Dr. Hojjat al-Islam Ali Komsari said that nobody should doubt that working for the Imam leads to a divine reward and one of the bright and clear examples of bowing to divine rituals
“In our era is bowing to the name, memory and thought of the Imam is equivalent to respecting divine values. This is because the Imam is the symbol of Islam and Shia in the current era. He is the divine-oriented guide and become a compass in our age,” Dr. Komsari said.
“We should not doubt that working for the Imam leads to a divine reward because he has become the symbol of Islam and Shiism in the current era. Imam has been turned to a guide and compass and flag which keep us showing the right path," he said.
"Therefore, today, it is our turn to take a step on this bright path towards progress, excellence and the peaks of ethics, knowledge and development. Whoever is on this path, God will surely reward him," the reputed scholar said.
He made remarks as cultural events at Imam’s residence in historic city of Khomeini are being held and will be accompanied by various cultural, literary and social programs for eight days.
These cultural ceremonies and events include various cultural, literary and social programs.
Moreover, these events will also be comprising of an exhibition of photos and historical documents, various art workshops with the presence of prominent artists.
Cultural and literary meetings, free screenings of Cinema Day films have also been organized on the sideline of the event.
And free medical, health and counseling services will be included and provided during the period of celebrations.
The cultural week is being held on auspicious birth anniversary of Hadrat Fatima Zahra ('a) which also coincide with birth anniversary of Imam Khomeini as well.
Imam Khomeini announced birthday Anniversary of Hadrat Fatimah Zahra (a) as Woman's Day.
In an address to women, Imam Khomeini once said, In your attempts to uphold all the qualities that make up the great character of woman, be as that unique woman, Hazrat Fatima Zahra, upon whom be peace, was. All of us should take our exemplar from Islam by looking at her and her children and being as she was.
Imam Khomeini stressed the need to follow footsteps to Hazrat Zahra ('a), her husband Imam Ali ('a), and the Infallible Imams of her lineage that preserved for humanity the genuine teachings of her Peerless Father, Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).