The 6th edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Congress has wrapped up its work emphasizing the role of Ahlul Bayt (AS), household of Prophet Mohammad (PNUH).
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The international conference held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, emphasizing the role of Ahl al-Bayt teachings in addressing modern challenges and establishing an Islamic society rooted in justice and dignity, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).
Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), stressed that returning to the teachings of Ahl al-Bayt is vital for confronting today’s moral crises saying,”In Imam Reza’s perspective, human dignity is inherent and not subject to political or social negotiations”.
He said: “True honor is achieved through devotion to God and that Imam Reza’s teachings offer a universal framework for ethical governance”.
Expanding on this theme, Dr. Abdolhamid Talebi, head of AQR’s Scientific and Cultural Organization, discussed the congress’s mission to make Imam Reza’s wisdom accessible globally.
He quoted the eighth Shia Imam saying, “If people become familiar with the beauty of our words, they will surely follow us,” underscoring efforts to establish Astan Quds Razavi as an intellectual hub for Islamic thought.
He also announced: “The congress will now be held biennially, with over 50 planned sessions next year addressing human rights and dignity, including forums on “Dignity and Resistance Rights in the Contemporary World”.
Elsewhere in the event, Dr. Michel Kadie, a Lebanese Christian scholar, described him as a manifestation of true faith and spiritual values.
He praised Imam Reza’s moral purity and familial resemblance to other members of Ahl al-Bayt, known for their piety, humility, and wisdom.
He noted that studying Imam Reza’s epistles deepened his admiration for the eighth Shia Ima, inspiring him to write 12 books about Ahl al-Bayt, including one comparing Islamic and Western medicine, now published in French.
The international conference was held on the eve of the birth anniversary of Imam Reza marking an end to ten days of celebrations from the birth anniversary of Hazrat Masoumeh to that of the auspicious birth anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam also known as the Karamat Ten-Days.
