Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Saturday that Muharram reminded the glorious sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) for upholding of Islam, according to Tribune.com.pk.
In a message to mark the Ashura, the CM said, "Karbala incident gives a lesson that forces of evil have to face defeat while Islam will remain forever".
"Imam Hussain (AS) upheld the truth and did not bow before evil. With his deeds and actions, taught us to raise voice for truth and protect human values," he added. The Punjab CM said great sacrifices of the martyrs of Karbala had revived the universal principles of Islam including patience, tolerance and sacrifice till the Day of Judgment.
"The battle between truth and falsehood in Karbala teaches Muslims to wage jihad against oppression and evil," he said.
Buzdar concluded that the journey of martyrs of Karbala, their courage and sacrifices would continue to provide encouragement and enthusiasm to the oppressed nations until the end of the time.
