Hadaeq: Lovers of Imam Zaman (AS) should strive for God

Shiraz- The head of the Cultural Foundation of Hazrat Mahdi Mououd (A.S.) said: Striving in the way of God and not being indifferent to evil is one of the duties of the lovers of Imam Zaman (A.S.).

Hojjat-ul-Islam wal-Muslimeen Muhammad Hossein Hadaeq, in a conversation with Mehr reporter, referring to Imam Hassan Askari's (a.s.) commandment to God piety, devout religion, and striving in the way of God, said: One of the characteristics of the lovers of Imam Zaman (a.s.) is to strive in the way of God, and as long as a person is alive, he should strive in this direction and not give up in any effort.

He added: Efforts in the way of God are not limited to age, social position and administrative position. Rather, every person in any situation can work for God and take steps towards fulfilling his religious and social duties.

Referring to an experience of his presence in one of the government offices, Hadaeq added: In a ceremony, one of the deputies of that group, whose administrative service had ended, was supposed to be honored. After presenting the thank you plaque, I told the staff that the word retirement is not a perfect expression for the end of human responsibility.

Vice-President of Hazrat Mahdi Mououd Cultural Foundation (AS) continued: A person may retire from work in his office or organizational responsibility, but in religious culture, retirement does not mean doing duty; Because a person is responsible for himself, his wife, children and society as long as he is alive.

He clarified: the end of man's responsibility in worldly affairs comes when the soul is separated from his body; Therefore, as long as a person has the ability and opportunity to do work, he should strive for God and use his capacities in the way of service.

Referring to Saadi's poems about the need to take advantage of life's opportunities, Hadaeq said: "What a beautiful song Saadi has written: "Enough to look and look, so that the days of the heart do not fall into the world, be alert / Do what you can, before that, nothing will come to you."

He added: Man should not withdraw from his responsibilities due to his age or the idea that others do not pay attention to his words. Because such attitudes can hinder the performance of duties.

The Vice-President of Hazrat Mehdi Mououd Cultural Foundation (AS) emphasized: Every person, regardless of age and position, has a responsibility in the society and should strive to propagate God's religion and promote religious values.

Indifference to evil is not compatible with religious responsibility

Criticizing some people's indifference to social wrong behaviors, Hadaeq said: One of the problems of society is that when someone does something wrong, some people say that it is not our concern and everyone should do their own work.

Emphasizing the necessity of paying attention to the social and religious responsibilities of individuals, he added: When we observe a violation or negation, we should not refrain from warning and forbidding the negation due to indifference or concern about the reaction of others. Rather, we should try to correct things by observing the right conditions and methods.

Referring to the responsibility of individuals in the family, workplace and community environment, Vice-President of Hazrat Mehdi Mououd Cultural Foundation said: Sometimes even in the family, we neglect our religious duties and do not remind our family members about religious issues. While it cannot always be justified that if others have merit, they themselves take action to ask about religious issues.

Striving for God should be in all aspects of life

Hadaiq continued by emphasizing that efforts in the way of God should be reflected in all aspects of human life, and said: The meaning of striving for God is that human activities and behaviors have a divine color.

He pointed out: Home, marriage, business, work environment, family relations, reconciliation and social ties can all be on the path of divine satisfaction. Therefore, if someone claims to love Imam Zaman (AS), he should show this love in his behavior and efforts for God.