(MENAFN- AzerNews)
On July 7, a meeting was held in the Caucasian Muslims Office
(CMO) regarding the beginning of the month of Muharram.
Citing the press service of CMB, Azernews reports that
Sheikhulislam A. Pashazadeh, who opened the event with the
recitation of the Koran, noted that this month, which is an example
of respect for the Ahl-Bayt, is a holy moment for commemorating the
martyrs of the Patriotic War, and said that it is an indicator of
the existence of Imam Hussain's school of martyrdom. Sheikhulislam
A. Pashazadeh, who emphasized that the author of Karabakh Victory
was the victorious President of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani people
led by him with wisdom, and the brave Azerbaijani Army, emphasized
that the main strengthening factors of our victory in the Patriotic
War were state-people unity, close unity around the head of state,
and national and religious-spiritual unity within our society. drew
The chairman of the CMB stated that the protection of these values
is important for us to move towards future victories, and he
specially mentioned the moral duties of the clergy.
Saying that the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, who laid the
foundation of the high level of state-religion relations, always
treated the national and moral values with care and concern,
Sheikhulislam A. Pashazadeh, in his historical speech to the
religious people of Azerbaijan during the Ashura ceremony on June
20, 1994, came to the Tazpir Mosque. He reminded that Imam Hussain,
peace be upon him, expressed his importance at a high level.
Sheikhulislam A. Pashazade proudly emphasized that the path of
higher spirituality started by the National Leader Heydar Aliyev
continues and develops at the highest level today by the President
of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
A film reflecting the National Leader's respect for national and
moral values was shown at the event.
At the meeting, the appeal of the Council of Qazis of CMB
regarding the beginning of the month of Muharram was read and
accepted. The appeal contains specific tasks and recommendations
regarding Ashura ceremonies. In particular, information was given
about the blood donation campaigns held traditionally as one of the
examples of appropriate charity. Chairman of the CMB Sheikhulislam
Allahshukur Pashazadeh gave recommendations and tasks to the
members of the Board of Judges, authorized representatives, and
imams regarding the month of Muharram.
Organizational issues were discussed at the meeting. Changes
have been made in the composition of the CMB Council of Judges. The
Council of Judges was informed about the appointment of 2 new
judges and 5 new authorized representatives of the CMB.
Later, Sheikhulislam A. Pashazade informed the religious leaders
about the meetings and events carried out by the Caucasian Muslims
Department to serve the interests and interests of our people and
our state at the level of interreligious dialogue and cooperation.
He said that the source of trust and respect for our country in the
world is the successes and victories of Azerbaijan's statehood.
Sheikhulislam A. Pashazade told about the importance of meetings of
religious leaders in Baku and Shusha within the framework of the VI
World Intercultural Dialogue Forum held in Baku in May of this
year, the reception of religious leaders by the President of
Azerbaijan, the visit of religious leaders to the liberated
territories, the construction works in Karabakh and the visit to
the restored religious and spiritual monuments. , talked about the
historical value of the adopted Shusha Declaration. Sheikhulislam
A. Pashazade pointed out that Azerbaijan will host the globally
important COP29 event in November of this year, and spoke about the
duties and responsibilities of the Caucasus Muslims Office in the
framework of this globally important climate conference, which will
visit Azerbaijan and the high level of this event.
It was emphasized at the meeting that Azerbaijan is on the verge
of an important socio-political event. Extraordinary elections to
the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan will be held in our country on
September 1. The CMB called on all religious figures to actively
participate in these elections.
Sahib Naghiyev and Gunduz Ismayilov, deputy chairmen of the
State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, who participated in the meeting, gave their
recommendations to the clergy. Emphasizing that clerics showed a
high example of patriotism during the days of the Patriotic War,
the officials of the Committee reminded them of the responsibility
of conveying the values of our religion to the people during the
Muharram celebrations and advised them to be careful not to include
elements of superstition. It was stated that the recommendations
reflected in the application of the CMB Council of Veterans should
be strictly followed. The continuation of cooperation in all
matters between the State Committee for Work with Religious
Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Administration
of Caucasian Muslims was especially emphasized.
Mufti Salman Musayev and Qazis spoke at the meeting, imams'
questions were heard, and comments were made on issues of interest
to religious leaders.
At the meeting, prayers were read for the souls of the martyrs
of the Motherland, and Allah's mercy was asked.
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