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#DarwinDay

Evolution in the words of Islam versus Darwinism: Ayatollah Khamenei explains

In the logic of Marxists and Dialecticians, evolution is this: becoming more complex. However, within Islamic Logic, all forms of becoming more complex does not mean becoming more evolved.Hence, within the scope of Islamic Logic, evolution is not only becoming more complex; but, evolution happens when an animal essence changes into human essence.

#WomenInScience

Iran proved Hijab promotes acquiring knowledge among women: Ayatollah Khamenei

Today, in the Islamic Republic of Iran, various fields of sciences are available for women: women who have preserved both their modesty and chastity--their womanly purity, their hijab, thoroughly; raise their children based on Islamic values; take care of their husbands the way Islam advises; while they continue with their scientific and political activities at the same time.

Helping Palestinians and solidarity with Kashmir are among Muslims' key duties

Helping the Palestinian nation and the besieged people of Gaza; sympathy toward and cooperation with the people of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Kashmir; selfless efforts and resistance against the aggression of the U.S. and the Zionist regime; safeguarding the unity of Muslims: these are great responsibilities that currently rest upon the shoulders of prominent figures of the Islamic Ummah.

'Astonishing increase of female scientists is a source of pride for Islamic Revolution'

The fact that there are so many knowledgeable, educated, broad-minded and outstanding women--in intellectual and practical areas--in our society is really one of the greatest glories of the Islamic Republic. This is an extremely wonderful blessing and a great source of honor.

'The obscenity of supporting Zionists is no less than supporting Nazis'

Today, the behavior of Europeans and Americans [in U.S.], or the materialistic civilization, represents a huge contradiction. They reject the racist behavior of Nazis against the Jews; but, surprisingly, they support Zionists who share some common or similar aspects with the Nazis.

Why is the U.S. frightened of Iran's missile capabilities?

Three important characteristics of Salman Farsi, according to Ayatollah Khamenei

Hijab gives women freedom and identity: Ayatollah Khamenei

Hijab brings about dignity. It makes women more valuable. It increases women's dignity and respect. Therefore, it is necessary to appreciate hijab and to be thankful to Islam for emphasizing hijab.

Hazrat Zeinab (as) proved a woman can play a role in society that no man can do

Lady Zeinab represents a multi-dimensional personality: she is wise and well-educated with great knowledge; a distinguished person; anyone who meets her, feels humble before the greatness of her wise soul and her insight.

Zionists' efforts to promote Islamophobia will be counterproductive: Ayatollah Khamenei

Their effort to create Islamophobia will produce the opposite result. Their actions will make the youth curious about Islam. If the masses of the people in the world are given a little nudge and if we attract their attention, they will begin to understand why the Zionist press and television networks - those which are dependent on powerful and well-to-do cliques - launch so many attacks on Islam.

U.S. seeks to protect the Zionist Regime through promoting terrorism in Syria

American politicians themselves have acknowledged in their analyses – whether knowingly or unknowingly – that they should wage war and create discord in West Asia and pit Muslims against each other so that the Zionist regime can have security and live a comfortable life.

Iranian women played a pioneering role in 1979 Revolution: Ayatollah Khamenei

Iranian women rose up at a time when only a few religious scholars and outstanding personalities were involved in the issue. They arranged a gathering and blocked the path of the ruler of the time. The ruler ran away from them and went into hiding in his palace. Later on the agents of the government beat them up.

Acting against Islam, Al Saud hostile towards Muslims, ally to enemies of Islam

#IslamicRevolution

What does exporting the Islamic revolution mean in Ayatollah Khamenei's view?

5 brutal facts about Pahlavi Regime everyone needs to know

U.S. military presence in the region is a source of insecurity

In spite of the unpleasant and detrimental presence of warships from different European and North American countries, today the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman are free and independent, thanks to the presence of the Islamic Republic and the powerful Iranian nation.

The U.S. must be held accountable before global public opinion: Ayatollah Khamenei

You who claim to be supporting human rights should answer public opinion of the world.  When thousands of children and thousands of men, women and civilians are killed inside their houses and in hospitals and schools without any defense, is this not terrorism? Is this not the most brazen and cruel form of state terrorism? Why do you support it? However, the U.S. does not answer these questions. They have no shame and they make claims about advocating human rights!

Why is the U.S. angry at the Iranian nation?

The US is angry. It is extremely angry. Angry at whom? It is not only angry at this humble person. It is angry at you as well. It is angry at the Iranian nation. It is angry at the Iranian government. It is angry at the Iranian Revolution. Why is that? It is because the US has been defeated. It has been defeated by this great movement. Now, the American officials have resorted to talking nonsense.

Does Islam preach Pluralism? Ayatollah Khamenei explains

Islam does not preach pluralism. Those who promote this idea that pluralism exists in Islam, because it praises Prophet Moses and Prophet Jesus (pbut), should refer to the Holy Quran and other Islamic texts. They put forward this idea without enough information and out of ignorance. Islam preaches: "So if they believe as you believe, they are indeed on the right path. But if they turn back, it is they who are in schism, but Allah will suffice you as against them," [The Holy Quran, 2: 137].

#FreePalestine

Any plan to divide Palestine is doomed to failure: Ayatollah Khamenei

Our demand is the liberation of Palestine, not the liberation of a part of Palestine. Any plan to divide Palestine is completely unacceptable. The two-state idea which has been presented in the self-righteous clothing of "recognizing the Palestinian government as a member of the United Nations" is nothing but giving in to the demands of the Zionists - namely, "recognizing the Zionist government in Palestinian lands". This would mean trampling on the rights of the Palestinian nation, ignoring the historical right of the displaced Palestinians and even jeopardizing the right of the Palestinians settled in "1948 lands".

There is only one solution to the issue of Palestine: Annihilation of Israeli regime

Learning foreign languages, yes! Adopting western culture, No!

The following are Ayatollah Khamenei's statements about learning foreign languages:

Don't say the destruction of the Zionist regime is impossible; nothing is impossible in this world

How did Reza Pahlavi’s dictatorship affect Iranian women?

One of the gravest crimes committed by the evil Pahlavi regime was the issue of January 8th, 1936. The banning of hijab removed the privacy screen and distance set forth by Islam between the two sexes. Hijab is a wholesome practice that benefits men and women, as well as society.

Shia, Sunni, Kurds and Turks cooperated in order to protect Islamic Republic of Iran

Islamic Propagation vs. Western Propaganda: Ayatollah Khamenei elaborates

An overview of the Supreme Leader’s statements in meeting with members of the Council of Coordination of Islamic Propagation

Ayatollah Khamenei's statements on U.S. and Zionist regime's conspiracies against Iran

Khamenei.ir reviews Ayatollah Khamenei's statements in meeting with participants of the the International Conference in Support of the Palestinian Intifada, held in Tehran on April 24, 2001.

Saudi govt is massacring innocent children and U.S. is complicit

They have murdered so many children! Well, this is a grave crime as well, which has unfortunately been committed by the Saudi government. However, they have done so with the support of the U.S., with its approval and with its weapons – the weapons and ammunition that are from the U.S.

New Year

What should we ponder over during the New Year?

The beginning of a new stage is useful, in that people get the opportunity to think about their past and future actions. That is to say, they get the opportunity to say, "Well, I had these flaws during the year that went by, so I will start with eliminating these flaws for the new year." This affects all aspects of life.