Int’l Day of Peace, solidarity among Muslim countries
“O you who have believed, enter into peace completely and do not follow the footsteps of Satan” (Qur’an 2:208) This year, the International Day of Peace arrives at a time when the world is witnessing two vastly different currents. One of the currents claims to be peaceful and peace-seeking, but in practice has shown itself to be warlike, bloodthirsty, merciless, and a violator of human rights, women’s rights, children’s rights, and the rights of the innocent. This current, which is the same global arrogance and international Zionism, claims to be peaceful and has held meetings, programs, conferences, and seminars, issuing statements and resolutions, but in practice acts against them. This current, under the pretext of spreading peace and democracy, violates the sovereignty of countries and occupies their territories, bringing war and bloodshed. But in contrast, there is the Resistance Front. Whether in Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon, or anywhere else in the world, its supporters are all the free people of the world, whether in American universities, Europe, Asia, or Africa.
By Laleh Eftekhari
Former Iranian lawmaker
This year, the International Day of Peace is being held under circumstances where the one-year resistance of the people of Gaza against the aggression and genocide of the so-called peaceful current is a tangible example of the verse “How many a small company has overcome a large company by permission of Allah” (Qur’an 2:249) and their heroic resistance is an embodiment of the verse “Indeed, those who have said, ‘Our Lord is Allah’ and then remained steadfast, the angels will descend upon them, [saying], ‘Do not fear and do not grieve but receive good tidings of Paradise, which you were promised.’” (Qur’an 41:30)
With their patience and perseverance, they have exposed the true nature of the so-called peaceful current and have become the vanguard of the victory of the oppressed over the oppressors. They have foreshadowed the defeat and destruction of the Zionist regime and the decline of their illegitimate and unlawful life. The final victory and triumph will be for the people of Gaza and the Resistance Front.
On the other hand, the brutal attacks on Gaza have created solidarity among the countries of the Resistance Front and have raised awareness among people around the world, introducing the false front to freedom-loving and enlightened people.
Another event that occurs every year, especially in recent years, and was held with great splendor this year, is the great Arbaeen gathering. This unparalleled event is, in fact, a true and complete model of peace (beyond mere claims) in various fields. In it, a miniature and unparalleled model of global peace is formed among nations, religions, sects, and different groups, and without any banners or claims of peace, people from all walks of life, including government officials and ordinary citizens, women, children, men, veterans, and the elderly, gather around a single axis and move towards a single goal, that of Imam Hussein, whose audience is the free people of the world, and whose heart and nature have transcended 14 centuries and found their audience.
If an International Day of Peace is to be celebrated, it should be on the day of Arbaeen. And if a peace treaty is to be written, it should be based on the path and ideology of Aba Abdullah (third Shia Imam, Imam Hussein PBUH). And if a peace prize is to be awarded, it should go to those who gather in the Arbaeen ceremony with complete peace and security. It should be awarded to the noble people of Iraq, who have been good hosts, and to the people who came from different cultures to Iraq but became one with them, and with one voice and one unit, rejected the claims of the so-called peaceful current and questioned their ideology.
They came from all over the world to show that the promise of peace, tranquility, and security made by the Qur’an and the prophets is a promise that can be achieved, and its tangible example is seen in the Arbaeen ceremony. And God willing, its global and complete realization will be seen in the future in the global government of the Mahdi, and the realization of the verse “O you who have believed, enter into peace completely” (Qur’an 2:208) will be achieved.