Sheikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdolhamid, today (November 22nd, 2024), at the Friday prayer in Zahedan, welcomed the Hague Court’s ruling against the former Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Israel. He referred to the crimes committed by Israel against the Palestinian people, especially in Gaza, and described this ruling from the Hague Court as “a major,” “very fair and just” action.
According to the official website of the Zahedan Friday Prayer Imam’s office, Mawlana Abdolhamid stated: “The Hague Court’s ruling against the former Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Israel, issuing an arrest warrant against them for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, is a major and fair action. Countries and governments that oppose this ruling fail to see the reality, and we are sorry for these governments.”
He added: “In Israel’s attacks, particularly the assault on Gaza, many women, children, elderly, and innocent, defenseless people have been killed and massacred under bombs and missiles. Around fifty thousand people have been killed, and over one hundred thousand injured. All the infrastructure and buildings in Gaza have been destroyed.”
The Friday Prayer Imam of Zahedan continued: “Israel still claims it is defending itself, whereas according to international law, self-defense must be ‘legitimate.’ Israel has greatly violated international laws concerning warfare and self-defense in its attack on Gaza. Therefore, the Hague Court’s ruling against Israeli officials is very fair and just.”
He went on: “Not only the Hague Court, but the whole world can see the crimes Israel is committing in Gaza. We do not say these words because the people of Gaza are Muslim; if they were Jewish or Christian, we would say the same. If, instead of the Israeli Prime Minister, a Muslim Prime Minister had committed these crimes, our stance would be the same.”
The Friday Imam of Zahedan emphasized: “The Quran says: ‘Do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just.’ Hatred and enmity toward a people should not prevent you from upholding justice and fairness. Justice and fairness must be upheld in all cases. If someone who kills Muslims and other humans is right in some matters, we should judge fairly and give them their due.”
Life in This World is Worth Nothing Without “Justice and Fairness”
Mawlana Abdolhamid further noted: “Life in this world is only valuable as long as there are free, realistic, and truth-seeking individuals who judge fairly and justly. The day that there is no justice and fairness in the world, and no one speaks the truth and justly, then the world has no value, and its fate is sealed.”
He added: “It is not just about Islam and religion; justice and fairness are very essential and important. A person who is just and fair is a good person. The Hague Court’s ruling is a source of happiness, as it shows that there are those who speak justly and issue fair rulings.”
We Hope the President’s Visit to Sistan and Baluchestan Will Bring Goodness
When a President Talks About Justice and Eliminating Discrimination, It Is Very Valuable
Mawlana Abdolhamid, in another part of his speech, referred to the recent visit of the President to Sistan and Baluchestan. He said: “The honorable President, along with several ministers, deputy ministers, and colleagues, were guests of our province yesterday. It was a good day because on that day, we heard a President speak against discrimination and injustice. When a President speaks about justice and eliminating discrimination, it is very valuable.”
He emphasized: “If we hear and see just words and actions from the country’s officials, and if they take positive steps toward justice and fairness, it is our duty to welcome it, and this is also part of fairness.”
The Imam of Zahedan continued: “The President, on his first provincial visit, came to the remote province of Sistan and Baluchestan. This province is deprived in every way; it is the poorest province in the country, with the lowest educational and literacy levels, and has the highest road traffic fatalities due to substandard roads. Therefore, we hope that the President’s visit and his delegation bring goodness to the province.”
The President’s Presence and High Officials’ Impact on the Security and Peace of the Province
Nothing is as Influential as the Implementation of Justice and Fairness in Ensuring Security
Mawlana Abdolhamid further emphasized: “I am confident that the positive presence of the President and high-ranking officials in Sistan and Baluchestan will have an impact on the security and peace of the province. I believe that the influence of impartial and fair statements from an official in ensuring security is more impactful than statements from an official who talks about bombs and missiles. I remember one of the past Presidents, during a visit to Sistan and Baluchestan, said in his speech that those who create insecurity in the province would be met with bombs and missiles. After the return of this President, insecurity in the province increased. Therefore, it is better to always speak about justice and fairness.”
He stressed: “Our message to the honorable President and other officials is that nothing in the world is as influential as the implementation of justice and fairness in ensuring security, and if necessary, we are ready to swear on this matter. Our actions must be a few steps ahead of our words. We must show fairness and justice in action.”
Move Towards Gaining the People’s Satisfaction and Fear No Threats
The Imam of Zahedan added: “Our advice to the officials of the province, the country, and other countries around the world is to take care of their people and win their hearts. If you win the hearts of the people and move in the direction of satisfying them, there is no need to fear any power or threat.”
He continued: “Our request from all levels, including judicial, security, military, law enforcement, and other ministries and departments, is to direct all their efforts toward the people of Iran, including men, women, youth, etc., and strive with all their might to implement justice and fairness. If the people and officials align their perspectives within the framework of justice and fairness and move forward within this framework, all problems will be solved.”
Mawlana Abdolhamid Concluded His Speech by Mentioning that the Problems and Demands of the People of the Province, Including the Bloody Friday of Zahedan, Were Raised with the President and “Fair Attention” Will Be Given to These Matters.
The Imam of Zahedan Also Referenced the Recent Province Administrative Council Meeting and Said: “Praise be to God, in last night’s meeting of the Administrative Council, very constructive and encouraging decisions were made.”
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