The Leader made the comment while addressing a host of local officials in charge of the Hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday.
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“The creation of unity is a political move. Defending and supporting the Palestinian nation and the oppressed in the Muslim world like in Yemen is a political move. Defending the oppressed fully conforms to Islamic teachings and is a [religious] duty. Disavowal of pagans is a duty, too. All of these are stipulated in religion,” said Ayatollah Khamenei.
He then drew a comparison between “religious” political moves and “non-religious, diabolical” ones.
The Leader said an example of non-religious political moves is when some say pilgrims should not express their protest at the U.S. and should not express their disavowal of pagans during Hajj rituals.
The Leader underlined that Hajj is a social factor which contributes to unity and brotherhood, and at the same time, is a show of morality.
The Leader further noted that the Saudi government is duty-bound to respect and ensure the safety and dignity of Hajj pilgrims.
“Those who are in charge of the Hajj pilgrimage, shoulder heavy responsibilities,” said the Leader.
“Among their (officials) duties is to ensure the security of pilgrims, but they shouldn’t create a police state. They should preserve pilgrims’ respect and dignity,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.
In September 2015, a deadly human crush occurred during Hajj rituals in Mina, near Mecca.
- source : Iran news
