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Ayatollah Khamenei's debate on clerics who oppose political roles of women

Ghadir is not only for Muslims, but for all people who care about humanity

Although Eid al-Ghadir is usually associated with Imami-Shia denomination, considering the vast meaning and theme that this event contains, it in fact, belongs to all Muslims. I will explain that Eid al-Ghadir goes further beyond this, in that it belongs to all people who are deeply concerned with the happiness of humankind... 

Al-Ghadir: A Strong Source of Unity for Muslims Everywhere

The definition of Freedom in the words of Imam Hadi(as), Ayatollah Khamenei explains

Muslims should pass through differences and form a united Ummah: Imam Khamenei

Another important need of the world of Islam is unity. We should pass through trivial, personal and ideological differences and we should form a united Ummah: "Verily, this Ummah of yours is a single Ummah, and I am your Lord and Nurturer: therefore serve Me" [The Holy Quran, 21: 92]. This is Allah the Exalted's command.

What is the philosophy of Eid al-Adha? Imam Khamenei answers

Ayatollah Khamenei recalls events of first Hajj message by Imam Khomeini

Ayatollah Khamenei: Why is world silent towards massacre of Muslims in Myanmar, Kashmir and Palestine?

I have close friendships with many Sunni scholars: Imam Khamenei

Is Hajj Individual or Social Worship?

Planning recreational activities for people is worship of God: Ayatollah Khamenei

In Islam, recreation and entertainment--making others happy, pleased, and hopeful--is regarded as very important. So, when you're involved in entertainment activity: perform a play, tell a funny story, recite a poem or hold a competition, you should feel like you're worshiping God.

ISIS in Afghanistan: Western powers' fire claims Afghans' lives

#AfricanDescent

African descendants in US still face danger: Ayatollah Khamenei

They used to capture hundreds of thousands of men and women, young and old with their guns and other weapons, which were not available to the victims of that time. Enduring difficult conditions, they [people from African nations] were taken to America on slave ships. They captivated people who were once free, living in their own homes and villages. Presently, the African American people who live in the Americas are the descendants of those slaves.

How do mosques differ from Synagogues and Churches? Ayatollah Khamenei answers

Of course, places of worship exist in all religions. These are places where people sit and worship God. However, mosques are different from the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and other religious temples that we have seen and heard about. The Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) did not just go to a mosque to say prayers and then leave. He used to speak about those issues which occurred to society and which were important.

Heartfelt connection with God guarantees the strength to resist enemies: Ayatollah Khamenei

Attention, appeal and heartfelt relation to the Lord of the universe guarantees the strength and authority of the forces who want to always stand and resist against the opposition. There is no other way to achieve this.

Those who oppress women's safety and professional activities must be prosecuted

If the situation is made in such a way that women do not have an opportunity, because of the amount of work and pressure from various other occupations, to work on their own ethics, religion, and awareness, this is oppression. If the woman does not choose, for herself, her husband, and her needs and desires are not considered in her marriage, this is oppression. Anybody who is responsible for this type of oppression must be prosecuted by the Islamic society and laws.

Those who said you'd be captives forever were tossed into history's trash bin

On the anniversary day in remembrance of war captives' and their homecoming, Khamenei.ir publishes excerpts from Imam Khamenei's speech, made during an assembly with Iranians once held captive by Saddam's regime:

Do this if you wish to meet Imams: Ayatollah Khamenei's recommendations for pilgrims

This is the meaning of making a pilgrimage; a pilgrimage is a meeting. When I visit you in your home, we have actually come to meet; the same is true when visiting the Imams (pbut). One should greet them and salute them; such a spirit should also be upheld when visiting Infallible and the friends of God; one should offer greetings and salute them.

US Stop Meddling Elsewhere, Solve Issues of Non-Whites

If you are a powerful state, then go manage your own country! If you really care, then tackle the insecurities and violence on the streets of Washington DC, New York City, and Los Angeles! If you really care, go fix racial discrimination and the disastrous violations of human rights for both whites and blacks in your own country! Mind your own business, rather than meddling with other nations' affairs!

What was the war in which US and Israel were badly defeated?

The liberation of Aleppo completely ruined U.S. calculations in region: Ayatollah Khamenei

The case of Aleppo, was so important that it completely changed and ruined all calculations of the US, Saudi Arabia, and others in Syria, as a result the defenders didn’t give their blood for nothing.

#WhiteSupremacy

Human values have been trampled upon in America: Ayatollah Khamenei

Today, as the Americans themselves acknowledge, the U.S. government and the U.S. system have drifted miles away from human values. Human values have been trampled upon in that country. There is discrimination, differentiation, racism and annihilation of human rights in America.

#InternationalYouthDay

Martyrdom of youth fighting against ISIS strikes blows to terrorists: Ayatollah Khamenei

Our border guards who are martyred in border areas have delivered many blows to the enemy. They have prevented the enemies from infiltrating, from hatching their plots and from implementing their corrupt measures. The youth who are martyred while fighting against DAESH and protecting the Imams' (a.s.) shrines- deliver a hundred blows to them. Before being martyred, they prevent them from advancing, they frustrate their goals and they create a disastrous situation for them: They "slay and are slain."

Protect people's varying viewpoints and let them live in peace: Ayatollah Khamenei

The people have different tastes and viewpoints. Very well, we should allow the people to lead a peaceful life together despite their various tastes and viewpoints. Different tastes and viewpoints do not necessarily mean exchanging blows and being in conflict with one another. They can lead a good life next to one another and they can have various opinions.

#indigenousday

Strengthening indigenous identity is the way to confront imperialism: Ayatollah Khamenei

American authors have written at length about the pressures US exerted against the Natives. The English, too, hunted people, for pleasure, like animals and like kangaroos. They did not attach any value on the lives of human beings.

#visibleWomen

Without women social movements won't progress: Ayatollah Khamenei

I would say if women do not take part in a social movement of a nation, that movement will not gain any results. It will not succeed. If women take part in a movement with awareness and insight, that movement will accelerate.

Many Sunni brothers defend Iran, more vigorously than many Shia

A Ruler’s Legitimacy Derives from People or God? Ayatollah Khamenei Answers

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Islam's views on breastfeeding, recently approved by Westerners

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5 Factors in Global Western System's Collapse, Ayatollah Khamenei's Analysis

The West -- whether in the form of socialism or liberalism -- dominated world management and took affairs into their own hands. Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other regions moved forward, under the influence and domination of westerners, during the past 70 years. However, one can clearly see that this system is changing. I will briefly refer to this issue, and I will explain the reasons and signs of this change.