The Secretary of the Third International Conference of Shi’a Pulpit Elites responded to the message of Ayatollah A’rafi, the Director of Seminaries across the country.
According to the Secretariat of the International Conference of Shi’a Pulpit Elites, the message from Davood Manafi Pour, the Secretary of the Third International Conference of Shi’a Pulpit Elites, to Ayatollah A’rafi, the Director of Seminaries nationwide, is as follows:
“In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”
“Go and search for Joseph and his brother, and do not despair of the mercy of Allah.”
His Excellency Ayatollah Arafi, may his blessings continue
Your important and wise statement was conveyed to the participants of the Third International Conference of Shia Minbar Elites, including scholars and thinkers from 45 countries, university and seminary professors, officials of the International Assembly of Hazrat Ali Asghar (peace be upon him), and artists in Karbala.
With utmost gratitude for your insightful attention and broad vision, it is noteworthy to inform your esteemed self that the purpose of this grand invitation and this unprecedented gathering in the sacred land of Karbala is to unveil three major Shia powers that appear necessary to enrich the Shia pulpits.
1. Unveiling the Power of the Innocence of the Infant of Karbala
Today, this concept has evolved into the commemoration of the “International Day of Ali Asghar (peace be upon him),” which has reached 8,000 major gatherings across 45 countries worldwide.
2. Unveiling Research on the Revered Shirt of Imam al-Husayn (peace be upon him):
3. Presentation of a Comprehensive Strategic Roadmap for Shi’a Until the Reappearance
As you are aware, and as I previously reported to your esteemed presence, after the divine success, one of the undeniable components of the Global Day of Hazrat Ali Asghar (peace be upon him) was the emergence of the symbol of the infant of Karbala and the cry of “For what sin was he killed?”. This has instilled the greatest question in the minds and tongues of people.
In today’s world, where the oppressors of the world have dragged humanity into conflict and bloodshed, the competition of conveying ideas is a certain and undeniable matter. It is evident that we, in our righteous school of thought, urgently need a symbol that is firstly nurtured by divine grace, and secondly, encompasses all the ideals of Hussein (peace be upon him).
Thus, today, as the oppressors of the world, with their false symbols, have led humanity into the bewilderment of misguidance and the misery of ignorance, Shi’ism must assertively present the innocence of Husayn ibn Ali (peace be upon him) to the world and showcase the power of his love and devotion to humanity.
In this conference, we issued a call for the judgment and evaluation of thinkers and insightful individuals on the assertion that the revered shirt of Imam al-Husayn (peace be upon him) deserves to be the ultimate symbol of Ashura.
This claim is supported by the repeated references in both specific and general sources that Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her), the noble martyr, will present the revered shirt of Imam al-Husayn (peace be upon him) in the greatest divine court on the Plain of Resurrection. There, she will cry out to the Almighty for justice and retribution.
It is evident that this esteemed shirt, with its celestial power for awakening and insight, serves as a banner for presenting proof on the highest peak of discernment. It is an image that portrays the call of “Is there anyone to help me?” It is a symbol whose sight prompts contemplation, reflection, and inquiry, leaving the world with no option but to ponder, think, and question, and for the criminals of the world, silence and fear. It is based on a document that is a source of growth, intellectual elevation, and the reformer of beliefs, inclinations, and perspectives.
While expressing gratitude for your esteemed kindness toward this conference and the presented research, I request your noble self to issue a call among the seminaries in Iran and worldwide, directed at students and researchers, to explore the essence of this shirt and its unparalleled power.
It seems that a call for investigating this shirt through the Qur’an, the traditions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), the narrations of the saints (peace be upon them), and recorded history can spark celestial excitement and provide undeniable proof. This effort can open a new horizon for exploration, not only within the red Shi’ism of Alawi and among the lovers of the progeny of Allah (peace be upon them), but also among all freedom-seeking individuals globally.
In conclusion, while once again expressing gratitude for your statement, it must be said that this shirt has the potential to form a global consensus for establishing an Ashura research movement worldwide.
“And those who have wronged will come to know to what [kind of] return they will be returned.”
On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (peace be upon him), Karbala serves as a profound reminder of sacrifice and steadfastness in the path of divine command.
