President Asif Ali Zardari while felicitating the nation on the advent of the holy month of Ramazan has urged the people to help generously their fellow countrymen, devastated by floods and acts of militancy.
"On this occasion I urge the countrymen to make full use of the holy month in seeking forgiveness for their sins and in submitting to the will of Allah and also to help generously the people who have been devastated by floods and acts of militancy", the President said in his message to nation on the beginning of Ramazan.
President Zardari also assured the people, who have been hard hit by recent floods, that the government will not abandon them and will do whatever it can to rehabilitate them. "I wish to felicitate the Muslims throughout the world in general and the Muslim brothers and sisters in Pakistan in particular on the advent of the holy month of Ramazan", he said.
The President said the month of Ramazan is a month of fasting and blessing, which enjoins upon the Muslims to devote themselves to observe fasting and refrain from all evil deeds. "It also enjoins upon the Muslims to remember their less fortunate brethren and step forward to help them in alleviating their miseries", he added. He prayed for peace all over the world, especially within the Muslim world.
The President also prayed that "Allah will bless us and free our world from terrorism and help build an understanding among peoples of different religions, races and cultures so that our children can live in a world of harmony". "Let us on this auspicious occasion also pledge to work for peace, harmony and for promotion of the brotherhood of whole of mankind.
"May the blessings of Ramazan remain with all of you for the whole year", the President said. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the message and essence of Ramazan is the concept of patience and sacrifice. "After having been disciplined by fasting, a man if persists in his extremist attitudes would mean that his worship was in vain," the Prime Minister said in his message on the advent of the beginning of the Holy month of Ramazan 1431 A.H./2010 A.D. We should be thankful to Allah Almighty that He has once again provided us an opportunity to benefit from His blessings in the month of Ramazan, he said.
The Prime Minister congratulated and greeted all Pakistanis on the arrival of the sacred and auspicious month of Ramazan. He said, Ramazan is that blessed month in which the Holy Quran was revealed upon the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which is guidance to the humanity. It was in the month of Ramazan that fasting was turned obligatory for Muslims. During each day and night of this month, divine blessings are showered, he said.
"The Holy Quran enjoins us to fast during this month so that we can purify our hearts and lead a pious life. At the moment, our country has been engulfed by the evil of terrorism. Certain elements and groups are engaged in fanning the regional and sectarian divide. We need to guard against their nefarious designs. Islam integrates us into brotherhood, and the same message needs to be disseminated to the public," the Prime Minister said.
He said that due to intense recent floods, several regions have been severely affected and we should not be unmindful of the fact that our brothers and sisters are faced with immense difficulties. Prime Minister Gilani said that Pakistani nation would stand by their brethren in these challenging times. As said by Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, "A Muslim never gives up in adverse circumstances," Insha-Allah, the entire Pakistani nation with the strength of faith, perseverance and dedication would overcome these challenges, he added.
The Prime Minister expressed the hope that the people of Pakistan would strengthen unity and discipline in their ranks. "I am sure that the people of Pakistan while exhibiting values of sacrifice, accommodation and patriotism would keep supreme national goals and interests over their personal and political interests," he said.
He urged upon the people that in addition to praying to Almighty Allah for their personal attainments and prosperity, they should keep praying for the stability and prosperity of the country. The Prime Minister prayed that may Almighty Allah bestow us with forbearance to fast during this month and help us to live in accordance with true Islamic injunctions. "I also pray that may Almighty Allah realise our pleas and accept our worships. May Allah protect us."
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