Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed the central Ashura commemoration at Sayyed Al-Shuhada Compound on the fifth eve, highlighting the role of preachers, scholars, and educators in preparing the educational environment for children and instilling the correct values in them.
“This model of the martyrdom-seeking fighter who stood firm against the Israeli hordes is the result of proper upbringing, participation in the gatherings of Imam Hussein (PBUH), and following the Quranic path.”
The youth who abandoned worldly pleasures to join the battles as part of the mobilization forces reached this high level of sacrifice through education and upbringing, Sheikh Qassem said.
“Our sisters—mothers, wives, and daughters—have played a significant role in the arena of jihad and in strengthening the resistance and its determination, as they have followed the example of Zainab (PBUH).”
By Allah, if we did not have this profound level of faith throughout our society and environment, we would not have been able to liberate our land and expel ‘Israel’, nor would we have been able to keep this land dear and dignified for over 40 years, his eminence emphasized.
“This land will remain dear, dignified, and liberated by Allah’s will. Occupation is temporary, but liberation is permanent. We are in a defensive position—do not tell us not to defend. Do not tell us to surrender, because these tyrants want to control the course of humanity.”
We learned from Hussein (PBUH) to always say, “Far from us is humiliation”, Sheikh Qassem reiterated.
“We are in a defensive stance—this is our land and the future of our generations. Our approach is a divine one that balances the needs of the body and the soul, building the human being for this temporary world and for the eternal one to come. Our attachment to the land is because this land is ours—it is our right.”
We are in a position of defense against an occupying force and against American-Israeli aggression, Sheikh Qassem stressed.
“We will act upon our rightful cause, and others cannot prevent us from doing so just because of their own interests. ‘Israel’ is criminal, and America is tyrannical — and it is our right to say No to both. Those leading the country into the unknown are the ones supporting the projects of ‘Israel’ and America.”
Sheikh Qassem added that, when truth is established and the liberator of the land stands firm against being coerced by ‘Israel’ and America, we move toward a future of dignity and greatness.
Sheikh Qassem called upon the political opponents in Lebanon to avoid supporting the projects of ‘Israel’ and America.
“Show your patriotism through your relationship with your fellow citizens — and together, we can reach understanding on all matters,” Sheikh Qassem said.
“We will always stand by the truth, and we will never allow this occupation to take root. Let the world know: we are a people raised on the path of Hussein (PBUH). There is no balance in capabilities between us and the enemy, but the secret of our strength lies in faith — along with some material capabilities. They may disrupt our material power, but they can never disable our spiritual strength.”
All tyrants seek to negatively influence us, but we have no option but to walk the path of righteousness, Sheikh Qassem said.
Hezbollah leader addressed the Ashura mourners, “Be assured that you will always remain among the foremost, with your heads held high.”
Source: Al-Manar English Website
