IN THE NAME OF GOD
Praise be to Allah; Lord of the Worlds, and peace be upon Prophet Muhammad and his Infallible Household
"O you who believe! Fasting (of Holy Ramadan) is decreed for you, as it was decreed for the nations who lived before you; so that you may (overcome your carnal desires and) be pious."(Surah al-Baqarah, verse 183)
Brothers and sisters!
Believers!
Noble Fasting Muslims!
We offer our congratulations on the advent of Holy Ramadan, the month of obedience to God and helping the poor.
This year, many people around the world are exposed to poverty and hunger. A large number of Muslims in Yemen and Bahrain are being killed and displaced due to brutal attacks of Al Saud and Al Khalifa supported by the governments of United States, Britain, and their allies.
Every day, we see that terrorists who are bred by the United States, Zionists, and Al Saud massacre people in Yemen, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, and Pakistan.
Among these, the situation in Yemen is much worse than other countries. It is more than two years now that Yemeni people are under severe attacks by aggressive bombardment of Saudi rulers and their supporters. Widespread famine and cholera threatens the people of Yemen. Thousands of people die from lack of food and medicine. Innocent children die due to lack of milk and medical care.
Noble and Generous Believers and Worshipers of God!
You well know that a philosophy of fasting is to remember the poor and starving communities. The Holy Prophet of Islam (pbuh) said: “Whoever of you offers food (iftar) to a fasting believer, his reward would be as freeing a slave and forgiveness of past sins”. Some of the companions of the Messenger of Allah said: “Not all of us can afford to give Iftar.” Messenger of Allah replied: "Make yourselves away from the fire of Hell by giving Iftar; although with half a palm fruit (dates) or some water."
Due to the serious humanitarian disaster and famine in Yemen, killing of thousands and wounding tens of thousands of people, demolition of economic infrastructures, and epidemic cholera and other contagious diseases, it is incumbent upon every Muslim to come to the aid of their brothers and sisters in that country.
The Ahlulbayt World Assembly invites all noble people and generous donors of Iran and philanthropists all over the world to take part in contributing to the needy brothers and sisters in Yemen and sharing their wealth and food with orphans and wounded or sick people who are suffering in that country.
Believers who are willing to help Muslim people of Yemen can transfer their donations to the following account:
Account number: 011 313 000 000 6
Bank Melli Iran (Central Branch)
Beneficiary: Majma Jahani Ahle Bayt (Ahlulbayt World Assembly)
Account number (U.S. Dollars): 16006
Bank Melli Iran (Velayat Branch)
Beneficiary: Majma Jahani Ahle Bayt (Ahlulbayt World Assembly)
Account number (U.S. Dollars): 16006
Bank Melli Iran (Velayat Branch)
Beneficiary: Majma Jahani Ahle Bayt (Ahlulbayt World Assembly)
It is hoped that with your quick contributions we can dispatch parcels of foods, medicine, etc. to Yemen in early Ramadan; may this act will heal a part of pains and sufferings of Yemeni oppressed Muslims!
The Ahlulbayt World Assembly
Tehran, 29 May 2017 (3 Holy Ramadan 1438 A.H.)