The Supreme Islamic Shiite Council held a memorial ceremony for the head of the Council, Sheikh Abdul Amir Qabalan, on the occasion of the first anniversary of his passing, this afternoon, Wednesday, at the council’s headquarters.
Sheikh Al-Khatib: The enemy stands helpless in the face of the unified official Lebanese position
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-President of the Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, Sheikh Ali Al-Khatib, who presented the stages of the formation of the resistance in Lebanon at the hands of Imam Musa Al-Sadr, and said: “The instillation of resistance, which was planted by Imam (Al-Sadr) resulted in the liberation of Lebanon, and then its prevention, the martyrs gave it to drink. Their pure blood and the resistance with the sweat of their jihad,” expressing his thanks to everyone who supported the resistance, especially the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Syrian Arab Republic, and all the allies and friends. To protect Lebanon from dangers as a result of the threats of the usurping Zionist entity.
He denounced the attempts to distort the image of the resistance and undermine its nobility, purity and purity after the enemy failed to defeat it militarily, noting that this dangerous policy “enters the country in new crises that are added to its multiple crises, keeping it away from finding possible solutions to its crises, in response to blatant foreign interventions that are unacceptable and denounced, Because it has dire consequences.”
Sheikh Al-Khatib also denounced the Zionist entity’s repeated attacks on civilian facilities in Syria, the murders it is committing against the Palestinian people, the attacks on holy sites, especially Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the demolition of Palestinian homes.
He affirmed the continuation of standing by the brotherly Syria, the Palestinian people and their mujahideen, calling for the best relations with sisterly Syria and stressing the “best relations with the Arab and Muslim brothers for the interest of Lebanon and the common Arab and Muslim issues.”
Emphasizing that the Shiite Muslims in Lebanon chose Lebanon as a final homeland for its children and were content with coexistence, civil peace and the Lebanese state, and he explained that “when the state abandoned defending its sovereignty in the face of the “Israeli” attacks on Lebanon and its occupation, the residents of the occupied areas, which are under the “Israeli” threat, were forced to They always took up arms and defended themselves, their land and their properties, which was a defense of Lebanon’s sovereignty, dignity and the dignity of its people. Which constitute the resistance, the army and the people in it the strong point.”
Sheikh Al-Khatib stressed that this did not change the position of the Lebanese Shiites regarding adherence to the state and its institutions, or their political project, stressing not to compromise the unity of the state or the dignity of the Lebanese, and to preserve Lebanon as a final homeland for its builders and the unity of its land and people and the unity of the position in the face of the Zionist terrorist project, which poses a threat The truth is about Lebanon, its people, and the entire region.
Mufti Qabalan: How can there be neutrality when the fire is burning around us and upon us?
The excellent Jaafari Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Qabalan delivered a speech in which he presented the merits of the late and some of his wills, noting that these wills will be issued in a book soon. It relates to: the subject of faith, Imam Sayyid Musa al-Sadr, the Lebanese sects and coexistence, national work, the concept of government work, the experience of financial entities…
Sheikh Qabalan also drew attention to the late’s position on the issue of Lebanon’s neutrality, as he used to say: “How can there be neutrality, when the fire is burning around us and upon us?” He made his will to Hezbollah and the Amal movement. He said: “You are the basis of any national force, discord is forbidden, sedition is forbidden, and betrayal is forbidden.” He was warning that “there are those who want to strike Shiites with Shiites, and sects with sects, and whoever does that is a sinner, and he is an enemy of God and this country.” “.
Sheikh Qabalan also recalled his late father’s stances on the Zionist entity, as he used to say: “Always remember that Israel is an enemy of Muslims and Christians, of Lebanon, Palestine and Jerusalem, and the resistance is the shield of the country and the stage of salvation, and the miracle of victories.”
Derian: To form a government that advances the Lebanese people
The Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, gave a speech in which he warned against reaching a presidential vacuum, and called for the formation of a government that would advance the helpless Lebanese people, and said: “Beware and then beware of reaching a presidential vacuum, because this entitlement – as the formation of the government – is taking place in its path.” Great endeavor today.”
He considered that addressing these two entitlements is “more than necessary, in order for the state to be able to withstand and continue, and in order to save the Lebanese who are living in the worst stage they have gone through, and which our country has faced since the birth of the state of Greater Lebanon.”
Sheikh Derian added: “The election of a president for the republic is an important entitlement, as he is the head of the state, and it should be a comprehensive and comprehensive reference for all Lebanese. What is required is reconciliation and consensus, to secure the election process, because Lebanon is a consensual country, and the vacuum is a disaster for Lebanon and the Lebanese.”
He continued, “Our role is to pay attention and be alert, so that we do not reach the unimaginable consequences, and what happened in the past with regard to the presidential vacuum, it is not allowed to be repeated, because what could happen may be the worst … and we must all work to complete the formation of the government.” and the election of a new president for all Lebanese.
Sheikh Abi Al-Muna: To hold a summit under the title “One Unified Appeal”
Sheikh Al-Aql of the Unitarian Druze sect, Sheikh Sami Abi Al-Muna, gave a speech in which he said: “The reality of our country and its suffering, quarrels, obsessions, fears and interferences cause concern and frustration. The country and the possibility of its advancement, calling for the public interest and the rights of the people to prevail over all other interests and selfishness that destroyed the country and almost ended its existence.
Sheikh Abi Al-Muna called for holding a spiritual summit under the title “One, Unified Appeal”, expressing his hope that the presidents and officials would receive the call with positivity and chivalry, “they make concessions that are profitable for all, and take exceptional and comfortable steps inside and outside, so they will survive here and profit from the homeland.” There, the knots begin to be dismantled one by one, instead of placing barriers, one barrier after another, in a game similar to the game of biting the fingers or the game of dancing on the edge of the abyss, which some of them risk practicing without paying attention to the pain of the people and the pain of the homeland.
Sheikh Asfour: Lebanon is big with its people and proud of its resistance
The Chargé d’Affairs of the Supreme Council, Sheikh Muhammad Asfour, gave a speech in which he praised the merits and positions of the late, especially in the arenas of confrontation with the Zionist enemy, its ambitions and arrogance.
He believed that “small Lebanon in its size has proven that it is big with its people and proud of its resistance, so it put an end to the Zionist arrogance, the violation of dignity and freedoms, and the attempt to plunder wealth, and it preserved the homeland, its sovereignty, dignity and capabilities.”
Sheikh Asfour considered that “in the face of this achievement, it is natural for the enemies of the country to try to circumvent it with political pressure and an economic siege and an attempt to exhaust people’s determination. From a position of transparency, we are in harsh political and economic conditions, and we feel strongly the suffering of the Lebanese of all sects and regions.”
Sheikh Asfour called for facing these pressures and finding ways to get out of them by consensus of those concerned and holding them to their national responsibilities and understanding to work for responsible treatments of the political and economic situation, to stop the collapse, fortify the homeland and preserve the achievements that have been made, considering that the formation of the government is a necessary national, structural, economic and security situation, and the achievement of merit. The presidency is also a constitutional state that protects the structure and stability of institutions.”
The ceremony was attended by representatives of the three presidents: President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, Sheikh Akl of the Unitarian Druze sect, Sheikh Sami Abu Al-Muna, and Sheikh Naim Qassem representing the Secretary-General. Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Bishop Boulos Abdel Sater, representing Patriarch Bechara Al-Rai, Chargé d’Affairs of the Upper House Sheikh Muhammad Asfour, Archimandrite George Iskandar representing Patriarch Al-Absi, and a crowd of current and former ministers and representatives, ambassadors, diplomatic, official, political, military, security and judicial figures, and leaders of parties and forces Politicians, and religious scholars from various Islamic and Christian sects.
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