Head of Central I'tikaf Headquarters: Steering Councils Organized in 250 Counties
The Head of the Central I'tikaf Headquarters announced that I'tikaf steering councils have been organized in 250 of the country's 450 counties this year.
Ambassador of Arjan-Social Group: Hojjatul-Islam Seyed Alireza Tekyai, head of the Central Headquarters of I'tikaf, on Wednesday evening during the opening ceremony of the 11th National I'tikaf Congress at Imam Ali (AS) Army Ground Forces Officer University, referring to the commitment that God took from Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Isma'il, said: The great Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (PBUH) was also interested in establishing and holding I'tikaf; In such a way that if they were not able to retreat one year for some reason, the next year they retreated twice to make up for what was lost.
The head of the central headquarters of the retreat continued: Peace and blessings of God be upon the pure soul of Imam Rahal and the great Islamic revolution, the founder of the Islamic political system in the present era. With his great effort, he put the knowledge that had been forgotten, neglected or caught in a challenge, back in front of the society.
He added: His successor, the Martyr Imam of the Islamic Revolution, was sensitive, attentive and considerate towards the Itikaf during all the years of his leadership.
47 turns of speech and guidance about retreat
Tekyai said: His statements and positions have been compiled in a booklet that will be unveiled tonight. He spoke about itikaf 47 times, gave guidance and took care. This is the extension of the path of Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismail; "The scholars of the nation are better than the prophets of the Israelites." These elders continued the same path of the prophets and the same blessed path.
He continued: The Martyr Imam of the Islamic Revolution did itikaf so much that it is better to leave the explanation to the valuable exhibition that has been set up in front of you in the square and footpath of Hazrat Agha. See there; It is really difficult to count and express these things and it does not fit in such opportunities; Even numerous opportunities are not enough to express them all.
The Head of the Central Headquarters of the I'tikaf emphasized: Our Martyr imam addressed this issue so much that they deserve the title of "Reviver of the I'tikaf" without exaggeration. It is enough to express their revivalism that during these years, they took our hands, your hands, the hands of the Islamic community of Iran and the hands of all those who have something lost in the name of God, and led them step by step, and today they blessed the country with a valuable and comprehensive worship of Itikaf.
retreat; Worship that supports obligations
Emphasizing the place of I'tikaf, he said: "Don't underestimate the worship of I'tikaf." Itikaf is strongly recommended, but according to scholars and scholars, including Imam Mujahid Shahid, Grand Ayatollah Javadi Amoli and others, it is called "Umm al-Ibadat".
Tekyai added: These characters taught us that if you are faced with this taunt that why you skip the duties and pay attention to this valuable mustahab, answer that this mustahab supports the duties; It really is.
He addressed the audience and said: You are worthy and God's trustees; Those who have deservedly carried this trust. We have been honored for carrying the burden of trust; "We have mercy on the children of Adam", but not everyone; "I will honor you with Allah and I will fear you."
The Head of the Central Headquarters of the Itikaf continued: Those who distance themselves from sin and devote themselves to serving God, fulfilling their obligations, observing the recommended and abandoning the abominations, are the pioneers of piety. May you be happy that you have been able to be worthy trustees; God willing, you will be among those who know your divine guardians by piety.
He added: The Imam of our community, Rizwanullah Ta'alaaliyyah; Rather, peace be upon him, they dealt with all aspects of religion and put the details and generalities in front of the people and created a place where today the world of humanity is influenced by the values of the holy system of the Islamic Republic.
Smart planning instructions for the benefit of pilgrims
Referring to the meeting of the Itikaf agents with the Martyr of the Revolution in 2013, Tekyai said: When our Imam accepted the agents, he ordered to plan wisely so that the youth or non-young people who come to the Itikaf would definitely benefit from it. He beautifully said that you are obliged to have a smart plan so that the person who comes to itikaf gets motivated from you and can build himself.
The Head of the Central Headquarters of the Itikaf added: By the grace of God, you accomplished this mission and gave them so much hope that in 1403, in the last honor of the servants of the Central Headquarters of the Itikaf, with the presence of a select group from all over the country and the policy-making council, they were very pleased and said: Do not be tired; But make this young man who comes to itikaf and receives attention, supplication and attention, so that this state will last.
He emphasized: It means that your capacity becomes a blessing for 365 days. They aimed to stabilize the state of retreat for one year.
The strategic document of retreat is in the implementation phase
Tekyai stated: Now, thanks to the second step statement, the central headquarters of the retreat has been able to prepare a strategic document with its scientific council and present it to the leader of the Martyr of the Revolution. After two months, he approved the document and ordered it to be implemented.
He added: "By God's grace, I am now proud to say that the document has been implemented and will not be destroyed." Based on this document, I'tikaf steering councils have been formed in provincial centers across the country; Their leadership has been entrusted to Imam Juma and the representative of the religious jurist, and cultural institutions have gathered together and are supporting.
The head of the central headquarters of the retreat continued: We are facilitators. We must prepare both materially and spiritually; remove evils and provide purity; Provide both hardware and software for the mosque.
He said: "Today, the entire country is acting in a really disciplined way with the steering councils, and a unity of action and science has been established."
Referring to the meeting with the martyred leader on the 7th of Bahman 1403, Tekyai said: If we had not been able to equalize the quality and quantity in the past years, this happened thanks to that meeting and the order he gave. Maybe this matter was in their possession; I firmly believe in the possession of the governorship of Hazrat Agha. This care was able to make the retreat of 1403 so high in terms of quality that quality and quantity competed with each other.
Organizing I'tikaf steering councils in 250 cities
The head of the central headquarters of the retreat emphasized: the unity that exists now is a unified, definitive and nationwide unity, from the center to all provinces, cities and even villages. If I resort to the oath of majesty to express this issue, I have done the right thing.
He said: Now representatives of 250 cities are present among you; That is, out of 450 cities, I'tikaf steering councils have been organized in 250 cities this year, and this is really valuable.
Basij and army hosting the retreat congress
Tekyai continued: It is as if these two armed wings of the protector of the holy Islamic system should have blessed themselves at the Congress and the Itikaf festival. Last year, Sardar Soleimani, the commander of Basij, hosted the same gathering in holy Mashhad and that program was held.
He added: This year, Lieutenant General Seyyed Abdul Rahim Mousavi was the host, and we have gathered here thanks to the blessing of his pure blood. with an addition in the national section and with the international festival.
The coincidence of the Congress with the anniversary of the establishment of the political ideological organization of the army
The head of the central headquarters of the retreat said: the days of the congress and the festival have coincided with October 24; The day when the Great Imam of the Islamic Revolution, our great leader, ordered the formation of the army's ideological political organization and built this beautiful building. Congratulations should be given for this.
He continued: We are now in a situation with different privileges; A place that has been the stepping stone of the Martyr of the Revolution more than 39 times and nearly 40 times; It has been his command center and even his breeding place for several years.
Tekyai added: Since the beginning of the revolution, this blessed center has presented 123 martyrs from among its graduates. It is located next to the death of Imam Martyr and Mujahideen of the Islamic Revolution and it is a very valuable opportunity.