Molana is Always Alive

IRNA Islamic Republic News Agency - Iran
Sunday, October 28, 2007

Tehran: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Sunday that the renowned Iranian mystic poet, Molana, does not belong to a specific time, place or ethnic group.

Addressing the International Congress on the 800th birth anniversary of Molana Jalaleddin Molavi Balkhi, he said, "Today and every day, the human community is in need of thought and exalted spirit of Molana more than before".

"Molana is always alive because he is connected to Allah and the reality of existence. He belongs to the entire humanity."

The Iranian president added that particularly in the today's world when material and corrupted cultures and thoughts have targeted human values and principles, the human beings are in dire need of Molana's thought.

He further referred to Molana as one of the most lasting poets of the world.

Philosophy, mysticism and religion, Molana and contemporary world, understanding among cultures and religions in Molana's thoughts, art and aesthetics, story writing, and language and literature are among subjects of the congress.

Also, to commemorate Molana, a stamp has been designed by Maestro Mahmoud Farshchian who has drawn 16 precious miniatures on Molana.

Playing national Iranian music will be among other programs of the Congress which is being held at the Organization of Islamic Conference's auditorium in northern Tehran.

[Picture: Shams and Molana. Miniature by Maestro Mahmoud Farshchian].