In a statement, an Iraqi scholar offered his condolences on the martyrdom of a number of mourners who were killed in a stampede in Karbala on the day of Ashura.
The member of the clerical faction in the Islamic Consultative said that any aggression by the Zionist usurper regime will receive a irrecusable response and added, “The diplomacy of the United States and the Zionist regime has turned into ‘begging diplomacy’ in the face of the Islamic Resistance Front.”
Ayatollah Heydari said that the JCPOA has brought almost no achievements for Iran, said, “It’s clear to everyone today that we can no longer solve any of the problems of the country through the JCPOA and by looking toward the West.”
Ayatollah Tavakkol emphasized that one must recognize the objectives of Imam al-Husayn from his uprising and said, “Rather, man must know his time well and fight against the Shimrs and Yazids of his time.”
The secretary-general of the World Forum for the Approximation of Islamic Schools of Thought stressed that Western teachings don’t answer the needs of society and warned that the West to attempting to replace Islamic culture with its culture in Iranian society.
The head of the office of Ayatollah Bashir al-Najafi considered the revival of the Husayni rituals as obligatory and emphasized that the revival of the Husayni rituals would lead to the revival of religious rituals and strengthen the Islamic ummah.
One of the Iraqi scholars noted that the mourners of Imam al-Husayn must adhere to the goals of the movement of Imam al-Husayn.
One of the sources of emulation of Najaf emphasized the need for the youth to adhere to authentic Islamic culture.
Iranian cleric Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri-Hamedani has urged Kashmiri people to firmly stand for their right, assuring them that the Islamic Republic will support them in this regard.
The renowned teacher in the Islamic Seminary of Qom stressed that the infallible Imams are the treasurers of divine secrets and said, “Bearing the secrets of religion needs a heart which is a container of truth and pay their price.”
Hujjat al-Islam Moballeghi said, “The benefit of social interpretation of Ashura activism is to take a scientific view of the uprising of Imam al-Husayn.”
The Friday prayer leader of Najaf called the American al-Hurra TV channel a supporter of the ISIS and stated that many Shiites are being harassed and tormented even in countries with Islamic governments.
A source of emulation in Najaf Ashraf expressed, “Ahl al-Bayt (AS) are our true leaders and any change or correction should be derived from this source.”
Ayatollah Sa’idi said Iran’s third step in reducing it’s commitments to the JCPOA was a sign of the lack of credibility of the United States and Europe and added, “Talking about engaging in new negotiations with the enemies isn’t acceptable to the officials and the people in any manner.”
Hujjat al-Islam Haj-Aliakbari said that the third step of Iran’s reducing of its JCPOA commitments will be more fruitful than the two previous ones.
Hujjat al-Islam Maleki referred to the event of Karbala as an extract of all of history and emphasized, “In every age and time, our mission must be to assist in the victory of Front of Truth.”
Hujjat al-Islam Bahjatpour emphasized that the effect of forbidden food is a very serious and important issue.
Hujjat al-Islam Nazari-Monfared stated that one of the lessons of Ashura is fighting against evil and said, “The purpose of the mourning ceremonies and the recital of the tragedies of Karbala is the message of Ashura.”
The chairman of Ayatollah Najafi’ office said, “Imam Hussain (AS) presented the whole of his life for the religion and stressed the acquisition of religious knowledge.”
A source of emulation, based in Najaf Ashraf, in a meeting with the Chinese workers, defended the construction projects carried out for the development of Iraq.