Key points from Ayatollah Sistani's statement dated 3.1.2020 (thread)
1. The country is approaching a very steep and dangerous turn
2. From the offensive attack on al-Qaim, which led to the martyrdom of many of our volunteer sons... (contd.) (1)
1. The country is approaching a very steep and dangerous turn
2. From the offensive attack on al-Qaim, which led to the martyrdom of many of our volunteer sons... (contd.) (1)
... to the sorrowful events that took place in Baghdad over the past few days, and finally the tyrannical incident near Baghdad Airport last night, which led to the martyrdom of heroes who participated in the victory operations against ISIS... (contd.) (2)
...these attacks show a complete infringement of Iraqi sovereignty and transgression against international laws.
These incidents and others show that the country is quickly approaching difficult times.
These incidents and others show that the country is quickly approaching difficult times.
3. We urge all concerned groups to act wisely and have self-control and restraint
4. We raise our hands in prayer to God help this country and its people overcome the malicious actions of the evil, and the deceit of the wicked.
The Ayatollah’s representative recited a version of prayer that Imam Ali, used to recite when facing an enemy.
The Ayatollah’s representative recited a version of prayer that Imam Ali, used to recite when facing an enemy.
Following praise of Ayatollah Sistani, worshipers began chanting “far from us is disgrace!” “We heed to your call oh Hussein,” and finally “no, no America”.
