Supreme Leader's Representative: Unity is a Collective Responsibility for Muslims

Speaking to advisors from the Secretariat of the Council for Planning Sunni Seminaries, he stated that if the Muslim world were united, "enemies would not dare to attack oppressed nations," particularly the people of Palestine and Gaza.

Nourmofidi described unity as "more important than prayer," explaining that while prayer is an individual duty, unity is a collective responsibility for all Muslims.

Unity Rooted in the Quran
Ayatollah Nourmofidi insisted that Islamic unity is not merely a political slogan but is deeply rooted in the Quran. He cited the verse, "And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided," emphasizing that Muslims must remain a single community despite differences in their jurisprudential or theological views. He said the goal of unity is to bring different Islamic denominations closer, not to separate them.

A Call for Mutual Acceptance
Drawing on his personal experiences, including his time in exile and interactions with Sunni scholars, Nourmofidi said that he has always based his thinking on the principle of unity. He believes that advancing this idea requires mutual acceptance, respect, and honesty. He argued that true unity cannot be achieved unless Muslims accept one another and understand each other's validity.
He criticized some divisive behaviors, noting that unfortunately, some Muslims have not yet grasped the profound importance of unity. He warned that enemies use media and power to separate Muslims from their religious and cultural roots, and the only way to counter this is through strengthening unity, broad-mindedness, and mutual understanding.