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In order to shed light on the Truth, Imam Hussein (a.s.) took with him to the battlefields his loved ones

Imam Hussein (a.s.) brought his dear ones to the desert of Karbala in order to clarify the truth. He knew what was going to happen, yet he brought Zeinab, his wives, his children, and his brothers with him. Like the day of Mubahila, it was again a matter of clarifying the truth and promoting Islam in the real sense of the word. That shows the importance of promoting Islam. "If someone comes across a ruthless sultan who mixes up halal with haraam and breaks his promise to God, they deserve living with the sultan in the hereafter." That is to say, when someone sees such a person, they should clarify the truth through their words and actions just as Imam Hussein (a.s.) did - and he paid the price for it. Imam Hussein brought his dear ones and his wives and children to Karbala in order to clarify the truth.

Leader's Speech to Seminarians and Clergy

The Leader's View of the Majlis

The Majlis

    Imam Khomeini (r.a.) and the Majlis
    The Position of the Majlis
    The Majlis: The Symbol of Religious Democracy
    The Majlis: The Symbol of Steadfastness and Power

     Characteristics of the Majlis

     The Priorities

        Protecting the Values of the Revolution
        Improving Efficiency
        Making Use of All Potentialities
        Comprehensive Outlook on the Laws and Bills
        Representing the Underprivileged
        Detecting the Essential Issues Afflicting the Country
        Economic Issues
        Social and Cultural Issues
        Fighting Corruption
        Preserving Unity
        Preserving Peace
        Logical Collaboration with Other Government Branches

    Majlis and Its Overall Policies
    Majlis and Research
    The Supervisory Role of the Majlis and the Role of the Audit Court
    Neglecting One's Duties as an MP

Characteristics of MPs

    The Criteria for Election

        Mandatory Characteristics
        Negative Characteristics

    Goals to Be Pursued By MPs
    Possible Flaws

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Who is the best role model for the people and the rulers?

It is obvious to all Muslims and Muslim rulers that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) was a peak of perfection. His youth is a model for the youth of the Islamic Ummah. He was sincere and insightful. He could see the truth, and he was always seeking it. He used to defend the truth with all his soul. He used to step into dangerous arenas. He used to ignore the dangers on his path. He did not at all deviate from the appropriate path. He used to closely follow the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) all his life. He used to obediently follow the orders of God and those of the Prophet (s.w.a.). At the same time, he used to increase his knowledge on a daily basis. Every moment of his life, he used to base his actions on his knowledge. That was the youth of the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.). Similarly, when he was middle-aged and elderly, his life was full of difficult tests, and he patiently went through all of these tests. He always used to place the interests of Islam above everything else, even his own indisputable rights... Thus, he used to defend the interests of Islam with all his soul. And when people went to him and insisted that he should accept the leadership of their society, he stepped in with all his competence. He was not afraid of anything, and no criticisms could stop him. The Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) was a perfect role model. Shia Muslims consider him to have this high position.

Imam Ali’s (a.s.) features as narrated by prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Knowledge is one of the criteria. Regarding his knowledge, both Shia and Sunni narrations confirm that the Holy Prophet said, "I am the city of knowledge, and Ali is the gate to it." This is the best testimony to Imam Ali's knowledge. Regarding his jihad, Allah the Exalted said, "And there is the type of man who gives his life to earn the pleasure of Allah." [The Holy Quran, 2: 207] This Quranic verse describes the selflessness of the Commander of the Faithful. There are no other such revelations about other people in the Quran. Regarding his charitable activities, there is the ayah, "And they feed, for the love of Allah, the indigent, the orphan, and the captive." [The Holy Quran, 76: 8] This ayah is about the Commander of the Faithful and his family. "Your (real) friends are (no less than) Allah, His Messenger, and the (fellowship of) believers - those who establish regular prayers and regular charity, and they bow down humbly (in worship)." [The Holy Quran, 5: 55] Everyone says that this ayah is about Imam Ali (a.s.). He had each and every one of the qualifications specified in Islam - including knowledge, piety, charitable activities, selfless efforts, and jihad. Who would deny the fact that Imam Ali (a.s.) had these qualifications?

Iran just looks for the nuclear knowledge it needs

Iran is just looking for the nuclear knowledge it needs. If the Iranian nation does not obtain this knowledge today, it will be too late in the future, the future in which global economy will revolve around nuclear energy instead of oil. They want the Iranian nation to stand idle, waiting for others to help it in the future. The entire nuclear issue boils down to this [nuclear knowledge]. Today we are working in order to obtain the nuclear knowledge we need so our future generations, and the great Iranian nation will not be forced to beg this knowledge from the west in the future. Oil belongs to us. We extract it from our own oil reserves and export it to western countries. But westerners are bullying us even in the case of oil! Today western governments are making a greater profit than the oil exporting countries out of the oil that is extracted from the oil wells of this region! Just imagine what will happen to the countries that will try to get nuclear energy from westerners in the future. That is what the Islamic Republic is thinking about, so it insists that Iran should obtain this nuclear knowledge and technology. But they cause uproar in the world and ask us why we are trying to achieve nuclear knowledge. They spread slander and mislead global public opinion, claiming that Iran is after a nuclear bomb. Nuclear energy is an indisputable right of the Iranian nation. But the problem is that the global arrogant powers are using different kinds of machinations and propaganda techniques in order to deprive the Iranian nation from this indisputable right. When treading their path, nations should find out what their enemy is doing at critical moments. When they see that they cannot confront a nation through military action or threatening, they start causing trouble.

Enemies are terrified of Islamic Awakening

We should all try to understand this. Shia Muslims should try to understand this. We should know that the policies of the arrogant powers are aimed at separating Shia Muslims form non-Shia Muslims. We should know that their policies are aimed that dividing Muslim denominations and pitching them against one another. We should not help them achieve this goal. We should prevent the enemy from achieving this goal. Both Shia and non-Shia Muslims are responsible in this regard. Today it is Shia Muslims in Islamic Iran who have raised the flag of Islamic power and glory, and the arrogant powers feel powerless. All Muslims should know this. This is a fact. The plots that have been hatched by the enemies - America being the most important, and England being the most evil among them - against the Islamic Republic during the past 30 years are all due to the fact that they are terrified. They are terrified of the Islamic movement and Islamic Awakening. The areas that are populated by Muslims are the most strategic areas in the world. They know that they will have no control over these areas when Muslims wake up to the realities, pay attention, and feel independent and powerful. They know that they will lose control of these strategic areas when Muslims feel their Islamic identity. They are afraid of this. They hatch plots because they are afraid. They use various means to achieve their goal. Today the leaders of arrogant policies - namely, America, the Zionists, and other arrogant powers of world - are using all their power in order to isolate the Iranian nation and the Islamic Republic. So far, they have not achieved this goal. And by Allah's grace, they will not be able to do so in the future either.

Fulfilling the dream of all Muslims

Some people try to show that this great Islamic movement (Shia Islam) and its followers are outside the scope of Islam. What do they gain out of this? Today policies are being adopted to promote this idea. Why? Because thanks to the spirit of Wilayat, Shia Islam has managed to achieve something that was a dream for all Muslims. In the past, all benevolent, committed, and sympathetic Muslims wished that Islam would one day gain power and would restore its original unity and authority. Muslim intellectuals of the past few centuries lived out their lives, wishing to see such a day. Today Shia Islam has fulfilled this dream - the dream of Islamic rule, grandeur, and dignity. This achievement has been made thanks to the spirit of Wilayat. The enemy can see this. It wants to scatter the supporters of Shia Islam and Wilayat. As a result, today more accusations are leveled against Shia Islam than ever before. Throughout history, there have been some twisted individuals who have talked against Shia Islam, leveled accusations against it, and spread lies about it. But today these accusations are far more than ever before, and this state of affairs is due to the policies adopted by the arrogant powers. Why do they not understand this?

Ghadir is a source of unity for the Islamic Ummah

The late Allamah Amini - the author of the book "Al-Ghadir" - and Shahid Motahhari believed that Ghadir is a source of unity for the Islamic Ummah. Some people should not assume that Ghadir is a source of discord. That is not the case. Today Shia Muslims are being accused more than the past. Shia Islam is rooted in a correct, healthy, and pure belief in divine revelations. That is the meaning of Shia Islam. Shia Islam means being committed to the values and Quranic criteria. Some people may talk nonsense and accuse Shia Islam of something that has nothing to do with it. They may say that Shia Islam is a fake sect. They may claim that Shia Islam is political in nature and that it has been added to Islam later on. Ghadir invalidates all these claims.

Leader: Foreigners Distorting Nuclear Realities to Mislead Public Opinion

Leader's Public Address on Eid al-Ghadir

The Leader's View of Ghadir

Ghadir, a historical reality

All people who are interested in the history of Islam should know that Ghadir – that is, the event that happened during the Holy Prophet's Hajjat al-Wida' [the Farewell Pilgrimage] in Ghadir al-Khumm – is an indisputable historical reality. The truth of the event is not questioned. It is not just Shia Muslims who have recounted the event. Sunni hadith narrators have also recounted Ghadir. A great caravan of Muslims were accompanying the Prophet (s.w.a.) on the Farewell Pilgrimage. A group of them were some distance ahead of the caravan.

Leader: "Oscar Prizes Are Worthless"

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with the cast and crew of a popular Iranian serial on the life of Prophet Joseph, which was broadcast nationwide on Iranian TV. Speaking at the meeting, he said that Oscar prizes are worthless and that artists should not try to win such prizes.

Leader's Message to Hajj Pilgrims

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

It is hajj time, the spring of spirituality and brilliance of monotheism on world horizons. The hajj ceremony is a transparent spring that can purge hajjis of their sins and negligence and restore the brightness of their God-given nature to their heart and soul. Removing the clothes of ostentation and distinction during the hajj and putting on the identical, white clothes of Ihram symbolize the sincerity of the Islamic Ummah and call Muslims throughout the world to unity and unanimity. On the one hand, the hajj represents the ayah "So your God is One God, therefore to Him should you submit. And give good news to the humble." [The Holy Quran, Sura al-Hajj (22), Ayah 34] On the other hand, it represents the ayah "... the Sacred Mosque, which We have made equally for all men, (for) the dweller therein and the visitor." [The Holy Quran, Sura al-Hajj (22), Ayah 25] Thus, in addition to being the symbol of monotheism, Ka'bah is the symbol of Islamic solidarity, brotherhood, and equality.

Leader: Countering Enemy's Soft War, Main Priority

In a meeting today with thousands of the members of the Basij Resistance Force, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution described the Basij as the secret behind the country's national resistance, steadfastness, and grandeur. His Eminence also urged all the media, political activists, and officials to avoid minor and illogical disputes and reiterated that the country's main priority is to counter the enemies' soft war which is aimed at causing suspicion and discord among the people.

The Leader's View of the Hajj

The blessings of the Hajj

Knowledge: The first benefit of the hajj

The blessings of the hajj affect all aspects of human life. These generous blessings benefit and revitalize the hearts and minds as well as the politics, social life, and national power of Muslim countries. The hajj increases cooperation among Muslim nations. However, I would say knowledge that results from the hajj is the key to all these benefits. Knowledge is the first benefit of the hajj and is bestowed on the people who are willing to open their eyes to the realities of life. This unique knowledge is not normally accessible to Muslims unless they attend the hajj. No other religious ceremony can provide the Islamic Ummah with all the knowledge that is achieved during the hajj.

Leader's Address to Members of Basij

Leader Meets with Kuwaiti Prime Minister

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation. Speaking at this meeting, His Eminence said that Islamic countries, particularly those in the Persian Gulf region, should further increase their cooperation.

The Leader's View of Economic Independence and Confronting Economic Sanctions

The Leader’s View of Palestine

How Palestine was occupied
Reality stood on its head
The bases of occupying Palestine

Part two: Importance of Palestine

The results of discord in the Islamic Ummah
The responsibility to support the Palestinian nation

The world of Islam and the issue of Palestine

The diplomatic solution
Pressuring the Zionist regime
Using oil as a weapon
Financial support for the people of Palestine
The key to saving Palestine
Resistance is the key to the salvation of the Palestinian nation
The awakening of the Palestinian nation
Arab nationalism and the issue of Palestine

Part five: Peace and negotiation

The power of nations
The battle of the heroic people of Palestine

Leader Meets with Emir of Qatar

Leader: US President’s Slogan of Change Not Genuine

Leader’s Address to Students on the Occasion of 13th of Aban

Leader Meets Academic Elites

Leader Meets with Turkish Prime Minister

Leader’s Speech to Elites

Leader: Islamic Unity an Urgent Need

In Mecca and Medina, consider increasing the capital of faith and spirituality before Allah

It is a pity to think about petty material concerns instead of engaging in dhikr and remembrance of God when one visits Mecca, Medina, and the shrines of the infallible Imams (a.s.), the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.), the Prophet's companions, the martyrs of the Battle of Uhud, and other Islamic figures of history. During the hajj, we should not waste our time in marketplaces or on visiting different places to do the petty things that we constantly do in our life. Every minute and every hour of the hajj is an extremely valuable opportunity, and we should not spend them on the petty everyday activities and untimely entertainment that we engage in at our own marketplaces and in different other places. In Mecca and Medina, we should think of increasing our faith, our spiritual qualities, and our humility before God. This is the first step we should take.

Hajj’s primacy over other Islamic duties and rituals lies in its universal aspect

The same is true of the hajj. Being international is the advantage of hajj over other Islamic obligations. During the hajj, solemn praying is manifested in an international form. All Muslims need solemn praying and humility before God. In spite of all their racial, linguistic, and cultural differences, all Muslims engage in solemn and humble praying during the hajj ceremonies. This is an extraordinary phenomenon, but we fail to realize its greatness and importance appropriately because we are used to it. During the hajj, all Muslims assemble in one place, focus their attention on the same thing, and prostrate before the same centre. That is how we should view the hajj. We should view it as an opportunity. If we consider the hajj as an opportunity, then we will have a better view of our obligations and will pay more attention to them. The hajj provides you with the opportunity to worship God near His House [the Ka'bah] along with other Muslims. This is the first opportunity. Considering the hajj as an opportunity requires that we do not at all lose this opportunity.

Leader’s Address to Officials in Charge of Hajj Affairs