🇮🇷: 🇱🇧 | Al-Mayadeen Channel has released an Important Interview with
The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Dr. Ali Larijani (H), which was conducted on Thursday evening: (1/6):

Dr. Larijani added: “Netanyahu is an evil person and will not allow stability. In Lebanon, you see him targeting places every day, and in other countries as well. He constantly disturbs states. We saw what he did in Syria, this security chaos he causes in countries is unacceptable.”

In response to Netanyahu’s threat that he is prepared to strike Iran again, Dr. Larijani noted that as long as Netanyahu is in power, there will be no stability or security, which is, of course, a problem. He added: “He manufactures crises for his personal interests.”

He addressed the israeli aggression against Iran, recalling that israel’s objective was to topple the Islamic Republic. He pointed out that they “planned this for 14 years and did not succeed, and their plan was to incite discord in the Republic and bring people to the streets, as Netanyahu himself stated multiple times.”

He told: “Netanyahu thought the Iranian people loved him, but what happened was the opposite of what he imagined,” noting that “even the opposition in Iran stood with the Islamic Republic’s system, which is another defeat.”

He added that the head of the occupation government assumed regional countries would support Israel because of their differences with the Islamic Republic, but this did not happen. He pointed out that “all Islamic countries, despite some existing disagreements, gathered and supported the Republic.”

He continued: “Yes, they managed to assassinate some of our figures and leaders treacherously, which was a deceit,” asking: “But what did they actually achieve?”

He explained: “They destroyed buildings, but their own buildings were also destroyed. If you compare Israel in terms of population, geography, and the destruction caused by Iranian missiles with Iran, you will see that even tactically, it lost.”

He also noted: “The entity always hides its losses, but you know from media reports that Israel became a hell and turned into a Gaza-like situation. Trump himself said Iran, through its missiles, created hell for Netanyahu and that he saved him.” He added: “If you put all this together, you can see there is a strategic defeat for the entity; it started the war and then requested a ceasefire.”

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(2/6):

“Resistance is not confined to a sect and we do not dictate to anyone”

Dr. Ali Larijani stressed that resistance is not exclusive to a sect or denomination, but is a collective choice that transcends affiliations, saying: “The truth is that resistance is not limited to Shia or Sunni. Resistance is for everyone; it is not sectarian.”

He reminded that it includes all Lebanese components, citing: “When Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah was martyred, everyone participated. So resistance is not only for Muslims; Christians also participated.” He added: “Resistance was not limited to Shia and Sunni; there was a Christian stream participating.”

Dr. Larijani noted that Iran supports resistance movements regardless of their sectarian background, highlighting support for Hamas (“Sunni resistance”) and Hezbollah (“Shia resistance”), proving that Iran’s position is not sectarian, and those who question it “have not understood the Islamic Republic’s choices,” and can observe the facts on the ground.

Regarding Iran’s role in supporting regional resistance movements, Dr. Larijani said Tehran does not change its positions based on circumstances, adding: “We believe resistance is a major asset for the Islamic nation, and wherever it exists, we must assist it, but we do not use that as a pretext for intervention.”

He emphasized that “Islamic resistance has sufficient capacity to make its own decisions. We do not interfere in its decisions, nor in those of states,” clarifying that Tehran presents its viewpoint openly and provides advice to resistance movements without imposing or dictating decisions.

Dr. Larijani noted that prominent figures within Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah today “analyze matters well, have excellent ideas, and do not need anyone’s intervention.”

“We do not intervene in the internal affairs of states”

Regarding discussions on weapons with the Presidents and Prime Minister, Dr. Larijani explained that Tehran conveyed its general perspective on resistance, stressing that Iran does not interfere in the affairs of states.

He confirmed that states decide according to their own vision after consulting different factions, adding: “We do not hide our point of view; we state it clearly, but we do not want any misunderstandings.”

He warned that some parties might exploit certain statements maliciously: “Some political devils may hide behind individuals and launch biased concepts.”

When asked about his personal impression of President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Larijani said: “Every state elects its leaders according to its own will, and we must adapt and deal with different figures.”

He added: “We do not expect everyone to be like us, but in the international community, we must find ways to cooperate, communicate, and deal with different orientations, which is the essence of diplomacy.”

Dr. Larijani also invoked a saying of the late martyr Modarres, a symbol of Iran’s Constitutional Revolution about a century ago: “It is fine for politicians to differ in opinion, but these differences must not turn into enmity,” emphasizing that “growth and progress come from dialogue.”

“Speaker Nabih Berri is a man of the difficult era, with long experience”

Dr. Larijani described Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as “one of the great political figures in Lebanon and the Arab world,” noting that he possesses “political acumen, extensive experience, and great expertise.” He said Berri “is a key element in the issue of resistance and knows well how to act under all circumstances.”

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(3/6):

He mentioned that the meeting with Berri involved exchanging viewpoints: “We heard his perspective, which reflects comprehensive and deep knowledge, and we saw that what he said opens the door to advance solutions in Lebanon.”

Dr. Larijani noted that Berri proposed suggestions regarding regional affairs, especially cooperation among Islamic countries to resolve difficult issues in Lebanon and elsewhere, explaining: “He has always offered such advice, and I benefited from his viewpoints and counsel.”

Dr. Larijani said: “He is a man of the difficult era, and just as he successfully navigated previous challenging phases, he will overcome this phase too. I believe he has valuable ideas to resolve matters.”

“Developments in Syria surprised everyone… building relations depends on actions of the current authority”

In his first candid statement from an Iranian official about the Syrian situation, Dr. Larijani revealed that his visit to Damascus prior to the fall of the regime was at the invitation of President Bashar al-Assad to discuss a specific issue, not based on any assumption of imminent state collapse.

Asked whether he expected at that time that Assad’s rule or the Ba’ath Party’s rule was in its final moments, Dr. Larijani said: “I do not think even those who attacked Syria thought they could topple the Syrian regime. What happened was entirely different.”

He explained that events accelerated rapidly during that period, saying:

“Generally, events in the last two years were extremely fast, which is the specificity of this stage.” He noted that developments in Syria surprised everyone, pointing out that “no one, whether in Russia or countries supporting the Syrian regime, expected things to proceed this fast and create such chaos.”

Regarding the possibility of building relations with Syria, Dr. Larijani said: “The possibility exists, and we do not say it is impossible, but it depends on what we observe from the actions of the current Syrian regime.”

He added that the situation in Syria is currently chaotic and unclear, which is not the situation Iran desires, pointing to increasing Israeli interference, which he described as “behavior we do not favor in Syria.”

He emphasized that there is a rational possibility of restoring relations if circumstances change in the future.

Regarding his first foreign trips as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Dr. Larijani explained that he chose Iraq and Lebanon due to the historical nature of Iran’s relationship and cooperation with these countries.

On why he chose an Arab tour covering Iraq and Lebanon rather than other regional countries with hot issues, he said: “Our region is almost entirely sensitive, with many events; we must communicate with everyone, and there are countries we must visit, including countries north of Iran.”

He added: “I chose Iraq and Lebanon because they are friends, and we have cooperated with them for many years. We have longstanding and close relations with Lebanon and Iraq, and I needed to visit them to discuss regional developments.”

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(4/6):

“Egypt is an important country in the region, and communication is ongoing”

Regarding rapprochement and visits between Tehran and Cairo, Dr. Larijani affirmed that communication with Egypt is continuous and that Tehran has no obstacle preventing the development of relations, adding: “Discussions with our brothers in Egypt are ongoing, and the relationship is good and beneficial. There are no problems, but if the U.S. interferes, that is another matter,” noting that Iran and Egypt have “common enemies,” and suggesting Americans might create obstacles to hinder this rapprochement.

He added: “The international arena is full of problems and variables.”

He described Egypt as an important country in the region, with an honorable history, great civilization, and many scholars. He said: “Egypt is currently a large, strong, and excellent country in the Arab world, and we have no issues with it.”

Asked whether he plans to visit Cairo, Larijani said: “Not now, but possibly in the future if a specific task arises.”

“We welcome deepening relations with Saudi Arabia and Arab countries”

Larijani said in the interview that Tehran-Riyadh relations began well after the agreement to resume relations mediated by China, stressing the need to deepen this relationship despite differences in some files.

He said: “It is true that there was a good start with Saudi Arabia, and we should deepen this relationship. I do not claim we agree with them on all matters, but I believe we can deepen and expand the relationship. The agreement is good and can guide cooperation within its framework.”

Asked about a concrete plan to resolve differences between Iran and Arab countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, on issues like Lebanon and Yemen, Larijani said: “I definitely prefer we resolve all regional issues through dialogue with them, and with countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt.”

He added: “I do not think there are major disagreements, just differences in mechanisms and perspectives. The solution is dialogue. They are our friends and brothers, as are all Islamic countries, and I see this as beneficial.”

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(5/6):

“No fruitful negotiations if Washington sticks to force”

Regarding nuclear negotiations, Dr. Larijani stressed that Tehran does not see U.S. negotiations as capable of yielding real results if Washington continues to rely on the logic of “peace through force.”

Regarding claims that after Iran’s victory in the last war against Israel it has become regionally stronger than even the United States, Larijani asked: “Will America be sincere in these negotiations? Do its proposals in Lebanon or Iraq truly consider the interests of the people there?”

He emphasized that the U.S. theory of imposing peace through force means either surrender or war, which is ineffective. He added that countries with self-respect and internal power and status will not submit.

He noted that Iran has never and will never surrender, and negotiations are meaningful only when the other party realizes it cannot achieve its objectives through war. He stressed: “Negotiations yield nothing if the other side believes it can impose its will by force.”

Dr. Larijani rejected the idea that the gateway to Arab countries passes through the United States, saying: “We do not believe in that, and we do not see that a country’s interest lies solely in relying on the U.S.”

He added that some Arab countries, despite their alliance with Washington, do not fully trust it. Some of their officials have expressed a desire to diversify relations with other countries, like China and Iran, even if publicly maintaining close ties with the U.S.

Responding to the idea that the U.S. remains the superpower and some Arab states see benefit in relations with it, Dr. Larijani said: “Perhaps Washington creates some obstacles, but between zero and one hundred, there are many options. Americans cannot entirely sever our relations with Arab countries; these relations may not reach the highest level, but they remain active and useful.”

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(6/6):

“Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei changed the equation with wisdom and firm management during the war”

Dr. Larijani said that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei played a pivotal role in the last U.S.-israeli war, affirming that he “tipped the balance of confrontation.”

He noted that despite the targeting and assassination of many Iranian leaders at the start of the war, Imam Khamenei quickly compensated for these losses within hours, adding that his address to the Iranian people clarified the importance of the phase and nature of the confrontation. His calm and decisive demeanor was crucial in changing the equation.

Dr. Larijani added that the firm response to U.S. threats of non-surrender came through Imam Khamenei’s guidance, which empowered the Iranian army to respond forcefully and courageously, pointing out that missile strikes on Israeli targets were fully supported by the supreme leadership.

Regarding his practical role, Dr. Larijani confirmed that Imam Khamenei led the armed forces from the operations room, providing guidance and managing affairs comprehensively, demonstrating the forces’ ability to continue operations even under the assassination of key leaders.

Dr. Larijani also revealed that he personally received direct assassination threats from Israel’s Mossad on the first day of the battle via telephone and responded appropriately, noting: “This reflects the nature of the confrontation and the pressures we faced.”

Visit to Lebanon after the martyrdom of Sayyid Nasrallah and his lasting legacy

In discussing the nation’s martyr, Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, Dr. Larijani affirmed: “His memory never leaves him, day or night,” describing him as a great man and a unique figure who will not be repeated.

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🇮🇷 | Imam Khamenei’s Regional Strategy and the Role of Top Advisors and Representatives: From Armenia to Yemen:

In recent months, Iran has demonstrated a coordinated and multi-dimensional regional strategy, executed through the meticulous efforts of the Supreme Leader’s top advisors and representatives. Figures such as Ali Akbar Velayati, Ali Larijani, and Ali Akbar Ahmadiyan have emerged as pivotal actors in shaping Iran’s influence across critical geopolitical arenas, from the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula. Their roles exemplify both operational skill and strategic foresight, illustrating how the Iranian leadership maintains its regional leverage amid mounting international pressures.

Ali Akbar Velayati, the 80-year-old senior advisor on international affairs, has been central to the coordination of Iran’s foreign policy and defense diplomacy. He has been actively involved in key advisory roles, including the formation and guidance of the Supreme Defense Council, signaling Tehran’s focus on synchronized political and military strategy.

A case in point is his recent meeting with Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan in Tehran, conducted against the backdrop of Iran’s opposition to a US-backed initiative to develop a corridor along Iran’s southern border.

Simultaneously, Dr. Velayati’s meeting with the ambassador and representative of Yemen’s Ansarallah movement highlights Iran’s broader regional influence. During the discussion, he stressed the importance of the Resistance Front, under the leadership of Imam Khamenei, in advancing the honor and dignity of Muslims, while emphasizing the recent Iranian operations against the United States and Israel as pivotal demonstrations of Tehran’s strategic resilience.

Alongside Dr. Velayati, Dr. Ali Larijani has taken on the complex management of Iran’s regional relations involving Russia, China, Syria, and Lebanon. His work reflects a highly calibrated approach to diplomacy and security, demonstrating the Supreme Leader’s deliberate selection of advisors with nuanced understanding of regional languages, political cultures, and the intricate dynamics of local power structures. Dr. Larijani’s coordination ensures that Iran’s policy is both coherent and responsive to rapidly evolving geopolitical challenges, reinforcing Tehran’s strategic autonomy in the face of American and Israeli pressures.

The active engagement of Imam Khamenei’s advisors confirms the broader Iranian strategy of distributed leadership and operational resilience. This networked approach enables Tehran to counter external pressures, shape regional outcomes, and sustain the operational and symbolic momentum of the Resistance Front.

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🇵🇸 | Footage documents israeli occupation forces targeting three civilians during an attempt to recover a martyr’s body in Al-Shuja’iyya, eastern Gaza.

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🇮🇷 | Iran's Foreign Ministry has denied the Reuters report about Iran's Supreme Leader allegedly giving the green light to resume negotiations with America, calling it 'fabricated' and 'not rooted in reality'

They state that if the decision is made, Iran will openly announce it, and we won't hear it from Reuters. They also state that Iranian officials don't talk to international media about such sensitive matters.

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🇮🇶 | The Arbaeen of Imam Husayn (A) concluded in the holy shrine of Karbala, drawing around 22–25 million people (official count awaited) from all religions, sects, classes, and from across the world.

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🥀 | This year, as in many recent years, Gaza was a central theme. Processions carried placards, banners, and chants calling for an end to occupation and oppression, and denouncing Israel’s ongoing atrocities. Alongside these political messages, the spiritual core of the commemoration remained unchanged: millions engaged in noha recitations, elegiac chanting, chest-beating and lamentations that have defined Muharram mourning for centuries.

In both Shia and Sunni maqatil, the historical narratives of Karbala, a heart-wrenching scene is described from the aftermath of the massacre. After Imam Husayn (A) was martyred, the women and children of his household were paraded over the battlefield, past the lifeless bodies of their loved ones. Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-Abidin (A), barely able to stand due to illness, was forced to walk close to the body of his father, Imam Husayn (A). Sayyidah Zaynab (S), the beloved sister of Imam Husayn, was shackled in chains and made to ride bareback on the hump of a camel under the scorching desert sun.

It was in this moment of unbearable cruelty that Sayyidah Zaynab (S) noticed her nephew trembling, his lips quivering, and tears streaming uncontrollably down his face. Fearing that the shock and grief might claim his life, she asked softly what troubled him so deeply. With a voice choked by pain, the young Imam replied:

“How can a son look upon his father lying headless on the burning, blood-soaked ground?”

Zaynab, herself crushed by grief yet strong in resolve, consoled him with words rooted in divine promise. She recounted a hadith from their grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (S), saying:

“I heard from the Prophet of God: When Husayn is killed in Karbala, centuries later, multitudes will come to his grave, and over it there will be a shrine. They will weep for him, visit him, and renew his message. The earth and heavens will bear witness to their loyalty.”

Today, over thirteen centuries later, that prophecy unfolds before our very eyes. The streets of Karbala overflow with pilgrims, men and women, young and old, some walking hundreds of kilometers from cities and villages, their feet blistered but their hearts steadfast. They come to say: “Labbaik ya Husayn” meaning “We are here, O Husayn”.

For many, the Arbaeen march is not only an act of mourning but a declaration that justice and resistance to tyranny are eternal values, and that the blood of Husayn still flows in the conscience of humanity.

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🟡 Breaking | A speech by the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Shaykh Naim Qassim (H), will be delivered today on the mournful occasion of Arbaeen.

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🟡 | Highlights from the speech of Hezbollah Secretary-General Shaykh Naim Qassim on the occasion of the Arbaeen of Imam Husayn (A) in Baalbek:

• I salute these Husayni crowds who came from all the villages and from the Baalbek-Hermel area to commemorate the Arbaeen of Imam Husayn.

• I salute the large and great crowds who walked on the path of Karbala to revive this painful memory.

• The more we commemorate this occasion, the more we discover its lights and its giving.

• The establishment of religion must be with dignity, high morale, and a strong stance in facing challenges. This is what Imam Husayn did with his family and companions who would not submit to falsehood or deviation.

• We are on the path to relief, blessed by the jihad and revolution of Imam Husayn (A).

• The martyrdom of Imam Husayn (A) is not limited to attaining martyrdom itself, but he transformed martyrdom from being an individual matter to reviving the community. His martyrdom was life for the entire Ummah, from which it draws for its future.

• We stand between two choices: to be with Husayn or to be with Yazid at every juncture of history. In our time, our choice is to be with the Husayn of this era, represented by Imam Khomeini, followed by Imam Khamenei, and walked upon by Shaykh Raghib, Sayyid Abbas, and Sayyid Nasrallah.

• We are with the liberation of Palestine and against the Yazid of this era, represented by the American tyrant and the Israeli oppressor, and all who follow this path.

• Today’s resistance is the product of the school of Karbala.

• We are building our society, future, children, and lives on the foundation of Husayni-Karbala’i-Zaynabi upbringing, which melts in love for Allah Almighty.

• Resistance is the life for the Ummah on the path of Imam Husayn, and it is the banner that will be handed over to the Master of the Age Imam Mahdi (A).

• On August 14, 2006, we celebrated the victory of July, when the resistance fought a great aggressive war for 33 days, achieving the victory of the True Promise.

• The July victory was from the blessings of divine, Muhammadi, and Alawi [relating to the teachings of Imam Ali] support, as Allah helped us despite our small numbers and many enemies.

• The July victory is the victory of willpower and resistance, and a defeat for “israel” that prevented it from occupying and settling in Lebanon. It is a victory for the trinity of the people, the army, and the resistance.

• The July victory terrified the enemy for 17 years and prevented it from launching another aggression out of fear of the strength of the resistance. During this period, the victory facilitated reconstruction across Lebanon.

• We must thank the Islamic Republic of Iran, which supported us in every way and offered martyrs alongside us, such as Haj Qassim Soleimani, solely for the sake of supporting the truth.

• Iran is still by our side and will remain so, just as the banner of resistance will remain raised.

• Everyone must know that Palestine will remain the compass, and all the aggression committed by the “Israeli” enemy with American support will not deter the Palestinian people from continuing their resistance. They will triumph because they are the rightful owners of the land and blood.

• We offer condolences for the Lebanese army martyrs who were martyred in Zebqine. They are martyrs of duty toward humanity and truth, and they are martyrs of the resistance, the army, and the homeland.

• Resistance is honor, dignity, patriotism, and sovereignty. It is the one that grants martyrdom and does not need certificates from anyone.

• The resistance has given achievements over time. It liberated the south of Lebanon in 2000 and the eastern lands in 2017 during the Battle of the Outskirts with the support of the Lebanese Army.

• The resistance liberated Lebanon’s sovereign, independent choice, and there can be no sovereignty without resistance. It formed Lebanon’s strength in facing challenges, and these achievements are honorable.

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—Shaykh Naim's Ongoing speech:

• We must ask those who did not resist: Where were you in the face of aggression, occupation, and sovereignty? The resistance is a shining light and a sun that shines on everyone.

• The state’s acceptance of a ceasefire agreement was aided by the resistance, which adhered to its terms. After eight months of patience, despite being targeted as resistors and the resistance’s environment, we believed that this stage required patience.

• A survey by the Consultative Center shows that Lebanese people do not believe the army alone can protect Lebanon, and diplomacy alone is not enough.

• The majority of Lebanese public opinion supports the resistance and its continuity.

• A government decision to disarm the resistance strips the resistance, its people, and Lebanon of defensive weapons during aggression, which means facilitating the killing of fighters and their families and expelling them from their land and homes. The government should have focused on asserting its control and expelling Israel from Lebanon.

• The government is serving the “Israeli” project.

• Is the government happy with Netanyahu’s praise for its decision?

• The wrongful decision is the government’s acceptance of facilitating the killing of their partners in the nation so they can enjoy a life they were promised.

• You are not trying to protect Lebanon, but to protect your own lives at the expense of your partners in the country.

• Can the nation be stable when one group attacks another?

• If you feel incapable, leave the enemy to face us, and just as “Israel’s” repeated wars failed, this one will also fail.

• The government’s duty is to build the country, not hand it over to the “Israeli” and American enemy.


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—Shaykh Naim's Ongoing speech:

• O holders of sovereignty and exclusive arms, have you not seen the Israeli Chief of Staff on our land congratulating his soldiers for this occupation and promising them more, while Netanyahu talks of “Greater Israel”?

• Some Arab states support “Israel” in targeting the resistance and its fighters.

• The government has made a very dangerous decision that violates the national charter and destroys national security.

• Do not drag the army into this path, its national record is clean.

• Stripping the government of legitimacy with this decision is invalid, while the resistance draws legitimacy from blood and liberation, not from you.

• Hezbollah and the Amal Movement decided to delay taking to the streets and protesting, giving space for discussion and amendments.

• The resistance will not hand over its weapons, the aggression continues, the occupation remains, and we will fight a Karbala-style battle if necessary against this Israeli-American project, and we are confident of victory in this battle.

• Let us be together in building the country, for the country cannot be built by one component without the other. This is our homeland together, we live with dignity together, and we build together, or there will be no life for Lebanon if you stand on the other side. Either we live together, or there is peace to the world.

• Either Lebanon remains and we remain together, or there is peace to the world, and you bear the responsibility.

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🇮🇳 | In India, a tragic incident has occurred in Maharashtra: 21-year-old Muslim student Suleman Rahim Khan was brutally beaten to death by Hindutva goons, and his body dumped outside his home. His parents and sister were attacked while trying to save him. This comes at a time when the nation is celebrating its 79th day of independence, a clear reminder that freedom and justice remain fragile for Muslims there.

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🚩| Global Arbaeen Processions Underway:

Currently, major Arbaeen processions are ongoing across the world, in European cities such as Berlin, Leipzig, Milan-Novara, and countries like the Netherlands-Hague, Norway, and Sweden. Large gatherings are also taking place in the Asian Subcontinent, home to the largest population of Shia Muslims.

Processions are ongoing in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Sukkur, Skardu, Azad Kashmir, Ladakh, Indian-administered Kashmir, Jammu-Mandi Poonch, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Jaunpur, Lucknow, Patna, Bangalore, Dhaka-Husaini Dalan, and across other parts of Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Millions of mourners are participating in these processions on the roads. [Video courtesy: Ladakh, India]

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📕 | Karbala: The Forgotten Path and the Divided Ummah:

Muslims became divided over the approach to commemorating Karbala. One group abandoned active commemoration, reducing it to a theoretical understanding calling it philosophical and symbolic meant only for those willing to sacrifice for Islam.

The other group embraced commemoration with yearly gatherings and collective remembrance. This approach fueled the Islamic Revolution in Iran, nurtured resistance sentiments, and led to the formation of movements and organizations such as the IRGC, Basij, Amal, Hezbollah, AnsarAllah, Hashd al-Shaabi — Harakat al-Nujaba, Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and many others.

When the time came and Islam needed a second Karbala-led movement, these forces rushed to defend their brothers in Gaza and confront the empire of Modern day-Yazid: israel. Meanwhile, those who had reduced Karbala to a stagnant chapter in books, limiting it to mere supplications or discussions, unfortunately whether intentionally or unintentionally fell to their knees BUT also lost their backbone.

Today, many Arab nations have no language of anger left to express against israel, whose tyrannical leaders openly call for occupying their land. The solution is to return to Karbala. What some label as shirk is, in fact, their salvation, and the real shirk is fearing America and israel and accepting their demands.

Normalization is the true bid‘ah, not mourning.

Karbala is not shirk—israel is.

These are groups, not sects, because for a group among Shias (~Shirazi cult), Karbala should not be political, and for many Sunni (~see Palestinian leaders like Nizar Banat, Abu Hamza and Yahya Sinwaar), Karbala should be a political and commemorative movement.

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