He made the
statements on Saturday while addressing a ceremony to honor 15 Iranian Quran
servants. The ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 31st International Holy
Quran Fair at Mosalla.
Raisi expressed
his gratitude to all the organizers for making this Quranic event possible, not
only in Tehran but across various provinces of our country. He also appreciated
all the Quranic institutions, activists, and scholars, particularly those who
have contributed new and valuable works for children and teenagers at the Quran
exhibition.
“This year, we’ve
seen the beautiful integration of technology and creativity at the exhibition,
which serves as an excellent example of innovative approaches to Quranic
education,” he said, pointing to innovative sections at the event that use
modern technologies such as artificial intelligence to promote the Holy Quran.
“While we’ve
honored a few servants of the Holy Quran today, it’s important to recognize
that everyone involved in serving the Quran deserves appreciation,” he said,
adding that they’ve dedicated their lives to reading, understanding, and living
by the divine verses of the Quran.
Elsewhere,
President Raisi said that the Holy Quran is a “refuge” for all people across
the world. “We believe that human prosperity and happiness lie in following the
verses of the Holy Quran, which we see as the only refuge for all people
worldwide.”
The key to
achieving happiness in this life and the hereafter lies in paying attention to
the Quran, he added.
“The Quran holds
the answers to all questions of modern human life. Today, we must strive to
find these answers through civilization-building ijtihad, guided by the light
of the Holy Quran and its divine verses,” Raisi said.
Focusing on the
Quran helps maintain the unity of Muslims, he stressed. “Today, the secret to
Muslim unity and resistance against adversaries lies in paying attention to the
Quran.”
“The powerful
resistance movement we see today is a testament to the functional peaks of the
Holy Quran,” he said, adding that the resilience of the oppressed people of
Gaza is due to their adherence to the divine verses of the Holy Quran.
The Quran
guarantees human rights, and ironically, those who falsely claim to champion
human rights are the biggest violators, Raisi said.
“Today, despite the
efforts of arrogant powers seeking to oppose the Quran, they will not succeed.
Interest in the Holy Quran is growing in the West, and worldwide, attention to
the Quran and Ahl al-Bayt (AS) is on the rise,” he said.
About 31st
International Quran Fair
The 31st International Holy Quran Fair opened its doors at
Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosalla on March 20, welcoming visitors to a spiritual
and cultural journey that coincides with the Nowruz holidays.
The exhibition, which will run until April 2, invites enthusiasts
to explore its offerings daily from 5:00 PM to 00:30 AM local time.
A key highlight of the exhibition is its family-friendly
atmosphere, ensuring a welcoming space for all ages.
Additionally, the fair has arranged for Iftar tables to be
set up, providing a communal space for visitors to break their fast together
following the Maghrib and Isha prayers, further fostering a sense of community
and shared experience during this blessed month.
The fair features various Quranic institutions and governmental
bodies, as well as international participants from 25 countries. The also
highlights the issues of Gaza and Palestine and the role of the Quran in
inspiring resistance.
The fair aims to familiarize people with Quranic concepts
through artistic, cultural, and theatrical mediums, especially for children and
teenagers. It also offers sections on artificial intelligence, Nahj
al-Balaghah, Quranic research and consultation, Quran translation, and easy
Quran memorization.