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• 21 Jumada II 1433H

The inauguration of Husainiyataz-zahra in Eskilstuna, Sweden

With the help of Allah, and under the auspices of his Eminence Sayyid Murtada Al-Kishmiri and the accompanying delegation, and the presence of the representatives of other centres and cultural societies and the presence of Iraqi community whose members arrived from various Swedish cities Husainiyataz-Zahra was inaugurated in the city of Eskilstuna, Sweden. In his speech Sayyid Al-Kishmiri has welcomed all scholars and heads of Islamic centres who arrived from a number of countries and cities to congratulate their brethren on this occasion. He also highlighted the role of the orators and preachers in holding educational gatherings which deal with moral problems of the community in exile, particularly in these countries, stressing that members of the community are always in need to be provided with such moral and educational sustenance by these centres, societies and foundations, adding that we have a duty to remind ourselves that this task is not only the responsibility of the orators, preachers and religious scholars but it is the responsibility of all those who work in these centres and societies and it is mainly the parents’ responsibility. Everyone must be responsible towards the adults, our sons, daughters and women who live in exile.

His eminence highlighted that al-Marj’ya always stress on the adherence of the Muslim community to this, and he called upon all those who were present to take the initiative and contribute in the protection of their sons and teaching them the Arabic Language and Islamic education. His Eminence the Grand Ayatullah Sayyid as- Sistani may Allah prolong his life, has always been stressing this to the believers in these countries and providing them with suitable places where they can teach their sons the language of the Qur’an and nurturing them by a number of programs.

He also talked about the integration in the Islamic work and the importance of the continual contacts among the heads of these centres and societies for cementing love and friendship among them. He also called for the integration in the educational side which is taught to members of the Muslim Community for maintaining the Islamic identity by stressing, ‘that this place is inaugurated in order to be a place for propagating Ahlul Bayat (P.B.U) them.

His Eminence Sayyid Murtada Al-Kishmiri also called upon Muslims to refrain from competing with each other but to unify themselves for the service of Muslims and true believers and the aim must be one for all community members.

He also reminded the parents to be watchful and vigilant of the matters which their children have access through the internet and he shed the light on the true intentions of the youth who have spared no effort in the foundation this Husainiya, because without their true intentions and sincere devotion in work legal obstacles would havenot been overcome easily and permission for the place would have not been grantedin such short time, but with Allah’s blessings this place was inaugurated to be a milestone for Ahlul Bayat’s school and holding the religious ceremonies.

And, before ending his speech, he has talked about Fatima az-Zahra, addressing women by saying that az-Zahra is the unique model of Muslim women who must follow her footsteps, and has also addressed men, stressing that a woman is respected in Islam and is like a basil and a believers must show respect to women and they must be given their due respect. He also talked about the relation between a man and a woman clarifying the way they should treat each other, stressing that love and intimacy must the banner for respect and pride within the Muslim family because the fair treatment cement the relations while rudeness creates fighting and leads to parting.

At the end of his speech, he conveyed the greetings of His Eminence Grand Ayatullah Sayyid as-Sistani to all male and female believers, stressing that His Eminence prays for all the believers and requesting all believers to pray for the victory of Islam and Muslims.