The bitter events brought about by blind terrorism in France have once again, moved me to speak to you young people. For me, it is unfortunate that such incidents would have to create the framework for a conversation, however the truth is that if painful matters do not create the grounds for finding solutions and mutual consultation, then the damage caused will be multiplied.
Asia Continent - South West Asia - Iraq Country - Karbala City
Every year, so many people from across the world come to this place. This place have been the destination of 20 million pilgrims from 40 countries in 2014. This means that 60% of the whole population of Iraq, which increases every year. This magnitude of pilgrim, is approximately 5 times greater than Hadj pilgrims and more significant of Hindu crowded ceremony (Kumbh Mela). The long distance between Basra which is a harbor city to Karbala is 425 miles. (683 km), which is go through by car. But, in this ceremony, people passed it wonderfully on foot. They passed this line a couple of perfect weeks.
"In the name of God, the Beneficent the Merciful
O you who have believed, let not your wealth and your children divert you from remembrance of Allah. And whoever does that - then those are the losers."
"In the name of God, the Beneficent the Merciful
And to Thamud [We sent] their brother Salih. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. He has produced you from the earth and settled you in it, so ask forgiveness of Him and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is near and responsive.""
Receive knowledge of Islam from its primary and original sources. Gain information about Islam through the Qur’an and the life of its great Prophet. I would like to ask you whether you have directly read the Qur’an of the Muslims. Have you studied the teachings of the Prophet of Islam and his humane, ethical doctrines? Have you ever received the message of Islam from any sources other than the media?
I would like to talk to you about Islam, particularly the image that is presented to you as Islam. Many attempts have been made over the past two decades, almost since the disintegration of the Soviet Union, to place this great religion in the seat of a horrifying enemy. The provocation of a feeling of horror and hatred and its utilization has unfortunately a long record in the political history of the West.
The recent events in France and similar ones in some other Western countries have convinced me to directly talk to you about them. I am addressing you, [the youth], not because I overlook your parents, rather it is because the future of your nations and countries will be in your hands; and also I find that the sense of quest for truth is more vigorous and attentive in your hearts.