“The Savior”: A Celebration Held by MU Student Clubs
In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Imam Al Mahdi, Al Maaref student clubs held on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, a celebration titled “The Savior”.
Hosting the President of Maaref Hekmiya Institute for Religious and Philosophical Studies, Sheikh Shafiq Jaradi, and the vocalist, Ismail Abbas, the celebration took place at the university's campus in Beirut, in the presence of a crowd of students and professors.
The event was initiated with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Students from various nationalities engaged in the celebration:
- Sarah Ibrahimi from Tunisia
Musa Ghneim from Egypt
Fatima Al-Karhi from Iraq
Sayyeda Zahra Naqvi from Pakistan
Sokaina Ayyad from Palestine
Mohamad Rammal from Syria
Narjes Abbasabadi from Iran
Reem Badawi from Lebanon
They reminisced about their countries and the oppression endured by their people, pointing to the strengths, competencies, and energies of the youth in particular; as well as the revolutionary movements’ causes and prospects.
For his part, Sheikh Jaradi touched on the suffering of the peoples of these countries, noting, “Imam Mahdi (pb) is the savior of those peoples. We are supposed to prepare the platform for him and rejoice on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Additionally, we must spread a joyful atmosphere on his birth occasion.” Sheikh Jaradi added by saying, “The savior of humanity, whom we are awaiting for, won't come out for fighting purposes, he’d rather appear to seek justice and equity and end the oppression.”
After Sheikh Jradi's speech, songs inspired by the occasion were recited by the vocalist Ismail Abbas, in an overwhelming atmosphere among the attendants. Finally, memorial photos of the event were taken.