September 15, 2016
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PM calls for unity in national interest
* Nawaz pledges to dedicate all coming Eids to the people of Kashmir till the resolution of dispute in accordance with their wishes
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that on the occasion of Eid, we have to give a message of unity to the whole nation.
By: APP“By keeping the tradition of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), we have to sacrifice for others,” the premier said in his message on the eve of Eidul Azha being celebrated today (Tuesday).
In a statement, the premier said that the country, with the grace and blessings of Allah Almighty, had been put on the path of prosperity, and that “we have to take it to its destination”. However, he said that today, “we have a question before us... if we can sacrifice our ego and interests for the sake of Pakistan”.
He said that the sacrifices of individuals keep society and the nation alive. “This is the lesson which is given through sacrifice,” he remarked.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif stressed the need for recalling that lesson of oneness and sacrifice – which Prophet Ibrahim (AS) gave – to think over how to unite this nation and how we could sacrifice for national objectives.
“Sacrifice gives us this lesson that we, on this cheerful occasion, have not to forget the under-privileged sections of society,” he said. “We have to get ourselves off from the extremist attitudes, by keeping ourselves above the personal, sectoral and factional interests, and divert our spirit of sacrifice towards the progress and solidarity of the country and nation and the Islamic world,” he added.
The premier said, “In fact, if we dedicate our spirit of selflessness and sacrifice to the right objectives, then harmony, tolerance, love, patience and moderation will become part of our daily life... and our society will turn into an Islamic society in true meanings.”
He said Eidul Azha was a remembrance of the submission of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and the obedience and acceptance of Prophet Ismail (AS). “The family of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) sacrificed every worldly relation for... their Cherisher and preferred the will of Allah Almighty to every occasion,” he said. “Allah Almighty accepted this act of the father and the son in a way that it was made part of Hajj rituals and the Muslim society was made obliged to keep this tradition alive,” he added.
Meanwhile, dedicating this year’s Eidul Azha to the endless sacrifices of Kashmiris, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif pledged to dedicate all coming Eids to the people of Kashmir until the resolution of the dispute in accordance with their wishes.
“On this day of Eid, we cannot forget the sacrifices of the people of Kashmir too. The people of Kashmir, facing Indian atrocities, have sacrificed their third generation to achieve their right to self-determination,” he said.
The premier extended his hearty felicitations to all the Muslims residing in Pakistan and elsewhere, and thanked Allah Almighty for once again blessing them with this felicitous occasion.
“I pray that Allah Almighty bless all of us with real pleasures of Eidul Azha and enable us to understand and perform this great reverence of sacrifice in its true spirit,” the prime minister added.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk