Chairman Huriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Thursday paid glowing tributes to Mir Syed Ali hamdani (RA) on his death anniversary for his contributions in religious and social reform movements in Kashmir.Mirwaiz, who has himself a doctorate degree on Shah-e-Hamdan’s book 'Dhakritul Muluk, stated that Kashmir had always remained very close to the heart of Ameer Kabir and his contributions to the land and its people were matchless. Mirwaiz said the teachings of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) did not spread only the word of Allah, but he also brought with him art, craft, skills and industry which boosted the economy of Kashmir and brought economic revolution. He said due to those skills and crafts Kashmiris earned global fame since hundreds of years.Mirwaiz stressed upon the people to emulate the Islamic teachings of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) and follow the Islamic path shown by him
Expressing serious concern over the situation arisen after the floods, Miwaiz stated that Allah has put Kashmir in great test and the need of the time was that we should introspect and work for the welfare and positive reforms in the society.Meanwhile, mirwaiz visited Idd Gah Srinagar to took stock of the ground situation in view of the eid Nimaaz to be offered there. He stressed upon the concerned authorities to pace up their efforts to clean and prepare eid gah for nimaaz.Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jamia Masjid has stated that Eid Nimaaz would Inshallah be held at historic Idd Gah on October 6, 2014sharp at 10 am. At 9.am Mirwaiz would deliver a sermon on the significance of Eid and a A special forgiveness session (Majlis Tauba wa Instigfaar)would also be held in view of the catastrophic situation prevalent in the valley due to floods. (KNS)