Hawzah News Agency- During his address at the Qods Prayer Hall on July 10, 2026, Ayatollah Arafi praised the epic, multi-million-strong turnout of the Iranian and Iraqi nations, stating the martyred Imam embodied a luminous school of thought derived from Islam and the legacy of Imam Khomeini that demands deep analysis.
The 12 Lessons and Messages of the Epic Procession:
Lesson One: Reviving the Slogan of 'One of the Two Excellences'
The Imam of Friday Prayer in Qom described the historic funeral as a "civilizational chain" created by the Islamic Ummah. He asserted that the Islamic Revolution has once again revived the slogan of "One of the Two Excellences" (victory or martyrdom), demonstrating the triumph of blood over the sword.
Lesson Two: 'We Can'
Ayatollah Arafi stated that the logic of the two Imams of the Revolution is "We Can." He said the nations of the world must learn that they can break free from humiliation, as a nation stood firm against the world's largest military and economic powers.
Lesson Three: The Irreplaceable Role of the People's Will
The senior cleric highlighted the crucial role of the people's will, enlightenment, and the "jihad of clarification" as key lessons from the epic gathering.
Lesson Four: The Role of Culture and Religious Values
He emphasized that adherence to divine values, religious authority (Marja’iyyah), and divine guardianship created this "miracle of the century." He praised the leadership of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the continuation of the luminous path of the revolution's two Imams.
Lesson Five: The Importance of Advanced Weaponry
Ayatollah Arafi warned against deception, stating that while cultural, political, and economic power is necessary, military and weapons superiority is the backbone of all national achievements. He affirmed the nation stands firmly behind its armed forces.
Lesson Six: The Dignity and Greatness of the Iranian Nation
The Friday Prayer leader asserted that while enemies plotted for Iran's surrender and annihilation, the massive public presence proved these were "disturbed and intoxicated dreams." He declared that despite hardships, the nation defended its dignity, and a dark future awaits Trump.
Lesson Seven: The Continuation of the Resistance and New Offshoots
Dismissing enemy perceptions, Ayatollah Arafi stated that the Axis of Resistance remains alive across the region with new offshoots emerging. He vowed a stronger chain will form against the "bloodthirsty armies of America and usurping Israel."
Lesson Eight: The Unified Spirit of the Islamic World
He noted the funeral displayed the unified identity of the Islamic Ummah, a bond of hearts that transcends borders and geography.
Lesson Nine: The Religious and Legal Right to Avenge the Martyred Imam
The cleric emphasized that the red flags of Ashura in the procession conveyed the message that avenging the blood of the martyrs and the martyred leader is a legal and religious right that remains and will be exacted.
Lesson Ten: A Message to Regional Governments
Addressing regional governments, Ayatollah Arafi urged them to abandon dependency on the "devils" of American and Israeli power, warning that continuing this path will result in defeat before the will of the Islamic Revolution.
Lesson Eleven: The Decline of America and the Zionist Regime
He stated that the U.S. and the usurping Zionist regime must realize their power is in decline and they must leave the region, as the power of Islam and Resistance will change the equations.
Lesson Twelve: A New Model for Nation-Building
Ayatollah Arafi called on all branches of government to design a new national structure based on revolutionary rationality, self-reliance, and shunning dependency on foreigners.
A Chain of Grand Epics
Reflecting on the past week, Ayatollah Arafi described the ceremonies from Karbala and Najaf to Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad as a "luminous chain and a rare civilizational movement" that created profound changes in the depths of history.
Post-Ashura Duties in the First Sermon
In his first sermon, Ayatollah Arafi discussed the post-Ashura strategies of Imam Sajjad (PBUH) and Lady Zainab (SA). He explained that while the Bani Umayyad dynasty sought to eliminate the physical lineage of the Imamate, Imam Sajjad executed a second critical strategy by turning threats into opportunities, establishing a correct narrative of Ashura, exposing and weakening the enemy, and transforming Ashura into an eternal school of thought, thus immortalizing the uprising for future generations.
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