Hawzah News Agency- the South India Scholars' Conference on "Examining the Services of the Martyr Leader, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei" was held on the occasion of Fatimiyya days, with the participation of more than 100 scholars, Friday and congregational prayer leaders, and preachers from various regions of South India, in the city of Alipore in Karnataka State.
The conference aimed to explain the scholarly, religious, intellectual, revolutionary, political, and social dimensions of the personality of the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution, as well as to examine the issues and needs of the clergy community in South India.
Emphasis on the Necessity of Following the Martyr Leader's Struggles and Conduct
Hojatoleslam Mohammad Zaki Bagheri, a prominent Indian preacher residing in Canada, described the religious and revolutionary struggles, steadfastness, insight, and leadership style of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei as a model for scholars and officials, emphasizing the necessity of a purposeful life based on faith and steadfastness.
Referring to the importance of standing firm on the path of truth, he noted that a person must spare no sacrifice in realizing divine goals and must step forward on this path with faith and firm resolve.
Hojatoleslam Sayyed Ali Reza Rohani Hindi also addressed the defense capabilities, self-reliance, progress, and international role of the Islamic Republic of Iran, examining various dimensions of the country's achievements.
Responsibility: A Divine Trust on the Path of Serving the People
Hojatoleslam Sayyed Nazar Abbas, an Indian preacher, described responsibility as a divine trust, stating that responsibility is not merely a position or rank but a trust that must be fulfilled in pursuit of God's satisfaction.
Referring to the conduct of the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution, he said: "His life shows that whenever a person fulfills his responsibilities as a divine trust, the scope of his services and influence can extend to the entire world."
Other speakers at the conference, referring to the conduct and thoughts of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, described his life as a clear model of insight, steadfastness, and service to religion, emphasizing the necessity for scholars and preachers to draw on his thoughts and struggles.
Scholars Residing in Various Countries Attend
The conference was also attended by a number of prominent South Indian scholars residing in various countries.
Among them were Hojatoleslam Sayyed Mohammad Abbas Abedi, a scholar residing in Africa; Hojatoleslam Sayyed Adil Reza Abedi, a scholar residing in Tanzania; Sheikh Abid Sayyed Nazar Abbas, South India's representative in Iran; Hojatoleslam Sayyed Mohammad Abbas Sajjadi, director of Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him) School; and Hojatoleslam Sayyed Athar Ali Tabrizi, director of Baqir al-Olum School in Alipore.
The conference, emphasizing the necessity of continuing scholarly and preaching communication among scholars and strengthening joint cooperation, provided a basis for exchanging views and examining solutions to enhance religious and social activities in various regions of South India.
Exchange of Views and Examination of Clergy's Issues
Later in the ceremony, a session was held aimed at exchanging views among scholars and examining their scholarly, preaching, organizational, and social issues and problems.
At this session, scholars from various regions of South India presented their views, proposals, and problems, and the organizers, while listening to their opinions, emphasized their readiness to cooperate with and support scholars and clergy.
Strengthening unity and solidarity among scholars, expanding mutual communication, and enhancing preaching activities were among the other axes of this session.
Hojatoleslam Delavar Hossein, an Indian cleric, referring to the goals of the Al-Balagh Foundation, stated that strengthening unity among scholars, expanding scholarly and preaching communication, and developing mutual cooperation are among the fundamental priorities of this foundation.
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