Participants of Int’l conference of Nasrallah’s School of Thought:
Path of Martyr Nasrallah goes on
Hezbollah will stand stronger than ever
By Sadeq Dehqan & Zohreh Qanadi
Staff writers
The late Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement, was not a one-dimensional man and many who have known him attested to this. This has again been proven in an international conference, titled ‘Nasrallah’s School of Thought,’ held at the Iran International Conference Center in Tehran on Saturday, December 10. Scholars and experts from different countries participating in the event explored various intellectual, personal, and political dimensions of the Lebanese martyr, referring to him as a great “mujahid” (a Muslim who is fighting in support of Islam). He was assassinated by the Zionists due to their frustration and despair and the fact that he was keeping the banner of resistance aloft in the region.
The attendees emphasized that Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was not just a person, but represented a path, a school, and a model for the resistance forces and Hezbollah. With his martyrdom, not only did the structure of Hezbollah not waver, but also the Islamic political organization has continued his path more strongly, fighting against the occupiers.
The international conference, coinciding with the 40th day of the martyrdom of the standard-bearer of the Resistance, martyr Nasrallah, was the result of a joint effort by Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance as well as the Islamic Culture and Communication Organization. Experts from Lebanon, Iraq, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Turkey, India, Malaysia, Algeria, Tunisia, Pakistan, and other countries were present at the gathering. Several Iranian military and state officials also made speeches, commemorating and discussing the character of Lebanon’s magnificent commander and role model for future Resistance leaders.
On the sidelines of the event, Iran Daily conducted exclusive interviews with several esteemed guests to explore the impact of Nasrallah’s physical loss on the Resistance Axis as well as the responsibilities and duties of leaders and scholars of the Islamic world in promoting Resistance against Israel and the role of the Islamic Republic of Iran in strengthening the movement.
Nasrallah’s legacy expanded operations
Khaled Qaddoumi
Hamas’s representative in Tehran
We should not look at Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah as an individual but as an intellectual school. Although he was a religious scholar, he was also a strong and brave fighter. After Sayyed Hassan’s martyrdom, his place is truly vacant. However, with the legacy he left behind, we are witnessing a surge in the Resistance Axis’s struggles. The Lebanese fighters, after his martyrdom, have expanded their operations against the Zionists.
Nasrallah explicitly declared his support for the Palestinian people from the beginning because Palestine is a symbol of unity in the Islamic world. He clearly stated that our enemy does not understand any language other than resistance and the field, and this is the main legacy of Sayyed Hassan. We must continue the resistance to achieve the freedom of Palestine. All the fighters of the path of freedom, from Ismail Haniyeh to Yahya Sinwar and other Palestinian, Iraqi, Yemeni, and other fighters, have moved in solidarity and unity towards the freedom of Palestine, and this path continues.
Today, the solution to the Palestinian issue is being formed in the field of battle because the United States has been supporting Israel since 1948. In these years, no US president, whether they be Democrat or Republican, has reduced the country’s support for the Zionist regime. Now, even though Mr. Trump has come to power and says that he is looking to stop the war, there will be no difference in the US approach to supporting the Zionist regime. The American support for the Zionist regime’s genocide is clear, as 70% of the Zionist regime’s military budget is provided by the United States. Therefore, what Trump says is not important; what matters is what happens in practice. Does he really respect the rights of the Palestinians, or does he want to pursue issues that have no benefit for the Palestinians?
With the sacrifices and bravery of the Resistance Axis and Hezbollah in the field, people from all over the world, even in Amsterdam, New York, and London, have been compelled to support the Resistance and defend the rights of the oppressed Palestinian people. This support is the result of the martyrdom of Palestinian and Lebanese women, men, and children, and today the world emphasizes the righteousness of the Palestinian people.
Divine civilization vs. satanic civilization
Muhammad Amin Shaheedi
Head of Pakistan’s
United Ummah Party
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is undoubtedly a charismatic figure. For the past 32 years, he has been at the helm of both Hezbollah and the Resistance front in the Arab world. He had a significant impact on the youth of the resistance axis. This role of Nasrallah stemmed from his spirit, which also helps him remain alive in the hearts of people. From the very beginning, Nasrallah has been a humble individual and a great fighter.
While he showed kindness to his friends, he possessed an extraordinary presence when facing his enemies. Recently, his stature and spiritual influence have grown significantly. Following Hamas’s attack on October 7, global media turned their attention to Nasrallah, eagerly anticipating his words. This highlights his international prominence, as he has dedicated himself to God. Consequently, Nasrallah serves as the emotional focal point for the oppressed people worldwide.
Iran’s role
The heart of the Resistance is the Islamic Republic. Without the Islamic Republic of Iran, there would be no resistance. The Islamic Republic has posed a significant challenge to the Capitalist system. Today, the sole entity opposing the Capitalist system is the Islamic Republic; the Imam and leader of the Resistance axis is the Islamic Republic of Iran and Ayatollah Khamenei. Thus, the role Iran plays in supporting the oppressed is both enduring and impactful.
Over the past year, we have witnessed an unequal war of oppression against the oppressed. This Resistance axis has evolved into a culture and civilization. This culture and civilization stand in opposition to Western culture and civilization. In reality, this is a battle between two civilizations: the divine and spiritual civilization against the Western and satanic civilization. In such an environment, the Resistance plays a pivotal role. The West will also fall, meaning that the forces of God will prevail over this civilization, and religion will triumph.
Hezbollah leader embodies meaning of courage
Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid
President of Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations of Malaysia
Nasrallah’s character embodies the meaning of Islamic leadership, the courage, the determination, the clarity, the discipline, the ability to organize and the steadfastness to continue the struggle until the end of his breath.
So that is a personality that we need to continue the struggle until the end of his breath. So, that is a personality that we need for the Ummah now to resist the enemies of Muslims; the enemies who are planning a lot of things to crush Muslims, but Nasrallah was able to show that we have the ability to resist and to fight back.
In Islam, it is thought we don’t attack, but we defend ourselves. So, this is what Nasrallah has shown to us, as an effective leader.
Removing such a charismatic figure from the movement has no effect. Nasrallah understood the dynamics, how to resist, how to strengthen the fighters, and to instill in them inspiration and identity as Muslims who fight for their rights and their promise.
And that is how Nasrallah’s impact resonates, inspiring the followers and other movements around the world. We have so many Islamic movements around the world. Of course, we have Hamas in Palestine. We have our Muslim movement in Malaysia, Indonesia. So, he taught the meaning of the struggle, how we should able to fight back and to defend our rights.
Iran’s role in strengthening movements
Iran has played a very vital role since even 1979 because Imam Khomeini taught to the Muslims around the world who is actually our enemy. We missed the real understanding that our enemy is the Zionist.
So, from that revolution, 1979 up until now, Iran has shown that he has been consistent, very clear. So, whatever the west or the Zionist movement does to Iran, including sanction, pressure, Iran still stands very strong. The country become a role model for many Muslim countries. Iran has developed its own strength, its own capability, military capability, the economy also quite bad, but still, people are living. I went around the city. People are happy. They go in the restaurants. They have holidays. They’re still strong. So, Iran is a very strong nation. You have problems, as many other countries have problems, but to be still intact.
Iran has an important role to tell the world, look, let’s put away our differences, and unite and develop ones as an independent group of Muslim countries.
The role is to regain our dignity as Muslim. Islam is the best. Islam is the highest and nothing else beyond Islam. We should show that in our personality, in our family, in our nation, in our Ummah, we should show to people that we are the ummah; we are the best in everything, in economics, in agriculture, in technology.
So, this is our role. Now come back to Islam. Of course, we have to fight. If they attack us, we have to fight, but we have to strengthen our position.
Real message of Resistance
I think the Resistance — they call the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm — , this flood, this storm, has gone all over the world, people from Tokyo to Sydney to South Africa, even to Chile, London, Paris and Washington. They are absorbing the spirit of Resistance. It’s not wild. People understand what Resistance means. It starts from the Palestine Resistance, and then you have the leaders like Hassan Nasrallah. So, I think this is about not only unity of the Ummah, [it] is a unity of humankind, of the whole world.
Muslims stand with oppressed
Mufti Amir Zaib
Information secretary of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam (JUI) party
Anyone who advocates for the oppressed and raises their voice deserves our support and sympathy as Muslims. Nasrallah did this, and his message was heard.
Iran’s role
Iran plays an important role in the Resistance. It has long been committed to supporting this cause. Unfortunately, the leaders of Muslim countries have not taken the necessary actions regarding Palestine. Nevertheless, the hearts of the Muslim people throughout the region are with the oppressed worldwide. Thus far, Muslim countries have done little for Palestine, and we witness the resulting issues.
True voice of Resistance
We are prepared to do whatever it takes for the Resistance. If it weren’t for Hamas, Palestine would still be marginalized. Thanks to Hamas’ efforts, the world has come to recognize that Palestine is oppressed and has identified the oppressor in relation to this victim. God willing, in this war, victory will belong to the Muslims and Palestine.
Leader of
humanity
Danish Nadeem
Representative of Pakistan's Al-Mustafa International University
Nasrallah was not only a leader of the Shia world but also a leader of humanity. He stands as one of the significant figures in the contemporary Islamic landscape. About the physical elimination of this leader the enemy has been misguided. The enemy believes they have eradicated the Resistance, but this belief is misguided. The title of martyr among Muslims will not fade; instead, its significance will grow, and the actions once confined to this world will become limitless. We will all witness the effects of his martyrdom, which will surpass the influence of his life. A true narrative will emerge, and a culture will be fostered that draws more followers to the Axis of Resistance.
The most crucial duty of leaders and scholars in the Islamic world is to promote and maintain unity among Muslims. Muslims must focus on their commonalities. Without unity, they cannot achieve significant progress. Emphasizing the shared aspects of Muslims — such as the single Qibla, the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH), the Qur’an, and the Imams — will enhance their unity. In the next phase, Muslims must not remain passive or idle in the face of the enemy; they must act as one and stand against the adversary.
Shias, Sunnis equal to Nasrallah
Mohammad Sadeq Fahimi
Bandar Abbas’s Sunni Friday Prayer imam
The enemies of Islam have always sought to create divisions between Shias and Sunnis and do not want unity and solidarity among Muslims to be established. Accordingly, they tried very hard to portray Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah as a defender and supporter of Shias only, but Sayyed Hassan never distinguished between Shias and Sunnis. He showed this in practice by supporting the people of Gaza. He was only seeking the advancement of the Islamic world and defending the rights of the oppressed.
The path of Nasrallah will not end with his martyrdom because as Allah says in the Qur’an, “If Muhammad is taken away from you, will you return to your previous beliefs?” The answer is no. Therefore, the divine tradition in this regard is established. Just as when Imam Khomeini passed away, Imam Khamenei took over the leadership, after Sayyed Hassan, the path of Hezbollah continues. Although it is possible that with the martyrdom of the Resistance leaders, there may be a pause in the path, but the path will not be lost. Even Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah himself had once replaced the former secretary-general of Hezbollah, Sayyed Abbas al-Musawi, who was martyred. Therefore, with Sayyed Hassan’s martyrdom, the struggle continues.
Hezbollah chief behaved like friend, not leader
Nour al-Laqqis
Daughter of Hezbollah’s commander
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is considered a way of thinking and an ideological movement for Hezbollah, and everyone knows that a fundamental thought does not end with the departure of a person. He cultivated an ideological and intellectual movement in Hezbollah, and the followers of his school will continue on this path with greater strength after his martyrdom.
If the Zionist enemy can take away the intellect, heart, will, and devotion that Sayyed Hassan instilled in my heart, it can claim that Hezbollah has been eliminated, but this will never happen and the followers of Sayyed Hassan’s school will not deviate from this path.
Allah has given me many blessings in life, but the greatest blessing was the existence of my dear father, Hassan al-Laqqis. He had a very great and distinguished personality, and it is difficult for me to describe a human being of such greatness in words. Words do not do justice to him.
My father was known among the people as the martyr of generosity because his ethics, behavior, and character were characterized by generosity and kindness. Many Iranian commanders had dealings with him, and they all agreed that his generosity was exemplary, and they learned many things from his virtues. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah always called my father the creator of new ideas because there was no idea in his field of work that he was asked to implement and he did not do it.
All those who were around Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and lived with him never realized from his behavior that he was the leader and commander. He treated everyone around him like a friend. Anyone who met Sayyed Hassan for the first time felt as if they had known him for years and had a relationship with him. This behavior of Sayyed Hassan was also true for my father, and their friendship was very close and intimate as if there was no work relationship between them.
Nasrallah’s intellectual school enduring
Seyyed Mubarak Hosseini
Head of Thailand’s association of Islamic sciences students
Nasrallah was the leader of an ideology and intellectual school, and usually, ideologies do not end with the departure of their leaders and are enduring until they achieve their goals.
As you saw, when Sayyed Hassan was martyred by the Zionist regime, Hashem Safieddine was chosen as his successor on the same day, and when the Zionists martyred Safieddine, Sheikh Naim Qassem became his successor and is continuing Nasrallah’s path well. This shows that the struggle does not end with the departure of the commanders.
We must accept that after the Zionist regime’s invasion of Lebanon in 1982, the only party and group that was able to stand up to this regime was Hezbollah. Then, in 2000, Hezbollah was able to expel the Zionists from southern Lebanon, showing that the Resistance Axis could expel Israel from Lebanon despite its advanced military equipment and support from the West, especially the United States.
Also, Hezbollah, under the leadership of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, was able to expel the Zionists from Lebanon again in the 33-day war in 2006. The continuation of Hezbollah’s resistance in Lebanon, led by Nasrallah, over the past 33 years has also shown that the Resistance Front, especially Hezbollah, is very strong and steadfast, and there will be no disruption in its struggle. After Sayyed Hassan’s martyrdom, we saw that Hezbollah’s forces attacked Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, and Hezbollah’s drones hit Netanyahu’s house, which surprised many analysts.
Nasrallah not left us
Syed Mohammad Askari
Head of Dehli’s Jamia Ahlabait
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was multi-faceted. He was at a high level in both military and political aspects, as well as in worship and mysticism, and the secret of his successful leadership, popularity, and endurance was in the comprehensiveness of his personality.
Nasrallah did not rely on material means. He was a brave commander on the battlefield and used weapons, but he relied more on his faith and beliefs. It was this trust in divine help that helped him achieve his goals. This spiritual aspect and his deep beliefs and unwavering will in continuing the struggle were what shook the Zionist enemy and its supporters to their core.
After his martyrdom, a terrible media war was launched against him, and they tried to introduce him as a terrorist. When he was martyred, most Indian media outlets tried to show a weak image of him. These media campaigns were influenced by the Zionists because most media outlets in the world are slaves to the great powers and do not have free and independent thought and character.
However, we were amazed to see that when the news of his martyrdom was announced in India, people took to the streets. Mourning and sadness were seen among Sunnis and even Hindus, but in Shia communities, it was as if Muharram had arrived; black flags were raised, and people wore black clothes. As a religious preacher, I have participated in many ceremonies and delivered speeches in India, but I have never seen such a large crowd gather spontaneously.
Sayyed Hassan did not leave us with his martyrdom; the intellectual school of individuals does not end with their departure — just as when Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his family were martyred in Karbala, their school of thought is still going strong even after 1,400 years. The path and school of Sayyed Hassan will also persist.
Today, we practically see that with the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and other leaders of the Resistance Front, Hezbollah has become stronger than before. During the 33-day war, the Zionists set foot 40 kilometers deep into Lebanon and were expelled, but after Sayyed Hassan’s martyrdom, the Zionists, with all their efforts, could not enter Lebanon far. This shows that Hezbollah has not only not been eliminated but has become more resilient and more rooted.
Today, all Islamic countries have a duty to support Hezbollah and the Resistance Axis, and if they do not, they will be committing treason. However, whether the help is given to the Lebanese fighters and the people of Gaza or not, it makes no difference. Allah’s promise to pave the way for the victory of those who fight for Him is certain.