HIS EMINENCE, GRAND RELIGIOUS AUTHORITY AYATOLLAH AL-NAJAFY WELCOMES A GROUP OF BELIEVERS FROM THE CITY OF SHATRAH
It is incumbent upon Iraqi people to recognize the value of Iraq and its status in the world and to preserve and appreciate its great blessings
17/2/2024
His Eminence, Grand Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) welcomed a delegation from the city of Shatrah, affiliated with Thi Qar Governorate, during their honor of visiting the Master of the Faithful (peace be upon him), and the visit to the religious authority to listen to his directives and paternal guidance.
His Eminence, Grand Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) emphasized the necessity of knowing what is permissible and impermissible and adhering to the Sharia regulations set by the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them).
He (may Allah prolong his life) affirmed that the sign of acceptance of the visit to the shrines of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) is positive change in the visitor's ethics, behavior, and relationship with others; to be a model for change and reform in society and to be a true advocate for the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them(, adding that all believers must accompany their actions with piety, as it is the basis for the acceptance of deeds and the first steps towards piety and its elevation.
His Eminence, Grand Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) stated that visiting the holy shrines is a great opportunity for believers to start a new journey and a new life away from sins and mistakes, by standing with oneself, acknowledging mistakes, and insisting on leaving them and changing them for the better, stressing that believers should know the biography of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), adhere to it, and follow their footsteps, as it is the true guarantee for the happiness of the individual and society in this world and the hereafter.
He (may Allah prolong his life) pointed out that Iraq has been honored by Allah over other countries in the world by making it the burial place of six Imams from the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), and the Seventh Imam, the Awaited Imam, will establish the capital of the just state in Iraq, particularly in Najaf al-Ashraf.
His Eminence, Grand Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) added that Iraq has been endowed with blessings, abundant favors, diverse wealth, and unique agricultural land, and it is incumbent upon Iraqis to recognize the value of Iraq and its status in the world and to preserve these great blessings and appreciate them by preserving and defending it, its sanctities, and the homeland, and preventing dangers. The heroes of the Shia of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) embodied courage in confronting terrorist forces during the past years.
His Eminence, Grand Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) focused on the issue that Iraqis excel globally scientifically and intellectually, and they are always at the forefront of their peers from all countries of the world, and their distinction is testified by all universities and scientific institutions.
The lesson and reading should be dearer to you than anything else; to be a true example for seekers of knowledge, you must adhere to noble ethics, religious laws, duties, and stay away from prohibitions, to be true followers of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) and seekers of knowledge.