Ayatollah Araki emphasized that institutions such as the Endowments Organization (Awqaf) should serve as centers for solving people’s problems.
Criticizing certain shortcomings in some religious and social institutions, he stated that people should regard organizations like the Awqaf or Astan Quds Razavi not only as religious authorities, but also as references for addressing their worldly needs and resolving their daily issues.
According to the Public Relations Office of Ayatollah Araki, during his meeting with the Secretary-General of the Islamic Coalition Party and his accompanying delegation, Ayatollah Araki highlighted the importance of taqwa (piety) in political activities, saying: one of the main signs of piety, based on the holy verse “So fear Allah and follow me”, is to move in the path of divine leaders and the guardian of the time (Wali al-Amr).
He added that the Islamic Coalition Party takes pride in having made piety the cornerstone of its path and has always taken clear and well-explained positions.
Ayatollah Araki affirmed that the Islamic system and its leadership are under the special attention of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance), for without this divine care, it would not have been possible to overcome the many challenges faced along the way.
He further stated that religious texts indicate that organized collective activities inviting to goodness are desirable, provided that order and coordination are maintained.
Ayatollah Araki continued: all the conspiracies and problems created by enemies for this nation could have subdued any other society, but the steadfastness of the people and their leadership has made the revolution and the country more unified as conditions grow tougher.
He stressed that the need for structured organizations with active branches — such as youth committees — is essential, especially under the current circumstances of the country.
He also described economic activities as a foundation for strengthening political and collective efforts toward promoting good, urging people to actively participate and show their presence.
Concluding his remarks, Ayatollah Araki noted that people should taste the sweetness of being connected to religion, and that institutions like Awqaf and Astan Quds Razavi have a significant duty to provide diverse services to the public, serving as both religious and worldly centers of support.
