Seyyed Issa Hosseini Mazari, the head of the Center for Cultural and Social Activities of Tebyan Afghanistan, warned against the spread of corruption, immorality and cultural vulgarity in society at the ceremony of the eighth night of Muharram in the holy city of Mashhad, saying: The only way to confront these dangers is to return to the culture of Ashura and follow the example of the Ahlul Bayt (AS), especially Hazrat Zainab (SA). He also emphasized that the corruption of billions in the previous government was rooted in the lack of a culture of chastity and religiosity. To prevent the repetition of such tragedies, faith and chastity must be strengthened in society.
Publish dateFriday 4 July 2025 - 10:51
Story Code : 320789
Hosseini Mazari warns against the spread of corruption and cultural vulgarity;
The root of widespread corruption is immorality and irreligion; the only way to salvation is to return to faith and strengthen the culture of chastity
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Mashhad: Coinciding with the eighth night of Muharram, a magnificent mourning ceremony for Hazrat Sayyid al-Shuhada (AS) was held on Thursday evening (July 3) by the Center for Cultural and Social Activities of Tebyan Afghanistan in the Husseiniya of Shahid Misbah (RA) in Mashhad.
In this ceremony, Hojjatoleslam Wal-Muslimeen Seyyed Issa Hosseini Mazari, Director General of the Center for Cultural and Social Activities of Tebyan, continued the series of discussions on “Celebrating Muharram, Recreating the Ashura Atmosphere and Training Human Resources,” stating that Muharram is not just a mourning ceremony, but also a great opportunity to review the situation of individual and social life, strengthen Islamic values, and revive social ethics. He said: “One of the greatest lessons of Ashura is maintaining chastity, zeal, and human dignity, which reached its peak in the presence of Hazrat Zainab al-Kubra (SA).
Referring to the place of chastity in Islamic culture, he said: "Chastity is not limited to the external veil, but also includes speech, behavior, gaze, and even the type of social interaction. A society in which this principle is institutionalized will be immune to the enemy's soft attacks."
The head of the Afghan Voice News Agency (AVA) went on to seriously address the social and cultural situation of society and warned that: "Today's corruption and immorality are not just individual deviations, but are structurally and systematically designed by the enemies and are spreading in Afghanistan. Media, social networks, music, imported clothing, and even educational content are tools that are used for the internal collapse of our society."
He added: "When a man's jealousy disappears and a woman distances herself from chastity, there is no need for war and occupation. The enemy will take over the country without a single bullet."
Referring to a book written about corruption in Afghanistan, Hojatoleslam Wa Muslimeen Hosseini Mazari stated: In this book, which is the result of years of research, it is clearly clear that corruption in the previous Afghan government was not only financial and administrative corruption. Rather, its more important part is moral, media and cultural corruption that burns society from within.
He continued: In the past, the enemy used the army and weapons to dominate the country. But today, with films, series, virtual content and a decadent lifestyle, it kills zeal, weakens faith and collapses the family. When the family collapses, the society will collapse.
The speaker of the ceremony, emphasizing that the culture of Ashura is the saving version of Islamic societies, said: If we want to build a healthy and sublime society, we must learn chastity from the life of the Ahlul Bayt (AS), especially Hazrat Zainab Kubra (SA). She remained a symbol of patience, dignity, and chastity in the worst conditions of captivity and hardship.
Stating that chastity, beyond the veil, is a social virtue, he stated: A society in which chastity is institutionalized will be resistant and immune to the enemy's soft attacks. Chastity is not only the basis for moral corruption, but also the source of social abnormalities such as neighbor harassment and reduced acceptance of advice, etc. among the people.
Emphasizing the need for cultural and moral reform of society, Mazari added: The billion-dollar corruption in the previous government was rooted in the lack of a culture of chastity and religiosity. To prevent the recurrence of such tragedies, faith and chastity must be strengthened in society.
Criticizing the indifference of some men to the status of women's hijab, he said: Maintaining the hijab is a shared duty between women and men. Men should not be indifferent to the hijab of their wives, daughters, and sisters, because this indifference leads to the spread of chastity and corruption.
The head of the Tebyan Center, referring to the pivotal role of Ashura culture in maintaining the health of the community, stated: Ashura culture is the only way to save the community from the trap of vulgarity and deviation. A community that adheres to the teachings of Ashura will not lose the right path even in the most difficult circumstances.
He continued: Acceptance of advice is an indicator of the cultural health of a community. A community that ignores advice will be irreparable. Immigrants should be pioneers in accepting religious and moral advice.
Stressing the need to maintain respect for neighbors, Hosseini Mazari said: Disrespecting neighbors and causing trouble for them is a form of social immorality that must be corrected. Muharram and Ashura are a golden opportunity to revive and strengthen religious and moral values in the community.
He called on the immigrants to introduce the new generation to the culture of Ashura by holding cultural, educational and religious programs in the field of chastity and faith and to pass on the values of this culture to future generations.
Referring to the philosophy of the uprising of Imam Hussein (AS), he said: The goal of the uprising of the Imam was to preserve moral principles and justice; principles of which chastity and purity are an inseparable part. A Muslim woman, like Hazrat Zainab (AS), must be resistant to pressure and remain the pillar of the family.
Mazari warned: The enemy is trying to destroy chastity gradually and creepingly. Just as a frog slowly cooks in hot water, society may also slowly sink into chastity. Countering this threat requires vigilance, careful planning and conscious defense of religious values.
He clarified: A society that loses its chastity will become vulnerable to enemies. The only way to achieve cultural health is to return to the culture of Ashura and strengthen the religious and moral education of the future generation.
Referring to the economic damage caused by corruption, Hojatoleslam and Muslimin Hosseini Mazari said: Financial corruption destroys the country's resources, increases poverty and unemployment, and directly affects people's lives. People should not remain silent in the face of corruption, but should play their role in fighting it with courage and a sense of responsibility.
He also emphasized the need to strengthen cultural and religious centers, adding: These centers must provide a healthy and safe environment for educating the young generation and, in addition to religious education, teach life skills and resistance to social harms. Without the active presence of these centers, the realization of cultural goals will not be possible.
In conclusion, Hosseini Mazari invited the youth to study and research the culture of Ashura and said: "A deep understanding of this culture is the key to fighting corruption and reforming society. Scholars and clerics should also convey the lofty concepts of Ashura to the younger generation in simple and effective language and stand against cultural invasion with empathy."
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