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Golden opportunity arisen for Muslim scholars: Ayatollah Ramazani

Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “Today, Muslim scholars have a remarkable chance to present Islam in a thorough, insightful, and detailed way, a unique opportunity that has not been available in any previous historical era.”
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Religious figures, Islamic world intellectuals met with Ayatollah Ramazani in Karbala

During the days of Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.), the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly traveled to Iraq, and in addition to attending the Arbaeen Great Walk, he met and talked with a group of religious figures and Islamic world intellectuals in the Holy City of Karbala.
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The Int’l conference “Endurance, Resistance and Awakening” held in Karbala

The International Conference “Resistance, Persistence and Awakening”, and the media event “Karbala, the Way to al-Aqsa”, were held in the Holy city of Karbala with the speech of Ayatollah Ramazani, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, and Hojat al-Islam Rajah Nasser Abbas Jafri.

Golden opportunity arisen for Muslim scholars: Ayatollah Ramazani

Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “Today, Muslim scholars have a remarkable chance to present Islam in a thorough, insightful, and detailed way, a unique opportunity that has not been available in any previous historical era.”

ABWA Official Website – On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) and Imam Sadiq (a.s.), and Shia-Sunni Unity Week, a group of Sunni school principals and cultural activists of India, met with Ayatollah Reza Ramazani, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.

After welcoming the guests and expressing his gratitude for the activities of Al-Mustafa (p.b.u.h) International University in India, Ayatollah Ramazani stated, “Today, Muslim scholars have a remarkable chance to present Islam in a thorough, insightful, and detailed way, a unique opportunity that has not been available in any previous historical era. We must properly understand the Islam revealed by God, and introduce it by referring to the Book [Quran], [Holy Prophet’s] Tradition, and reason.”

Referring to the rare opportunity today to introduce Islam, he said that the people of the world are thirsty for understanding the teachings of the Quran and Islam.

Knowledge impasse in the Western world

In explaining the ethical impasse of the West, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly expressed, “The West could not provide a thorough prescription for all dimensions of human beings, including ethics, beliefs, and laws. While there is no knowledge impasse in Islamic teachings. One of the miracles of the Quran, in addition to its eloquence and articulateness, is its comprehensiveness in the knowledge needed by mankind. In a way that causes people to act and play their role.”

Ayatollah Ramazani considered it necessary to pay attention to all aspects of Islami. “We should just introduce one specific aspect of Islam and neglect its other dimensions; we should avoid only focusing on the external concepts of the Quran or the individual duties emphasized by Islam and neglect the inner concepts of the Quran and the social duties of Islam. The Holy Quran has considered all aspects of knowledge needed by mankind, and we, as missionaries and preachers, must convey all its teachings to humanity.”

Referring to the issue of distortion of religion, he considered the issue of “Rahmani [merciful] Islam” [a distorted version of Islam that just insists on the merciful aspect of the religion] as one of the distortions. “Our Prophet (p.b.u.h) is the prophet of mercy, and at the same time the prophet of resistance; mercy for all people, and resistance against the irreligious rich people, oppressors, and hypocrites. What behavior should we have against the arrogant, colonialist, and aggressors? Throughout history, there has always been a conflict between the arrogant and the oppressed. Therefore, the prophets were sent by God to support the oppressed, and to stand against the oppressors,” he emphasized.

“God, who ordered the Prophet (p.b.u.h) to confront and deal seriously with oppressors, ordered him to treat the oppressed gently and well,” remarked the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.

“I request that you train the students with the Holy Prophet’s (p.b.u.h) conduct so that they become good preachers, propagators, and trainers of Islam. Education, training, and preaching are all spiritual positions of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h). Of course, propagating Islam requires speaking mildly, and gently word. If the Prophet (p.b.u.h) had verbal or heart roughness instead of kindness, people would never approach him, but avoid him,” he addressed the principals of Sunni schools in India.

“If we educate our children based on the Prophet’s (p.b.u.h) teachings, we will be conquerors in all fields of education, training, and preaching in the world,” Ayatollah Ramazani emphasized.

At the end of his speech in this meeting, Ayatollah Ramazani pointed out the significant role of Al-Mustafa (p.b.u.h) International University in spreading the pure teachings of Muhammadan Islam in the world and considered the institution successful in implementing its goals and duties.

It is worth mentioning that this session was attended by Hojat al-Islam Shakeri, the former representative of Al-Mustafa (p.b.u.h) International University in India, Hojat al-Islam Hussaini, the current representative of Al-Mustafa (p.b.u.h) International University in India, Dr. Hashemi, Director General of the International Department of the University’s Short-Term Courses Center, and Hojat al-Islam Sayed At’har Hussaini, Deputy for Communications of Al-Mustafa (p.b.u.h) International University in India.

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Religious figures, Islamic world intellectuals met with Ayatollah Ramazani in Karbala

During the days of Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.), the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly traveled to Iraq, and in addition to attending the Arbaeen Great Walk, he met and talked with a group of religious figures and Islamic world intellectuals in the Holy City of Karbala.

ABWA Official Website – During the days of Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.), the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly traveled to Iraq, and in addition to attending the Arbaeen Great Walk, he met and talked with a group of religious figures and Islamic world intellectuals in the Holy City of Karbala.

Among the people who met with the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly were Hojat al-Islam Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Hojat al-Islam Rajah Nasser, the leader of the Islamic Unity Party of Pakistan, Dr. Akmal Kamel and Professor Miftah Fawzi from Indonesia, Dr. Abdulwahid Ibrahim from Malaysia, Mr. Ya’soub Abbas from India, Hojat al-Islam Mohammad Hassan Jafri from Pakistan, Hojat al-Islam Sayed Alireza Rizvi from Britan, Dr. Abdul Qayyum Sajjadi from Afghanistan, Sheikh Ahmad Jalala and Sheikh Muhammad Abdeh from Tanzania, Mrs. Ruqayyah Yusuf from Syria, Hojat al-Islam Noori, representative of the Parliament of Pakistan, Hojat al-Islam Islam Eidi and Hojat al-Islam Soleimani from the Balkan region, pilgrims and personalities figures from other religions and sects who came to Karbala for Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.), and another group of religious intellectuals.

Among the other programs of Ayatollah Ramazani during his stay in the holy city of Karbala were meeting with the African and Iraqi missionaries, and meeting with a group of Urdu-speaking ulama from around the world, who were present in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (a.s.).

In these meetings, in which Hojat al-Islam Moinian, the Deputy for International Affairs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly was also present, regarding the affairs of AhlulBayt followers in different parts of the world, interaction with followers of other religions, sects, and schools, wise explanation of AhlulBayt teachings in the world, and investigation of the current affairs of the Islamic world were discussed.

This year and at the same time as the days of Arbaeen Pilgrimage, the temporary establishment of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly and the Assembly’s officials in Karbala, provided an opportunity for religious and cultural figures and activists from different parts of the world to interact and synergize with each other.

From August 15^th to 26^th (10^th to 21^st Hijri month of Safar), 12 specialized meetings were held at the temporary camp of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly near the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Abbas (a.s.) in Karbala. More than 1,600 guests from about 30 countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Kuwait, Tunisia, Palestine, Comoros, Yemen, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Myanmar, England, Portugal, America, Holland, France, Denmark, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania and Uruguay were present in these meetings.

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Ayatollah Ramezani honored Sheikh Zakzaky’s wife

While honoring Sheikh Zakzaky’s wife for her diligent services in raising her martyr children, and for her valuable companionship with the Sheikh, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly expressed, “Just like Sheikh Zakzaky, we should avoid excess in introducing the AhlulBayt (a.s.) and express their rational logic and authority.”

ABWA Official Website – In a meeting with Ayatollah Reza Ramazani, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, Sheikh Zakzaky’s wife, and a group of Nigerian women who came to Karbala for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (a.s.), presented a report on the latest social activities of Nigerian Shiite women were presented.

While honoring Sheikh Zakzaky’s wife for her diligent services in raising her martyr children, and for her valuable companionship with the Sheikh, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly expressed, “Just like Sheikh Zakzaky, we should avoid excess in introducing the AhlulBayt (a.s.) and express their rational logic and authority.”

Stating that Islam and the AhlulBayt (a.s.) school are compatible with Fitrah (human divine nature), he said, “That is why we are optimistic about the future. From the statements of Sheikh Zakzaky, it is understood that he considers himself educated in the school of the late Imam Khomeini (r.a.).”

Then, addressing Sheikh Zakzaky’s wife, Ayatollah Ramazani said, “We are proud of you and the Sheikh and your family, and we are happy that the health of both of you has improved.”

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The Int’l conference “Endurance, Resistance and Awakening” held in Karbala

The International Conference “Resistance, Persistence and Awakening”, and the media event “Karbala, the Way to al-Aqsa”, were held in the Holy city of Karbala with the speech of Ayatollah Ramazani, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, and Hojat al-Islam Rajah Nasser Abbas Jafri.

ABWA Official Website – Organized by the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, the International Conference “Endurance, Resistance, and Awakening”, and the media event “Karbala, the Way to al-Aqsa”, were held in the Holy city of Karbala on Saturday evening, August 24, 2024, with the presence of cultural and media activists from different countries of the world.

Ayatollah Ramazani, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, Secretary General of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, and Hojat al-Islam Rajah Nasser Abbas Jafri, Secretary General of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (Muslim Unity Assembly), were the special guests and speakers of the conference.

The “Endurance, Resistance, and Awakening” conference began after reciting verses from the Quran and continued with the recitation of the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Arbaeen, the continuation of the Resistance Discourse

After welcoming the international guests of the conference, Ayatollah Ramazani, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “Arbaeen is a human and spiritual phenomenon, which can pave the way for the modern Islamic civilization for Muslims and all mankind.”

Emphasizing the importance of the role of religious scholars in preventing the distortion of the Ashura event, he said, “Arbaeen is the authentic narrating of great victory and conquest. If it were not for Karbala, nothing would remain of Islam. The religion of Islam came into being with Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) and survived with Imam Hussain (a.s.).”

“Society’s ignorance causes the value to become disvalue,” Ayatollah Ramazani added, “Ignorance takes the real motivation of life from man. In this regard, Imam Sadiq said: “بَذَلَ مُهجَتَهُ فِیکَ لِیَسْتَنْقِذَ عِبادَکَ مِنَ الجَهالَهِ وَ حِیرَةِ الضَّلالَه” (Imam Hussain (a.s.) sacrificed his life to save society from ignorance, misguidance, and going astray.)”

Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly emphasized, “The Islamic world stands against the Kufr (Disbelief) Front. Today, anyone who narrates about Arbaeen must also talk about the oppression the innocent women and children in Gaza suffer from. Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.) is a reminder of the Resistance Discourse and is along its path.”

The importance of imitating Imam Hussain’ (a.s.) lifestyle

Then, at the conference, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, Secretary General of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, expressed his condolences on the Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and emphasized the importance of imitating the Imam Hussain’ (a.s.) lifestyle. “Today, being with the oppressed people of Gaza is along the path of Imam Hussain (a.s.),” he added.

Then, in the presence of the servants of the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (a.s.), the blessed flag of the Dome of the Mausoleum of Imam (a.s.) was brought to the session, and the audience welcomed it with the call of “Habibi Ya Hussain (a.s.), Habibi Ya Reza (a.s.).”

Imam Hussain (a.s.), the Lord of the free people of the world

The next speaker of the conference was Hojat al-Islam Rajah Nasir Abbas Jafri, Secretary General of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (Muslim Unity Assembly), who in his speech explained the current situation of occupied Palestine and emphasized the importance of taking a united position by Muslims. “Imam Hussain (a.s.) is the Lord of the free people of the world,” he said in his speech.

Then, to sympathize with the oppressed people of Gaza, the flags of Palestine were distributed among the participants, and the attendees expressed their disgust with the Zionists’ crimes in Gaza with the slogan “Labbayk Ya Palestine, Labbayk Ya Gaza.”

Dr. Akmal Kamel from Indonesia, Hojat al-Islam Sayed Alireza Rizvi from the UK, Molavi Bahruddin Jozjani from Afghanistan, and Hermit Sink from Pakistan also gave lectures at the international conference “Endurance, Resistance and Awakening.”

On the sidelines of the conference, ABNA News Agency interviewed some of the cultural and media activists participating in the conference about today’s issues of the Islamic world and the need for special media attention to the great event of the Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.).

At the end of the conference, and after the elegies for the sufferings of Imam Hussain (a.s.), the participants were blessed by the flag of Imam Reza’s (a.s.) shrine and expressed their devotion to the 8^th Imam (a.s.) on the Arbaeen night of Imam Hussain (a.s.).
“Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.), Honor, and Fighting Arrogance” meeting, Karbala, Iraq

The meeting “Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.), Honor, and Fighting Arrogance” was held in the Holy City of Karbala, Iraq, with the participation of distinguished figures from various nations across the globe.

ABWA Official Website – The third international meeting related to Arbaeen by the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, titled “Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.), Honor, and Fighting Arrogance”, was held in Karbala, with the participation of distinguished figures from Ivory Coast, Yemen, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, and Kuwait.

In this meeting, after reciting the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and verses from the Holy Quran, Messrs Sadiq al-Sharafi, a Yemeni media activist and the head of the Noon wa Al-Qalam Cultural Institute in Qom, and Fadel Mahmoud, the head of the Tribes Committee of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain (a.s.) from Samarra Province, gave speeches.

Then, Mr. Khakrand, the secretary of the meeting, explained the title of the meeting and the objectives of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in holding meetings related to Arbaeen.

In another part of the meeting, a video introducing the activities of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly and a video clip of the speech of Dr. Abulhayyah, a university professor, writer, and researcher from Algeria, were broadcast.

Dr. Abul Hayah, a well-known thinker and intellectual from Algeria, said, “Imam Hussain (a.s.) rose to make up for the Islamic lost honor. Whoever compromises with the enemy is humiliated and will be the manifestation of the enemy. Even today, the parties who compromise with global arrogance and America are puppets.”

The professor at Algerian Universities added, “With the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Iran also restored the lost dignity of Muslims and the oppressed of the world, and the pride, potency, and dignity of the Islamic Ummah returned.”

Further, Hojat al-Islam Moinian, Deputy for International Affairs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, explaining the role of honor confronting the arrogant, listed the owners of honor in three groups from the perspective of the Quran: The first is God; the second is God, the Messenger, and the believers; and the third is whoever God wants. He then stated Quranic verses in support of his argument.

Moinian then described dignity, including inherent and granted, and said that inherent dignity is specified to God, and granted dignity specified to servants. “The stages of reaching dignity are in two steps: first, disconnection from everything except Allah, and second, connection to God Almighty,” he added.

“Today, just as Hussaini honor has captured the hearts of millions of people in the world and led them to Imam Hussain (a.s.), the rejection of humiliation by the people of Gaza, even though they are the most oppressed, has caused the awakening of the people of the world, despite all Media censorship,” he Moinian emphasized.

“The fruit of honor and not giving in to humiliation is to be eternal and permanent,” said Hojat al-Islam Moinian, Deputy for International Affairs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in the end of his speech.

A series of meetings of AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly during the Arbaeen ceremony of Imam Hussain (a.s.) is being held by the Arbaeen Committee of the Assembly for 10 nights in Karbala, Iraq. In this regard, the international conference of perseverance, stability, and awakening was held on the Arbaeen night with the presence of influential personalities of the followers of AhlulBayt (a.s.).

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