Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage affairs:
Necessity of having a cultural official in Arbaeen’s Moukebs
Stating that the final goal of Arbaeen walking and pilgrimage is following Welayah which is a cultural work, Hojjat al-Islam Navvab emphasized on the necessity of having a cultural official in Hosseini's Moukebs.
Stating that the final goal of Arbaeen walking and pilgrimage is following Welayah which is a cultural work, Hojjat al-Islam Navvab emphasized on the necessity of having a cultural official in Hosseini's Moukebs.
As reported by Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Information Base, at the first meeting of Arbaeen Hosseini Moukebs officials, which was held in the blessed tomb of Sheikh Sadouq, in person and virtual format, Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage affairs and Supervisor of Iranian pilgrims Hojjat al-Islam Seyed Abdolfattah Navvab described having Moukeb as a very valuable and considered sincerity as the first important issue in managing Moukeb.
Stating that God's first advice to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is sincerity, he said: Sincerity is very important in action, and if those involved in the Arbaeen program deviate from the path of sincerity, they will get nothing but hardness.
Pointing out that justice is placed after sincerity, Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage affairs stated: Imam Ali (AS) says actions rise [to God] with sincerity.
One of the programs of foreign pilgrims who pass through Iran to participate in the Arbaeen ceremony is to visit the grave of martyr Haj Qasim Soleimani, who served sincerely and continuously to open the way of Imam Hossein (AS) pilgrimage, he added.
Hazrat Ali (AS) also says: Whoever purifies his intention, always stay away from the worst, Hojjat al-Islam Navvab said.
Hojjat al-Islam Navvab addressing the audience said: Let's note that the owner of moukebs is Imam Hossein (AS) and we are all the crew of Moukebs and must try having Hosseini's behavior and character.
Referring to the behavior of Imam Hossein (AS) with the Hor army and watering all that army and even their camels and horses, he said: this is how Imam Hossein (AS) honors his opposing forces in the Hosseini Moukeb and we, the owners of Moukebs should serve the pilgrims the same.
Mentioning Imam Hossein (AS) the symbol of honor, Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage stated that Hazrat only asked the enemy time for prayer and reciting Quran.He also advised the owner of moukebs provide an opportunity for prayer and recitation of Quran, as In the tent of Imam Hossein (AS) the voice of prayer, remembrance and supplication to God's door could be heard.
Emphasizing on the necessity of identifying damages of previous trips and presenting solution to solve them, Hojjat al-Islam Navvab said: It is necessary to have an alternative plan so that don’t face problems and impasse in your works.
Stating that the final goal of Arbaeen walking and pilgrimage is following Welayah which is a cultural work, Hojjat al-Islam Navvab emphasized: the main goal is human evolution, which was the goal of Imam Hossein (AS).
Considering the presence of missionaries in Moukebs in line with the provision of cultural services, Hojjat al-Islam Navvab stated: Moukebs are not only for providing services and welcoming pilgrims, but must have a cultural attachment and the presence of missionaries in the Moukebs can be very effective.
Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage also recommended that in addition to appointing a cultural official with specific duties for Moukebs, it should pay attention to providing cultural needs and products, cleanness prayer’s place, using Qur'an, broadcasting Quranic clips, Adhan, and providing digital library services in the Moukebs.
Emphasizing on the necessity of explaining and reminding the goals of Imam Hossein (AS), using the experiences of others and paying attention to some pilgrims who are interested in religion but do not have outward appearance, he said: with the right treatment, these people who are interested in Imam Hossaen (AS) would be attracted to this path.
Try to highlight the names of the martyrs in the spiritual ceremony of Arbaeen and pray on behalf of pilgrimage, and in addition to paying attention to possible problems of this year, such as heat and fine dust, invite the pilgrims to be patient.
