Under the patronage of Al-Najafi Office of the Religious Authority and the auspices of the sacred Al-Alawi Holy Shrine, Department of Delegates and Representatives of the Office holds its Eleventh Annual Conference in the precinct of Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her)
21/9/2025
In the province of Najaf al-Ashraf, and under the patronage of the Central Office of His Eminence the Grand Marja', Ayatollah Al-Udhma Sheikh Bashir Hussain Al-Najafi (may Allah prolong his life), the annual conference for the honorable delegates and representatives of the Office was held in its eleventh edition. The conference was held under the slogan: "Building Society is Our Collective Responsibility."
The conference took place with the attendance and participation of the representative of His Eminence the Najafi Marja' ( may Allah prolong his life) and the director of his Central Office, His Eminence Sheikh Ali al-Najafi, along with other respected and virtuous figures, within the framework of the blessed annual meeting.
The director of the Office of His Eminence the Marja' ( may Allah prolong his life ), His Eminence Sheikh Ali Al-Najafi, delivered the conference's keynote address. He welcomed all attendees, congratulating them on the commencement of the conference, which is held annually to discuss and identify the most effective ways to fulfill our significant responsibility towards religion, the homeland, and its dear people in our beloved Iraq.
His Eminence addressed numerous issues of common concern, emphasizing the importance of understanding and diagnosing them, and then developing appropriate solutions for each. The goal is to formulate a unified and comprehensive vision for the exceptional circumstances we live in, which require—given the situation—swift action following the establishment of practical and clear plans in this regard.
Throughout his speech, he stressed the necessity of drawing up well-defined programs to confront challenges and reach recommendations that would enhance the principles of defending religion and the homeland. He emphasized the need to bear the full responsibility placed upon us in our missionary and message-bearing work, and to continue the stages of our efforts in serious, diligent, and integrated work, as he phrased it.
The objective of this is to ensure our efforts are naturally combined with those of all believers, working hand in hand to build a righteous society worthy of the message of the prophets and the saints; and excellent are those as companions.
His Eminence also pointed to the great efforts exerted by the respected agents and representatives of the noble Office during the past period, especially during the great million-strong pilgrimages (Ziyarat), and the continuous outcomes we see in various fields of religious propagation and its many activities. This includes supporting faithful youth, strengthening their connection to their righteous religious authority, organizing summer courses, and their presence at scientific and tribal forums—all for the call to a common word.
He also addressed a number of issues of national depth, the importance of communicating with the youth and the rising generation, and focusing on disseminating the knowledge of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them all), due to its great importance in developing intellectual thought through platforms of knowledge and research or the Husseini pulpit. He explained methods for working according to a purposeful program to attract youth and remove obstacles from their path, for the sake of the public good.
The respected and virtuous figures presented a number of speeches, outlining some of the issues they have presented to society and the work and effort they exert to raise the banner of the authentic Muhammadan Islam. This is achieved through their daily and continuous contributions and activities in serving the passionate people of Iraq, particularly in their specialized fields of propagation, religion, ethics, doctrine, and many others.
They also extended their thanks and appreciation for the patronage of this conference by the director of the Office of His Eminence the Najafi Marja' (may Allah prolong his life), His Eminence Sheikh Ali al-Najafi, and for the significant attention and notable presence he dedicated to ensuring the success of this blessed conference.