During the Friday prayer sermon on July 10, 2026, pointing to the heavy consequences of war for the country and the Iranian people, Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol-Hamid described “negotiation and dialogue” as the best way to save and protect the nation. He urged the officials to resolve the country’s issues with other nations by making “changes in domestic and foreign policies”, and to address “widespread internal disputes and dissatisfaction.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inflation and High Costs Have Broken the People’s Backs The Economic Consequences of War for Iran Have been Far Greater Than for Other Countries Decisions Should not be Driven by Emotions; The Iranian People Cannot Tolerate more Damage Enemies Want to Entangle Iran and Islamic Countries in War; Officials Should Resolve Foreign and Domestic Disputes by “Changing Policies” “Negotiation and Dialogue” is the Best Way to Save the Country<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14567,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-c81-speeches"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/strong>According to the website of the office of the Sunni Friday Prayer Imam of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdol-Hamid referred to the “devastating consequences of war”, and stated: “Unfortunately, high prices and inflation are rampant in society and have broken the backs of the people. Modern wars bring far more destruction and ruin compared to the wars of past centuries. For this very reason, we have repeatedly warned against the country entering a war, because war in a country that has long suffered from sanctions only increases inflation and damages, adding to the suffering and hardships of the people.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>He added: “This war has brought heavy losses to both sides as well as our neighbors, but the losses of the Iranian country and nation have been far greater and heavier. This war has had international repercussions for all countries around the globe, because the Persian Gulf, which is considered the world’s economic artery, was disrupted and countries worldwide faced inflation, but our country has suffered the highest inflation in this war.”
The Friday Imam of Zahedan further remarked: “In this war, in addition to human casualties, the military and economic infrastructure of the country was also targeted and destroyed. This infrastructure is a national asset belonging to the people of Iran. I offer my condolences for the loss of lives and financial damages that the Iranian people have endured in this war, and I especially offer my condolences to the children and all mourners on the loss of the Leader of the Islamic Republic and his family members.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Mawlana Abdol-Hamid continued by emphasizing the necessity of “resolving issues through dialogue” and said: “My advice to the country’s officials is to resolve issues through dialogue. The best way to save and protect the nation is dialogue and negotiation. Those who seek to resolve problems through negotiation and dialogue should not be targeted or defamed by hardliners.”
He stated: “Decisions should not be driven by emotions. Some speak of ‘revenge’; revenge has its own timing and requires patience. The best revenge is to leave everything to God and prevent further damage and loss, because the country and the people of Iran currently cannot tolerate more damage and loss, especially in the economic sector.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>The Friday Imam of Zahedan concluded by emphasizing: “Enemies want to create war and conflict between Iran and Islamic countries that share long-standing, deep-rooted relations; everyone must be vigilant. Our country’s officials must resolve their differences with the involved nations and neighboring countries by changing domestic and foreign policies, while also addressing widespread internal disputes, dissatisfaction, and the demands of the people who took to the streets and lost lives. Acceding to the demands of the people is the greatest wisdom and prudence. Furthermore, under these circumstances, the best path is to release political prisoners and listen to what they have to say.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"