On the morning of Friday, July 4, member of the Central Executive Committee of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and recently released oppressed people’s leader ATM Azharul Islam visited the grave of Martyr Abu Sayeed, the most talked about martyr of “July Mass Uprising.” During his visit, he met with members of the martyr's family, inquired about their well-being, and offered heartfelt prayers to the Almighty, asking Him to accept Abu Sayeed’s martyrdom and grant his family the strength to endure their loss with patience.

Jamaat-e-Islami’s Assistant Secretary General and coordinator of the Rangpur-Dinajpur region, Maulana Abdul Halim, Rangpur district Ameer Professor Golam Rabbani, and other party leaders were present at that time. After visiting the grave, he embraced Abu Sayeed’s father and two brothers, offering them words of comfort.

In a brief address following the visit, Mr. ATM Azharul Islam stated,

“During the mass uprising of July-August, students, common people, children, youth, and the elderly from all corners of the country stood up against the then autocratic ruler, which culminated on August 5. Had Abu Sayeed not sacrificed his life, perhaps a death row inmate like me might never have been freed. Not only me — thousands of political prisoners unjustly detained have also been released. Above all, Bangladesh and its 180 million people have been freed.”

He added, “Hundreds of Islamic personalities, scholars, and religious preachers who devoted their lives to teaching the faith and spreading Islam — what crimes had they committed? They were arrested, falsely implicated in countless cases, and subjected to prolonged torture, despite being innocent.”

He further stated, “The fallen fascist regime was not only against the people, the country, or democracy — they took a stand against Islam itself. They destroyed numerous religious institutions. In this anarchic situation, Martyr Abu Sayeed gave his life in an attempt to liberate the nation. He was not just a brave soul, we believe he was a true martyr. May Allah accept him as a martyr.”

He continued, “We must deeply understand why Abu Sayeed gave his life. He had no personal interest or ambition. The people of this country had no voting rights, no freedom of speech, and were subjected to relentless oppression. It was from this intense rage that he laid down his life. Such was his unshakable faith and immense courage that he faced the police fearlessly. Very few can show such bravery.”

He said, “Abu Sayeed is like a spark who taught the people of Bangladesh that living in fear and cowardice is not an option. No matter how powerful a tyrant may be, if one dares to stand up against them with their life at stake, no autocracy can survive. If anyone attempts fascist or tyrannical acts in the future, the blood of Abu Sayeed will once again inspire the nation to rise up.”

Finally, he said, “By visiting the grave of Abu Sayeed, I want to tell the people of this country that we must not betray his blood. We must not oppose the cause for which he gave his life. Everyone must come forward to realize the dream of Abu Sayeed, rising above partisan narrowness.” In conclusion, he urged the government and the nation to stand by the family of Martyr Abu Sayeed and remarked, “We cannot merely perform photo sessions to avoid our responsibility.”