Srinagar, Apr 10 : There are no real victors in war and everyone loses in lives, dignity, and humanity, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq said on Friday.
Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid here, the senior cleric said the people of Kashmir, having endured decades of grief and suffering, fully comprehend the futility and human cost of war.
“In war, there are no real victors, everyone loses — in lives, in dignity, and in humanity,” Mirwaiz said, adding that prolonged conflicts leave behind destruction and wounds that persist across generations.
He said the entire world was looking towards Islamabad with hope, awaiting a breakthrough to steer the region away from further conflict. Mirwaiz noted that people in Jammu and Kashmir also hoped that ongoing talks between the United States and Iran would bring relief from the cycle of violence to Iran, Lebanon, and ultimately Palestine.
The Mirwaiz stressed that lasting peace cannot be imposed through force but can only emerge through sincere and constructive deliberations grounded in justice and redressal of genuine concerns.
Referring to recent developments in Lebanon, he unequivocally condemned the killing of civilians in Beirut, describing the Israeli regime as a perpetrator of relentless violence and a deliberate spoiler of peace opportunities in the region. He said such actions deepen the crisis and undermine de-escalation efforts.
Any lasting resolution will remain elusive until the core issue — the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to their land — is addressed with justice, he added.
Mirwaiz added with prayers for global peace, urging an end to bloodshed and human suffering, and called upon humanity to choose the path of peace and reconciliation. (KNS)
