On Friday, June 27th, 2025, Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdolhamid, during the Friday prayer sermon in Zahedan, referred to the recent Israeli aggression against Iranian territory and stated:
\u201cThe Iranian nation\u2019s condemnation of Israel\u2019s attack \u2014 despite existing grievances \u2014 is a sign of the nation\u2019s vigilance. Authorities must recognize the value of the Iranian people and consistently prioritize gaining public satisfaction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Friday, June 27th, 2025, Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdolhamid, during the Friday prayer sermon in Zahedan, referred to the recent Israeli aggression against Iranian territory and stated:\u201cThe Iranian nation\u2019s condemnation of Israel\u2019s attack \u2014 despite existing grievances \u2014 is a sign…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3156,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3574","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\/3574","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=3574"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3574\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3576,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3574\/revisions\/3576"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3156"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3574"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3574"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3574"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
We Express Sympathy with the Families of the Martyrs of the Israeli Attack
<\/strong>According to the official website of the Office of the Sunni Friday Imam of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdolhamid, in part of his sermon, said:
\u201cIn Israel\u2019s recent aggression against Iran, many of our dear fellow citizens were martyred or injured, and many lost their possessions. I extend my condolences to all Iranians who lost loved ones in this conflict.\u201d
He added:
\u201cThis aggression also caused damage to the country\u2019s national resources and infrastructure. Everything lost or damaged in this war is part of the Iranian nation’s wealth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Entire Nation Condemned the Israeli Attack Despite Widespread Discontent \u2014 This Reflects the People\u2019s Awareness
<\/strong>The Friday Imam of Zahedan further noted:
\u201cWhat stood out in this incident was that, despite the widespread dissatisfaction that exists in the country, all Iranians condemned this attack, which was a foreign aggression on Iranian soil. This reflects the vigilance and awareness of the Iranian people. The authorities must acknowledge the worth of this noble and wise nation. The dignity and value of this nation are far greater than we often assume.\u201d
He emphasized:
\u201cThe best policy in the world is for a government to seek both God\u2019s pleasure and the people\u2019s approval. This is the policy that Almighty God has taught us, as He addressed His Prophet:
\u2018O Prophet! Allah is sufficient for you and for the believers who follow you\u2019 (Quran 8:64).
Thus, seeking the people\u2019s approval and responding to their rightful demands is the best policy and the highest form of wisdom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Concerns of Pilgrims’ Families Were Understandable; Praise Be to God, the Pilgrims Returned Safely
<\/strong>In another part of his sermon, referring to his recent Hajj pilgrimage, Mawlana Abdolhamid stated:
\u201cWe are deeply grateful to Almighty God for granting us the opportunity, after several years, to participate in the grand pilgrimage of the House of Allah. Given the regional insecurity that had arisen, the concerns and distress of pilgrims\u2019 families were entirely understandable. Praise be to God, the pilgrims returned home safely and in good health.\u201d
He continued:
\u201cWhen the war broke out and flights to the country were suspended, it was announced that pilgrims could return via the borders of Iraq, Pakistan, or Afghanistan. Believing Afghanistan to be safer than the other two routes, we returned through Afghanistan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We Thank the Afghan Authorities for Their Hospitality Toward the Pilgrims \/ The Existing Security in Afghanistan Deeply Impressed Me
<\/strong>The Friday Imam of Zahedan then expressed his gratitude to the Afghan authorities and people, stating:
\u201cI must sincerely thank the officials and my dear brothers in Afghanistan for their hospitality and honor shown to the pilgrims of the House of Allah. Although we tried to remain low-profile during our visit, some people who recognized us came to us with kind words and requests for prayers.\u201d
He cited security as one of Afghanistan\u2019s most striking features:
\u201cThe level of security in Afghanistan deeply impressed me. Insecurity and corruption have been eradicated to the extent that, as reported by local residents, no one dares commit theft, and a woman can travel safely and alone from one part of the country to another even at night. We pray that Almighty God preserves and strengthens this security in Afghanistan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prayers Were Offered During Hajj for the People and Nation of Iran and All Muslim Countries
<\/strong>In conclusion, Mawlana Abdolhamid stated:
\u201cDuring the Hajj pilgrimage, extensive prayers were offered for all Muslims and Islamic countries \u2014 especially for our dear nation and the people of Iran. May Almighty God accept all these supplications.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Hajj is a gathering of diverse cultures, dialects, and garments under a single dress and slogan.”
<\/strong>In the first part of his sermon during the Friday prayer in Zahedan (June 27th, 2025), Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdolhamid described Hajj as \u201ca great and comprehensive act of worship\u201d and the pilgrimage itself as \u201ca convergence of various cultures, dialects, and clothing styles united in one dress and one slogan.\u201d He elaborated on the many lessons of this profound pillar of Islam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Islam is a complete, universal, and eternal religion
<\/strong>According to the official website of the Office of the Friday Imam of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdolhamid recited the verse:
\u201cAnd proclaim the Hajj to the people; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass.\u201d
\u2014 [Qur’an, 22:27]
He said:
\u201cIslam is a lasting religion until the Day of Judgment. Just as Allah made Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) the final prophet, the Qur’an the final divine book, and this Ummah the last nation, He also declared Islam as the final religion that will remain until the end of time. To ensure this, Allah took all the necessary measures and demonstrated that Islam is a comprehensive faith that addresses all aspects of human life and society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Equality is established among all during Hajj
<\/strong>He continued:
\u201cIn daily prayers, Friday prayer, and Hajj, Allah brings people together. During Hajj, people from all corners of the globe\u2014of different colors, languages, clothing, and cultures\u2014gather together. Despite their differences, they all declare the same thing: \u2018O our Lord! We hear and obey You.\u2019 Everyone proclaims submission to God, affirms His Oneness, and acknowledges that they are His servants. All goodness belongs to Him; He is the Absolute King, the Wisest of judges, and the true Sovereign.
No matter what continent or nationality a pilgrim comes from, their only slogan is the Talbiyah. Everyone wears the same uniform\u2014the Ihram. Allah establishes equality among all. Whoever one may be, they must wear the Ihram, otherwise their Hajj is invalid.\u201d
Mawlana Abdolhamid emphasized:
\u201cHajj is a great and all-encompassing act of worship with immense status. It includes both physical and financial sacrifice. It requires endurance, effort, and hardship. In this act, Allah gathers representatives of humanity on a single platform. All follow one Imam, bow and prostrate behind him, and on the Day of Arafah, they all gather in one field. It is truly a gathering of souls and wealth, a unification of all cultures, languages, and temperaments under a single slogan and garment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hajj is a training course teaching that others must be safe from your hands and tongue
<\/strong>He further stated:
\u201cWhat is remarkable is that during these specific months, every pilgrim exercises self-restraint\u2014controlling their tongue, avoiding insults, arguments, and disputes. There is no need for police or security forces to maintain peace\u2014Allah guarantees their security. He declares that anyone who enters the Haram is under divine protection. Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) also prayed: \u2018O Lord, make this city [Makkah] a place of safety.\u2019\u201d
He added:
\u201cHajj is a model, a classroom, and a training workshop where God teaches us how to live: that others should be safe from our actions and words, and that we should cause no harm to anyone. This is what it means to be a true Muslim.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tawaf around the Ka\u2018bah is a symbolic orbit around God’s commands
<\/strong>The Friday Imam of Zahedan continued:
\u201cOne of the lessons of Hajj is humility, supplication, and the circumambulation (Tawaf) of the Ka\u2018bah. It is a declaration that, \u2018O Allah, I am circling this house in obedience to You.\u2019 This House is the center of divine mercy and special attention. Some people perform multiple Tawafs in a single day. This teaches us that throughout our lives, we should revolve around God\u2019s commands, obeying and acting according to them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sa\u2018i between Safa and Marwah is a symbol of strength and struggle against enemies
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid added:
\u201cSometimes pilgrims move their shoulders with vigor, symbolizing the need to show strength and resist those who seek to destroy us and our faith. Jihad, in this context, means striving to repel evil, corruption, arrogance, and rebellion.\u201d
He said:
\u201cPilgrims run between Safa and Marwah, just as Lady Hajar (peace be upon her) did. In obeying God, one must run. One must exert all efforts in submission to His command.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Ramy al-Jamarat” symbolizes the fight against Satan and the struggle against the self in obedience to God
<\/strong>The Friday preacher of Zahedan added:
\u201cRamy al-Jamarat (the stoning of the pillars) is one of the rituals of Hajj. In reality, this act symbolizes the fight against Satan and the inner struggle (jihad al-nafs) to obey God. As mentioned in Hadith, the true mujahid is the one who compels his own soul to obey Allah. By throwing stones at the symbolic representation of Satan, pilgrims declare: \u2018Do not obey the devils; do not compromise with them. Fight against your ego and Satan until the end of your life, and force your soul to submit to Allah.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Arafah is a gathering between the Lord and His servants
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid said:
\u201cThe Day of \u2018Arafah is a moment of direct connection between the servant and his Lord. On this day, Allah is closer to His servants than at any other time. Even those whose hearts are hardened break down in tears and cries at the Plain of \u2018Arafah. It is another symbol of obedience\u2014Allah draws near to His servants. He is close to the truthful, the trustworthy, the believers, the righteous, and the patient.\u201d
He added:
\u201cHajj, from beginning to end, is a series of lessons and a summary of the whole religion. It offers countless teachings. Many who go for Hajj in their old age regret it and say, \u2018If only we had gone in our youth.\u2019 It is a majestic and unparalleled experience\u2014nowhere else on earth can you find such grandeur and such a massive gathering.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Madinah, silence reigns\u2014because it is a place of deep reverence
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid said:
\u201cWhen the Hajj is over, everyone heads to the court of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). There, all fall silent\u2014for it is a place of respect and reverence. It is the place where the Trustworthy Angel Jibreel (peace be upon him) sat humbly before the Prophet like a student, with knees folded.\u201d
He continued:
\u201cThis is the place of a teacher who sat on the dust of the earth, who slept on rocks in the caves of Hira and Thawr, and who reflected on the greatness of God and the salvation of humanity. He was a mentor and guide who endured hunger so that others could be nourished. Through his devotion and sacrifice, he taught others to be selfless. Allah taught him to be humble with the people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All worshipers, scholars, and warriors feel humbled in the presence of the Prophet
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid concluded this part of his sermon by saying:
\u201cThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the pride and leader of all prophets, never gathered wealth for himself\u2014he built a better world for others. He even had to borrow money to buy food and clothing for his children. This is the life of the Greatest Messenger, whose life Allah swears by in the Qur\u2019an. He lived humbly and taught the highest standards of faith, action, and character to the world.\u201d
He added:
\u201cIn Madinah, when the righteous, the scholars, the warriors, and the worshippers stand before the Prophet\u2014the greatest mujahid and the greatest servant of God\u2014they all see their own deeds as small and insignificant.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"