News of Sunni Muslims in Iran | "The unwavering support of Shias for Sunnis" and "Special belief of Sunnis in Prophet's household"
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  • Meeting of a group of Sunni scholars of Kordestan with the Governor of the province.
    Meeting of a group of Sunni scholars of Kordestan with the Governor of the province.

Pars Today – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said: The blood of martyrs 'Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is a symbol of resistance and unity between Shias and Sunnis.

According to Pars Today, citing IRIB News Agency, “Peyman Jabelli,” the head of IRIB, on Thursday during a meeting with Sunni scholars from Iran's Hormozgan Province, referred to the unwavering support of Shias for Sunnis and its clear manifestation in the Gaza conflict and Palestinian history, stating: The blood of martyrs “Ismail Haniyeh,” “Yahya Sinwar,” and “Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah” is symbol resistance and unity among Shias and Sunnis.

The head of Iran's national media emphasized the organization's commitment to clarifying the policies of the Islamic Republic regarding the utilization of the capacities of Sunni Muslims in various fields. He stated: "A Shia who insults the sanctities of Sunni Muslims is, according to the words of the Leader, a British Shia."

Unity is more crucial now than ever

“Arash Zerehtan Lahoni,” the governor of Kordestan, Iran, also stated in a recent meeting with a group of Sunni clerics and scholars from the province that today, the importance of unity is greater than ever. He said: "In the behavior and discourse of Sunni and Shia scholars, efforts and positions aimed at strengthening unity are evident and beneficial for the country and the Iranian nation." He added: "Sunnis have a special respect and belief in the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his household, and in this regard, the people have always followed the scholars."

The solidarity of the Islamic Ummah revives the dignity of Muslims

Mowlavi "Seyyed Ahmad Abdollahi Eskandar," the Friday Prayers Leader of the Sunni community in the city of Asadiyeh in South Khorasan Province, Iran, also stated: "We must thwart the enemies' plans through unity and proximity among Islamic nations." He considered the strengthening of unity within the Islamic Ummah as essential for the integrity and elevation of Muslim dignity. Mowlavi Eskandar added: "Over the years, we have witnessed unjust sanctions and conspiracies against Islam by America and Zionists; therefore, this solidarity, brotherhood, and unity among the Islamic Ummah can neutralize many of these malicious plots by the enemies."

The actions of martyr Raeisi in defending the oppressed are everlasting

Mamosta "Abdul Salam Emami," the Friday Prayers Leader of Mahabad, also said on Wednesday during the ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, the late President of Iran, and his companions: "The actions of Martyr Raeisi in defending the oppressed people and also the Muslims of Gaza are enduring and praiseworthy."

He added: Martyr Raeisi, at the United Nations, courageously defended the Resistance Axis and Islam by displaying a picture of Martyr Lt. General Qassem Soleimani along with the Holy Quran. Mamosta “Emami” emphasized: Two years have passed since the Zionist regime’s bombardment and crimes in Gaza, yet no Muslim country other than Iran, the Resistance Axis, and Yemen has stood against the regime’s massacre.

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