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Leader Urges Muslims to Spread the Message of Mab'ath

Leader's Speech on the Occasion of Mab'ath

The Leader's View of Reforms

The Leader's View of Freedom

The importance of justice in Imam Ali’s lifestyle

Now we must pay attention to what the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) put high on his agenda in his life which is full of lessons and meanings for us. One is justice which could probably be claimed to be one of the most prominent points in his lifestyle. Being severe with oppressors, being sympathetic towards the oppressed, and helping the oppressed to claim their rights are characteristics that are clearly observed in many parts in the biography and words of the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) as well as in his sermons in Nahj al-Balagha. Just pay attention to these meaningful remarks by the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.)... In Imam Ali's (a.s.) opinion, the world - in the sense of worldly possessions - is to be totally rejected and abandoned. Addressing the world, he said, "Go and deceive someone else!" He meant desires and material beauties of life could not deceive him, and therefore he told them to go away and find someone else to deceive. That was the slogan shouted by the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.).

The consensus among Islamic denominations on the magnificence of Imam Ali’s character

regarding the characteristics of Imam Ali (a.s.) - the brilliance and prominence of his pure faith, the heavy burden of jihad that he shouldered from early Islam to the end of his life, the unique justice he administered which keeps attracting Muslims and non-Muslims alike, his unique, pure worship and supplication, and the other prominent features that he enjoyed. The Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) is a personality whose greatness, characteristics, and high status in Islam are not debated among Muslims. Therefore, we can confidently claim that the Commander of the Faithful (a.s.) can serve as the common point among all sects of Islam.

Public Address on the Occasion of Imam Ali's (a.s.) Birth Anniversary

No Threats Should Be Made

The Leader's View of Religion

The Leader's View of Politics

The Leader's View of Religious Democracy

The Leader's View of the Islamic Ummah

Leader Appoints Senior Advisor and Secretary of the National Security Council

Leader Meets with Officials of Judiciary Branch

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with the officials and judges of the judiciary branch as well as with the families of Tir 7 (June 28) martyrs. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence said that there is a general assumption that the judiciary branch is a sanctuary for the oppressed and described it as a positive point and as the ultimate goal. He referred to the important role of the judiciary branch and its heavy responsibilities and stressed: "The demand that was made seven years ago urging the heads of the three movement branches to seriously and decisively fight economic corruption is still important."

Leader's Speech to Officials of the Judiciary Branch

Islamic Revolution: A Major Event in World History

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei took part in a ceremony marking the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Fatimah al-Zahra (s.a) - an exemplary woman in both worlds - and her honorable son Imam Khomeini (r.a) in which panegyrists eulogized Fatimah al-Zahra (s.a). In this meeting, the Leader also delivered a speech on the merits and prominent characteristics of that Hazrat.

Unity Is the Basic Necessity

Speaking in a meeting with Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi, the President of the Union of the Comoros, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution referred to unity as the main necessity for the world of Islam. Touching upon the invaluable potentialities of Muslim countries, he said: "Enjoying rich natural recourses, a strategic geographical position, vast territories, spirited and skilled population and manpower, the world of Islam can turn into a power, but the traditional superpowers of the world are opposed to this."

Leader Meets MPs of the 8th Majlis

Leader's Speech in Meeting with MPs of 8th Majlis

What is the basis of religious democracy?

Islamic philosophy is founded on a firm basis, one that originates from Allah's Wilayat. It enjoys certain methods that have been specified in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic according to which, Allah the Exalted has given people the right to entrust a right to someone. According to this philosophy, it has been determined that people can ask someone to do something for them. Through their votes, the people give this right to individuals in the Majlis, in the executive branch and in those organizations which are dependent on people's votes. Therefore, this is the basis of religious democracy. It is an original and deep basis which the people really believe in

American Dreams Doomed to Failure in Iraq

In a meeting with the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki and the accompanying delegation, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution described the presence of the invading forces as the most important and basic problem of Iraq at present. He added: "We are certain that the Iraqi people will overcome the difficulties through unity and efforts and will reach the position they deserve. And the Americans' dreams for the region will not be fulfilled."

All social activities are possible for a woman while observing hijab

What the Western women achieved by plummeting into the quagmire of corruption and perversion was the destruction of the family. That women could only advance in science and politics or in social activities by merely removing hijab was an absolute falsity. Women could do so by holding onto their hijab and decency and we have experienced the fact in our Islamic country. Banning hijab was a prelude to striping women of their dignity and decency. It was meant to keep people busy with powerful sexual desires. They wanted to prevent people from doing other things and they were successful for some time. But the strong faith of the Iranian nation did not let this happen.

Leader: Imam Khomeini's Testament Provides Guidelines for Revolution

The Iranian nation took part today in the ceremonies marking the 19th demise anniversary of Imam Khomeini (r.a.) and displayed its national faith in the ideals set by the late Imam and the Revolution.

Addressing a large enthusiastic gathering at Imam Khomeini's (r.a.) shrine, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said: "According to the late magnanimous Imam, the Islamic Revolution belongs to people of various social strata and to the present and future generations of our nation. And this great nation will safeguard this great divine blessing that has been left in its trust by practicing the effective comments that Imam Khomeini made in his testament, and adhering to the slogans, values, and principles of the Revolution, as well as promoting progress and innovation."

One of the strongest and best spiritual legacies of Imam Khomeini is his will and testament

Imam Khomeini (r.a.) left a perpetual guideline for his Ummah - our nation - with his words and deeds. This means that the words of Imam Khomeini (r.a.) guide us in all difficult stages of life, and his testament is one of the best and most influential moral legacies of Imam Khomeini (r.a.). It is advisable that the people and the different officials and youth refer to this testament at different times and reflect on it.

Factors in the continuance of Imam Khomeini’s memory among Muslim nations

Most of our people consist of the youth who were born after Imam Khomeini's blessed life had ended. They were either born after he passed away or were young children at the time. But these faithful youth living in various parts of the country loved Imam and his memory so much that it appeared as if they had been in his company. As we say in Samaat prayers: "We rightly and sincerely put our faith in him without being able to see him." They enjoyed pure and sincere faith without having been present during Imam's lifetime and without having had the opportunity to listen to his remarks. This is not peculiar to our nation alone. In many parts of the world as well as in Muslim countries, people have the same feeling towards Imam Khomeini. This reality is the result of two factors. One is the greatness of the Imam and the various aspects of his personality, which was unparalleled in the recent and contemporary era. The other factor is the greatness of this Revolution. It is the greatness of the deed that our magnanimous Imam accomplished in the present era by relying on his faith, acumen, and strong determination. This deed was his starting the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic Republic. The greatness of this Revolution is indicative of the greatness of our magnanimous Imam. This Revolution was a divine miracle.

When dependency brings legitimacy

That is one of the reasons behind the enmity of the arrogant powers and the global plots against the Iranian nation regarding the nuclear energy and similar issues. They sign nuclear contracts with other countries that are far behind the Iranian nation in terms of their scientific knowledge and industrial means. But, as you can see, the Americans are pioneers and some Europeans follow suite in opposing the Iranian nation's right to achieving nuclear energy. They keep threatening and being insolent. What could this mean? It means that when nuclear energy causes a nation to become dependant on them, they consider it legitimate for the nation. They are opposed to that sort of nuclear energy that is gained through a nation's innovation and independently of their help.

What are signs that the Islamic revolution has been exported to other nations?

Today, other nations throughout the world have fixed their attention on the Iranian nation. They are inspired and motivated by our nation. Today, the anti-domination slogans of the Iranian nation have spread to all parts of the Muslim world. If you travel to different Muslim countries, you will notice that their people have a high opinion of your slogans, motives, and aspirations regardless of their governments. They admire our slogans against oppression, the chameleon-like Zionist network, and hegemony. They admire our slogans shouted in support of the oppressed and the Palestinian nation. That is the way the Muslim nations think. That points to the spread of the Islamic Revolution.

How did Imam Khomeini's prophecy on spreading the Islamic revolution become a reality?

The second point is about the prophecy in the Imam's testament that the Revolution will spread to other places and will liberate the Muslim world from the clutches of colonialists. That was a prediction that our magnanimous Imam made. When we look at the reality on the ground today, we see that the prediction has been fulfilled. In Imam Khomeini's (r.a.) opinion, the Revolution - unlike other revolutions - was not to be propagated by sowing the seeds of discord in other countries, by deploying military forces, or by spreading terrorism. Spreading the Revolution among other nations is to be realized through setting a model on the part of the Islamic Republic. This means that the Iranian nation should help the Islamic Republic reach a point and a position that when other nations look at it, they are filled with enthusiasm and are encouraged to follow in its footsteps.

The Islamic Revolution belongs to the general public

The fact that this Revolution belongs to the general public is one of the best slogans of the Revolution. In this regard, there is no discrimination in favor of a particular social class. The youth of today are the owners of the Revolution, as were the youth of the Sacred Defense era. We are in no position to say that those who carried out the Revolution or shared part of the responsibility have more of a right to the Revolution. That is not the case, as there were some people who were not present at the time this Revolution was carried out but who laid down their lives during the Sacred Defense era and went to the battlefields. These people have the same right to the Revolution as the others.Throughout the last twenty years, there have been some youth who have brought in their wisdom, extraordinary enthusiasm, divine motives, and social, scientific, and political endeavors to help guarantee the continuance and dynamism of this Revolution. They, too, are the children of the Revolution

West Opposes Iran's self-determining nuclear program

They are opposed to that sort of nuclear energy that is gained through a nation's innovation and independently of their help. Our dear youth and our great nation managed to achieve this advantage and this advanced industrial and scientific accomplishment by relying on their own capabilities. They did not bring about dependence. Rather they acted against dependence by doing so. The sort of nuclear energy that is offered to other nations by arrogant powers is itself a cause of dependence. However, for the Iranian nation that manufactures creatively, nuclear energy prevents dependence. The global arrogance and the enemies of the Iranian nation are opposed to this.