Qur'an fondness circle of the subcontinent pilgrims;
Hojjat al-Islam Navvab: Obedience to God raised the status of "Ibrahim's family".
Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage affairs and head of the Iranian pilgrims Hojjat al-Islam Seyed Abdolfattah Navvab said: Obedience to God's command has been the reason for the Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) family to reach a lofty position in the eyes of God.
According to the Hajj information base, the gathering of fondness with the Qur'an of the subcontinent caravans was held last night with the presence of a group of pilgrims from Pakistan, Kashmir, India and Bangladesh under the auspices of the international deputy of Supreme Leader Delegation Office.
At this gathering, which was held in the tent of the Supreme Leader's representative office in Mena, verses from the Qur'an were recited by a Kashmiri reader, and after that Hojjat al-Islam Navvab gave a speech.
In this meeting, Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage affairs commented on verse 100 of Surah Nisa and verses 90 to 110 of Surah Safat and spoke about the high position of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), Hazrat Hajar (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS).
Referring to verse 100 of Surah Nisa, Hojjat al-Islam Navvab said: it is stated at this verse that anyone who migrates in the way of God and for God's pleasure, will find a very high position in comfort and his affairs.
He continued: It has also been emphasized that whoever leaves his home for emigration to God and His Messenger, if he dies during his journey, God's reward and forgiveness will include him.
Stating that the Holy Qur'an has mentioned Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) as models, Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage affairs pointed out the high position of Hazrat Ibrahim's family in the eyes of God and said: when Hazrat Ibrahim, Hazrat Hajar and Hazrat Ismail came to Mecca and paid attention to the situation of God's house, Hazrat Ibrahim said to Hazrat Hajar (AS) that we should stay at this land so that the prayer can be performed there.
Hojjat al-Islam Navvab pointed to a short sermon from Nahj al-Balaghah in which Hazrat Ali (a.s.) has said: "This is a land where there was no water or grass and there were many poisonous snakes " and said: Hazrat Hajar decided to stay at this land because it was God's command.
Supreme Leader's representative in Hajj and Pilgrimage affairs also explained the dream of Prophet Ibrahim about cutting off the head of his son and said: Hazrat Ibrahim (PBUH) told his son in a dream that I will cut off your head, but the choice of whether to accept it or not is up to you. Hazrat Ismail, who was obedient to God, immediately accepted.
Reminding Hazrat Ismail's obedience to God's orders, Hojjat aI-Islam Navvab continued: he gave up his youth and dreams to fulfill God's decree. This is why God has given him such a high position.
Head of the Iranian pilgrims suggested reading verses 90 to 110 of Surah Safat and said to the pilgrims: Think about the meaning of these verses so that we know how far we are from the exalted position of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). This is why God has said in the Qur'an peace to this prophet.
