AhlulBayt News Agency: In his Friday sermon delivered on June 13, 2025, at Khoja Shia Ithna Ashari Jama Masjid in Mumbai, Hujjatul Islam wal Muslimeen Maulana Syed Rooh Zafar Rizvi strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on residential areas in Iran and criticized the continued silence of the international community, especially Muslim rulers.
Maulana Rizvi called the Israeli attack a brutal act that killed both officials and innocent civilians, including women and children. He questioned the silence of Muslim governments, asking, “Who are you trusting? These oppressors do not care about your comfort or wealth—they will harm you too.” He urged Islamic nations to unite and collectively resist the oppressors.
Highlighting the seriousness of the situation, he warned that the continued silence of Muslim leaders is the same reason the tragedies in Palestine and Yemen have continued unchecked.
Earlier in his sermon, Maulana Rizvi emphasized the importance of Taqwa, quoting Imam Ali (A.S.), who swore never to command others to do anything unless he did it first. Rizvi said true piety lies in aligning our actions with divine will, as Imam Ali’s commands and prohibitions reflect Allah’s pleasure and displeasure.
He also warned against hypocrisy, citing a saying of Imam Ali (A.S.): “A believer should have only one tongue,” explaining that double speech is a sign of hypocrisy and a cause of mistrust and disunity in society.
Speaking about Eid al-Ghadir, Maulana Rizvi described it as a festival of identity, joy, and liberation for the followers of Imam Ali (A.S.), encouraging believers to celebrate it in a way that draws others closer to the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt.
He also expressed grief over the Ahmedabad plane crash, offering condolences to the families of the victims.
Lastly, Maulana Rizvi shared a message of hope from Ayatollah Sistani, quoting a senior pilgrim returning from Arafat who said that the Marja personally prayed for the Indian believers and was aware of their situation—highlighting that true spiritual leaders remain connected with their followers across the globe.
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