RNA – In his Friday prayer sermon delivered to a large and fervent crowd of believers in Qom’s Qods Prayer Hall, Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Saidi referred to National Defense Industry Day and said, “This day is a symbol of the confidence and progress of the Iranian people in the field of defensive power and defeat of the sanctions. For this reason, I offer my congratulations to all the workers of the country’s defense industry and thank them for protecting the dignity and authority of the Iranian nation.”
Referring to the beginning of the month of Dhil-Hijjah, the custodian of the Holy Shrine of Lady Fatimah al-Ma’sumah said, “The first day of the [Iranian] month of Shahrivar [August 23] coincides with the first of the [Islamic lunar] month of Dhil-Hijjah and we wish health and security upon the pilgrims travelling to the ‘House of God’ [Ka’bah] and we hope that God will give them success in fulfilling the acts of the Hajj and keep them safe from the deceit and abuse of the enemies.”
He added, “This week, floods deluged some of Iran’s northern and eastern provinces, causing great losses of life as well as financial losses and while offering condolences regarding this incident, it’s expected that the government assists the injured and the victims and find a solution to minimize the damage caused by these incidents.”
Ayatollah Saidi, referring to discussions on the qualifications of President Hasan Rouhani’s 17 nominees for ministerial posts, said, “These days, the Islamic Consultative Assembly is examining the proposed ministers of the twelfth government. We hope that the representatives will chose ministers based on the criteria and the observance of Islamic values so that they can be suitable servants for Islamic Iran.”
His Eminence added, “The representatives must pay attention to the fact that they must have no other preference regarding the issue of protecting the Islamic system and Islamic values. The representatives were elected by the people who give all their property, lives and reputation for the Quran, the Holy Family and the Islamic Revolution.”
Referring to the parliamentarians who took selfies with visiting EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on the sidelines of President Rouhani’s inauguration ceremony, the Iranian cleric stated, “If a representative finds an opportunity to eliminate his tiredness by taking a selfie in the parliament, the other delegates must tell him ‘be dignified, this old and flirtatious woman is not worthy of respect.’”
Ayatollah Saidi said, “These days, our country has been affected by the news of the martyrdom, bravery and courage of Mohsen Hojaji, a young man who transmitted the message of dignity and defense of the of the Holy Shrines to the world through his uprising, migration and resistance. With his martyrdom, Martyr Hojaji obstructed the waves of sedition, corruption and vulgarity that the enemies created.”
Qom’s Friday prayer leader said that the youth should take Martyr Hojaji as a role model, “The youth should study the will of Martyr Hojaji and consider his respect for his parents. The youth must know that the shadow of one’s parents is divine and they must cherish and respect their parents.”
In conclusion, Ayatollah Saidi said, “The youth should pay attention to the fact that the enemies have schemed to afflict them with corruption and vulgarity, so they should learn from Martyr Hojaji and the other martyrs who’s worldly life doesn’t remain. Among the characteristics of Martyr Hojaji were his engagement in cultural and ethical activities regarding the guardianship of the Ahlul-Bayt and the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution.”
Mohsen Hojaji, a member of the Iranian advisory team operating in Syria, was captured by Daesh terrorists and was executed by the Takfiri terrorist group after boastfully posting his picture online.
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