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The Quaid e Millat e Jafariya Agha Moosavi declares 25 Point Code of Azadari at packed news conference; All schools of thought should exercise tolerance; In regards to Majalis and matami processions the government must implement the Moosavi-Junejo accord; To solve the problems related to Azadari, “Azadari Cells” must be setup in the Interior Ministry and all the provincial ministries and should ensure restriction on activation of outlawed outfits, Security measures for Muharram taken by the government are merely a show and, even if lifted, Sunni Shia will unite to protect each other; Following the path of Hussainait provides elevation of the Islamic world. Those who are trying to divide Shia Sunni are the agents of the colonial powers; Declaring India a most favored nation is against the Islamic teachings – Address to the press conference held at the Maktab e Tasheyo 

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan – November 27: The Quaid e Millat e Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has said that commemoration of sacrifice rendered by the grandson of the Holy Prophet (PBUH & HHP) Hazrat Imam Hussain (PBUH) – Azadari – bestows life to spirit of sacrifice which is very important to thwart conspiracies of the colonial powers; Azadari of Imam e mazloom, a peaceful universal protest against the world of Evil which is our jugular vein and fundamental right; neither our forefathers accepted any hurdle or naughtiness in it nor would we; permission for right is uncalled for; live nations never give up their rights; during days of mourning (Ayyam e Aza)  the government is duty bound to get Moosavi-Junejo agreement of 21 May 85 implemented regarding holding of Majalis e aza and taking out of azadari processions; Muharram Azadari Cells must be set up in interior ministry, all provinces and Azad Kashmir for resolution of problems of the mourners (azadaran); make sure complete restriction on work of outlawed terrorist groups; political and religious leaders keep every kind of political activities suspended during first ten days of Muharram; cancel examination schedule; government security measures are mere show-off, if she terminates her arrangements even then Sunni, Shia, Deobandi, and Barelvi will protect processions and Majalis together; declaring favorite State to India is deviation from Islamic and Quranic teachings, Quran calls Islam favorite (most liked) and not the atheist world; before resolution of Kashmir issue expectation of peace with India is worthless.  

He stated this while addressing a packed press conference held at the headquarters of Maktab e Tasheyo to declare 25-points Code of Azadari in connection with the upcoming Muharram ul Haram. 

Answering the questions posed by journalists, Agha Moosavi said that he has informed the federal and all provincial governments about his demands for Muharram arrangements through letters. Peace Committees made by the government regarding Muharram are mere paper work; only those persons are summoned in these committees who are obedient to the rulers. 

While replying another question, the TNFJ chief regretted that Muslim rulers are colonial agents; Arab League and other Muslim organizations work for the colonial interests instead of Muslims’; Arab League suspended Libya’s membership and the colonial powers trampled it; now it canceled Syria membership and there colonial game has started which provides food for thought. He asked that why Arab League does not abandon membership of Bahrain, Yemen and Egypt where minority clique is busy in doing oppression against the people. 

In response to another question regarding possible attack on Iran, Agha Moosavi said Iran is that country which accepted Pakistan first of all, stood by its side in time of need; we consider attack on any Islamic state including Iran as an assault against world of Islam because Islam does not acknowledge geographical boundaries; Muslims share their problems and for their resolution they have to adopt a joint policy. He said the powers that be should bear in mind  that US is not friend of anyone ; it just keeps its interests dear therefore Muslim rulers must take steps for interests of Muslims. 

We have to keep the philosophy of spirit of sacrifice alive like the philosophy of Salat, fasting, Hajj is subservience and worship of Allah, similarly Azadari-e-Imam Mazloom inculcates the power and strength for subservience to Allah. 

 Muharram ul Haram is the continuation of Hazrat Ismail’s (PBUH) sacrifice. Many memories are linked with the month of Muharram through which the echoes of love, faithfulness are heard all around.  

Majalis and Azadari processions are the eternal protests against oppression and brutality in memory of the Imam Aali Muqaam (PBUH) and the world of Yazidiyyat shivers even today on this protest. It is necessary to keep the spirit of sacrifice alive to thwart the international colonial powers and it is our obligation to arrange Azadari for its survival.

Today Muharram ul Haram is coming at a time when the international terrorists and their agents have made the live of humanity difficult all around. Afghanistan and Iraq have been destructed, Tunis and Egypt have been damaged, Libya has been destructed and all Muslim States are becoming their target, one after the other. Motherland Pakistan is their last target because its foundation rests on La Illaha Illallah and according to couplets of Khwaja Moeenuddin Chishti foundation of La Ilaha is sacrifice of Hussain (PBUH). 

We are committed that we would continue thwarting the heinous conspiracies of the international chief of colonial powers and her agents till we are alive. Therefore, every patriotic person is under the obligation to condemn the heinous conspiracies of the satanic trio through the practical unity and brotherhood and laced with the spirit of martyrdom and tell them we all will observe the grief of Imam Aali Muqaam (PBUH) by following the pious example of Imam Hussain (PBUH) and through the display of unity and brotherhood and will present condolences to the Holy Prophet (PBUH & HHP) and Holy Infallibles (PBUT) by presenting homage to them.                                                                                            

While announcing the Code of Azadari he said:

1.       All schools of thought exercise love and tolerance.

2.      The residents of the motherland highlight Hussainiyyat through preaching their ideologies in a positive manner.

3.       Keep the respect of all pious personalities of Islam and Signs attributed to Almighty Allah in view.

4.       All schools of thoughts should be respected from the core of the heart and none of them should be disheartened.

5.       All types of biases may be condemned and the conspicuous persons should be kept under particular watch.

6.       No one may be allowed to take law into their own hands.

7.       Miscreant activities and terrorism should be discouraged and complete restriction on the activities of banned groups must be ensured.

8.         The May 21, 1985 Junejo-Moosavi accord may be implemented in connection with bringing out Azadari processions and no change may be made in these processions.

9.         Muharram Azadari Cells must be setup at the Ministry of Interior including federal capital, Azad Kashmir and all the provinces. These Cells should be publicized in the media and responsible persons of these Cells (control rooms) may be directed to keep a close contact with the Central and Provincial Muharram Committees of Tehreek Nafaz Fiqh-e-Jafariya Pakistan.

10.       Advance protective measures may be taken at sensitive places during Majalis-e-Aza and Azadari procession and no hurdles may be created in them rather the processions may be concluded at their destinations with honour and respect.

11.       God forbid, if any problem occurs at anywhere that should be resolved through the Local Administration and local Muharram Committee of the TNFJ. If it remains unresolved at local level then the Markazi Muharram Committee of the TNFJ may be consulted.

12.      The processions may be encircled by ropes and other such things so that no irrelevant person may enter the procession.

13.       All important points may be checked strictly before the start of the Majlis and the procession and it may be ensured that no conspicuous thing is placed there.

14.       No load-shedding may be carried out during the timings of Azadari programs and in addition alternate arrangements for lights may be made.

15.       At the conclusion of Majalis-e-Aza and Azadari processions, people should not return in big groups rather they may disperse in small groups.

16.       Ulema, Waezeen and Zakireen may give priority to unity, consensus and supremacy and integrity of the motherland over everything, come what may.

17.       Political and religious leaders may keep all type of their activities suspended during the Ashra-e-Muharram and give priority to Azadari-e-Imam Mazloom over all other things.

18.       All types of music and comedy programs may remain suspended during the Ashra-e-Muharram on radio and television and the electronic and print media may present the great sacrifices of Martyrs of Karbala in a positive and effective manner, and may avoid publicity of ‘Munkiraat’.

19.       No examination schedule may be given in educational institutions from 1^st to 11^th Muharram so that students may fully participate in Azadari programs.

20.       The volunteers of the management and Mukhtar Force may check the participants of Azadari programs with complete respect. Similarly, Ummul Baneen W F and other women volunteer organizations may perform their duties in checking women with honour and respect.

21.       Special arrangements may be made for Nazr-o-Niaz, Taburruk and Sabeel.

22.       Azadaran and Matimiyan may participate in Majalis and Azadari processions avoiding any discrimination and women may participate in Azadari programmes by following the pious character of the Mukhadderat-e-Ismat and Taharat.

23.       Discipline and holistic respect may be particularly taken care of in the Azadari programs.

24.       The organizers are under the obligation to follow the Code of Azadari themselves and make others to follow the same also.

25.       The Government may get the Code of Azadari implemented on all administrative levels. 

Hazrat Imam Hussain Ibne Ali (PBUH) had openly stated that he considers the allegiance of Yazid and his government un-Islamic. Whereas he stated the reasons for his Qayam, he explained his future policy also. In other words, the most important objective of the Imam (PBUH) was to root out the power of evil that was occupying the status of Caliphate of Islam despite all evils, misdeeds and Munkiraat and was bent upon destructing the Ummat-e-Wast through promoting arson, oppression and brutality. 

Fulfilling his plans against activities contrary to Quran and Islam and rooting out the Yazidi force was the obligation of the inheritor of the Holy Prophet (PBUH & HHP) Imam Aali Muqaam Hussain  son of Ali (PBUH) who made it clear on the day one that he will not remain silent even if no allegiance is demanded from him because my differences with Yazid are not limited to allegiance but actually Yazid was committing oppression, suppression and brutality and was bringing out changes through social evils and in Islamic commandments and he has started saying on the pulpit that: Bani Hashim (God forbid) had staged a drama, no angel had come and no revelation was sent. The Infallible (PBUH) made it clear that the Halal declared by Muhammad (PBUH & HHP) is Halal till the Day of Judgment and the Haram declared by Muhammad (PBUH & HHP) is Haram till the Day of Judgment and no power on earth could bring changes in it in my presence. This is the obligation bestowed on me from Allmighty Allah to correct these wrong-doings, give commandment for good and stop from evil; I have therefore adopted the path of martyrdom for revival of Sunnat-e-Illahiya. Hussain (PBUH) is neither desirous of government or wealth nor desires to interfere in the matters of the Muslims. What he said on the day one, he implemented the same. 

Agha Moosavi expressed his hope that all patriotic persons will thwart the heinous conspiracies of the satanic trio through the practical unity and brotherhood and laced with the spirit of martrdom and tell them we all will observe the grief of Imam Aali Muqaam (PBUH) by following the pious character of Imam Hussain (PBUH) and through the display of unity and brotherhood will present condolence to the Holy Prophet (PBUH & HHP), his Holy Family  (PBUH) and his pious companions (R.A.) by presenting homage to them.

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