Ghalibaf: The Invincible Iranian Nation Unitedly Raised the Cry of Ya Latharat al-Hussein Today

Tehran - BORNA - Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, published a post on his personal X account reflecting on the historic and emotionally charged state funeral held in the capital.

Accompanying his post with a video clip of the thunderous chants echoing through the Imam Khomeini Grand Musalla during the funeral prayers for the late Grand Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and his family members, Ghalibaf wrote: "Today, the proud and invincible nation of Islamic Iran spoke with one voice to bear witness to the righteous life of their martyred, mujahid Leader, declaring: 'O Allah, we know nothing but good from him.' They then rose in absolute unity, crying out from the depths of their souls: 'Ya Latharat al-Hussein' [O Avengers of Hussein]!"

The Arabic phrase cited by the Parliament Speaker is a traditional Islamic funeral testimony affirming the piety of the deceased. Meanwhile, the chant "Ya Latharat al-Hussein" carries profound historical and political significance:

The Meaning of 'Ya Latharat al-Hussein'

Dating back to the late 7th century following the Battle of Karbala, this phrase translates literally to "O Avengers of Hussein!" It was originally used as a battle cry by historical movements seeking justice for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. In contemporary Iranian political discourse, the slogan has been revived as a powerful symbol of national resolve. It signals a collective vow for definitive retaliation following the assassination of top leaders, framing the current geopolitical struggle against foreign adversaries as a continuation of a timeless stance against oppression and tyranny.

By highlighting this thunderous chant, the Parliament Speaker underscored the public's unyielding support for the doctrine of the late Leader and their readiness to sustain the path of resistance.

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