When the earthquake took place, the President said he was in Geneva as a diplomat and recalled how in just a day US $ 322 million of donations were collected. He said that despite this massive setback, today we were again progressing at an unprecedented pace.

This calamity helped us understand our weaknesses and created the well-needed awareness leading to enhanced investment in preparedness and response, he said. The ceremony was concluded with prayers for the martyrs of the earthquake.

The event was also attended by Member AJK Legislative Assembly Chaudhry Shahzad, Senior PML(N) leader Chaudhry Manzoor, Mr. Javed Manan, Mr. Niaz Gillani, theologists, clerics, scholars and a large number of notables of the community. APP/ahr