MASHHAD- The 2nd specific conference on the significance of cultural diplomacy, especially in the domains of pilgrimage and Ahl al-Bayt culture, was held in Mashhad on Friday morning on the sidelines of the 21st Imam Reza (AS) International Festival.The conference was effectively held with the involvement of essential authorities and experts, consisting of agents from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Irans Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO).
Building upon last years session, this event intended to cultivate synergy among initiatives to raise the international existence of Ahl al-Bayt and Razavi culture.The conference included 13 speeches that highlighted the significance of expanding Irans soft power through cultural diplomacy.
A popular style was the tactical role of the Razavi diplomatic sphere, emphasizing the international mission of promoting Islamic civilization and the mentors of Imam Reza (AS).
From Lebanon, Sheikh Jafar Al-Mohajer, a prominent scholar, author, and researcher and the creator of the Baalbek-based Center for Bahauddin shared an extensive report on current academic efforts.Our center has actually released 52 titles that supply a new, traditionally accurate narrative of Shia Islam, countering exaggerated and remote accounts.
We aim to highlight the efforts and sacrifices of the Ahl al-Bayt, rewriting history to reflect their jihadist method and tactical management, which transformed the course of Islamic history he noted.Amidst ongoing difficulties and damage in Lebanon, we look for international assistance to sustain our activities, as Hezbollah remains our primary fan, and our center deals with closure without external aid, he explained.For his part, Sheikh Zaid Alsalami from Australia, a member of the Ahl Al-Bayt World Assembly, attended to the obstacles faced by Muslim neighborhoods in the West, particularly in Australia, where 2nd and third-generation migrants struggle to protect their Islamic identity amidst cultural assimilation.Many young Muslims in Western countries are unaware of the significance of trip and the cultural heritage of Imam Reza (AS), he explained.Despite numerous Islamic centers, Westernization and cultural invasion make it hard to keep our identity.
I actively motivate youth to check out the holy sites and promote awareness through social networks and translations into English, he mentioned.The quality of translations and the dissemination of accurate details are essential, especially since checking out habits have declined and social networks dominates interaction, he added.In his remarks, Hamidreza Arbab Soleimani, Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance highlighted Imam Rezas knowledge, stating, Meeting with fellow believers cultivates growth and vigor, even if long periods different these encounters.This conference serves as a valuable chance to establish cultural diplomacy, advising us that our cultural mission extends beyond national borders.
Islam, as a universal faith, mandates that our message advantages all humanity, he added.Today, many individuals around the globe are unfamiliar with the Quran and the Ahl al-Bayt.
If Mashhad can fulfill its mission accurately and interact this message efficiently, it will serve humanity and aid expand the Islamic civilization worldwide.
Such gatherings play a crucial function in this endeavor.Hassan-Ali Akhlaghi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, stressed the spiritual significance of the Ahl al-Bayt.
Today, Irans Islamic Republic stands as a powerful entity on the worldwide phase, embodying the Resistance Axis, he mentioned.Mashhad, with the presence of Imam Reza (AS), has ended up being a center of social and spiritual vitality, capable of uniting the Islamic world, he said.We should transform Mashhad into the nations initially complimentary scientific zone, leveraging its universities and research.
Such academic and clinical advancement will boost resistance against arrogance and imperialism.Also speaking at the occasion, Hossein Yekta, a popular veteran of the Iran-Iraq War and public figure, highlighted the centrality of martyrdom and sacrifice in the ongoing battle in between good and evil.
The worldwide language is not just English, but the language of sacrifice and martyrdom, he said.To interact effectively with the new generation, we should adjust our methods, including expert system and innovative storytelling to counter hostile narratives and promote our cause globally.For his part, Hamidreza Mahdavi Arfa, a Nahj al-Balagha expert talked about the subtleties of cultural diplomacy, contrasting Irans approach with Western practices.In the West, cultural tools are often used for political purposes, whereas in Iran, culture itself is the goal, he described and added: Imam Rezas mentors need to be acknowledged, particularly through trip, to be acknowledged as a civilization-builder worldwide.Hossein Divsalar, an authorities with ICRO stressed that cultural diplomacy acts as a bridge amongst nations, advocating for a soft power approach rooted in tranquil coexistence.
The message of the Islamic Republic is one of civilization, peace, and intercultural dialogue, he noted.The conference concluded with a shared consensus on the need of ingenious, language-sensitive outreach methods and the importance of promoting Irans cultural and spiritual worths on the international stage to foster unity, peace, and good understanding amongst nations.The Imam Reza (AS) International Festival is held yearly in various provinces of the country in addition to in several other countries.This celebration incorporates different fields such as posts, plays or movie scripts, produced programs, stories, visual arts, books, literary texts, poetry, press and digital works, and radio and tv productions.It focuses on promoting artistic excellence rooted in spiritual and cultural values, motivating artists and audiences alike.SAB/.
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