Speaking at the ongoing 39th International Conference of Islamic Union in Tehran, a prominent Muslim figure emphasized that the prophet’s message of justice, Brotherhood and spiritual resilience provides a timeless blueprint for restoring dignity, resisting division and surrounding the legitimate place of Islamic horses with stages of the world.
Islamic scholars are pursuing new unity within the Islamic world, and emphasize the importance of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad to overcome the current crisis.
Hezbollah’s Chief Sheikh Naim Qassem highlights the pivotal role of resistance in the struggle to liberate occupied Palestine, describing it as the cornerstone of regional solidarity and Islamic unity.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the conference held in Tehran, Qassem highlighted the urgent need for unity among Muslim countries. He called on Islamic countries to stand up to the Takfili movement, saying it would threaten Ummah’s unity and spiritual integrity.
Qassem praised the Tehran-based World Forum, near the Islamic Thinking School, and described it as an important force in strengthening unity across the Islamic world.
He noted that the forum, along with Hezbollah’s leadership, plays an important role in fostering dialogue and cooperation among diverse Islamic traditions.
“The practical unity of Muslims on the battlefield against the Zionist regime has definitely become clear,” Qassem said.
He emphasized that the entire Islamic Umma shares the result of efforts to resist in Lebanon and Palestine, whether it’s a victory or a set-up.
According to him, these struggles transcend borders and reflect collective responsibility.
Recognizing the material and political power carried out by the enemy, Qassem argued that the Islamic Ummah had deeper strength rooted in righteousness, faith and unity.
“Our enemy may seem strong, but our spiritual and moral foundations make us stronger,” he said.
In wider criticism, Qassem identified economic sanctions, cultural invasions and territorial occupation as interconnected forms of oppression.
He argued that these tactics are designed to weaken Muslim society and undermine their sovereignty, but can be resisted by immobilized unity and adherence to Islamic principles.
The conference brings together scholars and leaders from across the Islamic world and continues to serve as a platform to advance the causes of Islamic solidarity and to confront the challenges facing Umma.
Turkish academic professor Betül Sayyöz also highlighted the transformational role of prophets in integrating broken pre-Islamic society into cohesive communities based on faith and mutual respect.
She argued that the same principles are urgently needed today to restore the strength and honor of Islamic Umma. “Without unity, we cannot achieve economic strength. Without economic strength, political dignity remains out of reach,” warned Sayyöz.
Meanwhile, Bosnian scholar Mustafa Zilitesh repeated similar feelings, explaining the birth of the prophet as the Genesis of a unified Islamic identity.
He praised the World Forum for the Islamic Republic of Iran and for its proximity to the Islamic Thought School to promote intellectual and spiritual dialogue.
“Celebrating the birth of the Prophet is not historical, but a resurrection of a living mission,” he said.
Bahrainian scholar Sheikh Abdullah Dhakak emphasized the role of the prophet as God’s mercy for all humanity.
He lamented the tendency to attributing success to personal efforts rather than faith, and emphasized that true salvation lies in right action and spiritual alignment. “God introduced the prophet as mercy to the world,” he reminded the attendees.
Lebanese clergy Sheikh Ghazi Hanine focused on the light-form of Gaza, expressing confidence in the resilience of its people and sought unwavering support from Arab and Islamic countries.
He described recent resistance operations as a precursor to a broader struggle for the liberation of Palestine, and praised the support of the resistance axis in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and Iran.
Sheikh Hassan Baghdadi of the Central Council of Hezbollah emphasized the urgency of unity in the face of global rog arrogance and exploitation.
He condemned sectarianism and the practice of declaring fellow Muslims as pagans, and urged sectarian solidarity.
Taking inspiration from the efforts and figures of prophets like Imam Musa Sadr and Ayatollah Khamenei, Baghdadi sought a unified Islamic Ummah rooted in shared faith and devotion.
Afghan scholar Mauravi Abdullaf Tawana criticised the passive attitudes of many Islamic countries regarding the suffering of Gaza and the wider region.
He supported the Muslim oppressed, joined the axis of resistance, urged them to regain the attacks and dignity of imperialism.
Syrian researcher Mahmoud al-Muwaldi concluded with a harsh warning about sowing external forces within Muslim society.
He emphasized the prophet’s teachings about equality and spiritual brotherhood as an antidote to tribalism and ideological manipulation. “In spite of the pain and injustice we witness, our duty is clear: to resist wisely and stand together,” he said.
The conference served as a cries of assembly for unity, resistance and return to the spiritual and ethical foundations that once defined the Islamic world.
Call for unity – not political convenience, but rooted in the lasting teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – as categorized as scholars, clergy and attendees. Their voices emphasized a common belief, although the purpose is unified. Islamic Ummah must go beyond sectarian divisions, resist external manipulation and regain its spiritual and moral compass.
As emphasized throughout the conference, the prophet’s legacy offers more than historical reflection. It provides a living framework for justice, solidarity and resilience. From Gaza to Beirut, the challenges facing Muslim society are enormous. But the solution, as has been repeatedly affirmed, lies in collective action, ethical leadership, and unwavering faith.
In an age characterized by fragmentation and geopolitical disruption, the conference served as a beacon of hope and a blueprint for updates.
Through intellectual dialogue, grassroots mobilization and principled resistance, the path to advance calls for courage and unity.
Once scholars return to the community, responsibility now shifts to the wider Ummah, moving forward with this message, embodying its principles and striving towards a future defined by purpose of dignity, peace and shared.
The 39th Islamic unity is underway in Tehran, the capital of Iran, entitled “Mercy and the 1500th anniversary of the birth of the Prophet of Islamic Umma and the Prophet of Islamic Umma” from September 8th to 10th, 2025.
Reported by Tohid Mahmoudpour