On the occasion of Unity Week and the blessed birth anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS), Taghrib News Agency(TNA) hosted Mamusta Abdolsalam Mohammadi, Friday Prayer Leader of Dehgolan, for an in-depth discussion on the foundations of Islamic unity and the challenges facing the Muslim world.
In an exclusive interview with Taghrib News Agency(TNA), Dr. Keyhan Soltanian, President of the International University of Islamic Denominations in Sanandaj, emphasized that Islamic unity, though challenging, remains attainable through sincere dialogue and a shared focus on common threats facing the Muslim world.
Mamusta Abbas Ahmadi Bagh, the Friday Prayer Leader of Bukan, has described Unity Week as a valuable opportunity to strengthen convergence and solidarity within the Islamic community, urging Muslims to preserve unity and cohesion at all times in the face of Israeli aggression.
Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Abolfazl Hosseini, the Shia Friday Prayer Leader of Aq Qala and a member of the Cultural Council of the Golestan Islamic Center, has called for the discourse of Islamic proximity to be translated from scholarly forums into simple, accessible, and media-friendly language that resonates with the general public.
Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Khanbabayi, Friday Prayer Leader of Noshin Shahr, says that growing awareness among Muslim youth of Israeli “crimes and plunder” in the Islamic world — much of it spread through social media — is fostering greater unity and cohesion across Muslim countries.
Mamusta Mullah Mahmoud Ibn Khayyat, Sunni Friday Prayer Leader of Saqqez and head of the Shafei School in the city, has called Islamic unity and proximity “the means to rescue both humanity and Islam” in the face of global challenges.
Mamusta Mohammad Firoozi, a member of the Piranshahr Council of Clerics, has stressed that the Islamic Ummah can only succeed against oppression, colonialism, and authoritarian powers if it maintains unity, cohesion, and solidarity.
The 39th International Islamic Unity Conference, held in Tehran from 17–19 Shahrivar 1404 (15–17 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1447) under the theme “The Prophet of Mercy and the Unity of the Ummah”, brought together over 350 prominent scholars and officials from across the Muslim world.
Mamusta Ali Foroutan, the Friday Prayer Leader of Moochesh in Iran’s Kurdistan Province, has described Islamic unity not only as a core religious obligation but also as the “jihad of our era” in confronting global injustice and arrogance.
Hojjatoleslam Dr. Hamid Shahriari, Secretary-General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, says the Islamic Republic of Iran has successfully exported its “unity discourse” to the Muslim world, with its annual International Islamic Unity Conference now serving as a model for other nations.
In 2025, the Muslim world commemorates the 1500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a pivotal moment to reflect on his enduring legacy of compassion, justice, and unity.
In a note published to mark Unity Week, Mamousta Namigh Khouban, a researcher and expert in Islamic history, emphasized that achieving Islamic unity in the region's current crisis is a historical mission for academic elites, religious leaders, and the youth. He stressed that unity is not a distant ideal but an urgent necessity for the Islamic Ummah ...
In an exclusive interview with Taghrib News(TNA), Mamusta Abubakr Rastgar, Imam of Khatam al-Anbiya Grand Mosque in Sarinjanieh, emphasized that the growing sectarian divisions and rise of extremism—fueled by foreign interference—have made Islamic unity more urgent than ever.
Mowlawi Mohammad Es’haq Madani, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, has called for Muslim unity to move beyond slogans and be reflected in concrete decisions, social relations, and collective action.
In a ceremony held to unveil 63 historic coins titled “Blessed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”, Hojjat al-Islam Dr. Hamid Shahriari, Secretary-General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, emphasized the universal message of mercy embodied by the Prophet of Islam and the enduring cultural and civilizational value of Islamic heritage....
In an interview with Taghrib News, Hojjat al-Islam Hadi Mohammadkhah, Head of Quranic Affairs at the Islamic Propagation Organization of Kurdistan Province, emphasized that recognizing the shared enemy is the first step toward unity in the Islamic world.
Hojjatoleslam Dr. Hamid Shahriari, Secretary-General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, has described the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the central axis of the Islamic nation’s identity, stressing that love for the Prophet has evolved into a form of collective rationality that strengthens human unity on a global scale.
The press conference for the 39th International Islamic Unity Conference was held this morning in the "Mamusta Sheikh al-Islam" Hall of the University of Islamic Denominations, with the presence of the Secretary-General of the World Assembly for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought and a group of media professionals.
In an interview with Taghrib News(TNA), Hojjat al-Islam Yousef Rostamani, Director of the Imam Khomeini Seminary in Gorgan, emphasized the need for concrete actions to strengthen Islamic unity among Muslim nations.
Hojjatoleslam Dr. Hamid Shahriari, Secretary-General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought, has identified human dignity, justice, and security as the three foundational pillars of Islamic unity.