Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, during the Friday prayer ceremony in Nikshahr on January 3, 2025, criticized the \u201ceducational decline\u201d in Sistan and Baluchestan and emphasized the need for the Ministry of Education to \u201creassess\u201d its efforts in this regard.
According to the information office of the Sunni Friday Prayer Imam of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdol Hamid, addressing the eleventh graduation ceremony of male and female seminary students at Faruqiya Seminary in Nikshahr, expressed concerns about the \u201ceducational decline in Sistan and Baluchestan.\u201d He stated: \u201cThe complaint and criticism remain that universities and schools in the province are not functioning as effectively as they should. Educational decline in Sistan and Baluchestan is significant, and the Ministry of Education is one of the main contributors to this issue.\u201d
He added: \u201cEducation and knowledge are the foundation of every society and take precedence over all other matters. Therefore, the public demand from the Ministry of Education is to reassess this issue and prevent further educational decline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, during the Friday prayer ceremony in Nikshahr on January 3, 2025, criticized the \u201ceducational decline\u201d in Sistan and Baluchestan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3482,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3481","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-speeches"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3481"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3481\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3484,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3481\/revisions\/3484"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
We are pleased that women are becoming more proactive and striving for their rightful place
<\/strong>The Friday Prayer Imam of Zahedan also expressed his delight over the \u201cincreasing focus on education among women.\u201d He remarked: \u201cWe are very pleased that today, women in society have become more aware and are striving for education and achieving their religious, societal, and legal rights.\u201d
He emphasized: \u201cIslam and international laws insist that the dignity and rights of women should be respected, and no injustice should be done to them. Islam places men and women on equal footing regarding their rights.\u201d
Mawlana Abdol Hamid expressed regret: \u201cWe are deeply saddened to hear about actions where women\u2019s dignity is not respected, leading to issues. Women are knowledgeable in many areas and should be consulted and included in decisions based on their capabilities and merits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Maintaining Security\u2019 is Vital and in Everyone\u2019s Interest
<\/strong>In another part of his speech, the Friday Prayer Imam of Zahedan stressed the importance of \u201cmaintaining security,\u201d stating: \u201cMaintaining security in the province and the country is crucial. Our advice to all is to safeguard the region’s peace and stability.\u201d
He emphasized: \u201cSecurity is in everyone\u2019s interest. Without security and tranquility, religious and worldly activities cannot be conducted effectively. We need peace and stability to address our religious and worldly concerns and express our issues.\u201d
Mawlana Abdol Hamid also noted: \u201cIndividuals who commit murder in society must be handed over to the judiciary for due legal process. Handing over perpetrators to the legal authorities prevents the spread of violence and insecurity in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Peace and Prosperity of Humanity Lie in Islam and the Life-Giving Teachings of the Seal of Prophets
<\/strong>Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, in the first part of his address during the Friday prayer ceremony in Nikshahr (January 3, 2025), described the Prophet Muhammad\u2019s (peace be upon him) mission as \u201ca mercy for all worlds\u201d and identified the peace and prosperity of humanity in this life and the hereafter as being rooted in \u201cIslam\u201d and the \u201clife-giving teachings of the Seal of Prophets\u201d (peace be upon him).
According to the information office of the Sunni Friday Prayer Imam of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdol Hamid, while participating in the eleventh graduation ceremony of students at Faruqiya Seminary in Nikshahr, recited the verse:
\u201cHe is the One who raised among the illiterate a Messenger from among themselves to recite His verses to them, purify them, and teach them the Book and wisdom, although they were previously in clear error\u201d [Surah Al-Jumu\u2019ah: 2].
He remarked: \u201cToday, all nations are seeking peace, prosperity, and dignity, willing to go to any lengths to achieve them. Allah has placed this peace in the religion of Islam and the life-giving teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), of which the Muslim nation is the heir.\u201d
He added: \u201cAllah sent the last Prophet with transformative and life-giving messages, making him a mercy for all humanity. Just as the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) are a source of mercy and prosperity, his followers must also serve as a mercy and source of prosperity for the world.\u201d
He continued: \u201cAllah has included everything necessary for humanity\u2019s salvation and success in Islam, the Qur\u2019an, and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). These divine lights\u2014Islam and the Qur\u2019an\u2014will endure as long as the world exists. With these, Allah seeks to guide humanity and draw them closer to Him. It is truly unfortunate for a nation to possess such treasures and fail to utilize them or share them with the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Essence of Religion\u201d Is Humanity\u2019s Lost Treasure
<\/strong>The Friday Prayer Imam added: \u201cToday, Islam must be introduced to the world in new and innovative ways suited to contemporary conditions. Unfortunately, due to the actions of some Muslims, people around the world are hesitant to embrace Islam. They have witnessed the behavior, extremism, and propaganda against Islam, remaining unaware of the essence of religion, which is humanity\u2019s lost treasure and worthy of emulation.\u201d
He emphasized: \u201cMuslims must act in a manner that does not alienate others from Islam but instead attracts the world to its morality and conduct, leading them to recognize its truth and embrace it.\u201d
He further stated: \u201cThe Qur\u2019an, Islam, and the Kaaba do not belong exclusively to Muslims but to all of humanity. These are the pillars that sustain and stabilize the world. Without them, the world would face ruin. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is also for all humanity. His efforts and concerns extended beyond his companions and family, encompassing all of humanity until the Day of Judgment. We Muslims must also strive to be a mercy for all people.\u201d
He continued: \u201cIslam\u2019s teachings are transformative, saving, and life-giving. If we observe the obligations and principles of Islam in our lives, we will become reformed and valuable individuals, embodying mercy for the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Islam Spread Through the Beautiful Morals of the Companions
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdol Hamid remarked: \u201cIslam expanded through the exemplary morality of the Prophet\u2019s companions, whose character mirrored that of the Prophet. People were influenced by Muslims\u2019 way of life\u2014their lawful earnings, trade ethics, fulfillment of promises, trustworthiness, and goodwill\u2014and accepted Islam.\u201d
He added: \u201cThe spread of Islam was not through warfare but through defense against oppression and arrogance. Moreover, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions never forced anyone to accept Islam; they only invited people to it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making People Hate Religion is the Greatest Sin
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdol Hamid further emphasized: \u201cMany Muslims, through their actions and behavior, make people hate the religion. The greatest sin is causing people to become disillusioned with the faith through one\u2019s actions. Those who turn people away from religion will surely regret it after their death.\u201d
He reminded: \u201cBe a Muslim with all your being. It should not be the case that one merely carries the label of being a Muslim while committing heinous acts such as murder, taking hostages, engaging in alcohol, drugs, and sins, causing trouble for people and making the world loathe the faith. Islam is necessary for all of humanity. On the Day of Judgment, people will complain before God that Muslims did not convey Islam to them properly or presented it wrongly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mosques and Historical Buildings that Belong to God are the Honor and Dignity of the Nation
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdol Hamid, continuing his speech, expressed his joy regarding the construction of the new building for the Nikshahr Grand Mosque and said: \u201cPraise be to God, with the efforts of Mawlana Wahidi Far and the support of the people, the foundation for a large mosque has been established. This will be a lasting landmark and a major place of worship. When the construction is completed, people from across the province and the country will come by the Nikshahr road to pray and admire the mosque.\u201d
He further remarked: \u201cWe must give importance to matters related to religion, those that belong to God. Mosques and historical buildings associated with God are the pride and dignity of the people and the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"