Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdolhamid, today (February 6th, 2026) during the Friday prayer ceremony in Zahedan, referred to the 47th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Revolution and the promises that were made to the people at that time regarding the \u201cimplementation of justice,\u201d the \u201cdevelopment of the country,\u201d and \u201ceconomic progress.\u201d He stated that achieving \u201cjustice\u201d and \u201ca better life\u201d was the main reason behind the people\u2019s revolution in that period, and he expressed regret over the fact that those promises have not been fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdolhamid, today (February 6th, 2026) during the Friday prayer ceremony in Zahedan, referred to the 47th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Revolution…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2877,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3733","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\/3733","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=3733"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3733\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3735,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3733\/revisions\/3735"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abdolhamid.net\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The Iranian Revolution Was \u201cNational\u201d; \u201cEthnicity And Religion\u201d Were Not Issues For Anyone
<\/strong>According to the official information website of the Office of the Sunni Friday Prayer Leader of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdolhamid said: During the Revolution, the people of Iran stood together with love and friendship, and ethnicity, sect, and religion were not matters of concern for anyone. The Iranian Revolution was a \u201cnational\u201d movement, carried out in order to attain rights and a better life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Root Of The Country\u2019s Problems Goes Back To The Constitution
<\/strong>The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan further noted: When the Assembly of Experts decided to draft the Constitution, problems emerged in the process. Mawlana Abdulaziz (may Allah have mercy on him), in response to the approval of an official sect in the Constitution, objected and stated that it should be sufficient to recognize \u201cIslam\u201d as the official religion of the country, since Islam as the religion of the majority of Iranians includes all Muslims, whether Shi\u2019a or Sunni, and there was no need to raise the issue of an \u201cofficial sect.\u201d
He said that the Assembly of Experts also passed certain other laws with the aim of preserving the government\u2014laws that had no precedent either in Islam or in international legal frameworks.
He added: There are clauses in the Constitution that are the reason behind the current problems in the country. Therefore, the root of the country\u2019s problems goes back to the Constitution, and that is why it has been said that the Constitution must be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After The Revolution, \u201cReligious And Ethnic Perspectives\u201d Dominated The Country
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid continued: After the Revolution, instead of forming an inclusive government, many groups and parties that had played a role in the Revolution\u2019s victory were pushed aside, and religious and ethnic viewpoints came to dominate.
Whereas the path of Islam\u2014and what pleases God\u2014was to act beyond ethnicity, beyond sectarianism, and even beyond religion, so that religious minorities in Iran would be given attention, their qualified individuals would be utilized, and their rights would be fully respected.
He stated: Over time, narrow-mindedness increased and the circle was made tighter, despite warnings given even then that Islam is broad and inclusive, and that the Islamic Republic\u2014being attributed to Islam\u2014must have a wide, inclusive outlook.
It was warned that if extremists came to power, they would create problems, and that in assigning responsibilities, people\u2019s competence and merit must be taken into consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNarrow-Mindedness\u201d And \u201cStrict Vetting\u201d Restricted Parliament And Government
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid added: Narrow-mindedness went so far that it even restricted the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament), and through strict vetting, capable individuals were prevented from entering Parliament. Governments faced the same fate; the selection of managers and ministers was not based on merit, but rather on affiliations and other considerations.
He said warnings were repeatedly given that such narrow-mindedness would bring the country to a dead end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After Some Time, \u201cReform\u201d Was Raised\u2014But It Also Led Nowhere
<\/strong>He noted: After some time, \u201creform\u201d was introduced, and those who had played a vital role in the Revolution returned to the scene and said reforms must be made. But reforms also led nowhere and were unable to bring about change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over Time, The Country\u2019s Atmosphere Turned \u201cSecurity-Based\u201d And \u201cMilitarized\u201d; Even \u201cReligions\u201d Were Securitized
<\/strong>The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan said: Unfortunately, the country\u2019s atmosphere moved toward a security-based approach, and various security bodies were formed. The country moved toward militarization, and the military\u2014who at the beginning of the Revolution and during the time of the late leader had been told not to interfere in politics and the economy\u2014entered politics and the economy, took control of these arenas, and claimed that \u201cthe battlefield\u201d determines \u201cpolitics.\u201d
Whereas politics must be determined by politicians, not the military. The military has a different path and is responsible for maintaining national security.
He emphasized: Even religious sects were securitized, and in some counties prayer halls were closed down or seized. Newspapers and publications in the country also became securitized. Politics itself was securitized, and in many cases complaints were made that people\u2019s private lives were being interfered with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before The January Protests, Warnings Were Repeatedly Given About A \u201cPolitical And Economic Deadlock\u201d; If Only The Advice Of Well-Wishers Had Been Heeded
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid continued: Several weeks before the January protests, warnings were issued that the country was facing a political and economic deadlock. Some said, \u201cYou are discouraging the people.\u201d We said: We are not discouraging the people; rather, we feel it is our duty to speak the truth and state realities. Realities must be stated so that officials become aware and find remedies for future incidents and events. Of course, it was not only me who said these things; many other well-wishers also raised these issues. If only the advice of well-wishers had been taken seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The January Events Were \u201cExtremely Heartbreaking And Shocking\u201d \/ No Scholar Who Follows The Path Of Moderation Considers This \u201cKilling\u201d Permissible
<\/strong>The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan described the January events as \u201cextremely heartbreaking\u201d and said: The recent developments were truly heartbreaking; if only these events had not happened. Now that the dimensions of the tragedy are becoming clear, they are genuinely shocking. A person\u2019s heart burns when seeing scenes of the cries and lamentations of families who have lost their loved ones. I do not think any scholar who follows the path of moderation would consider this kind of killing permissible, and I am certain that no one will have an excuse before Allah the Exalted for the blood that has been shed.
He continued: People whose livelihoods have reached a complete dead end protested and raised their voices. If only the voice of these people had been heard and their problems addressed. They are the honorable nation of Iran and the true benefactors of all officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No Official Or Politician Should Insist On One Single Path
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid went on to say: No official or politician should insist on one particular path or method. No human being is free from error; when a person makes a mistake, they must return from it. All people need consultation. Whoever considers himself independent and in no need of consultation makes the greatest mistake. One must consult with women, men, youth, and experts.
He added: It is a major mistake for a ruler to consult only with his friends and supporters; rather, he must also consult with critics and opponents. If the voices of critics had been heard, these developments would not have occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cInternal Divisions\u201d Are The Reason For The Military Mobilization Against Iran \/ The Overwhelming Majority Of Iranians Are Dissatisfied
<\/strong>The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan noted: Today, Iran is under siege from several directions. If these divisions among the Iranian people had not occurred, this military mobilization would not have taken place. Internal divisions are the reason for this mobilization.
He emphasized: Warnings were repeatedly given: reconcile with the people, listen to the people, and think of the people\u2019s interests. Today, the overwhelming majority of Iranians are dissatisfied and are facing problems that could have been solved easily. Why were problems that were easy to solve ignored until the situation reached this critical stage?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Islam Opposes Extremism And The Shedding Of People\u2019s Blood \/ If The Country Had Followed Islam\u2019s Moderate Path And \u201cJustice\u201d And \u201cFreedom\u201d Had Been Implemented, Today\u2019s Problems Would Not Have Occurred
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdolhamid, referring to the Conquest of Mecca and the Prophet Muhammad\u2019s (peace be upon him) forgiveness toward his enemies, described Islam as a \u201creligion of moderation\u201d and said: Islam is a religion of moderation and balance, and it opposes extremism, fanaticism, and the shedding of people\u2019s blood. Therefore, my message to my dear compatriots is not to become pessimistic toward religion. Religion is what the Messenger of God (peace be upon him) and his Companions and the Ahl al-Bayt followed. If only people knew how much mercy and compassion there is in Islam.
He added: If the country had followed the moderate path of Islam and the Prophetic tradition, these problems would never have happened. If justice had been implemented, and if the freedoms promised in the early days of the Revolution had been realized, the country would not be facing these crises today. In the early days of the Revolution, there was talk of justice, development, and economic progress, and even free water and electricity for the nation\u2014if only we had reached the fulfillment of those promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only A \u201cNational Outlook\u201d Works In Iran, Not An \u201cEthnic Or Sectarian Outlook\u201d
<\/strong>The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan described a \u201csectarian outlook\u201d as the most important problem in governing the country and said: A sectarian and ethnic outlook cannot respond to a diverse nation such as Iran, and it has not worked. Future generations should also know that an \u201cethnic and sectarian outlook\u201d will never work in this country; only a \u201cnational outlook\u201d works. Perspectives must be inclusive, and the entire nation\u2014ethnicities, sects, and religions\u2014must be seen and taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kidnappings Have Increased In The Province; The \u201cProvincial Security Council\u201d Bears Direct Responsibility
<\/strong>In the final part of his remarks during the Zahedan Friday prayer ceremony, Mawlana Abdolhamid strongly criticized the rise of kidnappings in the province and said: Unfortunately, kidnapping has increased in the province, especially in Zahedan. Children, young people, and elderly men have been taken hostage, and large sums of money have been demanded. There is no news about some of those who have been kidnapped. It is astonishing that the situation has reached this point.
He added: It appears that the officials who are responsible for ensuring security are not fulfilling their duties in this matter. The Provincial Security Council bears direct responsibility for providing security for the people and must establish security in the city, the province, and the country. The people must also cooperate in this regard, but the direct responsibility lies with the officials and the province\u2019s Security Council.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"