Pak Sahafat – (Russia Today) affiliate of Russia’s Ryanovsti news agency hosted a round table focusing on the World Quds Day, in which three diplomats and two Christian and Muslim experts spoke about the signs of convergence in the Islamic world.
According to Pak Sahafat News Agency, in this round table which was held on Monday evening with the presence of the ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Syria and the Palestinian Authority in Moscow, the former vice-chairman of the Russian State Duma and the vice-chairman of the religious administration of the Muslims of this country, it was also stated that the world today is in the test of honor and humanity towards Palestine.
Signs of convergence in the Islamic world
Kazem Jalali, the ambassador and plenipotentiary representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia, in his remarks at this round table, read the current situation of the region with difficulties and at the same time hopes and said: The Zionist regime continues to usurp, commit crimes, kill, discriminate and torture, and the oppressed people of Palestine even in recent weeks had serious problems in carrying out their Islamic and religious traditions and were oppressed in their gatherings for worship in Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Referring to the history of civilization and the mission of divine prophets in Palestine, the Iranian ambassador in Moscow reminded: the oppressed people of Palestine do not want anything but a normal and normal life; they are not looking for war.
He reminded: Many divine prophets were raised in this land, holy places of different religions are located in this land, but the name of the Israeli regime has been associated with crime, violence and killing of the Palestinian people.
Jalali stated: The fact that resistance has been seriously believed both in the whole world and in the occupied territories and the final conclusion is that people should stand by their words, is considered a promising point today.
He continued: With the internal contradictions that exist within the Zionist system, they have suffered internal problems, there are marches and protests every day, and they themselves behave violently with themselves.
In another part of his speech, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow expressed his satisfaction with the strengthening of convergence in the Islamic world and said: The recent agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia and, on the other hand, the agreements that are being made with Syria by the Islamic world are a sign that there is hope that Islamic countries will stand by each other.
Jalali continued: Although some countries tried to create differences and separation in the Islamic world with plans like Ibrahim’s plan, the current signs indicate that there is wisdom in the Islamic world and that we should solve our own problems.
The Iranian ambassador in Moscow, referring to the observance of the World Quds Day ceremony in different parts of the world, including in the Grand Mosque of Moscow, said: People in different parts of the world emphasized that they support the cause of Palestine and Islamic scholars, Muslim people and all freedom seekers support Palestine and are with the Palestinian people.
In response to a question about the de-Palestinization of Jerusalem, he emphasized that the desire of the Zionists for this matter is clear and the illegal excavations are proof of this. Although the nations have found their way and do not pay attention to the lies of the regime that has violated all agreements and its supporters are incomplete.
In response to another question, Jalali pointed to the solution proposed by the Supreme Leader to hold a referendum in the occupied territories and added that all the evidence indicates that the Zionists do not want a political solution. Because the Zionist regime is a western project whose supporters have made it impossible to approve any resolution and political or legal activism.
The ambassador of Iran answered the question of another reporter who asked if there is no way left for Palestine: resistance, resistance and resistance.
The people of the world hope for a just solution to the Palestinian issue
The ambassador of Syria in Moscow also said in his speech at this roundtable: Imam Khomeini’s honest and fair initiative in naming the last Friday of Ramadan as Quds Day reminds the whole world that the work of Palestine belongs to all Muslims.
Bashar Jafari stated that Quds is important not only for all Muslims, but also for Christians and all humanity, and said: The issue of Palestine is important for all honest people.
The Syrian ambassador in Moscow said: In Syria, Palestine is a fundamental and fundamental issue, and we are confident that no country can achieve comprehensive peace without a fair settlement of the Palestinian issue.
Jafari noted: Quds Day is a celebration for all Muslims, Orthodox Christians, and we know that even Jews can celebrate this day, because this day is a day against the anti-human actions of the Zionists and their settlement, and we believe that the victory for the Palestinian nation.
The international community should end its silence
In this meeting, the ambassador of the Palestinian Authority in Moscow thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for its support of the Palestinian cause: The Palestinian people want to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque, and at this point, the international community needs to fulfill its duties and refrain from double policy.
Abdul Hafiz Noufal added: It is expected that the international community will implement the UN resolutions in support of the rights of the Palestinian people and in fact create the independent state of Palestine and solve the problems of the refugees.
Palestine is a test of faith and honor of human society
The former deputy of the Russian State Duma, Sergi Baburin, also said in this meeting, stating that Quds Day is holy not only for Muslims but also for Christians and said: I am an Orthodox Christian and today I am saying in this round table together with prominent people of the Islamic world that behind the words Palestine and Quds, there is a deep meaning not only for Muslims and Arabs.
He continued: Palestine and Quds are a symbol of resistance and opposition to the honor of Islam and the selfishness of Zionism, and it is also considered a test for the faith of Christians.
By raising the question, how can a person be tested?, he said: For example, in the issue of Palestine, where the people of this country are fighting for their sanctity, can anyone in the Islamic world stand silently and with Zionism as a tumor? Cancer in the body and soul of humanity does not fight?
Baburin said: Palestine and the struggle of the people of this land for the liberation of the occupied lands and the establishment of their own country and the establishment of Palestinian sovereignty is a test for the spirituality and morality of all the people of the world.
Referring to his university thesis about the Islamic Republic of Iran, the former deputy of the Russian Duma said: The Islamic Revolution is the beginning of the return of all nations of the world to moral and spiritual values ​​in the country, law and politics, and the renewal or understanding of the necessity of renewing religious traditions for every nation.
He pointed out that the effort to liberate the occupied Palestinian territories is not only an honorable task for Muslims and Arabs, but it should be on the agenda of the world community.
Stop the Zionists’ violation of the rights of the Palestinian people
Roshan Abiyasov, the first deputy head of the religious department of the Russian Muslims, also praised Imam Khomeini’s initiative in naming the Quds Day, pointing out that the Grand Mosque of Moscow hosted about 20,000 people on the International Quds Day, and said: “This day is a reminder of It is that Quds is the problem of all Muslims in the Islamic world and the basis for the unity of Muslims.
Referring to the spiritual position of Jerusalem as the first Qibla of the Islamic world, he said: Russian Muslims are also trying to not only perform Hajj and Umrah, but also travel to Jerusalem and pray in Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The vice president of the religious administration of Russian Muslims reminded: Before the corona epidemic, Russian Muslims used to go to Jerusalem, now the borders are open and we ask believers to visit this mosque.
He continued: In fact, Quds is the capital of three religions: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, and people who believe in these divine religions always came to pray and not for conflict and war. Today, the Zionist regime violates this stability and stability, tranquility and peace.