Stop Execution of Political Prisoners, Especially Women

Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, the imam of Sunnis of Zahedan, in his Friday prayer speech on July 26, 2024 called for a halt to the execution of political prisoners, especially women.
According to the website of the office of Imam of Sunnis of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdol Hamid advised in this regard: “The arrest of male and female political activists in the country has increased, and some have been sentenced to death. I say compassionately, stop the death sentence. Execution is harmful for the country and for those who are in charge. Stop execution, especially the execution of women. Let political activists do their work. Do not put them in the corner of the prison and try to give in to the demands and expectations of the dear people of Iran.”

“Discrimination” is the Work of Extremists and Unfair People
Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid referring to the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony next week, and introduction of the new government cabinet to the parliament, said: “In view of the words of Mr. Pezeshkian, who spoke about the rights of women and the rights of ethnic groups and religious communities, and raised the pains of the Iranian nation, people hoped that the authorities have come to the conclusion that there should not be discrimination and inequality after 46 years. Discrimination is the work of extremists and unfair people.”
“It is fair that the discrimination of 46 years should end and the people of Iran should hope that the smell of justice and fairness will come. It is appropriate that women and ethnic and religious communities should be present in the new cabinet. The most important authority and power for a country is national unity and cohesion. This is achieved by fairness and equality. We hope that these events will take place,” he said.
Mawlana Abdol Hamid further said: “The armed forces and other power centers in the Islamic Republic must accept the merits of women, ethnic and religious communities, and this will achieve national solidarity. National unity can ensure national security and eliminate internal and external threats”.

Injustice and Discrimination are Notorious
He clarified: “Justice has both fame and financial fruits, but injustice and discrimination bring infamousness. Our recommendation is to engage competent and qualified people in the managements. Weak and incapable people pretend to be religious and loyal; these are businessmen. Select the capable persons.”

“Embezzlement and Corruption” is the Result of [Current] Selections
Emphasizing on the “inefficiency of the system of selecting managers in the country”, the most outstanding Iranian Sunni scholar said: “Those who select [official directors, managers, officers and employees], should note that their past selections did not work and that the country is so drowned in embezzlement and corruption; it is the result of the selection of these boards. Widen the circle and don’t be deceived by those who are ahead in the ceremonies. See who has a conscience and has remained clear. It is the national right of the people that worthy and capable people come to work, not brokers who give bribes. We all know what is happening in the country. We are not saying that everyone is like this, but many people come through relationships and unsafe ways; they get posts, and then become a source of misery for the nation.”

Public Opinion in the World is against Israel
In another part of his speech, Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid reacted to the speech of the Prime Minister of Israel in the US Congress: “People can see what the Israeli army and government are doing in Gaza and the Palestinian territories. At first, they struck people in housing buildings, and told them to go to tents and open places, but now they bomb camps and tents as well. People see how terrible and pathetic the situation of the people of Palestine and the people of Gaza is. Nearly 40,000 people were massacred there; these were neither military nor paramilitary forces.”
He added: “Palestinians are human beings, and killing them in the way that Israel is doing is not permissible in any of the human and divine laws, and no government or nation has the right to ignore human rights and massacre people mercilessly and widely.”
“Public opinion in the world is against Israel; except very few and sick people who think Israel has the right to massacre. Why is Israel unwilling to use international and correct ways? This is not a two-sided war, and the other side has no weapons, but Israel uses the most modern weapons in Gaza. Does a sane person accept this?” Mawlana Abdol Hamid questioned.
He further noted: “The Prime Minister of Israel tried to defend himself in the US Congress and get the support of the Congress. The awakened world and the intellectuals of the world did not accept his defense. There was no positive point in Mr. Netanyahu’s words to prevent the unjust bloodshed of women and children.”

Netanyahu’s Words are Very Disappointing and Extremist
Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid described Netanyahu’s words as “very disappointing and extremist”, and said: “He said he will fight until victory; while shedding blood unjustly and killing mercilessly has no victory. Mr. Netanyahu should know that by killing the Palestinian people and the oppressed, whether they are Jews or Muslims or those who do not believe in God, no one will achieve victory, but the wrath of God Almighty is on the one who kills the oppressed people.”

House of the Unjust People is ruined
The Friday Imam of Sunnis in Zahedan warned: “Mr. Netanyahu! If you haven’t seen it, we have seen how an oppressor’s house is destroyed and there is no trace or name left of the oppressor. I believe that in the case of the current president of the United States, who was president for four years and expected to be the president for another four years, and his supporters all had the same idea, the blood of the oppressed Palestinians and the unnecessary support and destructive and dangerous weapons he gave to Israel caused his government not to continue.”
“Israel’s war weapons and fund are provided by other powers and it has the most modern weapons in the Middle East. If Israel is fighting against Hamas, it can come up with a justification for itself, and maybe some people will accept this justification, but there is no any justification for the massacre of women, children and the defenseless people of Palestine,” he clarified.
He emphasized: “My speech is not biased. This is a wrong way. Americans should not displease God. A person who causes bloodshed and corruption on the earth and does not respect human rights, whoever supports him, undoubtedly s/he will suffer. It is the right of the world to stop the extremist government of Israel.”
Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid said: “Netanyahu is well aware that if he declares a ceasefire [in Gaza], his government will be ousted; because he has to answer why he could not ensure Israel’s security. The important duty of the government is to provide security, and he knows where the problem is. That’s why he doesn’t want a ceasefire.”
“The best way is to agree to an immediate ceasefire and a reasonable and fair solution that respects due rights of all. He says Jerusalem cannot be divided is his extreme opinion. All experts and unbiased people believe that Jerusalem belongs to the Palestinian people and all should obtain their rights. A fair and reasonable reconciliation is the salvation of Israel and all the inhabitants of that land. Sometimes I regret that either there is no any wise person in the regime of Israel or the wise are marginalized,” he added more.

Cruelty and Injustice are not allowed for any Nation
The Friday Imam of Zahedan further stated: “If Muslims commit oppression against Jews and Christians, they will be condemned.”
“Cruelty and injustice are not allowed for any nation. What Israel is doing, blackens the history of Israelis. Many Jews held placards and protested as Mr. Netanyahu was talking in the US. A large part of the Jews and many people of Israel are against the war, but they do not listen to their wise and logical words who demand end of war and bloodshed,” he added more.
Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid said: “We believe that whoever supports a tyrant, his nose will fall to the ground and he will fail in his governance. An example of this is the president of the United States who, despite the services he has rendered to his country, faced people’s backsliding and left the stage on the pretext of old age. This is a sign that no person in the world is far from the sight of Allah. These are history and lessons, and everyone should think about it.”