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Leader’s Condolatory Message on the Demise of Hojjatoleslam Davani

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on January 10, 2007 issued a condolatory message on the demise of the erudite scholar and eminent historian and researcher Hojjatoleslam-val-Muslemin Hajji Sheikh Ali Davani. In his message, the Leader condoled with the country's scientific community as well as with the esteemed family and honorable progeny of the deceased. The text of the Leader's message is as follows: ...

Leader’s Speech to the Residents of Qom

What follows is an excerpt from a speech made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with thousands of residents of the holy city of Qom from various social strata on January 8, 2007. The meeting was held on the auspicious occasion of the Eid al-Ghadir.

Residents of Qom Call on the Leader

Leader’s Message of Condolence on the Demise of Justice Minister

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on December 30, 2006 issued a message of condolence on the demise of the justice minister and Judiciary spokesman, Jamal Karimi-Rad, who lost his life in a road accident. In his message, the Leader condoled with the family of the deceased. The text of the Leader's message is as follows: ...

Diversity of denominations and races is a source of strength for the Islamic Ummah

The main objective pursued by this pilgrimage is to display the unified identity of the Islamic Ummah. The separation of Muslim brethren from each other paves the way for those with malevolent intentions and helps the seeds of discord grow among Muslims. The Islamic Ummah comprises various nations and races and followers of different Islamic schools of thought. This diversity, which is accompanied by geographical dispersion in a volatile and important region of the planet Earth, may be regarded as a strong point of this great community which makes its common heritage and culture and history more efficient in a vast expanse of land and puts a multiplicity of human and natural capabilities and potentials at its disposal.

Leader's Message on the Occasion of the Great Hajj Congress

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on Zilhajjah 3, 1427 issued a message on the occasion of the great hajj congress.

In his message, the Leader referred to this momentous divine ritual as the season of spiritual and political vitality of the Islamic world, during which the unified identity of the Muslim Ummah is put on display.
He also stated that a new and decisive era has commenced in the life of the Muslim Ummah, and that the Islamic elite, scholars, intellectuals and politicians and, in general, all Muslims should help the present deep-rooted movement culminate in the "independence, dignity and revival of the Muslim Ummah" by fulfilling their significant responsibilities and by thwarting divisive plots.
The text of the Leader's message is as follows:

Leader’s Statements at the Graduation and Oath-Taking Ceremony of Army Cadets

The following is the text of the statements made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, at the graduation and oath-taking ceremony of the fourth batch of the cadets of various military academies of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army on December 24, 2006. The ceremony was held at the Imam Ali (greetings be upon him) Military Academy

Leader Attends Graduation and Oath-Taking Ceremony at Imam Ali Military Academy

Ayatollah Khamenei Appoints New Friday Prayer Leader of Kashan

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a decree issued on December 20, 2006 appointed Hojjatoleslam Hajji Sheikh Abd-un-Nabi Namazi as the new Friday prayer leader of Kashan and his representative for the religious affairs of Kashan's residents. The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:...

Leader Expresses Gratitude to the Iranian People for Their High Election Turnout

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a message issued on December 19, 2006 expressed his gratitude to the Iranian people for their high turnout in the elections for the Experts Assembly and Islamic municipal councils that were held on December 15.
In his message, Ayatollah Khamenei stated that the glorious participation of the Iranian people in the December-15 elections once again conveyed the meaning of religious democracy to the cynics and skeptics, and that the high turnout of various social strata at the polls displayed the power, self-confidence and presence on the scene of the Iranian nation motivated by awareness and vigilance.
The text of the Leader's message is as follows:

Leader’s Statements on the Day of Elections for the Experts Assembly and Islamic Councils

What follows is the text of the statements made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on the day of elections for the Experts Assembly and Islamic municipal councils. The elections were held on December 15, 2006.

Leader Votes at the Elections for Experts Assembly and Islamic Councils

Leader’s Address to the Iranian People from Various Social Strata

What follows is an excerpt from an address made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with thousands of the Iranian people from various social strata on December 13, 2006.

Leader Receives Thousands of Iranian People from Various Social Strata

Palestinian Prime Minister Meets the Leader

Leader's Congratulatory Message on the Championship of Rezazadeh

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a message issued on December 6, 2006 felicitated Hossein Rezazadeh on obtaining a gold medal for Iran at the 15th Asian Games 2006 in Doha. Rezazadeh won the gold medal at the weightlifting championships. The text of the Leader's message is as follows: ...

Gambian President Meets the Leader

Turkish Prime Minister Meets the Leader

Iraqi President Meets the Leader

Leader’s Address at the Graduation and Oath-Taking Ceremony of IRGC Cadets

The following is the abridged text of the statements made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, at the graduation and oath-taking ceremony of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) cadets on November 25, 2006. The ceremony was held at Imam Hussein (greetings be upon him) University.

Leader Holds Memorial Service in Commemoration of Ayatollah Tabrizi

Leader Attends Graduation and Oath-Taking Ceremony at Imam Hussein University

Be the first to declare repudiation to idolaters

Another issue is the issue of expressing hatred [for the enemies]. The issue of expressing our hatred of kufar and polytheists is very important. All Muslim nations should take a leading role in this task. In our opinion, Saudi Arabians themselves should take a leading role in this matter. Those who host hajj pilgrimage should carry out this task. They should pursue it more seriously than Iranian guests and the guests of other countries. This is their responsibility. There is no doubt that global arrogance is not on good terms with the world of Islam. And this is not only a feeling. Rather, they express their grudge and enmity. Their enmity does not mean that they sit idle and watch. This is not the case. They show their enmity. Their intention is to do something so that the world of Islam becomes completely empty of the truth of Islam. This is not something that requires proof and evidence. This can be witnessed by all those Muslims whose eyes are open. They are the enemies of Muslims. They like to see the destruction of the world of Islam so that they can dominate Muslim nations. They want Islam not to exist so that they can dominate their resources and promote their culture in Islamic countries. They want to turn them into a second-hand and lower version of their own people.

Get rid of your material motives in Hajj

Hajj officials should purge - as much as possible - the environment of materialistic and worldly motives. This is very important. This is one of the criteria that has been considered for the hajj ritual. They say that you do not have the right to smell those things which have a pleasant scent. If you go to a place where there is an unpleasant smell, you do not have the right to cover your nose. Of course, there are very good reasons for this. Hajj is a place where we should be away from worldly and material motives as much as we can. Of course, we do not want to say that you should make pilgrims starve and that you should give them unsuitable places for accommodation. This is not what we mean. Catering for pilgrims, providing them with suitable accommodation and everything that they need is an important task. We do not disagree with this, but the hearts of pilgrims should be purged of material motives as much as possible. The desire to go shopping, buy souvenirs and other such things should be avoided. You should prevent pilgrims from looking at hajj pilgrimage as if it were vacation or other things which are not mentionable. Our worldly desires drag us towards dangerous places. These things should be avoided. Hajj pilgrims and officials should avoid material motives. This is another point which should receive attention if we want to benefit from this great capacity.

International impacts of Hajj in the world

Hajj is a heavy obligation. If it is fulfilled in the right way and on the basis of God's commands and if it meets the requirements of the time, then it will exert influence on an international - as well as individual and domestic - level. Which obligation do we have which is similar to this one? This religious act and obligation purify and enlightens the hearts and souls of hajj pilgrims. It makes them get close to God and it familiarizes them with dhikr and supplication. Moreover, it influences the affairs of a people. This is because when a group of people go on a trip with a common goal and in a specific direction, their convergence will naturally increase and their spirituality and national morality is promoted. Hajj exerts influence on an international level as well. Nations have some common points and some differences. These differences make them distinct from one another. This sometimes leads to hostility between them. Hajj decreases these differences and it strengthens their common points and unity. So, we have no religious obligation with such magnitude. Apparently, the reason why we have been told to fulfil this obligation in a limited and specific period of time is to highlight its international aspect.

Benefit from Hajj's lofty capacity and potentials

Worldly and otherworldly affairs have really been included in hajj. It is a very vast and resourceful arena that can be benefitted from. If you and I make efforts so that people get to know and benefit from this capacity, then we will receive a divine reward for that. Therefore, this is a very important act and officials in charge of it should really feel proud.

Leader Receives Officials and Executives in Charge of Hajj Pilgrimage

Leader's Speech in Meeting with Hajj Officials

Zimbabwean President Meets the Leader

Leader's Message of Condolence on the Demise of Ayatollah Hajji Mirza Javad Tabrizi

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on November 21, 2006 issued a message of condolence on the demise of the pious clergyman and exalted Islamic jurisprudent Ayatollah Hajji Mirza Javad Tabrizi. In his message, the Leader condoled with the senior Ulema and Islamic seminaries and the entire Iranian nation, especially the students and adherents and followers as well as the esteemed family and honorable progeny of the deceased. The text of the Leader's message is as follows: ...