New Delhi: A delegation of Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), led by its patron Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq and comprising Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, Aga Syed Hassan Al-Mosvi and Aga Syed Hadi Al-Mosvi met the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Mohammad Fathali, and other officials in New Delhi on Friday.
“The delegation conveyed heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , his family members and other leadership and expressed deep solidarity with the people of Iran in their hour of invasion and hardship,” MMU said in a statement.
The statement added, “On behalf of the people of Kashmir, the delegation stated that the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the prominent and respected leader of the Muslim Ummah, has deeply saddened them. They expressed serious concern and condemned the ongoing war imposed on Iran by israel and United States and Israel and hoped that diplomatic efforts will prevail to bring an end to this aggression, restoring peace and stability.”
The delegation also highlighted the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and religious ties between Kashmir and Iran, noting that Kashmir has long been referred to as “Iran-e-Sagheer” (Little Iran), reflecting the enduring bonds between the two peoples.
MMU reiterated that unity, steadfastness and collective prayers for peace is the need of the hour for the ummah to face these challenges, the statement added.
