ভূমিকা

The International Quds Day and its Significance to a Muslim - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief The International Quds Day and its Significance to a Muslim 2025-03-27 912 Views International Quds Day Introduction Quds Day (officially called International Quds Day‎) stands as a pivotal occasion in the collective consciousness of the Muslim world, symbolizing unwavering solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine [1] .

It is observed annually on the last Friday of Ramadan as a day of resistance against injustice and a reaffirmation of the sanctity of Al-Quds (Jerusalem). For Muslims, the significance of this day extends beyond political advocacy; it embodies a religious, historical, and moral duty to defend one of Islam’s most revered sites. The day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against oppression and the need for unity among Muslims in confronting global injustices.

Through demonstrations, prayers, and scholarly discussions, Quds Day continues to be a platform for raising awareness about the Palestinian cause and reinforcing the principles of justice and liberation enshrined in Islamic teachings.

Contents Introduction Its Background Its Goals Quds Day in Imam Khomeini’s Speeches Quds Day in Imam Khamenei’s Speeches Quds Day in the Speeches of Others The Responsibilities of the Muslim World References Its Background Since the occupation of Palestine by the Zionists began in 1948, most religious scholars have been demanding justice for the Palestinian people.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Imam Khomeini had stated from the beginning of the Islamic Revolution, that one of his goals was the liberation of Palestine from its usurped occupant. Therefore, after the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, all official ties with Israel were broken and Israel’s embassy in Iran was granted to the Palestinians.

On August 7, 1979, the founder of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Imam Khomeini declared the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan every year as Quds Day. It is a day set aside for Muslims worldwide to show solidarity with the Palestinians against Israel (The Zionist regime) and unite for the liberation of the Quds Mosque (in Jerusalem). In an address by Imam Khomeini, he said: In the name of Allah the All-Compassionate, the Most Merciful.