The visit of Imam-e-Kaaba Dr Khalid al-Ghamidi is an honour and blessing for the people of Pakistan, said Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has while welcoming the imam from the core of his heart on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan especially Punjab.
He was addressing a function held in the honour of the imam on Sunday. He said that it is a day of joy and honour for Pakistanis that a great personality like Imam-e-Kaba is present among them. He said this was the first visit of the imam and hoped he will continue to pay visits to the country.
He said that the imam has come from the holiest place of the Muslims and he is the Imam of that sacred mosque in the direction of which Muslims from all over the world offer their prayers.
PAKISTAN-SAUDI ARABIA ARE BROTHERS:
He said that Saudi Arabia is like a second home for Pakistani people and Pakistan is the second home for Saudis.
“The strong relation between the two countries is not a secret and Saudi Arabia has stood by Pakistan in all times of war and peace,” he said, adding that the role played by Saudis in the economic development of Pakistan cannot be described in words.
He said that the imam personally witnessed this fact during his visit and people fully demonstrated their deep love and respect for him where ever he went.
He said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif recently visited Saudi Arabia and held meetings with Khadam-e-Haramain Sharifain Shah Salman and other Saudi authorities.
“I also visited Saudi Arabia and held useful meetings with the Saudi authorities and talked to them in a manner as if they were part of my family,” he said, adding that the friendship between the two countries has stood the test of time and their relationship is above all worldly and material interests and objectives.
He said that no power on earth can create hurdles in the strong ties existing between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia nor create differences between them.
He thanked the imam for visiting Punjab and requested him to continue visiting Pakistan and be kind to its people.
PAK-SAUDI FRIENDSHIP IS UNPRECEDENTED: While speaking on the occasion, the imam said it is the most important and the happiest day of his life that he is among those people with whom he has a heart to heart relationship.
He thanked the chief minister for his warm welcome and hospitality.
He said that he has visited different countries of the world but the love and affection he had received in Pakistan is unforgettable.
He said that he has come to realise the deep love and respect of the Pakistani people for Saudi Arabia and he firmly believes that the relations between the two countries will last forever, adding that friendship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is unprecedented.
“The Pak-Saudi ties are based on love, sincerity and truth and can never be undermined,” he said, adding that the leaderships of the two countries are committed to the service of Islam. He said that Saudi Arabia equally helps all Muslim countries and Muslims and this process is continuing since the era of King Abdul Aziz.
He said that according to the Holy Quran, all Muslims are one Ummah and their joys and sorrows are common. He said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia should follow Quran and Sunnah and not allow the enemies to intervene. He said that the enemies know that there is a strong bond between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia with regard to Allah Almighty and the Holy Prophet and it is a cause of concern for them.
Earlier, when the imam reached Model Town, he was accorded an enthusiastic welcome by the chief minister.
A one-to-one meeting was also held between the chief minister and the imam in which matter of mutual interest and Pak-Saudi relations were discussed.
Provincial ministers Bilal Yasin, Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, Rana Mashhood Ahmed, National Assembly Member Pervaiz Malik, Advisor Salman Rafiq, Senator Prof Sajid Mir, assembly member Rana Sanaullah, Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Hanif Jalundhri, Maualana Fazalur Rahim of Jamia Ashrafia, Maulana Raghib Hussain Naeemi of Jamia Naeemia, renowned ulema of all schools of thought, Punjab chief secretary, inspector general of police and officials concerned were also present on the occasion.
What a wonderful friendship these two have. They have both changed: Ruben has lost a lot of weight and looks great! Clay has become more handsome and still has that southern charm and humility. He makes friends wherever he goes and his fans love and support him more than ever
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