Hajj message

Imam Khomeini's Hajj message and the philosophy behind it

In an interview with Ayatollah Taskhiri, chairman of the International Forum for Proximity of Islamic Denominations, the hajj messages issued by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution were discussed. Due to the long day Iranian pilgrims had to endure on their way to Saudi Arabia, certain negotiations took place between the officials of the two countries in order to coordinate the times and delays. Ayatollah Taskhiri was a member of the Iranian delegation which was sent to Saudi Arabia to negotiate with Saudi officials.

Baraa'at az Moshrikeen

Baraa'at az Moshrikeen (dissociation from polytheists)

A member of the National Security and Foreign Policies Committee recently said: “The Message pilgrims wish to convey at the Baraa'at az Moshrikeen (dissociation from polytheists) ceremony this year is, that changes within the area should be supported and that they are opponents of colonization and world arrogance.”

Cave of Hira

Pilgrims visiting the Cave of Hira

Even though they have to endure difficulties, some pilgrims still visit the Cave of Hira, where the Qur'an was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (saw).

Ka’ba covering

The covering of the Ka’ba

On the 5th of November after the morning prayers were completed the Ka’ba’s old covering was taken off, the Ka’ab was then washed with Zam Zam water and Iranian rose water.

Ayatollah Khamenei's Hajj message

Ayatollah Khamenei's Message to Hajj Pilgrims- 2011

The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei issued a statement to the Hajj congress and pilgrims. In this statement Ayatollah Khamenei talked of the recent movements and uprisings in the Arab World and stated that these uprisings were due to the Islamic awakening of different societies. Furthermore he added that in order for these uprisings to be successful, people must be resolute and must not be fooled by the deceit or trickery used by some powerful countries to break up their unity. Without unity and persistence no uprising can achieve anything.

From his birth up to the 4th of June

The Imam’s entrance into Iran

Sayyid Ahmad and the Second Revolution