Iran’s cultural attachés, at forefront of international propagation of Islam: Ayatollah Ramazani

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Sunday, 31 July 2022

Pointing out the important role of Cultural attachés in the Jihad of Enlightenment, the Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly said, “Iran’s cultural attachés, who are at the forefront of international propagation of Islam, can provide the basis for the realization of the modern Islamic civilization in different countries.”

Ayatollah Reza Ramazani, Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly gave a speech at the 10^th meeting of Iranian cultural attachés, which was held in Tehran from July 23 to 28, 2022, after a ten-year hiatus and with the presence of representatives from 60 countries.

At the beginning of his speech, Ayatollah Ramazani stated, “The cultural attachés of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in the true sense of the word, are the country’s cultural ambassadors around the world. Cultural attachés should have intelligence dominance in terms of the personalities, developments of the region, as well as the country of their mission.”

“Cultural attachés should know the influential people and involve educated personalities in expanding relations between countries. They should develop and strengthen their international interactions at different levels, especially with the academics and elites. Meanwhile, using the noteworthy capabilities of cultural attachés, programs should be organized on various occasions,” said the Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.

“It is necessary to increase cooperation to develop foreign interactions and strengthen specialized content in dialogue with officials and personalities of the host country. Also, introducing scientific achievements, knowing Iranian culture to deal with Iranophobia and Islamophobia should also be considered. This issue, in turn, will take place through the development of the discourse of rationality, spirituality, justice and resistance,” Ayatollah Ramazani emphasized.

“It is necessary for us to follow the discourse of just peace. Today, resistance, as the indigenous theory of the Islamic Republic the confrontation against the arrogance, should be studied in detail. We must be familiar with this literature in a practical way. Also, to introduce Islam, it is necessary to know the audience precisely,” added the Representative of the people of Gilan in the Assembly of the Leadership Experts.

“The efforts of Iran’s cultural attachés to introduce Islam at the international level are very valuable, and of course, these important measures should be supported within the country as well,” he stated.

Referring to the request of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution regarding the drafting of the comprehensive change document, Ayatollah Ramazani said, “Fortunately, there is a change-oriented approach in the management of Islamic Culture and Communication Organization. I hope you will move forward by following the Supreme Leader’s suggestions.”

“In all the cultural, political, and social institutions of the country, the change-oriented discourse should prevail. According to the change-oriented discourse, we intend to become a unique news agency in the world, and we hope that by the end of this year, the preparations for this objective will be provided by initiating activities in different languages ​​and we will be able to reach scientific authority,” continued the Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.

“I suggest that a comprehensive cooperation memorandum be concluded between the Islamic Culture and Communication Organization and the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly to expand interactions in scientific, research, educational, cultural and religious fields,” Ayatollah Ramazani said in another part of his speech.

Referring to importance of the Jihad of Enlightenment, Ayatollah Ramazani emphasized, “Serious measures and robust activities is needed to introduce the achievements of the holy system of the Islamic Republic of Iran. All of us are obliged to participate in Jihad of Enlightenment. You Iranian cultural attachés have an important task of Jihad of Enlightenment in the countries of your mission, and you must address it seriously.”

“If we use the language of reason and Fitrah (human divine nature) in different fields, we will be successful,” noted the Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.

“The fundamentals and principles of the Islamic civilization are Tawhid and religiosity, the rule of Islamic laws from the perspective of Imam Khomeini (r.a.), universality, dialogue and tolerance, morality and spirituality, rationality, the priority of science and knowledge, justice-orientation and the realization the rights of the oppressed, volunteer and Jihadi work, and the following of the Velayat,” he said.

“To play a significant role for realization of the modern Islamic civilization, we need to review and redefine our understanding of Islam thoroughly,” Ayatollah Ramazani stated.

“Iran’s cultural attachés, who are at the forefront of international propagation of Islam, can provide the basis for the realization of the modern Islamic civilization in different countries,” emphasized the Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly at the end of his speech.

It worth mentioning that at the end of the ceremony, some cultural attachés presented their opinions on fulfilling cultural obligations.

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