Immorality, corruption, futile rituals plaguing society: Mirwaiz

Srinagar: Calling people from all walks of life to contribute towards building a progressive society by eradicating social evils, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman and Ameer Mutahida Majlis Ulema Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Monday stated that immorality; corruption, extravagance, and futile rituals were currently plaguing the society. He stated that it was the duty of every conscious Kashmiri to play its role to bring social reforms and get rid of these social evils, thereby help in building a sound society based on moral and Islamic values. According to a statement issued to KNS, taking forward the social reforms campaign, Mirwaiz addressed a gathering of local imams and respected citizens of the locality at Mifta-hul-uloom, Marjan Pora Nawakadal, Mirwaiz stated that the young generation was the future of Kashmir, adding, it was the duty of the society in general and parents in particular to impart rich values and acquaint  the youth with the issues facing the society. He said the time has come that youth should be shown the right path which would ultimately lead to progress and prosperity of Kashmir. He said that people can’t remain mute spectators to social evils facing the society.

Mirwaiz stated that social ills like immorality, drug and Liquor addiction have sadly shown a rising trend. He said social evils in Kashmir can only be encountered by protecting our Islamic identity. He appealed conscious Kashmiris, Ulemas, and respectable, intellectuals to preserve the Islamic values and inculcate those teachings among the people to preserve the true Islamic spirit. Hurriyat (M) Chairman stated that Kashmiris were engaged in freedom struggle, adding that we cannot turn a blind eye towards growing social and moral challenges facing the society. He said a healthy society is guarantee of bright future of Kashmiris.

The speakers included Advocate Nazir Ahmad Ronga, Mufti Tanveer-ul-Islam, Mehrajudin Khan,MS Shamas, Mohammad Yaqob masoodi, Sofi Mushtaq and others spoke on the occasion, gave their valuable suggestions, and pledged their support for the social reform campaign started by Hurriyat Conference (M). At the conclusion of public gathering, a special team was constituted under the leadership of Mufti Tanveer-ul-Islam who would lead the social reform campaign in the area.