11 August 2026 - 19:48
ABNA Team Finally Arrives at Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, Describing It as Their Father's House

After a long and eventful journey, the ABNA team has finally arrived at the holy shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf, with correspondent Ali describing the sacred site as "our father's house" and struggling to put into words the overwhelming feeling of comfort, safety, and belonging that pilgrims experience upon reaching this most revered place.

Ahlul Bayt (AS) International News Agency - ABNA: ABNA correspondent Ali reported that after a long trip, the team was finally standing outside the holy shrine of Imam Ali, the first Imam of Shia Islam, a moment they had been working toward since the journey began in Qom.

He described the shrine as "our father's house," acknowledging that this concept might be difficult to translate or explain to those who do not share the faith.

Ali explained that for Shias, specifically Iranians, Lebanese, Yemenis, and Iraqi Shias, Imam Ali is considered their father, and arriving at his shrine feels like going to your father's house, a place where you feel completely comfortable, safe, and never want to leave.

He said it is the most comfortable place in the world and that being invited to this holy place fills him with emotions that cannot be put into words.

Ali observed the massive crowd surrounding him amid the scorching heat, but described the atmosphere as "sweet," a feeling that transcends the physical discomfort and cannot be adequately expressed.

He extended an invitation to viewers, suggesting that if they have the possibility, regardless of whether they are Muslim or not, they should come and experience this feeling for themselves, emphasizing that it is something you cannot find anywhere else in the world.

Ali concluded by saying the team would go inside the shrine, though they would probably not be able to record from there, but promised to keep viewers posted with pictures and a report after they come out. 

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