Considering approximation between Islamic denominations as the goal of the Iranian Islamic Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani stated, “In the conference of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.), you should tell the Sunni brothers that holding this conference is for the proximity of Islamic schools of thought, and this is a great work.”

On the third day of the International Conference “Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.), the Supporter of the Great Prophet (p.b.u.h)”, the specialized session of “Abu Talib (a.s.) from the Perspective of International Scholars” was held on Thursday morning, March 11, 2021, in Qom. Due to the conditions of Covid-19, the session was held in the presence of a limited number of scholars, professors and media representatives in the Quds Hall of the Imam Khomeini Higher Education Complex, but was broadcast live on satellite and Internet networks.

A professor at the University of Ez-Zitouna in Tunisia stated, “We Sunnis believe in the faith of Abu Talib (a.s.) and there are arguments to prove this.”

The prominent Yemeni mustabsir said, “Many hadiths have been narrated from the Infallible Imams (a.s.) about Abu Talib (a.s.), and the AhlulBayt (a.s.) emphasized the virtue of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.).”

The chairman of Al-Zoria Al-Nabawiya Research Institute said, “The influence of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) can be easily understood from the verses of the Quran. The generation of the Prophet is the manifestation of the generation of Hazrat Abu Talib (AS), and the infallible Imams (a.s.) are the descendants of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.).”

The Secretary-General of the Taha Foundation stated, “The actions of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) were necessary to preserve the mission and life of the Prophet (p.b.h.u). Of course, he had already made sacrifices. When he learned of the Prophet’s mission, he left the business, resigned from his posts, and as a result ran into severe financial difficulties.”

Daii of Mosta’alawi Ismaili Bohras of India said, “The poems and sayings of Hazrat Abu Talib are a proof of his faith and belief in the Prophet (p.b.u.h). Therefore, we must oppose the strange words that say that Abu Talib (a.s.) is an infidel.”

Referring to the defense of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) from the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h), the Secretary-General of the “Ummah Waheda” Party of Pakistan stated, “Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) stood up against people like Abu Jahl and Abu Lahab, and sacrificed his life for all the dangers that were facing the Prophet (p.b.u.h). But he did not allow anyone to harm the Prophet (p.b.u.h).”