{"id":325856,"date":"2022-09-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahlulbaytworldassembly.org\/%d8%a7%d8%ae%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1\/a-report-on-commission-for-communications-and-networking-of-the-asia-oceania-region-in-the-7th-general-assembly-of-ahlulbayt-a-s-world-assembly\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:03:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:33:31","slug":"a-report-on-commission-for-communications-and-networking-of-the-asia-oceania-region-in-the-7th-general-assembly-of-ahlulbayt-a-s-world-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahlulbaytworldassembly.org\/en\/news\/a-report-on-commission-for-communications-and-networking-of-the-asia-oceania-region-in-the-7th-general-assembly-of-ahlulbayt-a-s-world-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"A report on Commission for Communications and Networking of the Asia-Oceania region in the 7th General Assembly of AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the AhlulBayt World Assembly News Portal: <\/strong>On Friday, September 2, 2022, on the second day of the 7th General Assembly of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, the session of the Commission for Communications and Networking of the Asia-Oceania region was held in hall number two of Iran International Conference Center in Tehran with the presence of Shiite thinkers and ulama.<\/p>\n

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At the beginning of this session, Hojat al-Islam Sayed Abul Hassan Nawab, the Chairman of the Commission for Communication and Networking and a member of the Supreme Council of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, \u201cAlthough the Shiites make up four percent of the world\u2019s population, they do not have a position they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShiites should define long-term goals for themselves. We, Shiites should take four percent or even more of the world\u2019s world facilities and shine in the fields of knowledge, politics, economy and international awards like Nobel. Shiites should try to win the Nobel Prize in order to establish the position of Shiites in the world,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

Regarding Iran\u2019s achievements, a member of the Supreme Council of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly said, \u201cIran is the 14th<\/sup> country in the world in scientific statistics and the 16th<\/sup> in terms of area. Iran is one of the top 10 countries in the world in medicine.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the need to strengthen the position of Shiites in the world, he said, \u201cThe Shiites of the world must strive to reach the position they deserve. Jews, although scattered, but because of their cohesion, dominate many fields around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Furter in the session, Haj Hussain Al-Dirani Abu Ali, the head of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) Assembly in Sydney, Australia, while pointing out the role of Ashura in the unity of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) followers, emphasized the unity among Muslims.<\/p>\n

The prerequisite for jihad of enlightenment is to build trust<\/strong><\/p>\n

Then, on the situation of Shiites in Afghanistan, Sayeda Halimah Hosseini from this country said, \u201cThe Islamic Republic of Iran is a power to support the Shiites. However, we are still in the minority in our country.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need coherent centers for jihad of enlightenment. Before the jihad of enlightenment, in turn, the trust is needed. Also, we should go towards the localization of Shiite media outlets,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Feke news and sedition is the biggest challenge against Shiites in Indonesia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sayed Zaher Yahya Varsalan, Secretary-General of AhlulBayt Organization of Indonesia (ABI), on the intellectual background of his organization stated, \u201cIn 2010, the Indonesia agreed with the establishment of an organization to preserve the country\u2019s Shia community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIndonesian Shiites have their own culture and want to preserve their identity. Of course, they know that no one will roll out a red carpet for them. Friends believe that they will definitely face challenges and threats for their activities,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Regarding the threats against the Indonesian Shiite community, Yahya said, \u201cThe main challenge and threat that Indonesian Shiites face is fake news, deception, sedition and slander against Shiites. It has reached a point where, for example, many people in Indonesia ask whether Shiites in Indonesia are loyal to their country or not?!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, we see that there are enemies who are actively producing lies, but the Shiites have not yet succeeded in confronting them all,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany questions are asked about Shiite teachings. Because people get their information from any unreliable sources and different media outlets, the situation of Shiites is not good in Indonesia. Some friends even play in the enemy\u2019s playground,\u201d Yahya added.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndonesian ulama are trying to start the jihad of enlightenment. But unfortunately, explanations and communication are not effective and do not solve anything,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

Pakistani Shiites need a link for unity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Further in the session, Fatima Motahari from Pakistan, while being pleased with the holding of the General Assembly of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly stated, \u201cLady Zainab (a.s.) is the best role model for the women of the Islamic world in soft war. If it wasn\u2019t for Lady Zainab (a.s.), Karbala would remain in Karbala. She introduced herself in Karbala both by his words and by his status.\u201d<\/p>\n

Regarding the situation of Shiites in Pakistan, she said, \u201cThere are 22 million Shiites in Pakistan is people, among whom many are cultural activists. But each of these activists works independently and there is no link. Shiites groups in Pakistan are not united. It will be very helpful it the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly unite them.<\/p>\n

The AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly should make Shiite islands an archipelago<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the continuation of the session, Hojat al-Islam Sheikh Qadir Akaras, the head of the Union of Turkish Ulama (Ehlader), on the situation of Shiites in this country said, \u201cDespite the different tendencies among Turkish Shiites, there is a good unity among them. We have local Assemblies with 50 preachers and all of them operate under the supervision of the Union of Turkish Ulama.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Turkey, channels 14 and 12 are for Shiites, whose owners are Azeri. Alawites of Turkey also have several TV channels, institutions and publications and have translated more than 1000 works so far,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe speak the same language with the Shiites of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia, and we had good communication before Covid-19. However, we did not use the capacities properly. It will be very good if the Assembly unites us. We are like islands that it would be good if the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly turns it into a united archipelago,\u201d he suggested in the end.<\/p>\n

The 70-year experience of Islamic education in Iran should be used<\/strong><\/p>\n

Then, Dr. Mojtaba Noruzi from Noor Mobin Institute, on the basic requirements of networking stated, \u201cCreating sustainable networks requires norms, interest, and affection between members. Common scientific foundations are also needed in this regard.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBuilding a school is a sustainable way to create a network. Activities should be done at three levels of macro scale, content production and school building. Building schools can revolutionize the direction and social movement of a society,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Iran, there is a 70-year experience of Islamic education, which has become Iran\u2019s effective accumulated experience, and this experience should be used,\u201d Noruzi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIslam of Mecca\u201d and \u201cVirtues of our Words\u201d approaches<\/strong> have been successful in promoting Shia in Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Further in this session, while commemorating the late Mrs. Kuniko Yamamura (Saba Babai) and the late Muhammad Al-Qaim Sawada, it was announced the Shiites population in Japan is about 150 thousand people. Also, to promote Shia in East Asia and communities that are not familiar with Islam, it was emphasized to use a method called \u201cBuddhists following AhlulBayt\u201d.<\/p>\n

Also, Kazem Abe and Mrs. Nonoyama, who have converted to Islam and AhlulBayt (a.s.) school, described the \u201cIslam of Mecca\u201d and \u201cVirtues of our Words\u201d approaches as very effective.<\/p>\n

Explaining the \u201cIslam of Mecca\u201d approach in Japan, Abe said, \u201cJapanese people have had no information about Islam. Therefore, Islam and Shia there is like the first encounter of Islam for people of Mecca. Therefore, we offered them the fundamental principles.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also, explaining the \u201cVirtues of our Words\u201d approach, Nonoyama stated, \u201cIn this approach, for example, we translate hadiths of Imam Reza (a.s.) into Japanese. So that in a group of women, we discuss any hadith that we think is according to the taste and desire of the group, and in this way the love towards AhlulBayt (a.s.) increases.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are 60 thousand Shiites in Bangladesh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Then, Hojat al-Islam Sayed Ebrahim Khalil Razavi, the head of AhlulBayt (a.s.) Foundation of Bangladesh said, \u201cThere are 60 thousand Shiites in Bangladesh. It is necessary for Islamic Republic of Iran to have a managerial effort to defend the school of AhlulBayt (a.s.) in other parts of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Creating networks of Shiites should be localized<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the situation of Shiites in China, Hojat al-Islam Mohammad Reza Saleh, the former representative of Al-Mustafa (p.b.u.h) International University in this country, stated, \u201cThe Muslim population of China is 70 million people, most of whom are Hanafi. In Xinjiang, less than 10,000 Twelver Shiites live. There are also 40,000 Tajik Ismaili Shiites.\u201d<\/p>\n

Regarding the necessity of creating a network of Shiites, he said, \u201cWe should not, and cannot, provide the same networking strategy for the entire world. Although there are common principles in networking, creating a network anywhere should be localized according to the local conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn creating a network, we must have goal setting. For example, we should have a long-term goal setting, for example five years, and a short-term goal setting. Also, our objective should be accessible and meet the needs,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn any country, its laws must be respected. We cannot be indifferent to the laws of other countries. We need plan. Also, security principles must be observed. The creation of the network should be overt or covert according to the conditions,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

In explaining the weaknesses of networking, Saleh stated, \u201cWe have some weaknesses. Sometimes we are not into jihadi (here it means voluntary) activities. Each of us should be like a Soleimani martyr, but on the cultural front. We lack motivation. Finally, the creation of the network should have several linguistic models and should be multilingual.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is a need for the Shiites of every country to have a representative in the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of this session, Hojat al-Islam Mirza Gholam Abbas, head of Myanmar\u2019s Cleric Community, in a short speech explained about the situation of Shiites in the country, and said, \u201cThese Shiites mostly come from India and Pakistan. They are about 5 thousand people and mostly traditionalists.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the centrality of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, the Shiites of the world should think together. It would be good if there is a representative from each country in the Assembly who provide a report on the situation and events of his region for other representatives once every three months,\u201d he stated in the end.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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