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Is spreading happiness a duty of an Islamic government?

One should try to be cheerful. If you can make fellow members of your society happy with your smile, you need to do that. Joy is a necessity and must be offered to the people.

If not for scholars, religious motivation, the oil industry would not be nationalized in Iran

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The value of a country depends on its intellectuals not its oil

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Honoring Imam Baqir (a.s.) is honoring revival of noble Islamic movement

Take advantage of every hour in month of Rajab to achieve divine attention

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The victory of Truth against falsehood is God's certain promise: Imam Khamenei

The Chairman and members of the Assembly of Experts met with Ayatollah Khamenei—the Leader of the Islamic Revolution—this morning March 15, 2018.

Photos: Chairman and members of Assembly of Experts met with Ayatollah Khamenei

The Chairman and members of the Assembly of Experts met with Ayatollah Khamenei—the Leader of the Islamic Revolution—this morning March 15, 2018.

Imam Khamenei in meeting with members of Assembly of Experts:

Scholars and Officials should avoid worldliness and aristocracy

The following is the full text of a speech delivered on March 15, 2018, by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, during a meeting with the members of the Assembly of Experts.

In which case does Allah Almighty make Jihad obligatory for Muslims? Imam Khamenei answers

Enemies are desperately making every effort to promote ideas against hijab in Iran

If someone does something wrong, in private, this is between them and God, but the Islamic government–like the government of the Commander of the Faithful–is obliged to stand up against what is committed in front of the people's eyes and in the social environment.

We will negotiate with the U.S. only when we want to show up in the U.S.: Imam Khamenei

The seditious and corruption-generating US government asks, "Why are you present in the region?" Well, if we are present in our region, must we ask for your permission? In order to be present in the region, we negotiate with regional governments [native to the region]. Why should we negotiate with you [US]? Whenever we decide to show up in the US, we will negotiate with you. 

Iran's defensive power and facilities cannot be bargained over: Ayatollah Khamenei

They are opposed to the country's defensive and military strength because this is an element of power and because this is the strategic depth of the country. Our enemies are opposed to every means of power and every element of national strength.

Imam Khamenei's narration on British spies' methods of infiltration into lives of Muslim scholars

Shia supported by British gov. are not even Muslims

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You will conduct public prayers in Al-Quds, InshaAllah

The eight-year war guaranteed the credibility of the country and the dignity of the Iranian nation

The following is the full text of the speech delivered on March 10, 2018 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with teenagers and youth participating in Travelers to the Light (Rahian-e Noor Caravans).

Shia and Sunni are unanimous in acknowledging Lady Fatima's virtues: Ayatollah Khamenei

Fatima Zahra (God's greetings be upon her) is "The overseer of all women in paradise." This is a very high and lofty position. The lesson of courage, self-sacrifice, and piety, in this world.

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To destroy Iran, both US and USSR helped Saddam

Teenagers and young adults from Tehran and Alborz Provinces, planning to go on "Travelers to the Light"* camp, met with the Leader of the Revolution this morning March 10, 2018.

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Young individuals from Alborz and Tehran met with Ayatollah Khamenei

Teenagers and young adults from Tehran and Alborz Provinces, planning to go on "Travelers to the Light" camp, met with the Leader of the Revolution this morning March 10, 2018. "Travelers to the Light" is a journey aimed at visiting the former war fronts where Iranian soldiers fought back US-backed Saddam invaders.

Ayatollah Khamenei agrees with penalty forgiveness for eligible convicts

Catastrophic consequences of the western view on women

In the present time, the largest numbers of violent rape are being committed in throughout west–in the US and in Europe. Is this justice? Their statistical calculations [for violent sex crimes] are much larger than in other countries. That is the while, some women, apparently–according to their own statements–enjoy freedom there [in the west]! According to statistics, most instances of domestic violence–violence at home--by men against women are committed in western countries. Moreover, these statistics reveal that many women will not dare file a complaint against their abuser. These statistics are related to only those who file a complaint; so, these statistics do not represent all victims. It is those countries [Western countries] which have problems–problems related to life, to culture, and to the management of that society. So, where is the justice? There is no justice! They speak about gender justice simply to pursue their own goals [elsewhere]. Within Islam, gender justice means that women must be respected, they must be shielded from harassment, that men are not be entitled to bully or use violence against women just because of their physical strength or because of having a larger body than women.--Justice represents this.

Those who humiliate the foundation of the family are hypocrites

Those who humiliate the foundation of the family are betraying both the nation and women – the society of women. Those who pretend that 'gender justice' means the participation of women in all areas, that men participate in, are betraying women's trust, respectability, and identity. Women are respectable. No one has said that women should not participate in various social arenas, or that they should not undertake responsibilities, or that they should not become scientists: this is not what is said. Today, there are countless women, within our society, who are among the best scientists, the best writers, and the best cultural personalities. And you should know that this is the Revolution's feat: such rights for women did not exist before the Revolution. There were a very very few numbers of women who had managed to achieve great scientific, cultural, belletristic, and other such rankings. Today, such women are abundant [in numbers]: this was the Revolution's masterpiece. This is because the paradigm for Muslim women upholds such features. At the same time, women are the heads of their household: they are the center of the family. The most important job that a woman can have is motherhood, wifehood, and the being at the center of tranquility and calm in the family: "And made his mate of like nature, in order that he might dwell with her in love" [The Holy Quran, 7: 189]. Thus, women are a great source of tranquility and calm: this is the greatest characteristic of women in Islam, and one should pay attention to these points on Women's Day. With certainty, we advise the honorable Iranian, Muslim, and pious women to preserve these Islamic and Quranic concepts and to strengthen them on a daily basis. They should avoid maladies, like the extravagant, negative comparisons with others – for example, negative competitiveness and imitation of deviant western models. They should take great care of themselves. Today, Muslim women are dignified in our country. Iranian women have the privilege of having an independent cultural identity, so much so that they are not influenced by others: you [the women] should preserve these qualities for yourselves.

My mother was one of the most inspiring people in my life: Imam Khamenei

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Women build civilizations: Imam Khamenei

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By promoting Hijab, Islam prevents abusing women

"During the auspicious birth anniversary of Lady Fatima Zahra's—the mother of the Imams—a group of panegyrists and eulogists of Ahlulbayt from across the nation met with Ayatollah Khamenei this morning, March 8, 2018."

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Panegyrists and Eulogists met with Ayatollah Khamenei on Lady Fatima's (as) birth anniversary

As the auspicious birth anniversary of Lady Fatima Zahra(as)--the mother of Imams--approaches, a group of panegyrists and eulogists, who honor Ahl ul-Bayt, from across the nation met with Ayatollah Khamenei this morning, March 8, 2018.

Destroying Gardens Inside Cities Should Be Prevented

The following is the full text of the speech delivered on March 6, 2018 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, after planting two saplings on the occasion of Tree Planting Day.

Is hijab an obstacle in the way of, or a catalyst for social activities?

According to Islamic ideals, there is a paradigm for Muslim women to follow. This model is complete: an Islamic woman is a woman who possesses faith; she embraces "ifaff" [chastity, virtue]; she manages the most important elements of human education; she is influential in society; she can grow, scientifically and spiritually; she is the doyenne of the very important foundation of family and a great source of comfort for man: all of these qualities exist, as well as other female qualities such as delicacy, softness of heart, and preparedness for receiving the divine light. These qualities make up the paradigm for the Muslim woman. These are the very characteristics that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) applied to various statements while praising Fatima Zahra, Khadija al-Kubra (God's greeting be upon them), and women in general… Islamic hijab is a means immunity for women. Hijab is not a means for restricting women. Today, the flag of identity and cultural independence is in the hands of Iranian women. Today, by preserving hijab, Iranian women confirm their identity, independence, and cultural identity. They are exporting their qualities throughout the world. The world is hearing a new concept: women can have an active presence in social arenas, and they can exert a deep social influence. Today, the women of our country influence various fields. At the same time, hijab, modesty, [preserving] distinguished characteristics of men and women as well as [observing] a distance [of privacy] between men and women, refusal to be abused by men, or being reduced to an object of pleasure for selfish strangers are among the characteristics of Iranian and Muslim women. We offer this model, of course. Among our ladies, there are some individuals who are observing this prototype to a great and exact degree; some women are observing it to an average degree; in any case, this model exists and it's the cornerstone of Iranian women's achievements.

Islam dignifies women, Liberalism wants them humiliated, exposed to abuse by men: Imam Khamenei

The following is the full text of a speech delivered on March 8, 2018, by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, during an assembly with the panegyrists who honor Ahl ul-Bayt (as), on the occasion of the birthday anniversary Hazrat Fatimah az-Zahra (as).

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