RAHI SHAMSHAD
SRINAGAR: Glowing tributes were paid to Hazrat Imam Ali (AS) across Kashmir to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali (AS), who was martyred on the 21st of Ramadan-ul- Mubarak in the Islamic calendar.
Several processions and Majalis were organised across Kashmir on Wednesday as part of the Youm-e-Ali on the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (AS).
The functions were organized by Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association, Jammu and Kashmir Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen, Anjuman-e-Shar-e-Shian, and other religious organizations.
A day-long Majlis was organised by the J&K Shia Association at Imam Bargah Zadiabal. Thousand of devotees thronged the historic Imam Bargah, where they recited the Holy Quran. It was followed by Marsiya by the prominent Zakirs of the Association.
President of Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari presided over the Majlis.
On the occasion, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari in his sermon at Historic Imambargah Zadibal said that Imam Ali (AS) was struck on the head with a poison-coated sword during the morning prayers in the Great Masjid of Kufa on the 19th Ramadan in 40 AH (the 27th of January AD 661) and got his martyrdom two days later. The night preceding Imam Ali’s (AS) martyrdom is considered to be one of the threefold Qadr (Destiny) Nights when the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) more than 14 centuries ago.
Molvi Imran Ansari also threw light on the life and teachings of Hazrat Ali (AS) and his contribution to Islam.
Later, a procession was taken out from Imam Bargah Zadibal, led by Molvi Imran Raza Ansari, and EX-MLA Zadibal, and General Secretary AJKSA Abid Hussain Ansari, which passed through Gasiyar Chowk and culminated at the shrine of Grand Mulla Fazal Ali Ansari (RA) Gulshan Zehra, Baba Mazar here.
A day-long Majlis was also organized by Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen at Imam Bargah Mirgund. Prominent Zakirs including Aga Syed Hassan, Muhammad Shafi, Khawaja Maqsool Ali, Haji Ghulam Hassan, Syed Hassan Mosvi of Garend and others recited Marsiya on the occasion.
Addressing the devotees, Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen chief patron, Moulana Masroor Abass Ansari highlighted the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (AS).
He also threw light on the life and teachings of Hazrat Ali (AS) and his contribution to Islam.
The Anjuman-e-Shar-e-Shian held a daylong Majlis at Imam Bargah Budgam and Imam Bargah Rainawari Hassan Abad, which started with the recitation of Holy Quran. Thousands of devotees attended the Majlis and paid glowing tributes to Hazrat Ali (AS).
On the occasion, Anjuman chief patron, Aga Syed Hassan Mustaffa Alsafvi Almosvi shed light on the life of Hazrat Ali (AS). Later a procession was taken out.