Message of President Asif Ali Zardari on the eve of Eid ul Azha
“My dear countrymen!
Assalam Alaikum wa Rehmatullah Barakat-o-hu,
I congratulate the nation on the blessed event of Eid ul Azha and pray that may Allah Almighty protect them and grant happiness in this world and hereafter.
Eid ul Azha is observed in remembrance of great gesture of obeyance by Hazrat Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) before Allah Almighty and the exemplary compliance of Hazrat Ismail (Peace be upon him).
Our beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace be upon him) declared this sacrifice as ‘Sunnat-e-Ibrahimi’ and regarded it ‘Wajib’ on every affluent person as a permanent worship.
My dear people,
The ‘Sacrifice’ develops a sense of devotedness, courage and submission to seek blessings of Allah Almighty. Sacrificing different animals is a symbol of our pledge to be ready to give
every kind of sacrifice for Allah Almighty. It develops ‘Taqwa’ (piety), which should be the objective of life to attain success in the world and hereafter.
Today the country is facing many problems. The menace of terrorism and extremism is weakening the country. To resolve these issues, there is a need to follow the spirit of sacrifice,
brotherhood and fraternity, peace and harmony, love and affection, as these elements are required in these circumstances more than ever.
Islam is a religion of peace. We need to follow it, not only by ourselves but also to promote its message throughout the world besides waging ‘Jehad’ against poverty, destitution and
unemployment.
May Allah Almighty protect and guide us all. Amen.
Pakistan Paindabad”
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