Srinagar, Apr 16: Former Chief Minister of J&K and Chairman Democratic Progressive Azad Party (APDP) Ghulam Nabi Azad has felicitated people on Shab-e-Qadr and prayed on the auspicious occasion that all live in prosperity and peace.
In his greetings message, Azad said that Shab-e-Qadr is the night when the Quran was first sent down from Heaven to the world and also the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
“The occasion is to introspect and seek Allah’s guidance and mercy. The virtuous night is full of blessings for those who seek Allah’s compassion.
Whosoever spends this night awake and worships with faith and sincerity, Allah forgives his sins,” Azad observed.
He urged the people to pray for the well being of all and seek blessings for themselves. He has asked people to follow the cardinal principles of love, affection, amity and communal harmony enshrined in all religious teachings to promote a culture of tolerance and brotherhood.
In his message, Azad has urged upon the well-off people to not forget the needy and destitute and help them in this holy month to seek the maximum mercy and blessings of Almighty.
He has asked authorities to make complete arrangements for facilitation of devotees visiting shrines and important worship places for night long prayers on Shab-e-Qadr.
The former Chief Minister urged the administration to make adequate arrangements in respect of transport, medical facilities, cleanliness and uninterrupted water and power supply.
