Khamenei.ir

Today the name of Hussain ibn Ali (as) shines like the sun

On the day of Karbala, Hussain ibn Ali (a.s.) and his companions were martyred in an abandoned desert where there was not any friend and where there were many enemies. On that day, his family members were taken captive and that was over. Today, this event - which should normally have been destroyed and consigned to oblivion after 10, 15 days - is still prominent, even after the passage of many centuries. The name of Hussain ibn Ali (a.s.) is shining like the sun and it is enlightening hearts and offering guidance not only among millions of Shias and other Muslims in different Islamic countries but also among non-Muslims.

Leader's Speech in Meeting with People of East Azerbaijan

Leader Thanks Iranian Nation for Impressive Bahman 22 Rallies

"I saw nothing but beauty": Zeinab al-Kubra (sa)

On the day of Ashura Zeinab al-Kubra watched many of her dear ones go to the battlefield to get martyred. She watched Hussein ibn Ali (a.s.), Abbas, Ali Akbar, Qasem, her children, and other dear ones go to the battlefield. After they were martyred, she went through all those pains: The invasion of the enemy, disrespect, and the responsibility to take care of the surviving children and women. Is it possible to compare the enormity of this tragedy with physical pain? But when she was faced with these difficulties, Zeinab al-Kubra did not tell God to save her. She did not say, "O my Lord, save me." ...While the shredded body of her brother lay in front of her eyes, tells God, "O God, accept this sacrifice from us." When she was asked to describe what she had seen, she replied, "I did not see anything but beauty." All those tragedies were beautiful to Zeinab al-Kubra because they were from and for God - because they were supposed to promote the word of God.

Zeinab (s.a.) entered the heart of threats for the sake of Allah the Exalted

What Zeinab (s.a.) did was divine. That is to say, she went into the heart of threats and hardships for the sake of Allah the Exalted. It behooves us to know and to understand our glorious [religious] history which has been a source of intellectual blessings so far and which will hopefully benefit us until the end of time. Zeinab (s.a.) played an unparalleled role on the way to Karbala with Imam Hussein (a.s.), on the day of Ashura with all those hardships, and after Imam Hussein (a.s.) had been martyred. It is impossible to find a similar figure in history. Later on, numerous events took place - during her captivity, in Kufa, and in Sham. Because of these great selfless efforts, Zeinab al-Kubra (s.a.) gained a prominent position before Allah the Exalted, and this is something that we cannot describe.

Those who claim to support human rights trample on the most basic human rights

They speak about public opinion, but if public opinion could believe the statements made by America and the Zionists, different nations across the world would not show their hatred for the heads of arrogance on various occasions. But you see that they are showing their hatred. Wherever they go, there is a group of people who shout slogans against them. Those who claim to support human rights trample on the most basic human rights in their prisons, in different parts of the world, in their relations with other nations, and even in their own countries! These people are talking about human rights! They legitimize torture! Is this not a shame for a country? When a country legitimizes the torture of its prisoners, is it not a source of disgrace for that country? Yet, they claim to support human rights! They claim to defend human honor! When their audience throughout the world compare their claims with their behavior, they make fun of them. Who would believe such claims?

Leader's Address to Air Force Personnel

Leader: Iranian People Will Stun Enemies

Leader Meets Ramadan Abdullah

Leader: Islamic Iran Has a Responsibility to Humanity

Leader’s Speech in University of Tehran

Leader Meets Mauritanian President

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz and his accompanying delegation. In this meeting, His Eminence said that establishing relations and cooperating with Islamic countries is a basic principle in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic. He further expressed hope that the Mauritanian President's visit to Iran will help expand the cooperation between the two countries.

Leader's Speech in Meeting with People of Mazandaran

Leader: US, Israel Worst Enemies

Leader Meets Guyanese President

Leader Urges Adoption of Transparent Positions

Imam Hussein (a.s.) gave life and meaning to the day of Ashura

All days of the year are essentially the same. It is human beings, their determination, and selfless efforts that make certain days prominent and turn them into a flag to guide other people. Ashura - the 10th of Muharram - is not in itself different from other days. It was Imam Hussein (a.s.) who gave life and meaning to that day and raised its position. It was the selfless efforts of Hussein ibn Ali's (a.s.) companions that made Ashura so important.

Leader Praises December 30 Demonstrations

Leader’s Speech to People of Qom

The Leader's View of Hijab

The Leader’s View of Christianity

Jesus Christ

 Undoubtedly, Muslims’ respect for Jesus Christ is no less than that of faithful Christians for him. This great divine prophet always made efforts during his lifetime to fight oppression, transgression, corruption, and those who tried to dominate nations by relying on their wealth and power and caused them to suffer both in this world and the hereafter. The sufferings which this great prophet endured since his childhood – God appointed him to his prophetic mission during his childhood – were all aimed at achieving these goals.

The Leader's View of the Guardian Council

The Leader's View of Human Rights

Why is it important to hold mourning ceremonies for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (a.s.)?

Some people may question the value of the ceremonies for mourning Imam Hussein's (a.s.) martyrdom. They may say, "If you want to speak about Imam Hussein's (a.s.) movement, just go ahead and speak about his movement. Why all the crying?" This is a wrong assumption. It will be extremely hard to move ahead on this path in the absence of this emotional connection to the infallible Imams... This sense of friendship is of paramount importance, and it can be achieved through this emotional connection to the infallible Imams (a.s.). Narrating the tragedies that happened to them is an attempt to establish this emotional connection. Similarly, praising their virtues [through the mourning ceremonies] is another way to form this emotional bond.Therefore, it is necessary to hold the mourning ceremonies and narrate the events of Ashura.

Leader Meets Officials in Charge of Hajj Affairs

Leader's Message of Condolence on the Demise of Ayatollah Montazeri

The Leader’s View of Reconstruction and Economic Development

Leader Meets Khaled Meshaal

Leader Slams Violations of Law

Mourning Ceremonies for Imam Hussein's (as) martyrdom are great opportunities to promote Islam

Religious publicity in the month of Muharram is a case in point. The religious ceremonies for mourning Imam Hussein's (a.s.) martyrdom provide us with the best opportunity to promote Islam. We should utilize this opportunity in order to help distinguish right from wrong and create a beacon of guidance for the people. In the modern world, creating fitnas is the main technique that is used by the enemies of the truth. In such a situation, the proponents of the truth should provide the people with as much insight and clear guidance as they can so that they do not get confused.