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If Arab states ignore Palestine, occupation and genocide by U.S.- Israel awaits them

If Arab states ignore Palestine, then a future of war, occupation and genocide awaits them, all at the hands of Israel and the U.S. The choice is there; the time to act is now.

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Imam Khamenei’s response to Hamas leader’s letter on Arab states’ betraying Palestine

In response to the letter of Mr. Ismail Haniyeh— the leader of a Palestinian resistance and endeavouring group:

Imam Khamenei's narration of Iran's dependence on west in pre-revolution era

Ayatollah Khamenei's request to western youth: lay foundations for adequate interaction with Islamic world

Make a list of moral virtues and try to develop them in your hearts and souls

During the calamities of Karbala, Zeinab (as) didn't say O' God save me! She said: Accept from us!

Imam Khamenei's anecdote on atheists who tried to ruin Islamic Republic's referendum

The atheist or semi-atheist intellectuals from political groups had asked the opinion of various personalities if the appropriate vote was yes or no. Or, they said that several forms of government should be suggested and then voted on. Their purpose was to damage the integrity of the people

Imam Sadeq's (as) impressive account of Imam Ali's way of worship

Christians and Muslims are all humble before the greatness of Ali ibn Abi Talib(as)

Iranian youth, even less religious ones' passion for spirituality and Itikāf is unique

Some Muslim countries behave in a way that leads to ignoring Palestine

Some Muslim countries expand on this severe threat; they behave, speak and act, in way that will culminate with the issue of Palestine being ignored and consigned to oblivion. Palestine is the primary issue of the Islamic world. An Islamic country has been completely occupied, not a small strip of land, city or village, but an entire country!

Today's young generations are ready to push the enemy back

The flag of defending human rights carried by those who are greatest enemies of HR

The flag of defending human rights is being carried by those who are the greatest enemies of human rights, and the government of the United States is taking the lead among them! Look at what is done to the black community in their own country.

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Imam Jawad (as) is the initiator of free discussion on social issues

Why is hijab compulsory in Iranian society? Imam Khamenei answers

#WorldTheaterDay

What was Imam Khamenei's remark on "Prophet Jacob's" theatrical play?

Drama means acting on the stage before the audience. Contrary to the cinema and films where you watch something from the screen, you feel individuals in the theater. You hear what they have to say from them. There can be many constructive things in drama and student drama.

Seeking forgiveness is compensating harms we have done to ourselves and others

Divine forgiveness results in correcting our mistakes and compensating for the harm that we have done to ourselves and to others. If human beings seriously go after rectifying their mistakes and sins, the divine path will be paved and human beings will have a good destiny.

Who are the chief instigators of war? weapon manufacturers

#RememberSlavery

Enslaving Africans is one of the most tragic historical events imperialists don't like to review: Ayatollah Khamenei

They did not abolish slavery because of altruistic feelings. In any case, despite this celebration, blacks are ignored and humiliated; moreover their lives are in constant danger. 

Without piety, one's heart cannot realize the truth: Imam Khamenei

As long as one is not pious, he or she cannot submit to the religion of Allah. Sinfulness is horribly painful. If one's heart is stained with sins, they won't be able to realize the truth, let alone move on the path of pursuing truth.

U.S. approval of human rights observance in medieval Saudi Arabia is a scandal

They speak against Africa, against various races of people, against Latin America, against all peoples, against Muslims, and against everything and everyone. In other words, they are acting against human rights, but they hold a banner claiming to defend human rights. This should be revealed. This is a major farce which should be revealed. 

Nowruz is the day when Dajjal will be killed by Imam Mahdi: Ayatollah Khamenei

The day Dajjal is to be killed by Imam Mahdi (as), in the final era of time, that day is Nowruz. Even, according to some narrations, the day Adam (as) descended on Earth was on Nowruz. Nowruz means a new day in the history of mankind and a new state in the life of humankind.

#WorldWaterDay

In Quran, an "avowed enemy" corrupts Earth by wasting water

There is another verse in Quran about the “avowed enemy,” that is, the most obstinate, the most ominous, and the most stubborn of enemies, whose characteristics have been enumerated. One of their characteristics is that when they find power on Earth they foster corruption and kill people and products. They corrupt the product; that is, both the plant and human products, and destroy them.

#WorldPoetryDay

Poets are among the dearest and most valuable assets of every country

Poets are among the dearest and most valuable assets of every country. Of course, all artists are some source of investment, but poets and their poetry have certain characteristics among all types of artwork that makes the value of a poet increase. They are an investment and a provision.

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No other country is as independent as Iran: Imam Khamenei

All nations of the world, in some manner or degree, compromise with domineering powers. The only nation whose opinion is not influenced by any other nation is the Iranian nation.

Ayatollah Khamenei delivers speech on the first day of 1397 Persian New Year

On the first day of the 1397 Persian New Year, dubbed the year of "Support for Iranian Products," Ayatollah Khamenei visited the Shrine of Imam Reza (as) in Mashhad, wherein he delivered a speech to the pilgrims and residents of the area.

At the shrine of Imam Ridha (as)

No country in the world has a people who are as independent as the people of Iran

The following is the full text of a speech delivered on March 21, 2018, by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, addressing a large gathering of pilgrims at the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (as) in Mashhad. The speech was given on the first day of the Persian New Year 1397.

Photos: Imam Khamenei’s Nowruz Message

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Imam Hadi' s (as) methods of expanding Islam under severe suppression

In Samarra, a large number of Shia personalities gathered and Imam Hadi (a.s.) managed to lead them and deliver the message of imamate, by writing letters and other such things, to the entire world of Islam. Imam Hadi (a.s.) did all of these things while he was threatened by the sharp and blood-thirsty swords of these six caliphs.

Imam Khamenei’s Nowruz Message

Persian New Year 1397: Support for Iranian Products

The following is the full text of a message issued on March 20, 2018, by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on the occasion of Nowruz [Iranian New Year].