Ashraf Sehrai's struggle should must be continued, President MAPIM.

KUALA LUMPUR -- President Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (MAPIM) Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid has said that senior Hurriyat leader, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai's struggle should must be continued.

According to a statement issued here on Saturday we are saddened by the news of the demise of the senior Hurriyat leader, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai on the 5th May 2021 at the age of 77 years old.

His martyrdom in the holy month of Ramadan is a reward from the Almighty which we pray that his soul will be in the comfort of the companies of the shuhada and solehin.

We learned that he is a fully dedicated leader who has given his life in the struggle for the liberation of Kashmir.

Described as a seasoned and brave Hurriyat leader, he will aspire all freedom fighters to continue to persevere and face all odds to achieve justice and self-determination for Kashmir.

Sehrai was incarcerated illegally for the last two years as a prisoner of conscience. He has been criminalized by the fascist Indian government not only because of his adamant political struggle to free Kashmir but also for his commitment to strengthened Muslim Kashmiris to support the building of an Islamic based development model.

His commitment and dedication for Islam is a landmark legacy not only for Kashmir but also for the Ummah.

As the Chairman of the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir, Shaheed Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai has been a respected leader of principles and deeds.

We express our condemnation on his murder under the Indian custody.

As a member of Jama'at-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir, his struggle places a strong foothold for his successors to continue the cause.

We salute his resolve to free Indian-occupied Kashmir for a complete withdrawal of Indian forces from Kashmir.

His sacrifice to have his son, Junaid Sehrai achieved martyrdom in 2020 in a gun battle with occupying Indian forces is unmatchable by many.

We share the loss of "The Man of the Book". His leadership is exemplary in leading the freedom movement with strong emphasis on Islamic ethics and values.

We register our great admiration to his work in establishing Tehreek-e-Hurriyat -- with its three basic values: Islam, as a way of life; Azaadi (Complete freedom from Indian occupation) and Itehaad (Unity among the ranks of Muslim nation).

His unwavering struggle that earned him more than 16 years in the Indian jails is truely the mark of a mujahidin.

He endured tremendous health ailments when he was incarcerated...