TNFJ Chief Agha Hussain Muqaddesi announces code of Azadari for Muharram & Ayyame Azae Hussaini as
ISLAMABAD, July 18, 2023: Following the footsteps of Quaid e Millat e Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi, the chief of Tehreek e Nafaz e Fiqh e Jafariya Allama Agha Syed Hussain Muqaddasi has announced the code of Azadari for Muharram ul Haram.
Addressing to a crowded press conference at Headquarter Maktab e Tashayyo along with the religious scholars and TNFJ’s office bearers, the chief of Tehreek e Nifaz e Fiqh e Jafariya Allama Agha Syed Hussain Muqaddasi said Azadari is our jugular vein and therefore no restriction or hurdle will be tolerated on it. Government is bound to act in coordination of Moosavi-Junejo agreement of 1985. Central as well as provincial governments must establish Azadari Cells and announce them in electronic and Print media while also make special arrangements of lighting and cleanliness for the Muharram Azadari programs. Similarly, organizers of Majalis and Jaloos must adhere with their set timings. Government administration and program organizers must cooperate with each other. Sensitive areas must be handed over to the armed forces of Pakistan. Government must avoid issuing any policy that confiscates the fundamental or constitutional rights, and create fear or unrest among people. All points of the National Action Plan must be implemented. Proscribed groups operating with new names must also be stopped as the Anti-Terrorism Act must be enforced. Punjab’s policy of setting prior permission and NOC as a prerequisite for holding Majlis and Azadari within the four walls of the premises is causing serious concerns. Freedom of holding Majlis e Aza inside the premises is guaranteed as per the constitution of Pakistan while Lahore High Court has already announced a clear verdict in support of the freedom of Azadari within the four-walls. Israel has always been an enemy of the Muslims and those who intend to serve Pakistan will never accept Israel. Tehreek e Nifaz e Fiqh e Jafariya has established Muharram Committee Azadari Cell across Pakistan presided by the Secretary General TNFJ Allama Bisharat Hussain Imami.
Agha Muqaddesi said that the root causes of terrorism in Parachinar must be investigated and identified to make the cease-fire agreement long lasting. He said that it is the duty of every patriotic citizen to thwart conspiracies of creating hatred through social media. Allama Hussain Muqaddasi said that the government must demonstrate seriousness to resolve problems of Azadari. Pakistan was founded through the joint efforts of Shia and Sunni brothers. Constitution of Pakistan guaranteed equal rights for all schools of thought and therefore, the same must be delivered. Restrictions on Majalis and Azadari programs in newly established societies and towns is not acceptable.
Agha Muqaddasi noted that imposing restrictions on Majalis and Jaloos of Azadari is a violation of Pakistan’s constitution that will never be accepted. He said that Israel is the enemy of Islam and Muslims and therefore, those who are sincere with the Muslims will never establish ties with Israel. The chief of TNFJ said that Azadari Cells are established in central as well as provincial ministries of interior since the government of Benazir Bhutto and remained connected with TNFJ’s Muharram Committee Azadari Cell to effectively resolve problems and thwart evil plans of the enemies of Islam and Pakistan.
Agha Muqaddasi said that respect and reverence of the sacred Islamic places is obligatory for everyone therefore, respect and dignity of Jannat al Baqee and Jannat al Mualla must be restored.
He urged the political factions to stop political activities in respect of the Muharram ul Haram. Effective security measures must be taken for Majlis and Jaloos in sensitive areas. Agha Muqaddasi stressed upon women to follow the footsteps of sacred women of the holy Prophet’s family (PBUT) while men to follow Ahl ul Bait (A.S) and pious Sahaba Karam (R.A) and all schools of thought must be fully respected. Agha Syed Hussain Muqaddasi demanded to end load shedding of Gas and electricity during Muharram ul Haram. People must stick to their own faiths and beliefs without intervening in other’s beliefs and ideologies. He urged the organizers of Majlis and Jaloos e Aza to ensure discipline and adherence with TNFJ’s code of Azadari i.e. Zabta e Azadari.
Agha Muqaddasi said that hoped that any attempt of sabotaging peace and harmony during Muharram ul Haram will be jointly thwarted through Shia-Sunni unity. People of Pakistan must keep a vigilant eye on the enemies of Pakistan involved in creating hatred and unrest. TNFJ possesses the formal agreement of Azadari in the form of Moosavi-Junejo agreement that bounds the government to ensure protection of both licensed as well as traditional programs of Azadari. He demanded the government to expel elements of proscribed organizations and groups from district and provincial peace committees, councils and boards. Special prayers were offered for the strengthening and safety of the motherland Pakistan and the nation.
