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Sources of Emulation Urge for Benefiting from Hajj as Symbol of Islamic Unity

12:50 - February 17, 2013
News ID: 2497787
Grand sources of emulation have underlined the need for benefiting from Hajj and Umrah (minor Hajj) as symbols of Islamic unity.
This was mentioned in meetings of the Supreme Leader’s Representative in Hajj Affairs Hojat-ol-Islam Seyyed Ali Ghazi-Askar with grand Ayatollahs Nasser Makarem-Shirazi, Hossein Nouri-Hamedani, Jafar Sobhani, Seyyed Abdol-Karim Mousavi-Ardebili, Lotfollah Safi-Golpayegani, and Seyyed Musa Shobeiri-Zanjani.
Grand Ayatollah Makarem-Shirazi in the meeting stressed the necessity of Islamic unity at a time when the enemies have united against Islam and Muslims.
He said Muslims have many commonalities which they can use to strengthen unity.
He also called for familiarizing the pilgrims, especially the young ones, with the teachings related to Hajj and pilgrimage.
Grand Ayatollah Nouri-Hamedani in the meeting with Hojat-ol-Islam Seyyed Ali Ghazi-Askar said confronting the onslaught of the Takfiris (those regarding their fellow Muslims as infidels) needs more unity and solidarity among Muslims.
He also called for formation of a union of Islamic scholars to help to spread the tide of Islamic Awakening and confront those opposing it.
Grand Ayatollah Sobhani underlined the importance of spreading the teachings of Hajj and Grand Ayatollahs Mousavi-Ardebili and Safi-Golpayegani called for enhancing unity among Muslims.
Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri-Zanjani urged the Hajj pilgrims to make the best of their time during the Hajj pilgrimage time.
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