Pezeshkian told a group of Sunni clerics and religious scholars from Iran’s western Kordestan province in Sanandaj on Thursday that only through unity, faith and a return to the Muslim Brotherhood can the Islamic world stand up to the machinations of the United States, Israel and global Zionism.
The president warned that internal divisions would benefit rival forces, Press TV reported.
“These rifts are what Israel, the United States, and global Zionism seek, with the aim of keeping the Islamic State distracted by domestic conflicts while it carries out its desired invasions,” he said.
The president said Israel is a “small entity founded by invasion” that has survived because of divisions among Muslims but is causing problems for the Muslim world.
“If unity and solidarity prevail among us, no force will dare to covet Islamic lands,” he said, adding that internal discord is at the root of much of the Islamic world’s misfortunes, and “only by returning to faith, brotherhood and adherence to the cords of God can we overcome this cycle.”
The President lamented that the principle of brotherhood, the basis of religion and morality, has been forgotten, allowing enemies to exploit this weakness.
“By forgetting this truth, the Islamic Ummah has moved away from unity and opened the door to foreign influence. Returning to this Quranic principle means rebuilding unity,” he said.
Pezeshkian said the first step to reform is to promote unity and unity. “If our hands and hearts come together, we can overcome the difficulties. I do not promise a quick solution, it is not possible. But I strongly believe that by coming together we can gradually overcome the difficulties.”
The Iranian president arrived on Thursday in Sanandaj, the capital of Kordistan province, and met with different sections of the population and activists from various fields.
During his visit, President Pezeskian will meet with intellectuals, cultural, economic and political activists, as well as hold a conference on the development of educational justice and a conference on state planning and development.
The President said that in the spirit of solidarity between the people and religious leaders, the government will work to solve the country’s challenges through cooperation between the clergy and the people.
“A number of expert meetings were held with local state administrators, representatives and experts, and conclusions were reached,” Pezeshkian said, adding that some decisions will have to be made at the state level.
“The government will delegate as much authority as possible to local administration.”
MNA