Disputing polytheism and disbelief: A fundamental principle in Islamic life

Disputing polytheism and disbelief: A fundamental principle in Islamic life

The dispute that’s involved in Bara'at is a dispute with polytheism and disbelief. This is one of the most fundamental principles of Islamic life. The kind of dispute that must not take place during Hajj is a dispute between the [Muslim] brothers and believers.

Excerpt from Imam Khamenei’s speech in a meeting with Hajj organizers
Sept. 11, 2013