Sayyid Al-Hakeem Meets Babylon Quraysh Sheiks, Affirms Upcoming Challenge Is Service-Oriented, Economic

In the gathering tents of the Quraysh Tribe in Babylon Governorate, Sayyid Ammar Al-Hakeem, Head of the National State Powers Alliance, met this evening, October 25, 2025, with a large group of Quraysh tribal elders and dignitaries, along with other tribal figures from Babylon. His Eminence praised the governorate’s deep historical legacy, noting that many of Allah’s prophets (peace be upon them) passed through its land, that it hosted Imam Ali (peace be upon him), and that it is home to the shrine of Zayd Al-Shaheed (may Allah be pleased with him). H.E. added that Babylon has long been a center of scholarship and enlightenment, serving as a vital cultural symbol that represents both Iraq’s identity and humanity’s shared history.
H.E. stated, “Iraq is moving forward; its trajectory continues to rise despite all the challenges it has faced—whether during the dictatorship or in the post-2003 era, when the Ba’ath regime colluded with terrorism under various banners, causing rivers of blood and waves of crises. It began with the bombing of the United Nations headquarters, the targeting of the scholar of Ahl Al-Bayt, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Mohammed Saeed Al-Hakeem (may his soul be sanctified), and the martyrdom of the Shaheed Al-Mihrab (may his soul be sanctified) on the first of Rajab.”
H.E. continued, “We have overcome these ordeals by Allah’s grace, the guidance of the supreme religious authority, the wisdom of national leaders, and the courage of our tribes. Today, terrorism, sectarianism, and political strife have become part of the past.”
H.E. highlighted the pivotal stance of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Al-Sistani (may his shadow endure) when he described the Sunni component as ‘ourselves,’ a statement that extinguished the flames of division. H.E. noted that the region initially resisted the post-2003 political order, and such reluctance even turned into incitement at times. However, communication and dialogue gradually helped reshape regional perceptions toward Iraq.
H.E. affirmed that the next major challenge is service-oriented and economic, explaining that reform must begin with addressing essential sectors such as water, electricity, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Progress in these areas, H.E. said, will strengthen citizens’ confidence in the state.
H.E. added, “Positive accumulation is essential—it requires empowering competent figures to enter parliament and government. The phrase #DontWasteIt truly fits the moment: do not lose achievements, do not waste opportunities. We must make the right choices and move in the right direction, for empowering the forces of moderation will reinforce stability and transform it into lasting stability. Wise choices are our path forward.”