The message of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi to the 7th General Assembly of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly
In a message to the 7th General Assembly of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi urged the members to seize the opportunity of “eager hearts” and “listening ears” in today’s world and use them to promote divine teachings.
The full message of the Grand Source of Emulation is as follows:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
الحمدلله رب العالمین وصلّی الله علی محمد وآله الطاهرین
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and His peace and blessings be upon Muhammad and his infallible Family
First, I would like to express my appreciation to all the organizers, ulama, intellectuals, elites, and Shiite activists from all over the world who participated in this conference. I am grateful to Almighty God for giving you the success of holding such a significant and outstanding conference. I hope that you will benefit from the spirituality and blessings of this divine gathering.
Considering the outstanding background of Shiite ulama and intellectuals over the centuries in understanding the teachings of AhlulBayt (a.s.) and conveying them to the people, defending and protecting the faith and belief, emphasizing the unity among Muslims, and the authority and dignity of Islam, I would like to draw your attention to a few points:
1. Today, eager hearts and listening ears to learn about Islam and the AhlulBayt (a.s.) teachings are increasing in the world. This is a great opportunity that should be used to familiarize the hearts of those enthusiasts and lovers with divine knowledge.
2. The ominous plan of the enemies is to engage the Muslims and the Islamic world, especially the ulama, in insignificant or trivial disputes and quarrels. Therefore, one should be vigilant not to fall into this trap, rather, by grasping the divine cord and adhering to commonalities and benefiting from unity, foil these plans and conspiracies. Certainly, divine religions and their leaders are influential in today’s world and among their followers. In addition to creating love among God’s worshipers, meeting and consensus with those personalities will fade the differences away and will lead to convergence of thoughts, empathy, and love.
3. It is crucial to create an atmosphere of affection and friendly relations among Shiite ulama, missionaries and clerics, especially in countries where Muslims are a minority. The united motivation and objective, which is to introduce the AhlulBayt (a.s.) teachings, will leave no room for competition, narrow-mindedness and distances. We are all on the same front. Ethnicities, races, languages, countries, and everything that God’s wisdom has placed for distinguishing people, should not cause differences and distances. Therefore, we should think about unity and integration and invite people to it.
In this vital issue, the Shiites must use all their capabilities and the available tools to neutralize the enemy plots, and courageously defend the original culture of Islam and Shiism and be sincere to be guided by God according to the verse: “وَالَّذِينَ جَاهَدُوا فِينَا لَنَهْدِيَنَّهُمْ سُبُلَنَا” (As for those who strive in Us, We shall surely guide them in Our ways) (Holy Quran, Surah Al-Ankabut, Verse: 69).
In a nutshell, the AhlulBayt (a.s.) teachings are like hidden gemstone, pleasant water, and a shining sun, which make thoughts precious, quench thirst, and illuminate hearts. Therefore, the more you strive in this path, the more immortal you will be.
Once again, I would like to appreciate all the organizers and participants of this conference.
I pray God for the greatness of Islam and the followers of the rightful school, and the success of everyone in fulfilling their duties.
Peace and God’s mercy and blessings be upon you
Nasser Makarem Shirazi
Qom, August 30, 2022
In a message to the 7th General Assembly of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi urged the members to seize the opportunity of “eager hearts” and “listening ears” in today’s world and use them to promote divine teachings.
The full message of the Grand Source of Emulation is as follows:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
الحمدلله رب العالمین وصلّی الله علی محمد وآله الطاهرین
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and His peace and blessings be upon Muhammad and his infallible Family
First, I would like to express my appreciation to all the organizers, ulama, intellectuals, elites, and Shiite activists from all over the world who participated in this conference. I am grateful to Almighty God for giving you the success of holding such a significant and outstanding conference. I hope that you will benefit from the spirituality and blessings of this divine gathering.
Considering the outstanding background of Shiite ulama and intellectuals over the centuries in understanding the teachings of AhlulBayt (a.s.) and conveying them to the people, defending and protecting the faith and belief, emphasizing the unity among Muslims, and the authority and dignity of Islam, I would like to draw your attention to a few points:
1. Today, eager hearts and listening ears to learn about Islam and the AhlulBayt (a.s.) teachings are increasing in the world. This is a great opportunity that should be used to familiarize the hearts of those enthusiasts and lovers with divine knowledge.
2. The ominous plan of the enemies is to engage the Muslims and the Islamic world, especially the ulama, in insignificant or trivial disputes and quarrels. Therefore, one should be vigilant not to fall into this trap, rather, by grasping the divine cord and adhering to commonalities and benefiting from unity, foil these plans and conspiracies. Certainly, divine religions and their leaders are influential in today’s world and among their followers. In addition to creating love among God’s worshipers, meeting and consensus with those personalities will fade the differences away and will lead to convergence of thoughts, empathy, and love.
3. It is crucial to create an atmosphere of affection and friendly relations among Shiite ulama, missionaries and clerics, especially in countries where Muslims are a minority. The united motivation and objective, which is to introduce the AhlulBayt (a.s.) teachings, will leave no room for competition, narrow-mindedness and distances. We are all on the same front. Ethnicities, races, languages, countries, and everything that God’s wisdom has placed for distinguishing people, should not cause differences and distances. Therefore, we should think about unity and integration and invite people to it.
In this vital issue, the Shiites must use all their capabilities and the available tools to neutralize the enemy plots, and courageously defend the original culture of Islam and Shiism and be sincere to be guided by God according to the verse: “وَالَّذِينَ جَاهَدُوا فِينَا لَنَهْدِيَنَّهُمْ سُبُلَنَا” (As for those who strive in Us, We shall surely guide them in Our ways) (Holy Quran, Surah Al-Ankabut, Verse: 69).
In a nutshell, the AhlulBayt (a.s.) teachings are like hidden gemstone, pleasant water, and a shining sun, which make thoughts precious, quench thirst, and illuminate hearts. Therefore, the more you strive in this path, the more immortal you will be.
Once again, I would like to appreciate all the organizers and participants of this conference.
I pray God for the greatness of Islam and the followers of the rightful school, and the success of everyone in fulfilling their duties.
Peace and God’s mercy and blessings be upon you
Nasser Makarem Shirazi
Qom, August 30, 2022