Hafez and the Martyrs: Two Narratives of Truth and Freedom

SHIRAZ – The Fars Provincial Director General of Islamic Propaganda, stressing the link between religion, art and heroism in Shiraz, said: Hafez with his poetry and the Martyrs with their sacrifice are two enduring narratives of the truth-seeking, spirituality and freedom of Iranian culture.

Shiraz-Director General of Fars Islamic Propaganda, emphasizing the link between religion, art and epic in Shiraz, said: Hafez with his poetry and martyrs with sacrifice and sacrifice are two lasting narratives of truth-seeking, spirituality and freedom of Iranian culture.

Hojjat-ul-Islam wal-Muslimeen Mohammad Baqer Veldan, in a conversation with Mehr reporter, referring to the privileged position of Shiraz in the history and culture of Iran, said: the identity of this city is beyond the lovely gardens, historical monuments and Hafez's romantic sonnets and is rooted in a deep connection between religion, art, spirituality and epic.

Referring to the statements of the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Hazrat Ayatollah Khamenei, he added: He called Shiraz the cradle of religion, art and epic; An expression that reflects the various aspects of the historical and cultural identity of this land.

The Director General of Islamic Propaganda of Fars Province stated: Religion has given meaning to the lives of the people of this region, art has been the manifestation of Iranian taste and thought, and the epic has become the guardian of the faith, independence and honor of this nation in historical situations.

Hojjat-ul-Islam Voldan emphasized the place of Hafez Shirazi in the cultural identity of Iran and stated: Hafez's poetry is beyond the beauty of words and romantic themes, it is a gateway to knowledge, freedom and truth-seeking. The connection of this great poet with the Holy Quran and the reflection of concepts such as divine love, trust, avoiding hypocrisy and honesty in his Diwan, has turned his poetry into a mixture of beauty, wisdom and spirituality. A treasure that remains alive and effective after centuries.

He considered freedom to be one of the main axes of Hafez's thought and added: Hafez stands against hypocrisy and abuse of sacred things and calls people to honesty, inner purity and freedom from false attachments. This idea has a deep connection with the roots of Iranian culture, including truth-seeking, human dignity and justice.

The Director General of Islamic Propaganda of Fars province considered the secret of Hafez's permanence to be the expression of human's constant concerns and said: Love, hope, suffering, faith and the search for truth do not belong to a specific era and this feature has kept his poetry alive for different generations.

The saga of the martyrs; Manifestation of faith and freedom

Hojjat-ul-Islam Voldan, referring to the place of the epic in the historical identity of Shiraz and Fars, said: The epic in Iranian culture is not only limited to military battles, but it is a manifestation of faith, sacrifice, responsibility and standing against oppression and aggression. 15 thousand martyrs of Fars province are a clear symbol of this spirit and a proof of the deep bond of faith and sacrifice among the people of this land.

He continued: If Hafez speaks of truth and freedom with the language of art, the martyrs have shown loyalty to the truth and defense of their ideals in the field of action. Re-reading the thought of the greats of Persian literature, along with remembering the martyrs, is an opportunity to know the cultural and spiritual roots of Iranian society. The roots in which beauty, faith, dignity and sacrifice are connected to each other.

Shiraz; Inheriting an identity beyond geography

Emphasizing the responsibility of cultural institutions in protecting the historical identity of Shiraz, Hojjat-ul-Islam Voldan said: introducing this city as the cradle of religion, art and epic is not just a retelling of a historical title, but a cultural responsibility towards today's and future generations.

He added: The introduction of the heritage of Shiraz to the young generation should be done in such a way that their connection with literary excellence, religious education and models of sacrifice and sacrifice becomes stronger. Familiarity with Hafez, Saadi, religious scholars and martyrs of Fars can help to strengthen the cultural identity and belonging of the new generation to their history and land.

In the end, the Director General of Islamic Propaganda of Fars Province noted: Shiraz, with its rich heritage in the field of religion, literature and epics, has the capacity to provide a model of the coexistence of spirituality and art and the connection of culture with social responsibility. Hafez with his immortal poetry and the martyrs with their enduring saga are two manifestations of truth-seeking and freedom that have a lasting place in the historical memory of this land and can continue to inspire future generations.