Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, on Thursday, September 16, attended the closing ceremony of the 21st International Qur'anic Competitions...
Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, on Thursday, September 16, attended the closing ceremony of the 21st International Qur'anic Competitions.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Leader said that understanding Qur'anic concepts and acting upon the teachings of this divine book would bring about the dignity and progress of the Muslim Ummah.
Ayatollah Khamenei further referred to the economic, political, cultural, military and propaganda war that has been waged by global arrogance against the Muslim Ummah. He pointed out that what is currently happening in Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan reveals only part of the attempts that are being made by arrogant powers to dominate the Islamic world and suppress the awakening of Muslim nations.
He said the Muslim Ummah would be able to counter this all-out war only if the Holy Qur'an becomes the pivot of the individual and social life of Muslims.
Further in his remarks, Ayatollah Khamenei called public attention to the Holy Qur'an and the increasing interest in the recitation of this holy book in Iran a divine gift and one of the blessings of the Islamic Revolution. He also expressed his gratitude to the officials of the Endowment Organization and other related organs for arranging Qur'anic competitions.
Reciters from 44 countries, including 24 Asian countries, nine European countries, nine African countries, one South American country and Australia, took part in the 21st International Qur'anic Competitions in Tehran.