There are three interpretations in the Quran regarding the term “Awliya Allah.” One interpretation is “Wilayah.” Another is that of "obedience." This is done in action. But there is also a third one, and that " mawadda" [love and friendship]. This love and friendship refer to a kind of support. It is achieved through these emotional ties. Narrating the story of the Prophet's Progeny is a way to create emotional ties. Telling the story of their virtues is another kind of emotional bond. Therefore, mourning, crying, and describing the events that have taken place on Ashura are all necessary.
Ayatollah Khamenei
Dec 13, 2009
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