Najaf, Iraq – The representative office of Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafi in Najaf province organized a mourning ceremony to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS) and Muslim ibn Aqeel (AS). The event was held at one of the headquarters associated with the defensive jihad fatwa in the holy city of Karbala.

During the ceremony, Sheikh Nabil Al-Kinani emphasized the importance of honoring the sacrifices of Imam Al-Baqir and Muslim ibn Aqeel, describing them as pivotal figures in Islamic history. "Their unwavering defense of Islam and their ultimate sacrifices serve as enduring lessons for all believers," he stated.

Sheikh Al-Kinani highlighted Imam Al-Baqir’s scholarly contributions, noting his role in preserving and disseminating Islamic knowledge. Regarding Muslim ibn Aqeel, he referenced Imam Hussein’s (AS) famous declaration: "I am sending to you my brother, my cousin, and my most trusted confidant from my family – Muslim ibn Aqeel."

The sheikh explained that Muslim ibn Aqeel’s trusted position with Imam Hussein (AS) reflected his exceptional integrity and reliability, distinguishing him from mere honesty. "Trustworthiness requires not just truthfulness but also wisdom and discernment—qualities that Muslim ibn Aqeel embodied fully," he added.

The ceremony concluded with prayers for the hastened reappearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (AJ) and expressions of solidarity with the global Muslim community in remembrance of these tragic events.

The event underscored the continued reverence for these historical figures within Shia Islam and their symbolic role in resistance against oppression.