The eminent Islamic scholar, Shaikh Abdol-Hamid alluded to some incidents which have taken place recently in Sistan-Baluchistan and termed them ‘fruitless’ attempts to destroy peace of the province.
In a part of his speech before thousands of worshippers in Zahedan, southeastern Iran, on Friday, 02 May, 2014, Khateeb of Sunnis said, “Regrettably discords among different nations have been tensed. We can see how Muslim groups have differences and there is no peace and calm in many Muslim societies. In irritant events we observe how innocent people lose their lives; all of them are the results of scuffles inspired and provoked by internal and foreign enemies.”
The outstanding Sunni leader added more, “We enjoy a good situation of security inside the country and especially in Sistan-Baluchistan. But some elements want to create sectarian disputes to get their personal and partial interests. They want to prefer their personal interests on national interests as they have been striving to destabilize national security.”
Calling all towards vigilance and caution to confront intriguant groups, he said, “Followers of all religious sects and ethnic groups should be careful and alert over provoking steps of some sinister elements. There is Islamic fraternity and we have kinship in the province. We must not be influenced by incitement of people who do not give any value to unity and peace.”
Shaikh Abdol-Hamid made it clear some internal and external hands were involved in creating disputes as they cannot tolerate peace and solidarity in the province. Some people see their interests in insecurity and displeasure of people; thus they do not want the region progressed. Fanatic groups are afraid and worried over the special attention of the government to this less-developed province.
“Islam calls on all to be united and live as brothers; I must clarify it that creating disputes is ignorance. The groups who blasphemy sanctities of Shia or Sunni Muslims by media or any other way, they cannot be called ‘friends’. We do not see any difference between various sects and ethnic communities live in our province; it is not a policy but our belief,” he underlined.
The member of the IUMS further said, “The Iranian leader believes in unity but some people who proclaim to be zealous followers of the leader chant sectarian slogans; certainly he does not corroborate such people. We are against violence and insecurity. Anti-peace moves in the region will end up without any fruit; only fraternity and stability will remain steadfast.”
He concluded his points by saying, “All people, Ulama and officials must be alert to forbid elements that disguise themselves and infiltrate in government departments and society to create discord and problem. Sometimes, the enemy disguises himself in a holy dress to damage us. Thus we should have enough vigilance to defuse the plots of enemies.”