Prayers for Pakistan
KARACHI: On Wednesday thousands of Pakistanis are going to take part in mass prayer sessions for asking victory for Pakistan against India in the World Cup cricket semifinal at Mohali.
A day before the match around 1,200 people congregated in the Jamia Binoria madrassa of Karachi, recited verses of Qur’an and prayed for the Pakistani cricket team.
Mufti Mohammad Naeem, the head of the madrassa said, “Our boys (in the cricket team) are highly talented and God-fearing, which is why we have gathered here to pray for their success.”
Pakistan has not beaten India in any of their four previous World Cup matches dating back to 1992. Pakistan is a deeply conservative country where the vast majority of the populations are practicing Muslims.
Various different organisations have announced special prayers for the team in Lahore, Karachi and Quetta.
