25-04-2025
Punjab Shahi Imam, Muslims wear black bands during Friday namaz: ‘Time to give strong response to enemy'
Muslims, under the leadership of Punjab's Shahi Imam and national president of Majlis Ahrar Islam Hind Maulana Muhammad Usman Rahmani Ludhianvi, offered Jumma Namaz at the historic Jama Masjid of Ludhiana on Friday, wearing black bands, in condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
On this occasion, the Shahi Imam said that no amount of condemnation is enough for such a heinous attack, as it has wounded millions of hearts. He further stated that even after 75 years, it is increasingly felt that the Partition of the country was a grave mistake, and the consequences of that mistake are still being borne by the nation. He added that the neighboring country has become a festering wound that must be dealt with.
'This is not a time to be passive—it is a time to unite and give a strong response to the enemy,' he said.
The Shahi Imam also pointed out that while the entire country is standing united against terrorism and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, it is unfortunate that some mischievous elements in the country are targeting minorities.
He said, 'It is wrong to condemn or oppress anyone on the basis of religion by members of the majority community.'
He called for a strict stance against those who are trying to create unrest within the country during these difficult times, so that the nation can present a united front against the enemy.
Shahi Imam thanks Punjab Police for protection of Kashmiri students
Following the Pahalgam attack, Shahi Imam Maulana Muhammad Usman Rahmani Ludhianvi expressed his gratitude to Punjab Police for ensuring the safety of Kashmiri students studying in various colleges and universities across the state.
'It is worth mentioning that there were some reports of mischievous elements trying to harass a few students in Kharar and Dera Bassi. Upon receiving these complaints, I contacted Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, ADGP A S Rai, and ADGP Praveen Kumar officers promptly increased police vigilance across Punjab, reassuring that students from outside the state are safe and secure in Punjab,' he added.
