According to the Public Relations Office of the International Arbaeen Narrative Festival, the special guest of the closing ceremony of the second International Arbaeen Narrative Festival, Ms. Zahra Qubaisi from Lebanon, emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting noble morals in the path of Jihad of Clarification. She stated:
“God has granted us the blessing of Jihad of Clarification so that, while upholding ethics, we may see God as present and witnessing in every stage of this clarifying movement, and work continuously in this path with a spirit of jihad.”
This social activist described the path of Arbaeen as the path of Wilayah and added:
“In the journey of Arbaeen, I see nothing but Wilayah. The path of Arbaeen is the path of Wilayah and the path of the Reappearance, which begins from Najaf al-Ashraf with the Wilayah of Imam Ali (AS), continues in Karbala, and culminates at the final pillar with the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS)—a martyrdom that itself marked the victory.”
She further referred to the role of women in Islamic history and their influential position in Jihad of Clarification, stressing:
“We must remember that the victory of Imam Hussein (AS) was achieved with the presence of Lady Zaynab (SA), whose patience—known as ‘the Patience of Zaynab’—ensured the realization of the goals of Wilayah. Thus, despite the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the ultimate victory belonged to Sayyid al-Shuhada and his loyal companions.”
Expounding on Jihad of Clarification, she noted that its roots lie in the actions of Lady Zaynab (SA), and emphasized the necessity of creating visible role models for youth:
“Young Basijis, through their jihadi and dedicated work, show us the path of Lady Zaynab (SA). This path builds public opinion by presenting practical and observable models for young people.”
She also underlined the importance of face-to-face communication in Jihad of Clarification, adding:
“When you move forward as a clarifying mujahid, even your words have a powerful impact in addressing and clarifying the targeted challenges.”
The founder and director of the Haj Qassem Soleimani Guesthouse in southern Lebanon considered the path of Arbaeen to be a continuous path, and added:
“We must practically demonstrate resistance and the march toward the Reappearance to young people, especially students around the world. Every moment spent in promoting Islam and preparing society for the Reappearance must be valued. We must realize that resistance requires sacrifice, and the cost of this jihad and resistance is martyrdom and the fulfillment of the martyrs’ dream—the Reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (AJ). The Arbaeen march is the beginning of this path, but it does not end with Arbaeen; rather, it prepares you throughout the year to present a report of your efforts to the Imam of the Age (AJ) and to prove your loyalty to the Guardian of the Affair.”
She highlighted that in the countries of the Axis of Resistance, people pay the cost of this path with injuries, martyrdom, and financial losses, as can clearly be seen today in countries such as Yemen and Palestine.
“For this reason, those who foresaw and prepared for the Reappearance present their experiences during Arbaeen. Here the true function of the Arbaeen Narrative is revealed—by pooling experiences, an international display of the truth embodied in the Arbaeen movement is presented to the world. We need this diversity of Arbaeen narratives, especially from students and intellectual elites, who provide the dominant narrative.”
Referring to the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation and the war in occupied Palestine and southern Lebanon, she said:
“The bitter tragedies of the massacre of women and children by the Zionist regime are now broadcast even in Western countries, transforming the media atmosphere. We must seize this opportunity to convey the narrative of Arbaeen to them.”
In conclusion, Qubaisi thanked the efforts of the narrators of Arbaeen in paving the way for the Reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (AJ), saying:
“The one who awaits us on this path is Imam al-Mahdi (AJ). We must not waste time; we must continue the Jihad of Clarification in the path of narrating Arbaeen. Either we will be martyred, or in this very path we shall witness the blessed Reappearance of the Awaited Savior, may our souls be sacrificed for him.”
