Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei stressed that supporting the oppressed people of Palestine and Gaza is a duty of top priority.
On the occasion of the Week of Unity, Imam Khamenei met with a group of Sunni scholars, Friday prayers leaders, and directors of theological schools across the country on Monday.
The birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is celebrated as the unity week in Iran to strengthen the bond between Shia and Sunni Muslims.
Emphasizing the importance of Islamic unity and the efforts of ill-wishers to tarnish Islamic unity and amity, Imam Khamenei reiterated that the issue of 'Islamic Ummah' should not be forgotten in any way.On the occasion of Islamic Unity Week, Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Sunni scholars and elders from across the country on Monday, Sept.
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The Leader called the identity of the “Islamic Ummah” essential and stressed that this issue should not be fallen into oblivion.
“The identity of the Muslim nation is a fundamental issue that transcends nationalism,” Imam Khamenei said, adding: “Geographical borders don’t change this identity.” The Leader referred to the hostile efforts to sue discord among Muslims and to turn a blind eye on what’s happening to Muslim brothers in other countries.
“It is against the Islamic teachings that a Muslim becomes ignorant to the suffering of another Muslim in Gaza or other parts of the world.” The Leader called on Sunni scholars to rely on the Islamic identity and the Islamic Ummah and pointed to the malicious activities of ill-wishers who make their utmost effort to foment religious differences in the Islamic world.
“Today, supporting the oppressed and innocent people in Palestine is one of the main duties of the Islamic world and if someone disobeys this duty, he or she will definitely be questioned by God Almighty.”