Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafy Stresses Importance of Knowledge and Mothers' Role in Society during Meeting with Al-Awadi Sayyids and University of Baghdad Delegations 4/10/2024 |
His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy
(May Allah prolong his life) emphasized the importance of knowledge and the
esteemed role of mothers in Islam during a meeting with two delegations, one
representing the Al-Awadi Sayyids and the other representing professors and
students from the University of Baghdad. During the meeting, His Eminence (May Allah prolong his
life) highlighted the central role mothers hold in Islam, referencing numerous
traditions (hadiths) that underscore their importance in raising future
generations. He called on society to honor and uphold the rights and
responsibilities toward mothers, emphasizing their profound impact on family
and community life. Shifting focus to the field of education, Grand
Ayatollah Al-Najafy (May Allah prolong his life) underscored the critical role
of knowledge in building a prosperous society, encouraging students to pursue
their education with diligence and dedication, pointing out that the future
progress of Iraq depends on the commitment of its youth to learning and hard
work. His Eminence (May Allah prolong his life) also
highlighted the enduring contributions of religious seminaries (hawza) in
promoting both religious and academic knowledge, urging Muslim youth to seek a
balanced foundation that enables them to face contemporary intellectual and
societal challenges.
The meeting concluded with prayers for followers of Ahl al-Bayt (Peace be upon them) around the world, as well as calls for unity and solidarity in confronting the challenges faced by the Islamic nation today. |