Khateeb of Sunnis in Zahedan, Shaikh Abdol-Hamid Isma’eelzahi, indicated at the start of Hajj’s months and its importance according to the Islamic Shari’ah, mentioning Hajj (pilgrimage) as “a scene of love from the servants of Allah to their Lord”. 

The Friday prayers Imam of the Sunni community in Iran began his sermon of Sep. 13, 2013 by two noble Qur’anic verses: «إِنَّ أَوَّلَ بَيْتٍ وُضِعَ لِلنَّاسِ لَلَّذِي بِبَكَّةَ مُبَارَكًا وَهُدًى لِّلْعَالَمِينَ*فِيهِ آيَاتٌ بَيِّنَاتٌ مَّقَامُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَمَن دَخَلَهُ كَانَ آمِنًا وَلِلّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا وَمَن كَفَرَ فَإِنَّ الله غَنِيٌّ عَنِ الْعَالَمِينَ» [آل عمران: 96-97], (The first house set up for the people is surely the one in Makkah having blessings and guidance for all the worlds. In it there are clear signs: The Station of Ibrahim! Whoever enters it is secure. As a right of Allah, it is obligatory on the people to perform Hajj of the House – on everyone who has the ability to manage (his) way to it. If one disbelieves, then Allah is independent of all the worlds.)

He went on to say on the topic, “Hajj is one of the most important principles of Islam with its particular exclusivities. All worships have their special influences and exclusivities; Hajj is a scene of love for Allah Almighty as well as a scene of the Resurrection Day. Hajj is a good tool for guidance.”

The rector of Darululoom Zahedan added more if anyone performs Hajj and depends on his own knowledge, he will gain more affections and positive changes in his life. It is not enough to know only the rules and ceremonies of Hajj; the man should meditate on the rationales and philosophies of Hajj. When we perform Hajj in accordance with Sunnah and directions of the beloved prophet, peace & blessings be upon him, we attain double benefits of Hajj.

“It is important to know what the message of Hajj is and what it requires from a pilgrim. All commands and divine obligations are full of benefits and philosophies which contain guidance and purification for humankind. The companions, may Allah be pleased with all of them, got guidance and piety by these worships and obligations,” he underlined.

The eminent Islamic scholar further said, “Hajj is one of the most wonderful scenes around the world that shows the love of devout worshippers of Allah. They circle around Ka’bah like a forlorn lover that bears lots of difficulties to reach to his love. During Hajj, all including kings, presidents, servants, common citizens and scholars wear a simple dress unanimously called Ihram.”

Shaikh Abdol-Hamid called ceremonies of Hajj the “symbol of thrall”, saying as Hajj is the scene of love, it is the symbol of imitation and obedience too. By the ceremonies of Hajj, everybody learns that Islam means imitate and sacrifice. Whether you know any logical reason of the order or not, just go ahead and perform your duties.

Alluding to some rationales behind the ceremonies of Hajj, he underlined, “According to authenticate Hadiths, the reward for accepting Hajj is only Paradise. A pilgrim must respect all places at Haram like Masjid-ul-Haram, Masjid-un-Nabi, Ka’bah, Safa, Marwah, Mena, Mozdalifa and Arafat. The pilgrims must avoid misdeeds in these holy places more than any other place; a narration from Abdullah bin Abbas, may Allah be pleased with both of them, suggests that a sin in these holy places is bigger than a sin committed outside of Haram 70 times.”

At the end of the first part of his speech before Sunni worshippers in Zahedan, Shaikh Abdol-Hamid urged on the pilgrims of 2013 to boost their piety avoiding show-off in Hajj. He said keeping in mind the sensitive circumstances of the Muslim world, the pilgrims are requested to pray to Allah for all the prosperity of Muslims and positive changes in the world.

Judiciary Must Take Action to Stop Humiliating Sects
In the second part of his speech, Khateeb of Sunni Muslims in Zahedan asked the pertinent authorities to take action against particular individuals and media sources who humiliate ethnic and religious sects.

He alluded to the recent presidential election in Iran, saying, “This election had an important message; people want change and they are cheesed off with the pressure, partiality and accusations. The overall atmosphere of the country was not adequate before; admonitions of the Supreme Leader did not work about baseless blames and accusations. Even some foreigners stated ‘they’ do not take the words of their leader seriously.”

The prominent Islamic scholar went on to say more that the Iranian nation cast the vote for a man who promised to bring ground changes, the man who clearly said to remove discriminations and partialities giving all their due rights.

“Some particular sides have not got the message of the nation; we see some websites and satellite media sources neglecting the message of people. These fanatic elements have begun humiliating their opponents and disdaining ethnic and religious sects and individuals.”

Shaikh Abdol-Hamid added more, “It is illegal and irrational to target people and races. Accusing others is not the job of good and religious people. May Allah reward guidance to such elements if it has been written, otherwise protect us from their archness.”

The most influential Sunni scholar in Iran underlined, “The judiciary and security authorities have responsibilities to take action against illegal activities like baseless claims and blames on the national sects and ethnic communities. We know well who dictate those fanatic sides.”

It is not suitable for anyone to accuse whenever he wishes any community that keeps silent gentlemanly to save unity. All should receive the message of the nation adjusting themselves with the new circumstances. The nation wants solidarity and unity among the all national sects and communities. If somebody creates disputes, according to the verdict of the leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, neither he is Shia nor Sunni. Such people who appear more loyal than the king regarding the supreme leader and regime are not friends of the regime.

The member of the International Union for Muslim Scholars called on the Sunnis who live inside or outside of the country to protect unity and peace in any condition. The new government must be given chance to implement the constitution completely ending illegal pressures.
“All organizations and entities must act as the law affirms. We obey others according to law refusing illegal orders,” he concluded.

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Published on : 15 September, 2013


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