The Regretful Incident in Mina is a True Tragedy in Hajj Rituals History

Deputy Minister of Education and Head of OERP sent a message on the regretful accident in Mina and described it as a big catastrophe in the history of Hajj pilgrimage. He expressed his condolences on this event and wished solace for AmirolHaj Imam Mahdi (AS), the Supreme Leader and Muslim communities. His message is as follows:

In the name of God, the beneficent, the merciful

"… and whosoever leaves his house an immigrant to Allah and his messenger and then death overtakes him, his reward  shall have fallen upon Allah …" An-nisa, 100

The regretful incident in Mina is a real tragedy in the history of Hajj pilgrimage. However, other disasters such as fire in Mina and Arafat, pilgrims' losses in fluid, and above all, killing of Iranian pilgrims had happened before, resulting in uncertainty about the capability of Saudi government to manage Hajj ceremonies. But several incidents this year, such as the tower crane collapsing on pilgrims near MasjedulHaram killing many, fire in a hotel accommodating pilgrims, rocks falling because of mountainous excavating explosions, and most recently the painful disaster in Mina are all signs of incapability of Saudi government to control the holy mosques in Mecca and Medina and to manage relevant ceremonies. Therefore it is necessary for Islamic states to condemn Saudi government for the incidents as well as to hold a summit conference of OIC countries to assign a joint committee of member states to take charge of Hajj rituals.

Obviously the Saudi government can by no means disclaim the responsibility of such events. If failure of Saudi departments is proved by a fact-finding mission, the Saudi government must compensate the losses and resign from managing the rituals.

Giving my condolences to Amirolhaj Imam Mahdi (AS), the supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution and all Muslims, I wish blessing for those who passed away, patience for their families, and quick healing for those who are suffering injuries.

Almighty God is the best helper and supporter,

Mohyeddin Bahram Mohammadian

September 24, 2015

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