Mirwaiz Urges Self-Accountability, Compassion and Social Responsibility

( Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, in his Friday address at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, spoke about the reality of death, accountability in the Hereafter and the need for people to reflect on how they live their lives and fulfil their responsibilities towards others.Mirwaiz said that remembrance of death should not lead to fear or despair, but should encourage humility, self-correction and a greater sense of responsibility. He urged people to examine their conduct, make amends where they had wronged others, fulfil the rights of family members and fellow human beings, and avoid hatred, jealousy, bitterness and unnecessary disputes.Expressing concern over growing materialism and weakening social bonds, he said that people often become so consumed by worldly pursuits that relationships, compassion and concern for others are pushed aside. He stressed that wealth, status and position are temporary, while a person’s character, conduct and treatment of others have lasting significance.Mirwaiz particularly called upon people to resolve family disputes, strengthen ties with parents and relatives, help the poor and vulnerable, and seek forgiveness from those whose rights may have been violated.