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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].

#InternationalDayOfHappiness

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