ABNA24 - Yesterday, Wednesday, the Supreme Religious Authority, Sayed Ali Al-Hussaini Al-Sistani, affirmed that the relief efforts carried out by medics in the city of Nabatieh are acts beloved by God—indeed, they may rise to the level of a collective obligation (Wajib Kifai').
cludes providing medical care to the wounded and delivering essential food supplies to approximately 170 families who have remained in the city despite ongoing hardships.
“Given the current circumstances, our work carries significant risk. Ambulance crews have been targeted multiple times, and just days ago, we lost two medics while performing their duties. Nevertheless, we continue our work with high morale. Relief teams and hospitals in the region remain operational, and we strictly follow safety protocols to minimize risks and protect our personnel. Our base is relatively secure, as it is located within hospital grounds.
Our question is: In light of these risks, is continuing this work considered religiously permissible and meritorious? And what is our religious duty (taklif) under these circumstances?”
In his reply, Sayed Al-Sistani wrote:
“In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peace be upon you, along with God’s mercy and blessings. May God reward your efforts abundantly and unite the two noble martyrs with the companions of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him).
If your relief efforts are such that the saving of lives—or the prevention of serious harm to believers—depends upon them, then they are among the deeds beloved to God Almighty. Indeed, they may attain the level of a collective religious obligation ((Wajib Kifai')).
May God preserve and protect you, and keep all harm away from you.”
He concluded by extending his greetings and prayers to the respected religious scholar of the city, Sheikh Abdul Husayn Sadiq, commending his leadership and steadfastness.
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