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ABWA’s Secretary General expressed condolences on demise of Ayatollah Sayed Mohammad Hussain Mortazavi Langaroudi
In a message, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly expressed condolences on the demise of Ayatollah Sayed Mohammad Hussain Mortazavi Langaroudi, one of the ulama of Qom.
In a message, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly expressed condolences on the demise of Ayatollah Sayed Mohammad Hussain Mortazavi Langaroudi, one of the ulama of Qom.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
With great sadness, we learned about the demise of Ayatollah Sayed Mohammad Hussain Mortazavi Langaroudi.
The deceased was one of the jurists residing in Tehran, and the eldest son of the late Grand Ayatollah Haj Sayed Morteza Mortazavi Langaroudi (r.a.). He participated in the classes of dignitaries including Imam Khomeini (r.a.), Ayatollah Borujerdi (r.a.), Allameh Tabatabai (r.a.), Sheikh Abdul Nabi Araki (r.a.), Sheikh Mohammad Taqi Amoli (r.a), Sheikh Abulhasan Sha’arani (r.a.) and Mirza Mahdi Elahi Qomshei (r.a.). He was one of the special trustees whom the late Imam Khomeini (r.a.) confirmed his authenticity in a letter in 1974 to take charge of Hasbiyyah affairs and receive Islamic funds in Tehran.
He was also the imam of the Haj Abulfatah Mosque and the manager of the Fat’hiye Mosque for many years and was very diligent in educating clergy and believers in Tehran.
I offer my condolences to Imam Mahdi (a.s.), the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, grand sources of emulation, seminaries of Qom and Tehran, all clerics and his enthusiasts, and his respected family, especially his eldest son, Hojat al-Islam Sayed Mohammad Reza Mortazavi Langaroudi for the tragic loss of this divine scholar, and I pray for his forgiveness, mercy and rest in the presence of Almighty God, I pray for patience for all the members of the bereaved family and his relatives.
انا لله و انا الیه راجعون
“Indeed, we belong to Allah and to Him do we indeed return” (Holy Quran 2:156)
Reza Ramazani
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ABWA’s Secretary General appreciated generous hospitality of Iraqi government, nation to Arbaeen pilgrims
In a letter to the Iraqi Prime Minister, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly expressed gratitude to the government, the nation, and the Holy Shrines in the country for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims.
ABWA Official Website – In a letter to the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly expressed gratitude to the government, the nation, and the Holy Shrines in the country for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims.
Ayatollah Reza Ramazani’s letter is as follows:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Mr. Dr. Mohammad Shia al-Sudani,
Honorable Prime Minister of Iraq
Peace (Salam) be upon you
I ask God for health, and success for you in the way of serving Islam and the AhlulBayt (a.s.) school.
It is a source of satisfaction to express my gratitude on behalf of myself, members of the Supreme Council of the AhlulBayt World Assembly, pilgrims of Imam Hussain (a.s.) from Iran, and also all the enthusiasts of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) school to you and the Iraqi government and nation for magnificent, generous, and brotherly hospitality for pilgrims and followers of Imam Hussain (a.s.) during the Arbaeen Pilgrimage.
Once again, I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to you and all the personnel of related government and security institutions, especially in the provinces of Najaf, Karbala, and other southern provinces and the holy shrines, and Hussaini Mowkebs for their diligent efforts during the presence of pilgrims in your prosperous country.
I ask God to protect the land of the Immaculate and Infallible Imams (a.s.) and Islamic holy places and to strengthen your steps in the service of the great Islamic Ummah and the AhlulBayt (a.s.) school.
With respects
Your Brother
Reza Ramazani
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“Bank without Usury in Islam” translated, published in French
The book “Bank without Usury in Islam” by the late Ayatollah Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr, was translated and published in French by the Publication House of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
ABWA Official Website – The book “Bank without Usury in Islam” by the late Ayatollah Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr, was translated and published in French by the Publication House of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
The book was translated into French by Julien Aplisier, (aka Yasin), in a single volume and 217 pages.
This work provides jurisprudential solutions and guidelines for usury-free banking. The topics of this book are presented in two chapters and an appendix.
In the first chapter, which is dedicated to the explanation of the author’s proposed plan regarding the regulation of bank relations with depositors and borrowers, the author has divided deposits into transaction and fixed. Then, by stating the regulation of bank relations in the field of fixed deposits, he has stated the nature of Mudarabah in Islamic jurisprudence. After that, he explained the conditions and rights of Mudarabah parties and how to eliminate usury from interest.
The second chapter is dedicated to examining the main tasks of banks in the author’s proposed plan, which is formulated in three sections: banking services, provision of facilities, and investment.
Twelve jurisprudential appendices in the review of some related issues include the final part of this book.
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Recommendations of the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly to the clergy
Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “In addition to jurisprudence, a clergy must also specialize in another field. For example, he needs to become an expert in theology, ethics, philosophy, Tafsir (of Quran), or hadith. By studying methodically, clergy can acquire these specialties. Today, this situation is available. Of course, provided that the study is methodical.”
ABWA Official Website – On Monday morning, September 18, 2023, in the first session of the Kharij Fiqh class of the academic year 1403-1402 (2023-2024) of the Qom Seminary, while pointing out the need to seize opportunities, Ayatollah Reza Ramazani stated, “Time is limited, and given the knowledge we need to acquire, there is no time to learn all science fields. Therefore, one should choose the best scientific fields that have the best benefits. In this regard, clergy should benefit from counseling. There were people who studied for ten to fifteen years in seminary. But they were confused. Because they did not benefit from scientific advice.”
“Nowadays, benefiting from scientific and ethical advice is one of the necessities of education. There have been clergy who said that they did not know what to do after ten to fifteen years of studying in the seminary. There have also been people who, when they came to the seminary, pursued certain scientific fields, that were not conventional, and learning them is not the duty of every clergy. We must know what our duty is in serving Islam,” he continued.
“You should be serious in pre-reading the topics of the discussions, otherwise, it will be a waste of time. There is not enough time to read the same book twice. Anyone who goes to a book like Lum’eh should read it properly and meticulously. He needs pre-reading, post-reading, and (mutual) discussion. He should read that book in such a way that he prepares himself for teaching,” added the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
Referring to the need for depth in the education of the clergy, Ayatollah Ramazani stated, “A person who wants to study in the seminary for fifteen years, must at least achieve personal ijtihad in jurisprudence, and stop emulation (from a source of emulation). After spending so much time, it is not appropriate for the clergy to remain emulator. If clergy studies methodically, he will definitely reach ijtihad. Of course, Marjaiat is a high position that is achieved by divine grace. It is not appropriate for one to pursue becoming a Marja. Marjaiat is a sacred position that is somehow bestowed by God, and God himself favors people so that they can be Marja for people.”
“In addition to jurisprudence, a clergy must also specialize in another field. For example, he needs to become an expert in theology, ethics, philosophy, Tafsir (of Quran), or hadith. By studying methodically, clergy can acquire these specialties. Today, this situation is available. Of course, provided that the study is methodical,” he continued.
“One of the things that the seminary needs to consider is the training of clergy in accordance with the needs of the society. Today we need Friday imams in society, and we need to train some clergy for this position. Sometimes people are appointed as Friday imams who do not have the ability to manage. Friday imam is in charge of the religious and cultural management of a city or province. Therefore, he needs to participate in some courses. Anyone who studies at the seminary is not necessarily capable of becoming a Friday imam and succeeding in this position, and such a thing rarely happens. Courses should be held for Farida Imams congregational. There should be a plan for the training of child, adolescent, and youth teachers, and clergy should be trained for this,” added the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
While pointing out the need to pay attention to the new generation in religious planning, Ayatollah Ramazani said, “There must be kindergartens in mosques, where the best educators can train the new generation, that is children.”
“We need to train Ma’aref professors to work successfully in universities. This is the duty of the seminary. Clerics who go to the armed forces to teach religious issues must be trained and take courses. It should be the same in other sectors. The dialogue technique is very important. We need to train people for the interfaith dialogue. We need people who are experts in explaining Sharia orders, who can educate the people about the issues needed by society in an attractive way and with artistic expression. We need people to teach religious and theological matters with proper expression to the people,” he continued.
“We once had a discussion at the Sorbonne Catholic Institute, which is mentioned in a published book. They said that their training is different for each sector. Their educational programs differed for training priests, for the home church, chapel, cathedral, or sending cardinals to foreign countries. Priests who are trained to be sent to other countries know at least three to four foreign languages,” added the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
“Today, the mission of the seminary is different from what it was in the past. Different forces should be trained and educated at different levels. We must also follow this path correctly. The seminary should try to strengthen and explain the relationship and connection with the Quran as the main source of religion. Quran is the book of life. That is why enemies fear it. Of course, the enemies seek to desecrate everything so that there is nothing sacred. They want to insult every sacred matter, including the Sharia law, divine prophets, and the Holy Quran,” Ayatollah Ramazani stated.
“We need a serious program for the Quran in the seminary, not just to study the Quran as extracurricular courses. It is not very appropriate to consider the Quran as an extracurricular activity. Quran and theological discussions are important. Clergy must master the discussions of beliefs. It is not appropriate that they study the textbooks and participate in the exams themselves, but they must participate in the classes of wise professors. These professors also must have a correct explanation of the beliefs, raise correct questions in this regard, and answer the doubts. At one time, our ulama were ahead of the doubts that were raised. This is one of the important points,” he continued.
“More serious work should be done regarding the Quran, Nahj al-Balagha, al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya. Early in his seminary studies, a clergyman needs to read these books at least once with a brief commentary,” emphasized the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
Pointing out the significance of Qom Seminary Ayatollah Ramazani stated, “This seminary is one of the most important seminaries in the Shiite world. Others have expectations from Qom Seminary. For example, it should be able to respond to the needs related to religious education in a general sense and train and educate the staff needed in this regard. Today, Fiqh (jurisprudence) and law alone are not enough. Fiqh is important and it is in the context of life. But on the other hand, ethics and beliefs are also important. Therefore, specialist staff and educators should be trained in different sectors, who can be present at different levels, make mosques and Friday prayers prosperous, and create religious and cultural movements among the people.”
“We should value the education we spend time on. We should take the time to review the topics and write a summary of them. We should raise the questions that come to our mind, and even, if necessary, discuss them with a classmate. All in all, we should use the time that we have allocated efficiently,” he said at the end of his speech.
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Historical course, gradual collapse of Zionist regime more visible day by day: Velayati
A member of the Supreme Council of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “Some countries in the region, who are trying to normalize relations and recognize the hollow Zionist regime thar has shameful cases, should be sure that the historical course and the gradual decline of this regime, whose indicators and signs are becoming more visible day by day, will have no fruit for them, but worldly dishonor and eternal shame, and they will face a painful fate.”
ABWA Official Website – On the 41st anniversary Sabra and Shatila Massacre, Dr. Ali Akbar Velayati, Secretary General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening, issued a statement.
The statement of Velayati, Secretary General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening is as follows:
In the crime that took place on September 16, 1982, in two camps of Sabra and Shatila by the army of the occupiers of the Al-Quds, thousands of defenseless and oppressed Palestinians were martyred and marked a great and permanent stain on the forehead of this usurping and criminal regime and its supporters. This incident became one of the most important events which indicates the lack of legitimacy and international acceptance of the tyrants and oppressors of the Zionist regime.
This crime actually exposed the true face of the Zionist regime and its supporters and false advocates of human rights. This brutal massacre was ordered by Ariel Sharon, then Zionist defense minister, known as the butcher of Sabra and Shatila, during which defenseless and innocent people including 3,000 women, infants, and elderly Palestinians were brutally attacked and martyred in the Palestinian camp located west of Beirut. This event will always be considered a crime against humanity and genocide in history.
Today, the Palestinian Resistance Groups have chosen the main path of struggle, which is resistance, as the only and best solution to bring about the gradual decline and collapse of this brutal regime. However, unfortunately, some regional governments, instead of supporting the Palestinian Cause as the first and most important issue of the Islamic world, are trying to break the taboo of political and diplomatic relations with this fake regime to stab in the back of the lofty goals of Palestine once again as the heart of the Islamic world. But the divine tradition and historical experience have proven that puppet, dictator, and traitor states who are dependent on global arrogance, not only did not achieve success in this matter but also faced the wrath of God and the rage of their people and will buy losses in the world and divine torment in the hereafter.
Some countries in the region, who are trying to normalize relations and recognize the hollow Zionist regime that has shameful cases, should be sure that the historical course and the gradual decline of this regime, whose indicators and signs are becoming more visible day by day, will have no fruit for them, but worldly dishonor and eternal shame, and they will face a painful fate.
While condemning and expressing disgust for the massacre and the catastrophic genocide in Sabra and Shatila, and benevolent and brotherly advice to distance from the Zionist regime and advice to support the cause of Palestine, the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening once again calls on all dignitaries, scholars, elites, leaders, groups, parties, NGOs and all Muslims and freedom seekers and governments and nations of the world, by providing all-round support more actively than in the past, spare no efforts until the victory of the oppressed Palestinian nation is fully realized, and do their best in handing over those who were involved in this massacre and martyrdom of thousands of oppressed Palestinian people in all these years to the international courts.
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