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• 13 Rabi I 1447

The Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority in Europe extends his warmest congratulations to the Islamic world on the auspicious occasion of the births of two noble and towering figures: the Prophet Muhammad (p) and his grandson, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (p). He states:
The coincidence of Imam al-Sadiq’s birth with that of his grandfather, the Prophet (p), carries a profound message to the Islamic nation: that the prophetic mission is one continuous path, and that the twelve Imams are the natural extension of the Prophet’s legacy—as affirmed in the Hadith of al-Thaqalayn.

The Islamic world is currently commemorating the blessed birth of the Noble Prophet (p), a date that historians have reported variably as the 12th or 17th of Rabi' al-Awwal, leading to the designation of this period as the “Week of Islamic Unity.”
From this and other such initiatives, it is evident that the followers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) are among the most sincere advocates for Muslim unity and the gathering of the Ummah’s word. Yet, there are those who oppose such unity and seek to exploit differences and sow division, in clear contradiction to the Quranic guidance: “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided” [Quran 3:103] and “Indeed, this nation of yours is one nation, and I am your Lord, so worship Me.” [Quran 21:92].
Our call to Islamic unity does not imply the abandonment of foundational beliefs. Rather, it calls for focusing on shared principles, cultivating love among Muslims, and encouraging respectful engagement with differing views—following the divine command: “Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good advice.” [Quran 16:125].
On the other hand, as we stand under the light of this blessed occasion, it is fitting that we reflect on the lives of these two great figures and draw inspiration for our moral and personal development. Their legacy urges us to embody the divine values of honesty, trust, humility, unity, equality, and care for the oppressed and marginalized—values we desperately need in today's world, a world overwhelmed by conflict and devoid of conscience.
Our youth—both young men and women—should not be captivated by Western civilization’s glamour, especially when it has strayed from the divine moral code revealed to the prophets, from Adam (peace be upon him) to the Seal of the Prophets, Muhammad (p). The birth of the Prophet signaled the dawn of a great human awakening that began in the Arabian Peninsula and spread across the world, carrying the call of pure monotheism and divine justice.
Muslims today bear the responsibility of carrying that torch—just as the Prophet (pbuh) and his purified family did—so that we may truly be counted among his followers and among those granted his intercession on the Day of Judgment.
The convergence of Imam al-Sadiq’s birth with that of his grandfather (p), and the union of branch and root in lineage and purpose, delivers a message to the Ummah that the light of Prophethood has not been extinguished. The path of divine guidance continues through the Imams from his progeny—who are the “Arks of Salvation,” the “Gate of Forgiveness,” and the safeguard of the Ummah, provided it follows them. As the Prophet (p) said: “Indeed, I am leaving among you two weighty things, which if you hold onto, you will never go astray after me: the Book of Allah and my family, the people of my household. The All-Knowing has informed me that they will never separate until they return to me at the Pond [of Kawthar].”
This alignment of births reminds believers that celebrating the birth of the Prophet (pbuh) cannot be separated from celebrating the birth of Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), for the former laid the foundations of the faith, while the latter preserved it from distortion, clarified its rulings, and defended it during an era of major intellectual and theological challenges.
Imam al-Sadiq (p) was the interpreter, guardian, and voice of his grandfather’s teachings. He educated exceptional students, safeguarded the purity of the faith, and spread its message widely. His legacy was so vast and influential that the school of Ahl al-Bayt came to be known as the Ja'fari school. Thousands of narrations in fields such as jurisprudence, theology, exegesis, medicine, and chemistry were reported from him—and to this day, the Muslim world continues to draw from his pure and inexhaustible knowledge.
We ask Almighty Allah to make us among those who walk the path of His noble Prophet (p) and his pure progeny, guided by their light. We also pray that He grants us all success in what brings goodness in both our worldly life and the Hereafter. Indeed, He is All-Hearing and Responsive.
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. May blessings and peace be upon Muhammad and his purified family.