Resistance is the only path to dignity for the Islamic Ummah

: Friday prayers Imam of Bijar

Hojjat al-Islam Ali Khorshidi, at the 111th night of public gatherings in Sanandaj, referring to the historical lessons of surrendered leaders such as Saddam, Arafat, and Gaddafi, emphasized that the spirit of jihad and steadfastness is the guarantor of dignity and honor for the Islamic Ummah, and that any retreat from resistance will result in nothing but humiliation and calamity.

According to a report by the Taghrib News Agency, coinciding with the fourth night of the month of Muharram, the 111th night of the public gatherings in Sanandaj was held in Azadi Square of the city, with the widespread presence of various segments of the loyal populace in support of the fighters of Islam and to seek retribution for the martyred Imam.

Hojjat al-Islam Ali Khorshidi, the Friday Imam of Bijar, at this ceremony, offering condolences on the mourning days of the Master of Martyrs (AS), explained the messages of the Ashura movement and the necessity of maintaining a spirit of resistance against enemies, and stated: "Almighty God told us fourteen hundred years ago that if you abandon jihad and struggle, He will clothe you in the garment of humiliation. Historical examples bear witness to this truth; Gaddafi, who showed no mercy to his own close associates, ultimately perished in the sewage of Libya. Yasser Arafat, when he abandoned resistance, was poisoned in a horrific manner in a small room, and Saddam was destroyed."

Referring to the statements of the Supreme Leader regarding the recent memorandum of understanding, he noted: "His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei emphasized that although the principles of this agreement have not been observed, we must not fall into two pitfalls: one is a naive view that sees everything as optimistic, and the other is an extremist view that considers it the end of all problems. Vigilance and insight are the main conditions for passing through this stage."

The Friday Imam of Bijar, referring to four key messages of resistance from the perspective of the Quran and the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), clarified: "First, without the spirit of resistance, God will clothe a person in the garment of humiliation. Second, a society that does not stand firm will be afflicted with all kinds of calamities. Third, abandoning struggle leads to humiliation, frustration, and spiritual degradation. And fourth, the banner of Islam and justice will be taken away from such a society."

In conclusion, citing North Korea's firm response to American threats, he added: "The aware and courageous nation of Islamic Iran, following the example of the martyred Imam and the Ashura movement, will never bow to the bullying of arrogance. These public gatherings are clear evidence of their firm resolve to continue the path of resistance until the realization of the lofty goals of the Islamic Revolution."