LAHORE: Imam-i-Kaaba Sheikh Khalid-al-Ghamidi on Saturday called for Muslim unity and security of the Harmain Sharifain, terming it core responsibility of the believers.

“Saudi Arabia did not initiate action against the Yemeni rebels on its own, rather on the appeal of the lawful Yemeni ruler,” he said while speaking to three major gatherings of the people during the second day of his visit to Pakistan.

The Imam-i-Kaaba spent a busy day on Saturday as he spoke to huge gatherings in the metropolis, starting from Mansoora by leading the Fajr prayers at the central mosque.

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He said the enemy wanted to disintegrate the Ummah by creating hatred, and the believers should be vigilant of such designs.

The Imam was given a red carpet welcome when he arrived at Mansoora. JI Emir Sirajul Haq, deputy chiefs and Secretary General Liaquat Baloch received him.

Later, the Imam-i-Kaaba reached Jamia Asharfia where he led the Zuhr prayers. Pakistan Ulema Council chief and mosque administrator, Hafiz Tahir Asharfi, welcomed him. He also attended a conference titled “Tahffuz-i-Harmain Sharifain” there after the prayers.

“Our religion enjoins us to maintain equality, peace, help and brotherhood as it reflects in the holy versus,” he said.

Speaking at Badshahi mosque where he led the Maghrib prayers, he said he had brought a message of love, peace and affection from Harmain Sharifain.

Published in Dawn, April 26th, 2015

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