On July 29, a meeting was held in the Caucasus Muslims Office (CMU) in connection with the beginning of the month of Muharram.

According to the information given to APA by the press service of the CMI, the chairman Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazadeh gave recommendations and tasks to the members of the Council of Judges, authorized representatives and imams of the Department regarding the month of Muharram.

Sheikhulislam A. Pashazade noted that this month, which is an example of respect for the Ahl-Bayt, is a holy moment for commemorating the martyrs of the Patriotic War, and expressed that it is an indicator of the existence of Imam Hussain's school of martyrdom.

Emphasizing that the author of the Karabakh Victory is the victorious President of Azerbaijan, the people of Azerbaijan led by him wisely, and the brave Azerbaijani Army, Sheikhulislam A. Pashazade pointed out that the main strengthening factors of our victory in the Patriotic War are state-people unity, close unity around the head of state, and national and religious unity within our society.

The chairman of the CMB stated that the protection of these values ​​is important for us to move towards future victories, and he specially mentioned the moral duties of religious leaders.

Saying that the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, who laid the foundation of the high level of state-religion relations, always treated national and moral values ​​with care and attention, Sheikhulislam A. Pashazadeh quoted the national leader's historic speech to the religious people on June 20, 1994, during the Ashura ceremony at the Tazpir Mosque. has read

At that time, the great leader expressed the importance of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, for the Muslims of Azerbaijan: "The Muslim world commemorates a tragic, holy day - today is the day when Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, was killed.

We commemorate the day when our great-grandfathers were martyred in the cause of the Motherland, land, truth and justice.

On this occasion, I offer my deepest condolences to all Azerbaijani Muslims.

All Muslims

including, we Azerbaijanis demonstrate our loyalty to the Motherland, land, religion, profession by remembering that tragic day every year.

From now on, we will follow the path set by the Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad and we will never forget the heroism and martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and all his comrades-in-arms, who were martyred in the cause of justice, land and homeland.

Sheikhulislam A. Pashazade proudly emphasized that the path of higher spirituality started by the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev continues and develops at the highest level today by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

We will never forget the heroism and martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Huseyn and all his comrades-in-arms, who were martyred on the way to the homeland."

Sheikhulislam A. Pashazade proudly emphasized that the path of higher spirituality started by the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev continues and develops at the highest level today by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

We will never forget the heroism and martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Huseyn and all his comrades-in-arms, who were martyred on the way to the homeland."

Sheikhulislam A. Pashazade proudly emphasized that the path of higher spirituality started by the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev continues and develops at the highest level today by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

Later, Sheikhulislam A. Pashazade informed the clerics about the meetings and events carried out by the Caucasian Muslims Department to serve the interests and interests of our people and our state at the level of interreligious dialogue and cooperation.

He said that the pride he felt as a representative of the victorious Azerbaijan state in the meetings and international events he attended in the Vatican, Great Britain, Austria, France, UAE, Saudi Arabia and other countries during this year is the result of the wise policy of our state, in particular, our head of state.

The source of trust and respect for our country in the world is the success and victories of Azerbaijan's statehood.

Sheikhulislam A., who evaluated his election as a member of the World Council of Muslim Elders.

The Appeal of the Council of Qazis of CMB regarding the beginning of the month of Muharram was read and accepted.

The appeal contains specific tasks and recommendations regarding Ashura ceremonies.

In particular, information was given about the blood donation campaigns held traditionally as one of the examples of appropriate charity.

Mubariz Gurbanli, the chairman of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who participated in the meeting, spoke about the high level of state-religion relations, care and attention to religious values ​​and religious figures, and in turn gave his recommendations to religious figures regarding the month of Muharram.

Specially emphasizing that religious figures showed a high example of patriotism during the days of the Patriotic War, the Chairman of the Committee reminded them of the responsibility of religious figures in conveying the values ​​of our religion to the people and advised them to be careful not to include elements of state superstition.

M. Gurbanli emphasized that Azerbaijani society always has high respect for traditional values, and this year Muharramlik,

At the meeting, prayers were read for the souls of the martyrs of the Motherland and God's mercy was asked.