His Eminence: "You are a project of martyrdom, and your sacrifices are a badge of honor for the entire nation."

His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life), received a delegation of wounded Lebanese fighters from Hezbollah who were injured while confronting Zionist aggression using "beeper" devices. The visit carried profound meanings of pride, loyalty, and love for the religious authority of Najaf.

In a heartfelt and emotional paternal address, His Eminence expressed immense pride in these heroes, who embody sacrifice and devotion, stating:

"You have honored us with your blessed presence in this sacred office. You represent a generation that believes in God and sacrifices for their homeland and faith. Love for one’s homeland is part of faith, and you exemplify the soldier who carries conviction and defends it—not for a salary or position, but because you are a project of martyrdom, as Ali Al-Akbar (peace be upon him) said: 'We care not whether death comes to us or we advance toward it.'"

His Eminence noted that what distinguishes these mujahideen from enemy soldiers is that they fight with awareness, conviction, and unwavering faith, while the enemy fights only for worldly interests and Western agendas.

A Reminder of the Infallibles’ (peace be upon them) Advice

During his speech, His Eminence (may Allah prolong his life) recalled the teachings of Imam Musa ibn Ja’far (peace be upon him), saying:

"He is not one of us who does not hold himself accountable daily... Every person, man or woman, must ask themselves at the end of the day: What have I done with my hands? My hearing? My sight? My steps? Have I pleased God in my actions?"

He continued with paternal advice, urging kindness to parents—especially mothers—stating:

"Kissing a mother’s hand is a great honor. Humility toward her is humility toward God Almighty, for she is the one who toiled, raised you, and stayed awake to plant in your hearts the love of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them)."

Mujahideen: The Continuation of Karbala’s Path

His Eminence (may Allah prolong his life) also invoked the epic of Karbala, citing Imam Hussein’s (peace be upon him) farewell to his son Ali Al-Akbar, whom he sent to battle despite the pain in his heart.

His Eminence said:

"In Karbala, when the seasoned warrior went to fight, Hussein (peace be upon him) sent his son Ali Al-Akbar to martyrdom—even though his voice and face resembled the Prophet’s (peace be upon him and his family). But he knew the battle required sacrifice, and Ali Al-Akbar declared: 'We care not whether death comes to us or we advance toward it.'"

Emphasis on the Sanctity of Lebanese Land

His Eminence concluded by affirming Lebanon’s cherished place in the heart of the religious authority, noting that its land has produced great men, scholars, and mujahideen who continue to write epics of dignity and faith.

He prayed to God to protect Lebanon, its youth, and its resistance, and to shield them from all harm, addressing the wounded:

"You embody steadfastness and faith in times of weakness. Our love for you is sincere, and our prayers for your recovery and success are constant. May you remain close to God in every moment."

The delegation expressed deep gratitude for the religious authority’s paternal care, stating that such visits strengthen their resolve to continue the path of resistance and faith, and that Najaf remains their spiritual and moral support against tyranny and occupation.