Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has issued the following message of condolence on 22nd June 2022 as at least 1000 people have been killed and more than 1500 people became injured during a massive earthquake in Paktika, the Eastern province of Afghanistan.
I am expressing deep shock and sorrow as more than one thousand people have been killed and over 1500 people became injured during a massive earthquake in Paktika, the Eastern province of Afghanistan. The casualties of the earthquake and losses of properties are unprecedented and will be difficult to overcome. I am praying to Almighty Allah seeking blessing for the people and the government of Afghanistan so that they become able to manage the losses shortly.
I am praying to Allah seeking salvation and blessings for the departed souls who have been killed in this massive earthquake. I am extending sympathy to the mournful families. I am also praying to Allah seeking quick recovery of the injured and other victims.