Imam Juma Bushehr: Hazrat Zainab (PBUH) saved Islam from the danger of destruction
Bushehr - The representative of the religious leader in the province and the Friday imam of Bushehr said: Hazrat Zainab (PBUH) is a lady who, by creating an epic, was able to keep the message of pure Islam and the uprising of Imam Hussein (PBUH) alive in history.
According to Mehr reporter, Ayatollah Gholam Ali Safaei Bushehri on Saturday morning at the birth ceremony of Hazrat Zeinab Kabri (PBUH) in Bushehr Martyrs Gulzar, congratulated on this occasion, explained the role of influential figures in the history of divine religions and stated: Every human being can have a guiding influence within the limits of his life and influence his family and surrounding environment.
The representative of the religious jurist in Bushehr province emphasized the historical role of Hazrat Zainab (pbuh) in protecting Islam and said: Hazrat Zainab (pbuh) did not allow the uprising of Imam Hussain (pbuh) to be buried in Karbala and the truth of Islam to be lost in the noise of the enemies' propaganda by standing up, clarifying and explaining the truth of the Karbala incident.
Imam Juma Bushehr stated that the existential value of a person depends on the extent of his educational and guiding influence in the surrounding environment, and added: Even if the social conditions are unfavorable and the field for activity is not available, a person can be effective in the society with his efforts and personal development. A topic whose clear examples can be seen in the history of great and effective women in divine religions.
Hazrat Zainab (pbuh); The model of influence in the most difficult conditions
Referring to the position of Hazrat Asia, Hazrat Maryam (S), Hazrat Fatima Zahra (S) and Hazrat Zainab (S) in the history of Islam and divine religions, the representative of the religious jurist in Bushehr province stated: these personalities followed the path of faith and guidance in difficult environments and sometimes full of pressure and deviation and left an impact on history with their role-playing.
Referring to the introduction of Pharaoh's wife as a model for believers in the Holy Quran, Ayatollah Safai Bushehri said: Hazrat Asia in the environment of Pharaoh's rule, despite the pressures and crimes that prevailed in that society, preserved her faith and became a lasting model for believing people. This example shows that unfavorable environment is not a definite obstacle to human influence.
He also pointed to the position of Hazrat Maryam (pbuh) and Hazrat Khadijah (pbuh) and pointed out: Hazrat Maryam (pbuh) became the mother of Jesus (pbuh) with divine service and piety, and Hazrat Khadijah (pbuh) also played an essential role in the consolidation and expansion of Islam by supporting the beloved Prophet of Islam (pbuh).
Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (pbuh), divine authority and model of stability
Referring to the role of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (PBUH) during the life of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and after his death, the representative of the religious jurist in Bushehr Province said: Hazrat Zahra (PBUH) supported the Prophet and the path of Islam in difficult circumstances and after the death of that Hazrat, she assumed an important role in guiding the society with her stance and enlightenment.
Recalling the position of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (pbuh) in the teachings of Ahl al-Bayt (pbuh), Ayatollah Safa'i Bushehri added: the position of this great lady is such that in the traditions, her satisfaction and anger are connected with God's satisfaction and anger; A subject that expresses his spiritual greatness and his pivotal role in the history of Islam.
Hazrat Zainab did not allow the truth of Karbala to be distorted
Explaining the conditions of the Bani Umayyad rule, he said: With the coming of Yazid, Islamic values and teachings faced a serious threat, and the behavior and approach of the rulers of that time had paved the way for the return of Jahili culture. In such a situation, the uprising of Imam Hussain (a.s.) was formed to revive the religion and confront the deviation.
Referring to the events after the Ashura incident, the representative of the religious jurist in Bushehr province said: After the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his companions, Hazrat Zainab (s.a.) endured the pain of her loved ones in very difficult circumstances and was responsible for guarding the message of Ashura. But with his patience, perseverance and power of expression, he fulfilled this historical responsibility.
Referring to the sermons of Hazrat Zainab (PBUH) in Kufa and Sham, Ayatollah Safai Bushehri said: With her enlightening words, she made the public aware of the truth of the Karbala crime and challenged the propaganda of the Umayyad system. His words were so effective that he changed the atmosphere of the society and put the rulers of the time on the defensive.
He continued: By exposing the nature of Umayyad rule and defending the ideals of Imam Hussain (pbuh), Hazrat Zainab (pbuh) did not allow the enemies to introduce the family of the Prophet (pbuh) as a foreign group and erase the truth of the Ashura uprising from the historical memory of society.
Permanence of the message of Ashura in the light of Hazrat Zainab's explanation
The representative of the religious jurist in Bushehr province emphasized that the permanence of the message of Ashura is due to the role played by Hazrat Zainab (pbuh), and noted that if she had not enlightened and explained after the incident of Karbala, the Umayyad propaganda apparatus could impose its narrative on the society and marginalize the truth of the uprising of Imam Hussain (pbuh).
Ayatollah Safai Bushehri, referring to verse 24 of Surah Ibrahim about the "Kalma Tayyaba" and likening it to a pure tree with firm roots and long branches, said: Divine characters and pure people are like a pure tree whose effects and blessings spread over time and different generations benefit from its fruits.
He added: Many Hosseini and Zainabi gatherings, cultural and literary works and various manifestations of Ashura observance are among the blessings of Hazrat Zainab's (PBUH) struggle and enlightenment. A lady who was able to keep the message of pure Islam and the uprising of Imam Hussain (AS) alive in history.
At the end, the representative of the Supreme Leader in Bushehr province emphasized the necessity of following the example of the great figures of Islamic history and noted: Every human being should be effective in guiding, educating and reforming the society to the best of his ability and know that even in the most difficult situations, the course of history can be influenced by faith, perseverance and explaining the truth.