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According to the AhlulBayt World Assembly News Portal: <\/strong>The 25th<\/sup> Academic pre-conference of the \u201cInternational Conference of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.); Supporter of the Great Prophet (p.b.u.h)\u201d was held on Friday evening, February 12, 2021, entitled \u201cResearch Guide on Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.)\u201d and was held virtually.<\/p>\n

\nOrganized by the secretariat of the conference, hosted by the Islamic Propagation Office of Yazd Province and in cooperation with ABNA News Agency, in the meeting, a group of Yazdi scholars attended.<\/p>\n

\nHojat al-Islam Dr. \u2018Mohaghegh Zare Khourmizi\u201d was the secretary of this Academic conference. In the meeting, the chairman of the \u201cHazrat Aboutaleb Research and Publishing Institute\u201d, Hojat al-Islam \u201cMuhammad Mehdi Sabahi Kashani\u201d and one of the senior professors of the seminary Hojat al-Islam \u201cSayed Muhammad Kazem Modarresi\u201d delivered their speeches. Hojat al-Islam \u201cArezoumandi\u201d was the director of the 25th<\/sup> academic conference of the \u201cInternational Conference of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.); Supporter of the Great Prophet (p.b.u.h)\u201d.<\/p>\n

\nIn addition to the \u201cSkyroom environment\u201d, the meeting was also broadcast live on the \u201cVirtual Meetings of AhlulBayt\u201d page on the social network of Instagram.<\/p>\n


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\n\u201cHe was a supporter of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) for 30 years and served as a Quraysh believer for 10 years,\u201d stated Hojat al-Islam Dr. Muhammad Reza Mohaghegh Zare Khourmizi at the beginning of the session, referring to the life of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.).<\/p>\n

\n\u201cBut the character of Hazrat Abu Talib was marginalized for various reasons. However, his support for Islam is so great that there is no opportunity to express it all,\u201d added the secretary of the academic session.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cDuring the boycott (of Quraysh against Bani Hashem, Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) and his followers) in She\u2019b (Valley) of Abi Talib, for three years Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) resisted and continued to support the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h). One of the topics that can be examined is crisis management and the management during the sanctions that Abu Talib (a.s.) had during this period,\u201d added.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cInternational Conference of \u201cHazrat Abu Talib (a.s.); The supporter of the Great Prophet (p.b.u.h)\u201d has called on the five main topics of \u201chistory and biography\u201d, \u201cTheology and Beliefs\u201d, \u201cPoetry and Literature\u201d, \u201cAuthors\u201d, and \u201cHazrat Abu Talib and the Resistance\u201d, and we are ready to receive academic, artistic, and literary articles and works of scholars and artists of Yazd province. Also, if there are books about Hazrat Abu Talib in the works and manuscripts of Yazd libraries, we are ready to prioritize the revival of these works,\u201d said the Mohaghegh Zare about the topics of the conference.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cI hope that tonight\u2019s pre-session, entitled \u201cResearch Guide on Hazrat Abu Talib\u201d, will pave the way for the presence of Yazidi scholars in this conference,\u201d stated the secretary of the academic conference about it.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThe chairman of the \u201cHazrat Aboutaleb Research and Publishing Institute\u201d, Hojat al-Islam \u201cMuhammad Mehdi Sabahi Kashani\u201d, has dedicated his life to reviving the works related to Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) and has done unique works in this field,\u201d he said, introducing the first speaker of the meeting.<\/p>\n

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\nAccording to ABNA, Hojat al-Islam Muhammad Mehdi Sabahi Kashani was the first speaker of the \u201c25th<\/sup> Academic Conference of the International Conference of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.); Supporter of the Great Prophet (p.b.u.h)\u201d. \u201cOne of the issues that has been approved by the great figures of the Shiite world and the Grand Sources of Emulation, and which the Supreme Leader also paid attention to, is the knowledge of Abu Talib (a.s.), the father of Imam Ali (a.s.). The Infallible Imams (a.s.), however being Imams, paid special attention to Abu Talib (a.s.) and introduced him to the people with his all characteristics. Unfortunately, this was neglected for 42 years after the (Islamic) revolution of (Ian)\u201d, he stated, referring to the importance of paying attention to the biography of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.).<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOne of the main topics of the \u201cConference of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.); Supporter of the Great Prophet (p.b.u.h)\u201d is the introduction of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) from the perspective of Sunni scholars. The majority of Muslims follow the Sunni denomination, and in some Sunni historical and Tafsir books, histories of the life of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) are mentioned, in which Abu Talib (a.s.) played a fundamental and decisive role. If these cases are collected, the extent and importance of the role of Abu Talib in helping the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) and providing the ground for the advancement of Islam will be determined,\u201d continued the chairman of \u201cHazrat Aboutaleb Research and Publishing Institute\u201d.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cShiite scholars unanimously acknowledge the distinguished personality of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) and recognize what a high position he had in terms of knowledge and piety. In the \u201cInternational Conference of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.); Supporter of the Great Prophet (p.b.u.h)\u201d we intend to prove this issue to the Sunni brothers as well so that they can refer to what has been mentioned about Abu Talib in their famous books pay attention to that. Therefore, the sources in this conference are mostly Sunni sources, and fewer Shiite sources are cited. In these sources, the manaqabs (virtues) of Hazrat Abu Talib are mentioned along with the manaqabs of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h),\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cHazrat Abu Talib had the confirming role for the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) so that the Prophet (p.b.u.h) could express the verses of the Holy Quran and the divine laws. He defended the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) against the wicked. These matters have been mentioned by Sunni scholars in their books. Some of them, while mentioning the manaqeb (virtues) of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h), have mentioned the role of Abu Talib (a.s.) in helping the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) to defend his religion. In the upcoming conference, we seek to clarify these issues so that they can be brought to the attention of all Muslims,\u201d emphasized the seminary researcher.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cBy reviewing 300 books from Sunni sources, we have collected 135 moral, hadith, tafsir, and historical topics in which Abu Talib played a decisive role,\u201d clarified Sabahi Kashani about these sources and books.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cFor example, Dr. Muhammad Al-Tunji, one of the Sunni professors at the University of Aleppo, from whom many theses and articles have been published, collected poems related to Abu Talib (a.s.), which resulted in the publication of the most complete poetry collection related to Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.). the university prof. said that regardless of whether or not Abu Talib had faith, (p.b.u.h) for 42 years until his death, he played a decisive role in the life of the Holy Prophet. The Prophet (p.b.u.h) was under the care of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) from the age of eight, and he played an important role in all stages of the Prophet\u2019s life – from childhood and adolescence and marriage to activities after the Be\u2019that (Prophet\u2019s first revelation). He was a supporter of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) in advancing his divine goals,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n


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\n\u201cAfter the Be\u2019that, the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) invited the leaders of the Mushrekin in several meetings, but these meetings were disrupted. But Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) took over the management of the last meeting and did not allow \u201cAbu Lahab\u201d to disrupt it. It was in this meeting that the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) introduced Imam Ali (a.s.) as his Wasi (successor) and minister. Hazrat Abu Talib played a pivotal role in that meeting and because of defending the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) he heard sarcasm from the Mushrekin that: Now you must obey your son!\u201d, Chairman of the Hazrat Aboutaleb Research and Publishing Institute defined the historical event as an example of the effective support of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.).<\/p>\n

\nEmphasizing that \u201cthose who are devoted to Imam Ali (a.s.) and want the Welaya of Imam Ali (a.s.) to be spread, should also keep alive the role of Abu Talib\u201d, also referred to some doubts about the faith of Abu Talib (a.s.) and said, \u201cSome say: \u201cBecause Abu Talib did not publicly say Shahada, he may not have become a Muslim!\u201d However, a person who wants to conduct a meeting such as the meeting of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) with the leaders of the Mushrekin and to advance the goals of the Mission, must apparently maintain neutrality. Hazrat Abu Talib did as such and in some of his poems he states that \u201cIf I cannot express my faith publicly, it is because I want to support the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h).\u201d So, Hazrat Abu Talib showed his faith in Islam practically.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\u201cSome sophists say: \u201cBecause the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) did not pray on the body of Abu Talib, he was not a Muslim!\u201d While there was no prayer for the dead in Mecca that time at all, and its ruling was legislated after the migration of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) to Medina,\u201d Sabahi Kashani quoted another doubt about the faith of Hazrat Abu Talib.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cBefore Islam, there were intelligent and knowledgeable figures in the Arabian Peninsula who were known as thinker people. Some of them were also associated with Christian and Jewish scholars. Some of the rules of Islam are related to Jahiliyyah (the age of ignorance before the advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula, pre-Islamic era), which Islam confirmed. So, there were scholars in the Jahiliyyah who had the role of propagating wisdom among the people, and Abu Talib (a.s.) was one of them – but their leader,\u201d he stated, recognizing Hazrat Abu Talib bin Abd al-Muttalib as one of the famous Arab sages before the Be\u2019that of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h).<\/p>\n

\n\u201cIn the time Jahiliyyah, there were people who forbade Khamr (every alcoholic beverage) and considered it indecent to drink it. Among these people was Hazrat Abu Talib. All the people acknowledge the presidency of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) and knew him as a comprehensive leader and figure. Even before the Be\u2019that of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) and during the pre-Islamic era, he followed the Islamic laws \u2013 that existed in the religion of the Prophet Abraham \u2013 and we consider \u201cfaith\u201d to be part of his personality,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAs a result, some believe that Abu Talib was the \u201csuccessor of the former prophets\u201d. The issue should be addressed in the International Conference of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.), the Supporter of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h),\u201d added Chairman of the Hazrat Aboutaleb Research and Publishing Institute.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cHis character is anonymous who should be introduced to others and set a role model. In addition to supporting the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h), Abu Talib also sheltered other Muslims,\u201d he said, emphasizing that there is a lot of work to be done about the character of Hazrat Abu Talib.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThe greatest figure who has worked on the biography of Hazrat Abu Talib is Allameh \u201cAbd al-Hossein Amini\u201d. He has dedicated a large part of the 7th<\/sup> volume, and the 8th<\/sup> volume of his book \u201cal-Ghadir\u201d to Hazrat Abu Talib,\u201d in the end concluded Hojat al-Islam Sabahi Kashani, emphasizing that Hazrat Abu Talib is one of the decisive figures in the advancement of Islam and Sunni scholars have acknowledged this.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAnyone who wants to work on Abu Talib must first refer to the book of Al-Ghadir – not its summary in Persian. Also, the book \u201cZalama Abi Taleb, Tarikh wa Derasa\u201d by Allameh \u201cSayed Ja\u2019far Mortaza Al-Ameli\u201d should be studied by researchers in the first step,\u201d he said, as one of the research requirements in this regard.<\/p>\n


\nAyatollah Modarresi Yazdi: Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) is an exceptional figure<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to ABNA, the second speaker of the \u201c25th<\/sup> Academic pre-conference of the International Conference of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.); Supporter of the Great Prophet (p.b.u.h) was Hojat al-Islam, Sayed Muhammad Kazem Modarresi Yazdi. \u201cThe first result of such a discussion is to further recognize the virtue and character of Imam Ali (a.s.), and the AhlulBayt (a.s.),\u201d he said, referring to the reasons for the need to address the faith of Hazrat Abu Talib.<\/p>\n

\nThroughout history, those who had noble fathers and grandfathers have had a special virtue in society. Just as those who want to lead society, if there is a negative view of their family, they will not have the necessary requirements to lead the society. Hence, some throughout history have tried to hide the virtues of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) and even fabricate material against them.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThose who deny the faith of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) seek to equate this character with the fathers of their leaders who were Mushrik. In order to hide their flaws, they make others look imperfect. But we are proud to have leaders who have no flaws in their lives and others have to admit it,\u201d continued the vice president of Yazd Seminary Council.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cHis tomb in the city of \u201cMecca\u201d had a dome and a mausoleum, but the Wahhabis destroyed it. Throughout history, the enemies of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) have also challenged the virtues of the Infallibles (a.s.),\u201d he added, regarding the enmity of the opponents of AhlulBayt (a.s.) with Hazrat Abu Talib.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cProving the faith of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) is a doctrinal and theological argument. We believe that the fathers of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) were believers. Because the field must be clean for flowers and plants to grow, and they not flourish in a dirty field,\u201d said Hojat al-Islam Modarresi Yazdi, considering the life of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) examinable from different dimensions.<\/p>\n


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\n\u201cHazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) passed away during the time of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h). But some people, because of their hatred for him, not only did not mention him as a \u201cbelieving companion\u201d of the Prophet, but they did not even consider him as \u201cMokhadhram\u201d (In the field of hadith, it refers to someone who lived in both the pre-Islamic and Islamic eras, and also saw the companions, but did not meet the Prophet)!\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThis is an important point, why do some people deny the virtues of Abu Talib (a.s.) with all this evidence and while the AhlulBayt (a.s.) unanimously believed in the faith of Hazrat Abu Talib? Whenever in the presence of the Infallible Imams (a.s.) there was talk of Hazrat Abu Talib, they prove his faith and this shows the grace of his character,\u201d the professor at seminary and university said.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cHazrat Abu Talib was the husband of Hazrat \u201cFatemeh bint Asad\u201d (a.s.). This noble lady was a devout woman and especially respected by the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h). In order for Kafa’ah (equality or equivalence) in terms of faith and Sherk to be considered as a religious issue in marriage, in Islam, the husband of a Muslim woman must be a Muslim himself. The Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) ordered the separation of Muslims from their non-Muslim spouses, but he never had such an opinion about Fatima bint Asad and Abu Talib,\u201d added vice-president of the Yazd seminary council as another clear proof of the faith of Hazrat Abu Talib.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cHiding the virtues of true leaders is not a virtue! But in order to confront these concealments, the doubts related to the faith of Hazrat Abu Talib and also the personality of the skeptics must be explained,\u201d stated Ayatollah Modarresi Yazdi, referring to the necessity of answering doubts about Hazrat Abu Talib.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cOne of the important doubts that raised about Abu Talib (a.s.) is that \u201cwhy did this figure not openly join the ranks of Muslims?\u201d We also agree that Abu Talib did not express Islam publicly. The reason was that he was great of Mecca, the leader of Bani Hashem – but the whole Quraysh-, the holder of the keys of Kaaba and was considered one of the noble Arabs. Therefore, he considered it necessary to cover his faith in order to continue his support for Islam and Muslims,\u201d he mentioned.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAbu Talib accepted Islam and did not worship idols a single day even before the Be\u2019that of the Prophet. He ordered his children to pray with the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h). Due to such supports, despite being the elder and noble of Mecca, he lived in suffering in the She\u2019b (Valley) of Abi Talib (during the boycott of Quraysh against Bani Hashem, Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) and his followers) for three years, but he did not give up on the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h),\u201d continued the vice president of Yazd Seminary Council.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAfter the victory of the Islamic Revolution (in Iran), various books about the Abu Talib have been published,\u201d added Ayatollah Modarresi Yazdi, noting that \u201cAllameh Amini in his book Al-Ghadir has emphasized the point that Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) is an exceptional figure.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cHojat al-Islam \u201cMohammad Mahdi Eshtehardi\u201d compiled a valuable booklet in this regard called \u201cThe Honorable Life of Hazrat Abu Talib (p.b.u.h)\u201d which was published by \u201cBeh Nashr\u201d Publications affiliated with Astan Quds Razavi. The booklet clarifies the brief life of Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) for the reader and is a short and clear booklet that has both Arabic and Persian text,\u201d in the end, he concluded with introducing some of the books about Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.).<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThere is also another booklet entitled \u201cAbu Talib; Supporter of the Prophet\u201d by Hojat al-Islam \u201cMohammad Hassan Shafi\u2019i Shahroudi\u201d. Hojat al-Islam Shafi\u2019i Shahroudi is the person who translated Al-Ghadir book into Persian and summarized it in one volume and brought this book from the library shelves to the desks. Because Al-Ghadir is a reference book that is sometimes referred to. Hojat al-Islam Shafi\u201di Shahroudi compiled an independent part of Al-Ghadir book that is about Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) in a short booklet,\u201d Modarresi added.<\/p>\n

\nTo see the pictures of this academic pre-conference, click here<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

\nIt should be mentioned that by the initiation of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, and support and cooperation of the similar institutions, including, \u201cImam Hossein (a.s.) Holy Shrine\u201d, \u201cHazrat Aboutaleb Research and Publishing Institute\u201d, \u201cThe World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought\u201d, \u201cIslamic Sciences and Culture Academy of Islamic Propagation Office\u201d, \u201cAl-Mustafa International University\u201d, \u201cHawza Language teaching center\u201d, \u201cInternational University of AhlulBayt (a.s.)\u201d, \u201cMirath-e Nabowat Cultural Institute\u201d, \u201cJamiat al-Zahra Seminary University\u201d, \u201cZorria al-Nabawia Research Center\u201d, \u201cQasem ibn al-Hassan (a.s.) Religious-Cultural Institute\u201d, and \u201cAbna al-Rasoul Cultural and Artistic Institute\u201d; international conference \u201cHazrat Abu Talib (a.s.), Supporter of the Great Prophet (p.b.u.h)\u201d will be held on Rajab 25, 26 and 27, 1442 (Mrch 9, 10 and 11, 2021) on the anniversary of the death of Abu Talib (a.s.).<\/p>\n

\nThe deadline for submitting academic works and articles to this conference has been extended until February 18, 2021.<\/p>\n


\nTo receive the academic call of the conference, click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nThe other program which will be held on the sideline of the conference is the \u201cGeneral Festival\u00a0of Poetry about Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.)\u201d.<\/p>\n


\nTo receive the academic call for the Poetry Festival, click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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