The unity of the Islamic Ummah is a barrier against the divisive projects of the enemies

Sheikh Abdul-Amir Kilani, in an interview with the Taghrib News Agency (TNA), described the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader and its coincidence with Arbaeen as a manifestation of the unity and solidarity of the Islamic Ummah, and emphasized that this widespread presence shows that the resistance enjoys a conscious popular support base and a firm will, and that the enemies' efforts to create division and weaken this will are doomed to failure. The full text of the interview follows:

How do you assess the coincidence of the funeral of the martyred commander with this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage, and what messages does this connection between Ashura and the funeral ceremony carry?

This coincidence should be seen as carrying a deep spiritual and ideological significance, emphasizing the continuity of the school of sacrifice and devotion charted by Imam Hussein (AS) in Ashura.

The connection between this eternal commemoration and the funeral ceremony carries a clear message: that the blood of the martyrs and the values of human dignity remain linked to the movement of the Ummah, and provide people with motivation and spiritual support to continue the path of truth and loyalty to principles and ideals.

Can the widespread presence of the people at the funeral ceremony be considered a practical symbol of Islamic unity? How can Arbaeen pilgrims convey this message to the Islamic world?

Yes, this vast scene is a living and practical image of Islamic unity, because millions of pilgrims and mourners from different nations, ethnicities, and countries come together around a shared ideal and symbol.

Arbaeen pilgrims can convey this message to the Islamic world by promoting the values of brotherhood and solidarity, spreading the culture of tolerance and cooperation, and using direct communication and various media capacities to demonstrate the spiritual power and unity of faith among Muslim nations.

What impact does the coincidence of the funeral with the Arbaeen pilgrimage have on strengthening the Resistance Front and confronting the Zionist and American enemy?

This coincidence represents an important spiritual and strategic support for the resistance movement, giving people morale, spiritual energy, and perseverance.

This million-strong presence and widespread solidarity sends a clear message to the Zionist enemy and the American government: that the resistance enjoys a conscious popular base and a firm will, and this will will not waver in the face of pressures and challenges.

Has the scene of the funeral in Karbala once again strengthened the concept of the Islamic Ummah beyond geographical borders? What is the role of media and cultural elites in this regard?

Undoubtedly, this magnificent scene showed that Islamic identity and shared values transcend geographical frameworks and political borders.

Here, the role of the media and cultural elites is very important. They must focus on these unity-building dimensions, produce conscious content that strengthens the concept of human and Islamic brotherhood, and display the true image of people's solidarity, away from efforts to distort reality and create division.

What message does the Arbaeen pilgrimage have for young Muslims in the face of contemporary intellectual and cultural challenges?

The Arbaeen pilgrimage carries a message of perseverance and awareness for the youth, inviting them to adhere to their faith and moral identity and to use the insight of Imam Hussein (AS) to confront contemporary intellectual and cultural challenges.

This pilgrimage calls on young people to be principled individuals and to establish a connection between faith, ethics, and epistemic awareness, so that they can protect their society and family from existing challenges.

Can the Arbaeen pilgrimage, with its million-strong presence, be a symbol of resistance and the renewal of the Hussaini movement and the values of confronting oppression?

Yes, the million-strong presence at Arbaeen can be seen as a popular referendum and an annual renewal of the covenant with the principle of rejecting oppression and tyranny – a presence that vividly displays the principles and values of the Hussaini movement.

The Arbaeen march itself is a faith-based and human movement that emphasizes adherence to truth, freedom, and human dignity.

How does the Arbaeen pilgrimage present a model of the unity of the Islamic Ummah in support of resistance, and what message does it have for the enemies?

This unity is displayed through empathy and solidarity among various groups and segments, the extensive provision of services to pilgrims, and popular cooperation that transcends narrow ethnic and religious identities.

The message to the enemies is also clear: the Islamic Ummah remains committed to choosing dignity and independence, and any hope for the disintegration, weakening, or breaking of its will is doomed to failure in the face of this million-strong solidarity.

How can the civilizational and revolutionary dimensions of the Arbaeen pilgrimage be utilized in service to the resistance project? Can Arbaeen be a model for the movement expected of the Islamic Ummah?

We can transform the values of sacrifice, devotion, and rare organization that we witness during the Arbaeen pilgrimage into behaviors and institutional, cultural, and social plans to be used in building an empowered society.

Arbaeen is, in fact, a valuable example of a comprehensive movement that connects deep spirituality with organized and collective work.

How can the Arbaeen pilgrimage institutionalize the culture of resistance in future generations and transform it into a civilizational project and a movement for confronting the challenges of the present era?

This is possible through transmitting this faith-based and historical experience to children and youth, and raising them on values such as generosity, courage, and the rejection of submission and humiliation.

The continuity of this experience across generations ensures that resistance transcends mere slogans and becomes a way of life and a deep-rooted culture – a culture that guarantees the continuation of the movement and the ability to consciously and firmly confront future challenges.