Khamenei.ir

Leader Meets with Nouri Maliki

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki and his accompanying delegation. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described Iraq as the Islamic Republic's brother country.

We believe in democracy and freedom, but we do not believe in liberal democracy

One of the things that is necessary in every popular movement is to create the necessary terminology and systems on the basis of the fundamental principles of the movement. When a new idea - such as the idea of Islamic rule or Islamic Awakening - is proposed, it introduces new concepts into society. Therefore, this movement needs its own terminology. If terms are borrowed from somewhere else, there will be confusion and it will be impossible to fully clarify the idea. We believe in democracy and we also believe in freedom, but we do not believe in liberal democracy. Although the literal meaning of "liberal democracy" is freedom coupled with democracy, the term is commonly associated with certain concepts which we hate. We do not want to use the term for the immaculate, wholesome, righteous and pure concept that we have in mind. Therefore, we need to select a new name for our favorite system: "Islamic democracy" or "Islamic Republic".

Leader's Message to 19th National Prayer Conference

Leader Meets with Hajj Officials

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with the officials in charge of hajj affairs. Speaking during the meeting, His Eminence said that the Iranian hajj pilgrims should be the manifestation of all the individual, spiritual, religious, social and political obligations and aspects of the hajj. Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with the officials in charge of hajj affairs. Speaking during the meeting, His Eminence said that the Iranian hajj pilgrims should be the manifestation of all the individual, spiritual, religious, social and political obligations and aspects of the hajj.

Take the matter of unity very seriously

Take the issue of unity very seriously. Today accurate plans are made in centers of plotting in order to turn different parts of the Islamic world against one another - peoples in one way and governments in another. Whenever there is a whisper showing that Muslim governments are getting close to one another, we suddenly see that a foreign element - a Zionist element, an American element - steps in and prevents Muslims governments from getting closer to one another. Whenever Muslim governments are on good terms and are close to each other, they start causing a fitna. They do the same to Muslim peoples. Peoples do not have any motives to fight each other. Therefore, they resort to religious, ethnic and nationalistic motives in order to pitch peoples against one another. If we fail to pay attention to these things, we will be harmed by the enemy. If we let down our guard, Islam will be slapped across the face. Today enmity towards Islam is something that is openly pursued by the camp of arrogance. Although they keep denying this fact, it is obvious that they are opposed to Islam. This makes our duties extremely heavy.

Appoint Hajj as the symbol of mutual understanding and dialogue

The hajj must be the manifestation of unity. It must be the manifestation of harmony. It must be the manifestation of dialogue. It must be the manifestation of solidarity, cooperation and closeness of Muslims to one another. This is how the hajj should be performed. During the hajj, which is the axis of unity and convergence, some people may start fomenting discord - in Mecca or in Medina. Some people may start to act against Shia Muslims and pressure them during their daily affairs and in the course of doing their obligations and duties. They may start insulting Shia Muslims. Unfortunately, I have received some reports in this regard. Similarly, some Shia Muslims may do certain other unacceptable things in response to these actions. This is exactly the opposite of what should be done during the hajj. This goes against the philosophy of the hajj.

Hajj showcases the grandeur of Islam to the enemy

We need the hajj in order to improve and raise our morale and in order to feel that we are relying on God, that we are glorious and that we are a great Ummah. This is the internal effect of the hajj, which is important. On the other hand, the international effect of hajj is also important. It weakens the enemy and destroys its morale. It shows off the greatness of Islam to the enemy and reveals the unity of the Islamic Ummah against the enemies. We are in need of these things. Today a big camp has deployed its forces against Islam. Why do some people ignore this big camp? This confrontation is like the Battle of the Trench. Different anti-Islam, anti-spirituality and anti-truth cults have joined forces to fight Islam. They are carefully scrutinizing everything in order to find weak points and exploit them. They are trying to find ways of infiltrating the Islamic Ummah in order to harm us. The hajj can stop these things.

Resolving of all calamities, restoring dignity, authority and hope for the Islamic Ummah

The hajj is the focus of holy sharia. Today when you take a careful look, you realize that the hajj is more important and necessary than ever before. The hajj is important both in terms of its significance for our inner self and the Islamic Ummah and in terms of its international significance. Over centuries, they undermined the determination of the Islamic Ummah. They made the Islamic Ummah hopeless. They humiliated it. They used modern tools and tried to undermine spirituality, attention to God and humility before Him. The hajj remedies all these problems. It provides the Islamic Ummah with glory. It empowers the Islamic Ummah. It fills the Islamic Ummah with hope. The first effect of the hajj is observed within the Islamic Ummah and within our hearts.

Leader’s Speech to Hajj Officials

Leader’s Speech to Young Elites

Leader Outlines Scientific Needs of Country

Leader Meets with Syrian President

Leader Meets with Friday Prayer Leaders

Leader's Message on Iranian Weightlifter's Victory

Leader Meets Members of Construction Basij

Leader’s Speech to Members of Construction Basij

Leader Meets with Members of Assembly of Experts

Leader’s Speech to Members of Assembly of Experts

Leader's Message Condemning Insult to the Holy Quran

Leader's Sermons during Eid ul-Fitr Prayers

Leader Meets with Government Officials

On the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, the officials of the Islamic Republic, ambassadors of Islamic countries and a group of people from different backgrounds met with Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Leader Urges Aid to Flood-Stricken Pakistan

Leader’s Address to Government Officials and Ambassadors of Islamic Countries

Pahlavi's logic represented complete dependence on the West

Unfortunately, there are some people who still have their eyes on the outside. This is the result of the wrong culture which was promoted during the sinister era of monarchy - the era of taught and dependence - in our country. There was one day when the executive officials of the country openly said that Iran cannot even produce a container. They practically imported everything. In the era of taghut, a high-ranking official came across me in a meeting - we never had any relationship with these people, nor did we meet with them. I was making certain criticisms about such issues. He looked at us and said, "What are you criticizing? We are sitting here like lords and other countries are working and sending goods for us like servants. Is this bad?" Notice that this was the way officials during the time of taghut reasoned

Leader's Speech in Meeting with Entrepreneurs

Leader Meets with Entrepreneurs

Leader Meets Academics

Leader’s Speech to Academics

Leader's Message on the Occasion of Pakistan Flood

Leader’s Speech to Cabinet Members