Hawzah News Agency – Agha Syed Karar Hashmi offers heartfelt condolences on the occasion of 21st of the Month of Ramadhan, the Martyrdom Anniversary of the Leader of All Believers, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s) added that the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (a.s) Observed fully under health protocols and guidelines due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. This year is different, as there are fewer people on the ImamBargahs and in mosques due to the coronavirus. 

Hashmi in a Press statement said that Imam Ali (AS) spent his entire life for the cause of Allah and Islam and followed the footprints of beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) till his martyrdom. This towering personality of Hazrat Ali had this honor of being born in the house of Allah Kabba and also achieving his martyrdom in the house of Allah  Masjid Kufa in Iraq.

Karar Hashmi further added that this year Islamic Clerics and Zakireen highlighted the character of Ameerul Momineen Ali Ibn Abi Talib (AS) during their speeches while addressing the different morning assemblies through varied social networking sites across the globe.

Hazrat Ali Ibn Abi Talib, in whose honor, The Prophet of Islam says, "I am the city of Knowledge and Ali (a.s) its entry", was Piller of strength for Islam and most significant aid of Prophet Muhammad Mustafa, peace be upon him, and our lives be sacrificed on his name. Hashmi added.

Hashmi also requested people especially Ulmas to not forget Praying for Coronavirus patients across the world more particularly for India.