On July 25th , 2025, during the Friday prayers in Zahedan, Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdolhamid strongly condemned the atrocities committed by Israel against the people of Gaza and criticized the silence of international organizations. He called on the Muslim Ummah to take meaningful action to end the oppression against the Palestinian people. He also addressed the water, electricity, and economic crises in Iran, emphasizing the need for genuine dialogue with the people, and identified a return to God and to the people as the only way forward for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On July 25th , 2025, during the Friday prayers in Zahedan, Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdolhamid strongly condemned the atrocities committed by Israel against the people of Gaza and criticized the silence of international organizations. He called on the Muslim Ummah to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3589","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\/3589","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=3589"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3591,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3589\/revisions\/3591"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The Atrocities Happening Today in Gaza Surpass Even Those of the World Wars\/ Israel\u2019s enmity with children and women reflects ignorance and cruelty
<\/strong>According to the official website of the Sunni Friday Prayer Leader of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdolhamid began his sermon saying:
\u201cIt is everyone\u2019s duty to prevent oppression, abuse, and aggression. One of the gravest injustices\u2014so severe it\u2019s hard to even witness\u2014is what is being inflicted on the people of Gaza. What calamity has befallen them, and what kind of an enemy has overpowered them? One that has no sense\u2014only hatred and hostility, but no humanity.
This is among the most severe forms of oppression: people are killed while standing in food distribution lines. At times, a hundred people have been killed while lining up for food. Where else in the world have you heard of such crimes? Did such crimes even occur in World War I or II?\u201d
He continued:
\u201cIsrael considers even children and women to be enemies. When told to go after those who fight them, they respond: \u2018All Palestinians are our enemies.\u2019 They consider even children, women, and the unarmed to be criminals.
This is a huge problem. The situation in Gaza is extremely sensitive, and this condition makes it a heavy responsibility for everyone. Anyone with a sense of humanity or faith bears a serious obligation.\u201d
The Friday Prayer Leader of Zahedan said:
\u201cIt is astonishing that international bodies who claim to defend human rights remain silent. Why don\u2019t they raise their voices? Why don\u2019t they challenge Israel? Why doesn\u2019t the UN challenge Israel?
The so-called \u2018powerful\u2019 countries of the East and West\u2014and all the regional and Islamic nations\u2014have failed Gaza. We all need to repent. And everyone must help Gaza to the best of their ability.\u201d
He added:
\u201cIf Islamic governments today had adopted a unified stance, at least on political matters related to Gaza, they would have achieved results. Israel would have been forced to respond.
International bodies and major governments would\u2019ve been compelled to answer, because these governments depend on the region and Islamic countries for their interests. If they sense their interests are at risk, they will take any measure to protect them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gaza\u2019s Plight Deepens the Moral Responsibility of Believers and Free-Spirited
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid stressed:
\u201cMuslim governments and nations carry a heavy burden, but they haven\u2019t fulfilled their duty as they should. Today, injustice is being done to the Palestinian people\u2014openly, right before the eyes of the whole world. Everyone sees how this nation is being crushed.\u201d
He said:
\u201cAll oppressors and merciless rulers of the world must take heed from the consequences of the brutal crimes committed in Gaza. Help must be provided to the people of Gaza in any possible way. It is shocking to hear that over a thousand trucks carrying humanitarian aid are stuck at the Rafah border and are not being allowed to enter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Statements Are Good\u2014but Not Enough
<\/strong>Referring to the statement issued by Al-Azhar, Mawlana Abdolhamid said:
\u201cThe statement released by Al-Azhar is commendable and conveys the truth. But where are the Egyptians themselves and the Egyptian government? They are neighbors, and Rafah is under their control. Yet they don\u2019t open the Rafah crossing out of fear of Israeli bombardment. People are dying of hunger\u2014open Rafah and the other gates.\u201d
He added:
\u201cThe statement is good\u2014but statements and fatwas alone will not solve the problem. There must be action to save the people of Palestine. Fatwas and statements have influence, but we need practical steps. Scholars, leaders, and Al-Azhar must propose actionable solutions.
The highest form of power is not \u2018governments\u2019\u2014the highest power is the people. If a nation rises and moves forward, no government can stop it.
The people of Egypt and other nations have a grave duty\u2014especially those countries that border Palestine. They bear an even greater responsibility.
May Allah grant us all the ability to provide solutions, take practical action, and find mechanisms through which people can act.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dear People Should Help Gaza in Any Way Possible
Protests in Support of Gaza in Islamic Countries Would Be Politically Deterrent<\/strong>
Addressing worshippers, Mawlana Abdolhamid said:
\u201cOne of the things you can do is collect aid for the people of Gaza. The Mohsinin Charity Foundation has previously distributed food there. This foundation also plans to install desalination systems to provide drinking water for Palestinians. So, dear people, help the people of Palestine in whatever way you can and through any organization or means you know of.\u201d
He continued:
\u201cOne of the politically effective means of deterrence is organizing demonstrations and protests in Islamic countries.\u201d
He added:
\u201cVarious global media\u2014and even an American doctor\u2014have stated that at least 100 people die from hunger daily in Palestine. This is extremely tragic. We believe that regional governments, especially Islamic governments, must put their differences aside\u2014at least for now\u2014and collectively seek solutions to save Gaza and the people of Palestine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
France\u2019s Two-State Proposal Is a \u201cBrave Move\u201d; The World Should Support It
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid said:
\u201cThe proposal by France to recognize the State of Palestine and to implement a two-state solution\u2014Israel and Palestine\u2014is a courageous initiative. If someone proposes a fair and just solution, then all Islamic and non-Islamic governments\u2014and all people with a sense of humanity\u2014must support it.
If such a plan receives widespread support and a unified stance, this issue can be resolved. Israel\u2019s oppression must be stopped.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Water and Electricity Crisis May Lead the Country to a Complete Shutdown
<\/strong>In another part of his sermon, Mawlana Abdolhamid addressed internal issues in Iran. He pointed to the country\u2019s water crisis, saying:
\u201cA very concerning situation has arisen in our country. Famine, lack of rainfall, and the drying of dams have created a severe water shortage. In many cities, water is being rationed\u2014and if it doesn\u2019t rain, even this plan won\u2019t be enough.
Dust storms and power outages have made the situation worse. When there is neither water nor electricity, the entire economy grinds to a halt.\u201d
He continued:
\u201cThe country\u2019s economy was already in crisis and ailing. Now, if there is no water or power, everything will shut down, many perishable goods will spoil, and production will cease. Governance cannot function like this, and the country is now facing very serious challenges.
Moreover, the threat of war still looms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dialogue Without the Release of Political Prisoners Is Meaningless
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid further stated:
\u201cEven the President has recently acknowledged the prevailing disorder and has called for national dialogue\u2014something that conscientious voices have long advocated. The path to resolving the country\u2019s crises does not lie in silencing dissent or imprisoning critics. It lies in meaningful dialogue. Those with differing political views should not be incarcerated; rather, their constructive perspectives should be heard and considered.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Executions and Imprisonment of Opponents Are Against Sharia and International Law
<\/strong>The Friday Prayer Leader of Zahedan continued:
\u201cIt has been stated repeatedly that if true dialogue is to take place, political prisoners must be released. Those under house arrest\u2014many of whom have grown old and frail\u2014should also be freed. Dialogue under the shadow of incarceration and repression is devoid of meaning. The detention of ideological and political dissidents is unjustifiable. The execution of political opponents stands in contradiction to Islamic law, social norms, and international regulations.\u201d
He concluded:
\u201cThose who have something to say – Those who speak of justice and fairness- must be released from prison and engaged in open dialogue. If the President’s remarks are sincere and backed by the state\u2019s leadership, then political prisoners should be freed, and open discussions must be initiated with them and other intellectuals and experts across the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God and the Nation Are Dissatisfied with the Current State of the Country
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid said:
\u201cI can say with certainty that both God and the people are dissatisfied with the current situation. The only path to saving the country is to return to Allah Almighty, acknowledge past mistakes, and seek to make amends.
We must examine where we strayed from the Book of God and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), where steps were taken against the interests of the people, and where their demands were ignored.
Therefore, the salvation of all of us lies in returning to God and the nation. After the power of Allah, the Creator and Owner of all things, the greatest power among creation is the power of the people.\u201d
He addressed the officials, saying:
\u201cSit down with religious scholars and examine where injustices have been committed and what mistakes have occurred. Human beings make errors. If the pleasure of God and the approval of the people are obtained, then we can say we have succeeded.
But if we do not gain God\u2019s and the people\u2019s satisfaction, how can we endure any affliction or calamity? When God and the people are displeased, then tribulations will descend from the heavens and rise from the earth\u2014and they will deepen our suffering.
Both the people and the officials should reflect on their actions, correct them, and establish a proper relationship with God through the prophets, especially the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The People\u2019s Demands Must Be Heard\u2014Not Suppressed
<\/strong>The Friday Imam of Zahedan continued:
\u201cWhen people voice demands, it is because they are facing real problems\u2014and those demands must be heard. People have lost all their life savings. The country has regressed by many years. We must all be concerned for this country, for the territorial integrity of Iran, for its security, and for national unity.\u201d
He added:
\u201cThe conflicts and divisions that have arisen in the country have harmed security and unity\u2014and this is a critical issue that must be taken seriously.
If someone voices a demand, they should not be punished. Those in prison for expressing their concerns or offering criticism\u2014listen to them. Don\u2019t extend their sentences. They, too, are part of the Iranian people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the Iranian People Are Moving in One Direction, the Authorities Must Follow
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid said:
\u201cIf the Iranian people are moving in a particular direction, everyone must move with them. The people do not err. When the people express demands, you must listen\u2014observe what they\u2019re asking for, what direction they\u2019re moving in, and what opinions they hold.\u201d
He concluded with a warning:
\u201cOur country is heading in the direction of Gaza\u2019s conditions. When there is no water or electricity and life is disrupted, the weaker segments of society will suffer greatly\u2014and some may even lose their lives.
This demands urgent solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"