The most influential Iranian Sunni leader urged on preserving the security of the province of sistan-Balochistan and the security of the country. He called on all sides to avoid war and conflicts and solve their problems through negotiations.
Shaikh Abdol-Hamid was talking to tens of thousands of worshippers before the Friday prayers of Zahedan on April 5, 2024.
I never agree with war and bloodshed
The Iranian top Sunni leader referred to the recent clashes in southern parts of Iranian Baluchistan and said: “Recently, we witnessed insecurities in the province; We are worried about this. We always think about the security and believe that the province and the borders should be safe. Those who know me, realize that we do not agree with insecurity and we believe that security should be maintained and everyone should live in the shadow of security”.
“I never agree with war and bloodshed. Recently, when some narrow-minded officials prevented me from traveling to flood-hit areas of Chabahar/Dashtiari, I immediately returned to Zahedan so that the people and the officials would not be involved in trouble. We want the security of the province and the country. Some people have spoken about me in the past and now they slander, “said the Friday prayer leader of Sunnis in Zahedan”.
We believe in negotiation
The holy Prophet PBUH heard Abu Jahl and Abu Lahab
The president of Darululoom Zahedan insisted on negotiations and said: “We believe in debate. Of course, we believe that along with dialogue, we must pass practical ways and make changes. We would like to advise all parties to sit together and solve their problems instead of fighting. Although many believe that no one cares about dialogue here, I believe in negotiation and emphasize that we should solve issues through negotiations”.
“Listen to the opponents. Even if the worst enemy tells the truth, listen to him. I won’t name the people of today because another slander might be made, but even if our opposition party is Abu Jahl, Abu Lahab, and Pharaoh, we should listen to them. The holy Prophet Moses heard from Pharaoh and the holy Prophet Muhammad heard from Abu Jahl and Abu Lahab. It is much better for us to hear from others and submit to the truth, “said shaikh Abdol-Hamid during his Friday speech of Zahedan.
The Iranian nation wants justice, correct policies and strong economy
The most outstanding Iranian Sunni scholar of Zahedan called on the officials to listen to the people and to bring big changes in the country. He said: “Since the protests of the last two years until now, the people of Iran have been criticizing the authorities, asking the government to listen to them. Listen to the people before the opportunity is lost. If people want reforms, bring reforms; unfortunately, this did not happen in our country. The reformers did not succeed; either they did not have the will to bring reforms or they were not given chances. In the past, people wanted reforms, but now they are not satisfied with reforms either they want fundamental changes”.
“People want a strong and sustainable economy and correct management. They believe that weak managers cannot run the country’s affairs. People want capable and competent managers regardless of their race, religion and tendencies. People do not accept discriminatory behaviours and want justice. Iranians criticize the domestic and foreign policies of the country. So you sit with people and listen to their words, “Imam of the Grand Makki Mosque of Zahedan addressed the authorities.
“The Iranian nation is one of the best nations in the world. After faith and after Allah, there is no capital greater than people. After Allah, the biggest capital and wealth of any country is its people. We should respect all the people of Iran and must not make any difference between anyone; this is the teaching of the religion of Islam. Religion do not move beyond humanity. Religion emphasizes on humanity, morality and tolerance, “he added more.
A just solution to the Palestinian issue guarantees the security of the world
The eminent Iranian Sunni leader referred to the issue of Gaza and strongly defended the rights of the Palestinians, saying: “These days, the people of Palestine and Gaza are in the most difficult circumstances. What a patience Almighty Allah has given to the people of Gaza! The people of Gaza have been murdering and sometimes all the members of one family are killed or only one of them survives, but they are patient. We defend the defenseless people of Gaza. The most casualties of war are women and children, while women and children must be pitied more”.
“The international community and all the countries of the world must take serious steps to solve the problem of Palestine and Gaza, because this is an international problem. If the Palestinian issue is resolved and the occupied territories are returned to the Palestinians and if the Palestinian people determine their own destiny, this will guarantee the security of the world, “Shaikh Abdol-Hamid believed.
Mawlana Abdol-Hamid said: “The terrorist attacks occur when the voice of the oppressed people is not heard and when no one submit to justice. Terror is a violence. Violence occurs when the oppressed is not heard but ignored. We hope that the world will stop Israel from aggression. A just solution to the Palestinian issue will be a great achievement not only for the Palestinians but also for the United Nations and for all the countries of the world”
Makki Mosque is the dignity of the people of country; Humanity is thought of in this mosque
The Friday Imam of Zahedan inspired the people to support the Grand Makki Mosque financially.
“Makki mosque sufferers from financial problems and is in debt due to constructions. This mosque belongs to everyone. People come here from all across the country to visit the mosque. Humanity is thought in the Makki Mosque. We think not only about the interests of Muslims, but also about the interests of all human beings; this is the teaching of Islam, “said the president of Darululoom Zahedan.
He concluded his Friday speech of Zahedan by saying: “Mosques and places of worships are respected all over the world. At the beginning of Islam, Muslims used to respect the places of worships of all nations and they did not destroy even one place of worships”.