The Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “So far, Shiite and Sunni leaders have been martyred in the way of resistance and confronting the Zionist regime. Basically, in the field of resistance, Shiite and Sunni are not the issue. Some are seeking to create sedition in this regard, but when we study the resistance from a sociological perspective, we realize that Shiite and Sunni are not relevant in this regard.”
ABWA Official Website – At the beginning of the Dars Kharij of Fiqh session on Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly referred to the regional situation and the struggles of Islamic fighters in Gaza and Lebanon and reacted to a statement that was apparently issued in the name of the Qom Seminary.
Ayatollah Reza Ramazani stated, “I consider it necessary to point out some points about the war in Gaza, which has lasted for a year. Because some people have taken the position that “to prevent massacres there is no obstacle to recognize the Zionist regime and recognize the two countries of Palestine and Israel”!”
Referring to the history of the establishment of the Zionist regime, he said, “The usurper Israel, which has recognized itself since 1948, has always sought occupation and oppression. Based on its twenty-four protocols and the supremacist point of view, the Zionist regime is trying to form the so-called promised land and enslave the world so that everyone becomes their servant. Therefore, the most racist people in the world, that is the Zionists, are trying to make all the people their servants. They claim that the world will reach a stage in terms of understanding where a certain group of people, the Zionists, will be served, and others will become their servants.”
Regarding the formation of resistance against the Zionist occupation, professor of Dars Kharij of Qom Seminary said, “Since the beginning of the Zionist occupation, Mujahideen like Sheikh Izz ad-Din al-Qassam started resistance, which later became the Intifada. In the following, due to some political communication, through the Oslo I agreement in 1993, Oslo II in 1995, and the notorious Camp David agreement, the issue of the formation of the Palestinian Authority was raised. Yasser Arafat, who was initially the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization, eventually settled for the Palestinian Authority. But as time went on, the Zionist regime did not adhere to the amount that was considered the right of Palestinian sovereignty in the self-governing state.”
Referring to the massacre of Palestinians in Sabra and Shatila by Zionists, he said, “The occupying regime gathered the Zionists of the world in occupied Palestine, developed the occupation in various forms, and displaced the Palestinian people and expelled them from their territories. Consider that during the 76 years of occupation since 1948, how much of the Palestinian land is in the hands of the occupying regime and how much is in the hands of the Palestinians? Of course, the Zionists will not be satisfied with this. Because they have made “Nile to Euphrates” their slogan and strategy, and they have always sought occupation and oppression. They cross these strongholds and advance step by step. Netanyahu says that the regime is fighting on 7 fronts. These are their first, second, and third strongholds. It is not unlikely that they will attack Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and other Islamic countries in the future.”
Referring to the history of the Zionists violating agreements, Ayatollah Ramazani expressed, “By studying the history of the Zionists, we understand that the Zionist regime does not adhere to any resolutions or statements. I wish those who speak immature words would read all the statements and resolutions of the United Nations against the Zionist regime. The regime that has violated UN statements and resolutions the most is the Zionist regime. We cannot find any regime in the world that has violated the laws to such an extent as the child-killing, tyrannical, and domineering Zionist regime.”
“In a detailed speech in Hamburg, I mentioned every case of the violation of laws by the Zionist regime in different years, and I said that the Zionists always seek to violate the laws. The Zionist regime is a tyrant, oppressor, greedy, criminal, and ruthless entity that wants to enslave all humanity, and in this way, it does not spare any kind of brutality,” he continued.
Regarding the crimes committed by the Zionists in Gaza, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly said, “The criminal regime has no qualms about killing children in Gaza. Today, Gaza has become a big prison in the world. We witness the displacement of more than two million, and the martyrdom of more than 50,000 people, which continues every day. The Zionists seek to develop their crimes on a daily basis, without retreating for a moment, and if they raise the issue of withdrawal and ceasefire, it is so that they can return their prisoners, or re-equip themselves, or it is because of the political conditions of the world and the American elections. Therefore, they may agree to a temporary ceasefire, which, of course, they do not believe in, and consider it as a tactic.”
“So far, Shiite and Sunni leaders have been martyred in the way of resistance and confronting the Zionist regime,” he added, “Basically, in the field of resistance, Shiite and Sunni are not the issue. Some are seeking to create sedition in this regard, but when we study the resistance from a sociological perspective, we realize that Shiite and Sunni are not relevant in this regard.”
Further, about Martyr Sayed Hassan Nasrallah and Resistance Front commanders, Ayatollah Ramazani said, “Lord of the martyrs of the Resistance Front, Allameh Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, was a prominent figure in the Arab world, a scholar, administrator, manager, politician, ascetic, resistant and mujahid. In sessions and meetings, the greatness of this figure was evident. In the meeting we had with Sayed, this nobleman was very polite and fully aware of the issues of the Islamic world, today’s world, human society, the challenges and harms of the domination and dictatorial system, and global arrogance. We can barely find such a great figure. His martyrdom is literally an irreparable loss. We also had meetings with Martyr Sayed Hashem Safieddine. He was also a very polite and knowledgeable man. They were the exact example of politeness, jihad, and struggle, and in the literal sense, they were Mujahideen in the cause of Allah. Martyr Ismail Haniyeh and Martyr Yahya Sinwar also fought for the Resistance and showed bravery and strength on the battlefield. They are an example of the Quranic verse “إِنَّ الَّذِينَ قَالُوا رَبُّنَا اللَّهُ ثُمَّ اسْتَقَامُوا تَتَنَزَّلُ عَلَيْهِمُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ أَلَّا تَخَافُوا وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا وَأَبْشِرُوا بِالْجَنَّةِ الَّتِي كُنْتُمْ تُوعَدُونَ” (Lo! those who say: Our Lord is Allah, and afterward are upright, the angels descend upon them, saying: Fear not nor grieve, but hear good tidings of the paradise which ye are promised) (Quran, 41: 30). These prominent figures, and other mujahids like Martyr Nilforoushan, had no fear of death and martyrdom.”
“Determining the fate of the Palestinians is in their own hands. Palestinians should have their opinion about Palestine, and the Palestinian government will be formed with the votes of the Palestinians. Why do others provide solutions for them? This is the correct view, not to propose the recognition of Israel. Israel does not adhere to anything. The Palestinians themselves have considered the only solution to be resistance, and no one has imposed anything on them. They have considered the only way to freedom is resistance, neither surrender nor recognition of Israel. Recognizing Israel means recognizing the regime’s crimes. Basically, Zionists do not adhere and believe in anything.”
In response to the statement issued by some people, Ayatollah Ramazani added, “Some who have no identity, without paying attention to the public diplomacy of the Palestinian nation, express their opinions about them. They are not accountable but cause public confusion. Recognition of what and with what identity? Palestine is the oppressed of the whole history, and the issue of Palestine is not a geographical matter, but an issue of the Islamic world. Our Sayed Imam Khamenei’s defense of Palestine is the defense of Islam and the oppressed of the era.”
He further said, “By studying the fatwas of Sunni and Shiite scholars – recently published in a comprehensive book – from Egypt, Tunisia, Iraq, Iran, and grand sources of emulation of Najaf and Qom, we realize that fighting the Zionist regime as a cancerous tumor is the common understanding of all great Islamic scholars. Should we recognize Israel under the pretext of preventing bloodshed?! The Zionists have not adhered to any agreement, and we have already seen an example of this fact during the time of Yasser Arafat. Yasser Arafat recognized the Zionist regime in the Oslo I and II and the Camp David Agreements. What happened next? The fake regime intensified and escalated its crimes! With the recognition of the Zionists, will they stop their crimes and massacres? Do some have such delusions, and do they have such an understanding of Zionists? These people’s understanding of Zionism is regrettable. Those who talk like this have no proper identity and are not familiar with Palestinian public diplomacy. Palestine is for the Palestinians, and they themselves should decide their fate. The Palestinians have considered the only way for their salvation to be resistance. Because the others already have taken deviant paths and failed. The recognition of the Zionist regime has been done for some time, but it has led to the increase and expansion of their crimes.”
Regarding the determination of Mujahideen and fighters to confront the Zionist regime, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly said, “In meeting with some mujahids, we saw them as young people who love God. The fingers of some of them were cut off and their eyes were hurt. But they said with conviction: “Pray to God that make us steadfast in this path”.”
At the end of his speech, Ayatollah Ramazani said, “The divine promise is the victory of the Palestinian mujahids, and the victory of the truth is one of the divine traditions. God has promised that He will help those who help Him. “يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنْ تَنْصُرُوا اللَّهَ يَنْصُرْكُمْ وَيُثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَكُمْ” (O you who have faith! If you help Allah, He will help you and make your feet steady) (Holy Quran, 47: 7).”
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Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “Mujahid Allameh Sayed Hashem Safieddine, was one of the mujahids and symbols of the Resistance Front and the cause of Palestine, that is the central cause of the Islamic Ummah.”
ABWA Official Website – In a statement, Ayatollah Reza Ramezani, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of Sayed Hashem Safieddine, the head of the executive council of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement.
In his message, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly emphasized, “Mujahid Allameh Sayed Hashem Safieddine was one of the mujahids and symbols of the Resistance Front and the cause of Palestine, that is the central cause of the Islamic Ummah, who was loved by all Mujaheds, free people, nobles of his country as well as the region, and his blessed life was ended by the martyrdom in the path to the Quds.”
Ayatollah Ramazani’s message of condolence, originally issued in Arabic, is as follows:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
فَلْيُقَاتِلْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ الَّذِينَ يَشْرُونَ الْحَيَاةَ الدُّنْيَا بِالْآخِرَةِ وَمَنْ يُقَاتِلْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ فَيُقْتَلْ أَوْ يَغْلِبْ فَسَوْفَ نُؤْتِيهِ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Therefore let those fight in the way of Allah, who sell this world's life for the hereafter; and whoever fights in the way of Allah, then be he slain or be he victorious, We shall grant him a mighty reward. (Holy Quran, 4: 74)
O children of our proud Islamic Ummah!
O heroic Lebanese people!
O steadfast people of the South!
The Islamic world received the news of the martyrdom of a mujahid Sayed, who spent his life alongside his leader and brother Sayed of the Martyrs of the victorious Islamic Resistance in defense of truth, justice, and the oppressed, and resistance against disbelief, arrogance, oppression, aggression, and occupation, while he was concerned about the ummah and the poor and was a servant of the public in all fields. He and his friends, including the eternal leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar, as well as the field commanders of all Resistance groups, are martyrs in the path of the Holy Quds and Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
Mujahid Allameh Sayed Hashem Safieddine was one of the mujahids and symbols of the Resistance Front and the cause of Palestine, that is the central cause of the Islamic Ummah, who was loved by all Mujaheds, free people, nobles of his country as well as the region. Everyone considered this martyr a hero in the confrontation fields against the Zionist enemy, a wise manager in many cases and tasks assigned to him, a constant and assiduous supporter of Islamic Resistance, a servant of humanity, the homeland, the Ummah, and the deprived, and a defender of the authentic Muhammadan Islam, whose blessed life was ended by the martyrdom in the path to the Quds. May God have mercy on him, grant him a place in heaven, and reunite him with his ancestors, the Great Prophet (p.b.u.h) and the Infallible Imams (a.s.), as well as martyrs and righteous people.
In the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, with hearts that believe in divine decree and destiny, and God’s promise of definitive victory, with full respect and pride, we mourn the martyrdom of this noble Mujahid Allameh. We ask God to have mercy on him with His vast grace and grant him His forgiveness and satisfaction. We offer our condolences on the martyrdom of this martyr and those who martyred with him and before him, to Imam Mahdi (a.s.), the Leader of the Ummah Imam Khamenei, and his respected family, relatives, and his enthusiasts, as well as the Islamic Ummah and the Lebanese nation, mujahideen and his comrades in Hezbollah.
Hereby we testify that Martyr Sayed Hashem Safieddine was one of the flag bearers of the Resistance, and he was a symbol and a role model in politics, jihad, knowledge, and ethics, who sacrificed his precious life in the way of God, religion, Resistance, Ummah, homeland, and Palestine. He marked the highest loyalty to his commander and brother Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, who was his support and backing on this path and assisted him. Until God gave these two his victory and granted them “two most excellent things” (إِحْدَى الْحُسْنَيَيْنِ), and by God’s permission, victory will be granted to their followers.
وَلَقَدْ مَنَنَّا عَلَى مُوسَى وَهَارُونَ * وَنَجَّيْنَاهُمَا وَقَوْمَهُمَا مِنَ الْكَرْبِ الْعَظِيمِ * وَنَصَرْنَاهُمْ فَكَانُوا هُمُ الْغَالِبِينَ * وَآتَيْنَاهُمَا الْكِتَابَ الْمُسْتَبِينَ * وَهَدَيْنَاهُمَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ * وَتَرَكْنَا عَلَيْهِمَا فِي الْآخِرِينَ * سَلَامٌ عَلَى مُوسَى وَهَارُونَ * إِنَّا كَذَلِكَ نَجْزِي الْمُحْسِنِينَ * إِنَّهُمَا مِنْ عِبَادِنَا الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
And certainly We conferred a favor on Musa and Haroun * And We delivered them both and their people from the mighty distress * And We helped them, so they were the vanquishers * And We gave them both the Book that made (things) clear * And We guided them both on the right way * And We perpetuated (praise) to them among the later generations * Peace be on Musa and Haroun * Even thus do We reward the doers of good * Surely they were both of Our believing servants * (Holy Quran, Surah: As-Saaffat, Verses 114 to 122)
Indeed, God helps those who help Him and defend His religion. God is strong and invincible.
Reza Ramazani
Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly
It is worth mentioning that on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the Lebanese Hezbollah movement announced the martyrdom of Hojat al-Islam Sayed Hashem Safieddine, the head of the executive council of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, in the bombardment of southern Beirut by the Zionist regime’s fighters.
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The adviser to the Deputy for International Affairs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “The role of committed women in conveying religious concepts and pure Islam to the young generation is effective and constructive.”
ABWA Official Website – On Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the invitation of the director of Jamiat Al-Zahra (a.s.) Seminary in Baltistan, Pakistan, Dr. Roknabadi, the advisor to the Deputy for International Affairs, and the head of the Department for Women and Family of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, gave an online speech at a two-day conference held for synergy and short-term training courses for the seminary graduates.
In her one-hour speech, while expressing her appreciation to Dr. Jafri for holding the conference, Mrs. Roknabadi said, “In different societies, the issue of women has always been controversial. Islam has a unique view on the role of women in society, directly and indirectly. The indirect role of women in society is through raising children and motivating and supporting their husbands and children in social activities and participation.”
The Adviser to the Deputy for International Affairs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly also mentioned the many roles of women in today’s society. “A woman can fulfill numerous roles with great effectiveness. In her direct role, as a mother, she plays a crucial part in the divine act of creation, actively participating in the continuation of humanity and the human race. It is essential to acknowledge that this remarkable power has been granted exclusively to women by God. Women are the creators, educators, and uplifters of the human society,” she said.
Further in the webinar, stating that global arrogance is fully aware of the role and influence of women, Mrs. Roknabadi said, “Global arrogance has also realized that the position and performance of women is highly influential and sensitive. Therefore, it abuses the external and internal abilities of women, which men do not benefit from. Through the research global arrogance has realized that it can dominate the whole world through women in both positive and negative dimensions.”
Referring to the great role of women, the Advisor to the Deputy for International Affairs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly said, “Women have great influence. Just as a woman who follows Satan can destroy and annihilate society, a woman who follows the divine path can build society. Therefore, in contemporary society, the social participation of Muslim, faithful, and committed women is essential.”
In the following, regarding the sense of inferiority in today’s generation due to the lack of comprehensive knowledge of religion and religious issues, she said, “This is despite the fact that religion is God’s perfect plan which is the best one, and a young person can reach the highest positions by knowing about and acting upon it. But sometimes, due to the lack of comprehensive knowledge, the young generation feels inferior and gets frustrated. Therefore, the role of committed women in conveying religious concepts and authentic Islam to the young generation is very prominent and constructive.”
At the end of her speech, Mrs. Rokanabadi, to counter the invasion of the domination system, proposed a destructive approach to disgrace the West and Western ideology, a warning and punitive approach to wake up the indifferent officials and people who chose silence, and a soothing and defensive approach to strengthen the morale of activists and defenders of Islamic and religious values.
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The Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “Imam Musa Sadr is quoted as saying that in the past, Shiites always had ordinary and low-ranking jobs in Lebanese society. Martyr Nasrallah brought honor and respect to Shiism and the followers of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) school in Lebanon and all over the world.”
ABWA Official Website – On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the meeting of “Seminary Headquarters of the Resistance” was held in ABNA International News Agency in Qom with the presence of Ayatollah Ramazani, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
Merciful Islam and removing the Resistance concept
In this meeting, Ayatollah Ramazani emphasized the importance of providing the correct content in the sensitive conditions of the region. “It is necessary to correctly explain the theory of Resistance in the international arena. In the West, Resistance is equal to violence. Therefore, explaining this concept to the global audience is of great importance.”
Referring to the first thirteen years of Prophet Muhammad’s (p.b.u.h) Prophethood, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly said, “In these days, despite suffering from difficult conditions, and the advice of his companions to fight against the infidels and hypocrites, the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) refused and considered himself obliged to the Jihad of enlightening.”
“Resistance means confronting tyranny and spreading divine mercy,” he expressed, “It is crucial to correctly narrate the events in the field in Lebanon and Palestine. In the West, they have proposed Merciful Islam, and they intend to remove the resistance concept from the religion. This is while the resistance is interpreted under the divine mercy.”
Referring to the twenty-four Zionist protocols, the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly said, “The contents of these protocols indicate the racist thought of the Zionists, who ultimately want to make the whole world serve this extremist belief.”
“All religious and cultural organizations must produce appropriate content,” Ayatollah Ramazani added, “The greatness of Martyr Nasrallah has reached such a level that even the enemy is afraid of his pure body. Imam Musa Sadr is quoted as saying that in the past, Shiites always had ordinary and low-ranking jobs in Lebanese society. Martyr Nasrallah brought honor and respect to Shiism and the followers of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) school in Lebanon and all over the world.”
The necessity of organized support for the International Resistance Front
Further in the meeting, Hojat al-Islam Dr. Sayed Mofid Hosseini Kouhsari, the Deputy for International Affairs of Seminaries, gave a speech.
Referring to the critical conditions of the world and the region, he emphasized the necessity of convergence and synergy of religious, seminary, and revolutionary institutions. “The Seminary Headquarters of the Resistance has been established with the same purpose,” he said.
“In this Headquarters, representatives of various institutions, such as the Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom, higher seminary institutions, the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly and some of the other religious and international institutions are present. In this Headquarter, we welcome everyone who can participate in systematic support for the global Resistance Front,” he said.
In this meeting, Hojat al-Islam Sayed Mohyeddin Qawami, the Secretary of the Seminary Headquarters of the Resistance, and the Director General of Africa and Arab countries of the International Department of the Seminaries, also presented a report on the activities of this headquarters.
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The Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, “One of the characteristics of a civilization-building university is preferring knowledge over degree. A university needs to be productive to excel, and it will never grow by just teaching others’ sciences.”
ABWA Official Website – On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the new educational complex of AhlulBayt (a.s.) International University, titled “Islamic Studies Faculty”, was opened in Qom with the presence of Ayatollah Reza Ramazani, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, and a group of professors and students of this international university.
In this opening ceremony, while pointing out the need to appreciate the efforts of the Resistance Front commanders, Ayatollah Ramazani said, “The current security in the country is due to the efforts of martyrs such as Haj Qassem Soleimani, Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, and other martyrs of the Resistance Front, who brought a great honor for this front.”
“The late Imam Khomeini (r.a.) taught us to follow this path, and now, the Islamic world enjoys intellectual and discourse greatness in human society,” continued the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
“Increase your knowledge and never think of finishing the lessons at any cost,” addressing the students, Ayatollah Ramazani stated, “You need to take full advantage of your professors.”
“One of the characteristics of a civilization-building university is preferring knowledge over degree. A university needs to be productive to excel, and it will never grow by just teaching others’ sciences,” he continued.
“Some fields of studies in universities are only for employment. But by considering the authentic meaning of science, more jobs can be created and expand the intellectual system based on wisdom in society,” expressed the Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
“Humanities departments of AhlulBayt (a.s.) International University have been established in Qom. We emphasize that you should avoid studying just to get a degree, rather, thinking must be established in society,” Ayatollah Ramazani added.
At the end of his speech, the member of the Assembly of Leadership Experts stated, “The strategic document of the transformation of AhlulBayt (a.s.) International University should be submitted to its board of trustees. The existence of scientific research and promotional journals, and the attracting students to submit their articles to the university faculties, is commendable.”
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The Ahl al-Bayt World Assembly is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) that was established by a group of Shiite elites under the supervision of the great Islamic authority of the Shiites in 1990 to identify, organize, educate and support the followers of Ahl al-Bayt.