Islamic Emirate Leadership Instructs Hajj Delegation to Assist Pilgrims During Rituals
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan -- The Islamic Emirate leadership directed teachers and members of the Hajj delegation to assist pilgrims, particularly those lacking full knowledge of rituals, the sick, elderly or weak, during Hajj ceremonies.
The instructions came during a five-day training seminar held in Kandahar for Hajj teachers and southern zone delegation members. Participants were urged to provide services motivated solely by seeking Allah's pleasure, according to Hurriyat.
RTA reported that His Excellency the Amir al-Mu'minin attended the seminar and delivered guidance emphasizing service to pilgrims with sincerity, humility, proper observance of rituals and awareness of Sharia rulings. High expectations from the people were also highlighted.
Attendees included Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, deputy administrative head of the Prime Minister's Office, along with other officials and scholars from Kandahar and the southern zone, per RTA. The event concluded with participants renewing their pledge of commitment to the Amir al-Mu'minin and the Sharia system, followed by his prayers for the system and the people.
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Where reports agree
- Five-day seminar for Hajj teachers and delegation members held in Kandahar
- Instructions to assist vulnerable pilgrims (unfamiliar, sick, elderly, weak) and guide them in Hajj rituals
- Serve pilgrims sincerely for Allah's pleasure with high expectations
Where reports differ
- Attribution: Hurriyat cites 'Islamic Emirate Leadership' and 'chief teacher'; RTA specifies Amir al-Mu'minin's personal attendance and direct speech
- RTA provides detailed quotes, attendee list (e.g., Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi), and pledge renewal not in Hurriyat
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