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Young Academic Elites and Superior Students Meet the Leader

In the Pahlavi era, one of the most promoted propaganda was, "we cannot do it"

In the Pahlavi era, one of the vastly spread propaganda was "we cannot do it". All of us were brought up with the idea that the Iranian products are poor, inferior and of low quality; ‘Iranian’ is the equivalent for the inability to produce quality products in all arenas. They had institutionalized this culture in the mind of our nation, while the reality is totally different. This nation is a nation that can do it, can produce, can grow, can innovate, and can break through the boundaries of science and technology and advance.

Efforts should be made to preserve the memories of the Sacred Defense

Efforts should be made to preserve the memories of the epical events created by the Iranian people during the eight years of the Sacred Defense for the present and future generations, so that the young and coming generations may know that the Iranian people, relying on Almighty Allah, stood up to a wide-scale international aggression against their country empty-handed and turned out victorious in this confrontation, and so that they may recognize the grandeur and capabilities of our nation and follow the path of their previous generations with honor and dignity.

Leader's Message in Commemoration of Martyrs and Devotees of the Sacred Defense Era

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on September 22, 2005 issued a message in commemoration of martyrs and devotees of the Sacred Defense era. In his message, the Leader described martyrs as the symbols of the epical and golden era of the Sacred Defense and emphasized that the remembrance of honorable martyrs, who manifested the exalted character of the faithful Iranian nation through the sacrifice of their lives, is enlivening and invigorating. The message was read by the Leader's representative in the Martyrs Foundation, Hojjatoleslam Rahimian, at the Martyrs Cemetery in Tehran during a ceremony in which the tombs of martyrs were dusted, washed with rose water and strewn with flowers. The text of the Leader's message is as follows:...

Pioneers of the Sacred Defense Call on the Leader

A society that believes in Mahdawiyyah grows heartened

A society believing in Mahdi receives oriflamme and warmth in their hearts. This spirit is very important for nations. Know that colonialism gained the upper hand on Muslim countries after putting fear in the nations' hearts. They felt vulnerable, and powerless. Then they were conquered powerfully. It's the same today... Feeling weakened is a dangerous feeling and a deadly poison for a nation. One of the blessings of believing in Mahdawiyyah is feeling reassured, and heartened. It makes one feel powerful. And our nation feels this way, thanks be to God.

The sacred existence of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) is a continuation of the prophets’ movements and divine calls

The sacred existence of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) is a continuation of the movement of divine prophets and their calls, since the beginning of the history till today. As you read in Nodbeh supplication, there is a related and attached sequence in the history of mankind since the time of Adam till the last prophet-- prophet Muhammad (pbuh)-- followed by his successors and his progeny, reaching Imam Mahdi. This means the great movement of the prophets and the divine calls by the prophets have never stopped throughout history. Humanity has always needed a prophet, a divine call, and the individuals who call the people to worship God. And this need persists today. As the time has passed, humanity has become closer to the prophets' teachings. Today, with advances in intellectuality, civilization and wisdom, human societies have come to comprehend many of the teachings of the prophets which were not understandable for them tens of centuries ago. The topics of justice, freedom, human dignity, etc. -- which are popular in the world today-- were originally raised by the prophets. At the time of the prophets, the masses of the people could not comprehend these concepts. The fact that the prophets were sent consecutively and their message spread, has made these thoughts inherent in the people's minds, hearts and nature-- generation after generation. Those messengers of Allah have not stopped their succession: Imam Mahdi (a.s.) assures the succession of the honorable messengers of Allah. That is, you can see the call by Abraham, Moses, Jesus, the call by all the prophets and redeemers sent by God and the call by prophet Muhammad (pbuh) represented in Imam Mahdi (a.s.). His excellency is the heir of all of them and holds their flag, inviting the world to the same teachings that the prophets have brought over time and have offered to humanity. This is an important point.

What are the epitomes of awaiting salvation?

Awaiting redemption and salvation [through the reappearance of Imam Mahdi] in our era-- when humans are afflicted with oppressions and sufferings-- is an example of awaiting redemption; however, awaiting redemption has other forms, too. When we are told to await redemption, it does not only refer to the final redemption [reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.s.)]. Instead, it means that any dead-end can be opened; any problem can be resolved. This is the true meaning of redemption: salvage. Learning from awaiting, a Muslim is taught redemption and is taught that there is no dead-end in human life which cannot be opened; or that humans can lose hope and stop acting on the pretext that it would be useless. Never! When at the final stage of human life, against the myriad of oppressive and merciless actions, the sun of redemption will rise, then, in daily dead-ends of life, redemption is expected, too. This is the lesson of hope for all humans; this is the lesson that true awaiting offers to all the humans. Thus, awaiting redemption is regarded as the best of actions.

Thousands of Iranian Citizens Meet the Leader

IPO Officials Meet the Leader

Leader Donates Funds for Charitable Purposes

IRGC Commanders and Officials Meet the Leader

President Ahmadinejad Calls on the Leader

Leader Appoints New Chief Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a decree issued on September 11, 2005 appointed Major General Ata'ollah Salehi new chief commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army. The appointment followed the resignation of Major General Mohammad Salimi from his position as the Army's chief commander. The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:...

Leader’s Speech in Meeting with Members of Assembly of Experts

The following is the full text of the speech delivered on September 8, 2005 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with the chairman and members of the Assembly of Experts. The meeting was held on the occasion of Imam Hussein’s (a.s.) birthday anniversary.

Members of the Experts Assembly Meet the Leader

Leader to Hold Memorial Ceremony for Kazamain Martyrs

PIJ Secretary-General Meets the Leader

Leader Receives Government Officials on Feast of Mab'ath

Leader's Speech on Feast of Mab'ath

What follows is an excerpt from the statements made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with officials and executives of the Islamic Republic and a large group of people from different social strata on September 2, 2005. The meeting was held on the auspicious Feast of Mab'ath, the anniversary of the appointment of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his infallible household) as the messenger of Allah.

Leader's Message on Bloody and Grievous Incident in Kazamain

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on August 31, 2005, issued a message of condolence following the bloody and grievous incident in the Iraqi city of Kazamain which left hundreds of innocent Iraqi men, women and children killed or injured. In his message, the Leader also called on the Iraqi people to preserve their unity and solidarity and thwart the enemies in their divisive plots. The text of the Leader's message is as follows:...

Leader’s Speech to President and Cabinet Members

President Ahmadinejad and the Cabinet Meet the Leader

Leader Appoints New Director of LEF Information Security Organization

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a decree issued on August 28, 2005 appointed Brigadier General Mohammad-Kazem Mo'azzenian Director of the Information Security Organization of the Law Enforcement Force (LEF) of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:...

Leader's Condolatory Message on Demise of Sayyid Reza Zavare'i

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on August 27, 2005 issued a condolatory message on the demise of Sayyid Reza Zavare'i. In his message, the Leader condoled with the esteemed family and relatives of the deceased. The text of the message is as follows:...

Leader Appoints New IRGC Air Force Commander

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a decree issued on August 25, 2005 appointed Brigadier General Alireza Zahedi Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC ) Air Force. The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:...

Rely on God

Always remain on God's side. Have faith in Him. Do not stop relying on Allah the Exalted. Have faith in the great power that Allah the Exalted has built into your hearts, your minds, your willpower and your bodies. You should know that you can move mountains with the power that has been bestowed on you. The Iranian people might seem like a calm ocean sometimes, but once they are stirred, they will give rise to devastating tsunamis. If this great ocean with its religious depth is stirred into action, our youth can accomplish great achievements. These great achievements will not be confined to battlefields, rather great accomplishments will be made in the arena of science, in the arena of social issues, in the arena of culture, in the arena of establishing moral virtues and promoting them among people, in the arena of technology and scientific advances. You dear youth are capable of such achievements and miracles. You dear people of Iran are capable of such things.

Leader Visits BVF Command Headquarters

Leader's Speech in Meeting with Basijis

Participants in Conference on the Week of Venerating Mosques Meet the Leader