The representative of His Eminence Ayatollah Grand Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Hussin Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) and the director of his central office in Najaf Al-Ashraf, His Eminence Sheikh Ali Al-Najafy welcomed a group of teachers and students from Al-Hilli Preparatory School (may his secret be sanctified) in Al-Mahawil district, Babylon governorate.

Sheikh Al-Najafy stated that young people face significant challenges on various fronts aiming to alter their religious, ideological, and moral identities and create other individuals with identities that are disconnected from our society.

He affirmed that Allah (glorified and exalted be He) has bestowed upon humans numerous blessings, from their bodies to the universe, which are dedicated for the comfort and service of humanity and their dignity. Therefore, it is incumbent upon every individual to be grateful to Allah (glorified and exalted be He), noting that knowledge does not contradict monotheism but rather supports it and is part of the truth of religion, and knowledge continues in this field.

He warned the youth that some attempt to spread doubts and deviant ideas through various media, communication channels, and dubious gatherings, to undermine the beliefs of the youth and create chaos in their intellectual lives. The youth has to maintain communication with the scholars in the religious seminaries to repel these conspiracies.

He also emphasized that human life is an irreplaceable opportunity that must be invested in achieving the satisfaction of Allah (glorified and exalted be He). Some try to deprive humans of this opportunity and turn them into marginal figures by wasting time in frivolous matters and social media, distancing them from knowledge and worship.

Regarding patriotism, Sheikh Ali Al-Najafy stressed that Iraq has a rich and wide-ranging history, ancient civilizations, and a prominent position in social, scientific, literary, and intellectual fields, all of which are parts of Iraq's identity and its people. Every Iraqi should take pride in their identity, defend it, and cherish it, noting that Iraqis have a rich record of shining points in human life throughout the ages.

He added that part of Iraq's identity and that of Iraqis is the holy shrines, blessed visits, monotheism, Islam, the Imams of the Household of the Prophet (peace be upon them), Najaf Al-Ashraf, Karbala, and visits to the holy shrines, as well as the noble Arab qualities encouraged and nurtured by authentic Muhammadan Islam.