Hawzah News Agency- Hujjat al-Islam Reza Muhammadi Shahroudi, a professor at the Islamic Seminary and University was a keynote speaker in the 13th course of the Religious Doubt Study School, which was held on the occasion of Arbaeen by the Center for Studies and Answering Doubts of Seminaries during a lesson with The title "Principles and Basics of Walking for Pilgrimage" examined the philosophy and works of Arbaeen procession and said,” Basics and principles, which are a very important discussion, determine the basis and roots of issues, and up to these basics and principles, of the dos and don'ts of the movements are not clear, it cannot be said whether we have followed the right path or not.”
Hujjat al -Islam Muhammadi Shahroudi noted,” Considering that the Arbaeen procession is of interest from different perspectives, therefore its principles are also diverse as well.”
Referring to the necessity of following the pilgrimage rituals of Imam Hussain (PBUH) by Arbaeen pilgrims, he added,” This is one of the principles that must be observed in all movements and pilgrimages. “
Hujjat al -Islam Muhammadi Shahroudi further stated,” The next principle in Arbaeen pilgrimage is that the pilgrim of Imam Hussain (PBUH) should consider themselves in the presence of this innocent Imam.”
He said,” If we look at the issue of Arbaeen from a political point of view, Islam is in favor of a reasonable and humane policy, and the basis is that in Islam, religion is not separated from politics. Imam Hussain (PBUH) rose up to enjoin the good and forbid the evil and to reform the community of his ancestors, and this is considered as a political movement.”
The professor of the Islamic Seminary and university went on, “Basically, the Arbaeen procession at the international level is a manifestation of power and a component of political authority for the followers of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT); from the political point of view, it can be found that this walk is one of the major components of Shia authority worldwide.”
Emphasizing the need for media coverage and a strong presence in the Arbaeen walk, he said,” This issue is based on the basis of Islamic politics, it is a major component of the Shia power in the world, and we need to take preserve such huge movement.”