By IRNA
New Delhi : While calling Imam Khomeini the architect of unity in the world of Islam, an Indian scholar Wednesday said that unity guarantees Muslims’ power.
Talking to IRNA on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Holy Prophet (PBUH), Professor Baseer Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) here said: “Reinforcement of unity would guarantee survival and promotion of power of Muslims and the Islamic world”.
The most important message of Holy Prophet (PBUH) is “to be obedient only to God, to stay away from Satan and preserve unity, said Baseer, marking the birth anniversary of Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Muslims should become more familiar with the Islamic viewpoints and teachings on unity, Indian scholar told IRNA.
The birth anniversary of Holy Prophet (PBUH) falls on 12th of the lunar month of Rabialaval (in Sunni tradition) and 17th of the same month (in Shia tradition).
Baseer said: “The Islamic Republic of Iran has been the initiator of the idea of unity of the Muslim world and thus Imam Khomeini founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the leader of the Islamic Revolution, who believed in Muslim unity and solidarity, declared the birth week of Holy Prophet (PBUH) between 12th to 17th of Rabialaval as the Unity week in 1979.
The late Imam khomeini has always said, those who sow discord among Muslims are neither Sunnis nor Shias, but are instruments in the hands of the enemies of Allah, recalled Indian scholar.
He also highlighted the significant role of Imam Khomeini in helping develop solidarity among Muslims at this sensitive juncture.
Global arrogance has provoked the sentiments of followers of all religions through masterminding these plots, he said calling for the Muslims to exercise vigilance to this end.
Referring to the significance of the issue of Palestine for the Islamic world, Baseer urged all Muslims to use any chances to form a united nation against major challenges caused by the world arrogance and Zionism.
Strongly condemning the barbaric atrocities committed by Zionist forces on Palestinian people Baseer stated that Zionist Regime has occupied vast areas of Palestine territory and continues to make incursions into the Gaza strip, violating all international laws.
Through its recent aggression, the Zionists with the full backing of the USA and its allies has illegally imposed sanctions on the Palestinian Authority, severely cutting back health care, education and other public services.
Baseer calls upon the world public opinion to rise against the barbaric atrocities committed by Zionist forces and demand immediate dismantling of the apartheid wall, putting an end to the occupation of all the Palestinian and Arab territories and sincere efforts for a just and lasting settlement of the West Asian problem.