Kashmir

For the first time in the history of Kashmir Valley, a unique and historic initiative was taken under the leadership of Agha Syed Muhammad Hadi Al-Mousavi Al-Safavi, President of Anjuman Sharie Shian, when an Economic Guidance and Entrepreneurship Camp was organised for youth from the platform of an Imambargah and Mosque.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

This was the first occasion that a religious institution offered such guidance for youth empowerment, self-reliance, and employment generation.

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Nature and Purpose of the Camp

The aim of this extraordinary event was to encourage the youth of the valley towards self-employment, entrepreneurship, and economic independence.
Speakers at the camp emphasised that in today’s era, along with education and worship, economic stability is also an essential part of the Islamic way of life.

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Participation of Government and Private Institutions

Representatives from various government and non-government organisations, as well as bank officials, attended the camp.
They provided detailed information about government schemes, loan facilities, startup support, and subsidy programmes.
Participants were informed about how they could start their own businesses by taking advantage of different schemes offered by the Government of India and the J&K UT administration.

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Youth Response and Enthusiasm

Dozens of young people from different parts of the valley took part in the camp.
The youth described Agha Syed Muhammad Hadi Al-Mousavi Al-Safavi’s initiative as a spiritual and practical revolution.
One participant remarked:

“We have always heard religious teachings from the Imambargah, but today we received guidance for our practical and economic life as well. This is a new light for us.”

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Address by Agha Syed Muhammad Hadi Al-Mousavi Al-Safavi

While presiding over the camp, Agha Syed Muhammad Hadi Al-Mousavi Al-Safavi said:

“Islam is a complete code of life. It not only teaches worship but also encourages honesty, hard work, trade, and economic self-reliance. Today, our youth must seek both spiritual and economic guidance from the mosque and Imambargah.”

He further announced that Anjuman Sharie Shian would continue organising similar economic and social training programmes in different districts of the valley to help the youth become self-sufficient and dignified members of society.

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Public and Social Reaction

This historic step has been widely appreciated by social and public circles.
Experts noted that if religious leadership takes an active role in social and economic guidance, it could open the door to sustainable development in Kashmir.
At the public level, this initiative is being hailed as a practical example of blending faith and worldly life.

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Conclusion

This programme has become a shining example of combining religious and economic awakening in Kashmir.
Through his foresight and active leadership, Agha Syed Muhammad Hadi Al-Mousavi Al-Safavi has proven that when the message of religion is linked with practical life, the youth can become a source of transformation not only for themselves but for the entire society.

Translated From Arif Shafi Khanyaris Social Media Post

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