16 آبان 1396
Statements Regarding the Great Arbaeen Pilgrimage in the Advanced Jurisprudence Class
Summary
Khamenei praises the Arbaeen pilgrimage, highlighting its significance as a symbol of devotion and unity among the followers of the Ahl al-Bayt.
Translation note: This English text is a machine-assisted translation of the Persian transcript published by the Office of the Supreme Leader (leader.ir). For exact wording, consult the Persian original below or the linked source.
It is the days of Arbaeen, and blessed are those who are walking or will walk and will reach the pilgrimage of Arbaeen, and God willing, they will recite the beautiful supplication of Arbaeen addressed to the Holy One.
Here we look with eagerness and longing at these steps that:
Thousands of steps are on the way, and the heart is eager, and I am astonished How can I find the path toward my inner self?
Thanks be to God, our youth have found the way, and millions of our people and others, the people of Iraq and others, are moving on this path. This is one of the very prominent events that God Almighty has bestowed upon us and created this incident for us; this has become a symbol.
There has always been the Arbaeen pilgrimage, but this great movement, which is a very beautiful and magnificent symbol of the presence of the followers of the Ahl al-Bayt and those who love the Ahl al-Bayt, did not exist; we did not have this. God Almighty has granted this to us, and we must be grateful to God.