(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Apart from the introductions، let's highlight some of them:
Shias reveal the fact that they are followers of Islam and do not accept any touching of their religion and sanctities and constants. And on top of these are the holy Prophet Muhammad، peace be upon him and his house hold، and the Koran.
Shias here also recognize all of other branches of Islam and they do not differentiate between Muslims. Moreover، they state that the diversity of beliefs and practices is something positive. You rarely hear that a Shia asked another Muslim for his doctrine، which would be a disgrace and retrograde in their conviction. And they even exceed that to non - Muslims where they don’t judge them on their religious affiliation. They do not insult nor harm other Muslims in any means. Their scholars would not rise a pulpit in the mosque or Husseiniya calling against any of Muslims or non - Muslims.
They always bet on Islamic unity in dealing with foreign conspiracies that target religion and Islamic nations and communities، and believe that cooperation with non - Muslims must be good for these values.
Care about and sympathize with their fellow Muslims، regardless of their faith. They follow the guidance the Prophet Muhammad: "Whoever does not care about the matters of Muslims is not a Muslim". They are supporters of Islamic issues such as the occupied Palestine and the wars waged against the Muslim peoples of foreign forces or Arab governments dictatorship.
They are loyal to their fatherland and soil، and would sacrifice in the defense of their nation against any external aggression. This was clearly proved when Saddam Hussain invaded Saudi land، Al Khafji، where they rushed to the ranks of volunteers، young and old.
They do not seek to rule. Shias have proved that over the years، and did not shout for chaos in their nation through blind attack on the regime. Their main goals and concerns are community - building and dissemination of Islamic values، where virtues sit on top of them.
Distancing themselves from places of temptation، do not engage in any way that would awaken the dispute between Muslims.
Also on their agendas، they would not accept the recognition of Israel state at the expense of Palestine، and they believe that the Palestinian people inside had given the bright image of Jihad and fighting for dignity and freedom.
The Shias here also believe in fairness and equality، and believe that these are the most important principles that end grievances and provide decent living for all spectra of the same country.
They demand adequate representation of their people the various government sectors. This demand has no purpose other than integration with the rest of the spectral components in the country، and giving them the trust and reassurance that they exist as part of this country. Talented citizens should deserve to grow up and reach high levels in the government without barriers، religious or others. Shias have been demanding to have Shia ministers، not meaning to have sectarian quotas in the government، rather than insuring that there are competencies in Shias who can be used in developing this home shoulder to shoulder with their fellow citizens from other sects.
In Shias، there is the religious، liberal، secular and others، same as in the case of non - Shias. They believe that the scale should not be the doctrine or direction، but whoever serves the nation and not serves his personal interests of sectarian benefits.
Their eyes always look forward. They dream to reaching the highest levels of advanced living. This includes better social، industrial، economical and human rights situations.
What have been mentioned here would be the tip of the iceberg، and we all hope that the future will be the time of enlightened youth، who constitute the majority in this country. What we see and hear from the leadership and people of this country indicates a great confidence in these young people who prove every day their ability to raise the name of their nation through scientific and professional achievements. In addition، they have the good mentalities to know and analyze what's happening around them of changes and developments that may harm the country and its people if the youth nation has no adequate level of maturity and responsibility.
Thus، we see that the Shias in this country have clear agendas that can be read and seen by anyone except those who have "foreign agendas”.
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