Imam Khamenei Urges Hajj Pilgrims To Take Stand On Al-Aqsa
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Leader of the Islamic Revolution His Eminence Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei urged Muslims to use the Hajj rituals this year to take a united stance against ‘Israeli' efforts to control the al-Aqsa Mosque.
Tensions are still high at Islam's third holiest site in occupied al-Quds where the Zionist regime deployed troops last week to restrict access to Palestinian worshipers but had to climb down amid fears that the standoff could turn to a large-scale revolt.
"The Zionists have become emboldened and rude, giving themselves the right to get tough with the owners of the al-Aqsa Mosque and prevent them," Imam Khamenei told a group of officials in charge of annual Hajj in Tehran Sunday.
"Where can the Islamic Ummah find a better venue than Hajj to comment on the al-Aqsa Mosque? Where is the place to take a position against the mischievous presence of America in the region? Hajj is the best venue," the Imam added.
Imam Khamenei further recommended that the pilgrims focus on the issue of unity, saying no one should do anything which may help create friction.
The Imam also asked pilgrims to participate in congregational prayers in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca which surrounds Islam's holiest site and the Masjid al-Nabawi which is the second holiest site to Muslims, situated in Medina.
"While billions of dollars are spent to create disunity, friction and hostility among Muslims, Muslims should be careful not to help this effort, because each Islamic nation that contributes to this plot will be a partner in the consequences of this great sin."
Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team
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