Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafy Stresses Importance of Knowledge and Mothers' Role in Society during Meeting with Al-Awadi Sayyids and University of Baghdad Delegations
4/10/2024
His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (May Allah prolong his life) emphasized the importance of knowledge and the esteemed role of mothers in Islam during a meeting with two delegations, one representing the Al-Awadi Sayyids and the other representing professors and students from the University of Baghdad.
During the meeting, His Eminence (May Allah prolong his life) highlighted the central role mothers hold in Islam, referencing numerous traditions (hadiths) that underscore their importance in raising future generations. He called on society to honor and uphold the rights and responsibilities toward mothers, emphasizing their profound impact on family and community life.
Shifting focus to the field of education, Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafy (May Allah prolong his life) underscored the critical role of knowledge in building a prosperous society, encouraging students to pursue their education with diligence and dedication, pointing out that the future progress of Iraq depends on the commitment of its youth to learning and hard work.
His Eminence (May Allah prolong his life) also highlighted the enduring contributions of religious seminaries (hawza) in promoting both religious and academic knowledge, urging Muslim youth to seek a balanced foundation that enables them to face contemporary intellectual and societal challenges.
The meeting concluded with prayers for followers of Ahl al-Bayt (Peace be upon them) around the world, as well as calls for unity and solidarity in confronting the challenges faced by the Islamic nation today.