THE DUTIES OF THE CARAVAN MANAGERS
You must be models of good deeds, representing the Islamic Republic of Iran, whether as clerics, caravan heads or Hajj pilgrims. This year your pilgrimage is an example of the Islamic Republic Hajj, not of the paganish regime Hajj. You have a great honor
You must be models of good deeds, representing the Islamic Republic of Iran, whether as clerics, caravan heads or Hajj pilgrims. This year your pilgrimage is an example of the Islamic Republic Hajj, not of the paganish regime Hajj. You have a great honor and a greater responsibility. All of us are responsible before Islam. Today not only you, but also all strata of the nation and the government are responsible before Almighty God and Islam. We claim that the paganish regime was abolished and the Islamic Republic replaced it. We must prove that things have changed. Every thing has undergone a complete transformation. If we see that no transformation has occurred in the government, in the pilgrim caravans and in yourselves, the clerics of the caravans, then what difference there is? It will be just the same then; the same paganish regime but only under a different name. We must make sure that, God willing, the contents have changed.
The paganish regime has changed to an Islamic-Humane regime, all in all . Keep a close eye on yourselves, regard this journey as a journey towards Allah and bear in mind that, you can gain a great honor before God Almighty, or, God forbid, lapse into stdecay.(143),
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The clerics, the heads and the organizers of Hajj caravans, considering the great responsibility they have undertaken to manage and direct the pilgrims, and considering the exceptional conditions of the Islamic Republic of Iran, must make utmost efforts to properly organize and conduct the Hajj pilgrimage, generously teach the Hajj rituals and problems to the pilgrims , both, the literate and the illiterate. They must not ignore their constructive roles and the lasting effects of Hajj on the lives of human beings, because in such a spiritual environ, the hearts are prepared to be transformed and embrace the truth. Therefore avoid opinionated ness in the Hajj affairs, particularly in teaching the Hajj problems and rituals, and expound them with full awareness and refer to canonical reference books and learned theolo~ian5 if necessary, because, many a time, new problems arise during Hajj, and imperfect and erroneous explanations may, God forbid, nullify the service and entangle the pilgrims.
The dear clerics should be careful not to irresolute the pilgrims while expounding the problems~ as, they may fall into unnecessary doubts, and bear in mind that overextension in religious services will result in reluctance towards necessary religious duties.(144),
Chapter 21
THE NECESSITY OF ORDERLINESS IN HAJJ
It is necessary to regard orderliness in performing Islamic observances, appropriately, and avoid any self-fabricated slogans that may stem from suggestions by the perverts in order to cause disorder, and disgrace the participating pilgrims of Islamic countries, particularly the Islamic Republic of Iran. And follow the slogans instructed directly by the authorities, specially Hojjatol-Islam Karrubi, my representative, may God Almighty assist him, and never deviate from them. Do not follow those who try to give disorderly slogans; advise them, and if they insist, expel them. Do not make willful parades, and you should know that any damage done to the reputation of the Hajj pilgrims through deviation from the circumscriptions, will make you reprehensible before and reprimanded by God Almighty. You should know that an important philosophy of this magnificent congregation of Muslims from all over the world, at this sacred station and alighting place of revelation is the conjunction of the world Muslims and unification of the followers of the Prophet (pbuh) and the believers in the Holy Quran, against the pagans of the world. And if, God forbid, the conduct of some pilgrims interrupts this unity and causes separation, it will provoke the Prophet (pbuh) and bring about punishment from Omnipotent God.’(145),
I would, positively require the pilgrims to the Sacred House of God, to observe orderliness and peace, and follow the instructions of my representative, H.E. Hojjatol-Islam Moosavi Khoiniha. Consider all Muslims as your brothers and treat them in a manner that is expected from a devout Muslim.(146),
I would recommend the noble Iranian pilgrims, who carry the message of Islam and Quran as well as the message of the Islamic revolution, that they should show moderation towards all muslims, even the Saudi functionaries, at all those noble stations, at Mecca and Medina, and do not confront them at those sanctuaries. Treat them all, with Islamic and humane behavior, dissuade them from harshness by giving them friendly advice and amicable counsel, and as ordained by God Almighty, be moderate towards the ignorant, and keep a watchful eye on your own moves and quiescence’s, and on those of your friends’. And if the opponents treat you contrary to the orders of the Holy Quran, do not reciprocate so as to be considered obedient to and reputable before God Almighty.
And you should know that, in large gatherings such as political parades, one may become excited, and many a time, may lose his temper and follow an improper slogan given by a troublesome pervert, unknowingly, in the Hajj parades and demonstrations that are to be performed quietly and peacefully, and this against Islamic criteria, but they, through their sensational appearance impose deviation among people . It is necessary that the honorable Iranian pilgrims carefully consider these points, and the organizers of the demonstrations properly formulate all the slogans, and those knowledgeable about political and social issues develop proper slogans, through consultation with my representative Hojjatol-Islam Moosavi Khoiniha, and enlighten people to follow these slogans only and avoid responding to uncontrolled slogans, and must maintain their orderliness and peace.(147),
Amongst Other issues to be related to people by the caravan clerics is the fact that the political demonstrations performed during Hajj must be methodically organized. If every one, willfully, does as he wishes, that is anarchy and this is always wrong. Every thing must be done in order. If they want to gather together for a certain purpose, this is fine. But they must coordinate with the authorities in charge of Hajj affairs. Because every individual has his own taste, and tastes are diversified, and that is what causes problems and disgrace for the Islamic Republic.
We must avoid disorderly acts that may dishonor the Islamic Republic. Propagandists, almost everywhere in the world, are busy spreading rumors against us and the Islamic republic. Why should we do something to give them a pretext for propagation. This is another important problem that should be pointed out to the pilgrims, so that everything be carefully programmed according to proper criteria.(148),
In the parades and demonstrations, follow the instructions of those in charge, for timings, arrangements, slogans and so forth. Maintain Islamic orders and etiquette and do not permit any body to give self-fabricated and uncontrolled slogans, as, the enemies of Islam and the Islamic Republic may penetrate into your lines to cause separations among you, and defame you and disgrace your nation and religion by suggesting wrong and non-Islamic slogans. In any case you are required to listen to the instructions of and follow the slogans suggested by my representative Hojjatol-Islam Karrubi and other officials, and avoid the rest.(149),
In this blessed journey, it is necessary that full coordination and cooperation exist among all the caravans and groups, so, in the course of Islamic-political activities, any disorderliness and non-Islamic conduct must be avoided. The honorable Hajj pilgrims and caravan heads are required to follow the teachings of the manager of Hajj affairs, Hojjatol-Islam Moosavi Khoiniha. If, God forbid, each group or caravan acts independently with no coordination, a tragedy may happen and some deviations occur that misrepresent the Islamic face of the Islamic Republic and the revolution of Iran, and this is a great sin bearing a great responsibility before the Creator and the creatures.
And I ‘lope the dear pilgrims (may God Almighty assist them), will take full care not to mix this magnificent divine worship with vices and Wrongdoings.(150),
It is necessary for all to be careful not to let disorderly acts or unsound Words be done or said. Every one should keep an eye on his or her companion, and to following the Islamic-humane programs as scheduled by my representative Hojjatol-Islam Moosavi Kflofr~l1a and do not deviate from them , so no disorderliness occur~ anno inconvenience is caused for the pilgrims.(151),
Chapter 22
LUXURIOUSNESS AND EXPENDITURES INCONSISTENT
WITH THE PHILOSOPHY OF HAJJ
Of the goods that are exposed to the pilgrims in Hejaz, what is American, is against the Islamic ideals and basically against Islam to buy, and is assisting the enemies of Islam and promoting the wrong, and it must be avoided. It is unfair to let our dear youths sacrifice and die in the fronts while you help the war criminals and mock at the Islamic Republic and the oppressed nation of Iran. You can buy suitable things for yourselves and your relatives, from Iran. so you will not be assisting the enemies of Islam.I just discharged my duty and now you are to beware not to support and help the enemies of God and His Messenger while going on pilgrimage to the House of God and thus, disgrace your nation and country. these are issues pointed out before and repeated now, owing to their importance.(152),
Those who spend large amounts of money, un-necessarily, onsouvenirs or luxurious receptions, had better use this kind of expenditure upon returning home to help the disabled and the destitute, so God Almighty will reward them and bless them.(153),
0! Dear clerics and heads of the caravans and all the pilgrims! beware not to make this journey a journey of trades. The journey towards Allah, not towards worldly objects, do not smear it with worldliness.(154),
This year, since many brothers and sisters having suffered from losses and hardships imposed upon them by the paganish regime in the course of revolution, and many disabled revolutionaries are in bad need of help, it is most appropriate that those who want to perform recommended pilgrimage, use the relevant expenditures on elimination of the needs of such brothers and Sisters which is considered more reward able by Almighty God, than performing the nonobligatory Hajj pilgrimage.(155),
This year, since many brothers and sisters having suffered from losses and hardships imposed upon them by the paganish regime in the course of revolution, and many disabled revolutionaries are in bad need of help, it is most appropriate that those who want to perform recommended pilgrimage, use the relevant expenditures on elimination of the needs of such brothers and Sisters which is considered more reward able by Almighty God, than performing the nonobligatory Hajj pilgrimage.(155),