The formation of the 4th Experts Assembly is another successful step which the great Iranian nation has taken in continuation of its achievements in various arenas. The Iranian people, through their decisive presence in the year that has been adorned with the name of the Holy Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him and his household), have conveyed a clear message to all those with malevolent intentions.
The renewed allegiance of the Iranian people to the Islamic Republic system and their valorous and prudent loyalty to the progressive principle of the Velayat-e-Faqih reminds their trustworthy elected representatives, the esteemed members of this prestigious assembly, and also the officials of the Islamic system at various levels of responsibility of their heavy and important duties and displays before their eyes the divine favor and assistance in treading the momentous path of the Islamic system.
The modern paradigm of religious democracy has presented a new course of action to humanity, a course of action that is aimed at saving mankind from the maladies of the systems founded on individual or party dictatorship or emanating from the influence of plunderers and those wielding great wealth, and from sinking into the quagmire of materialism and hedonism and lack of spirituality, a course of action that is also aimed at putting an end to the conflict between worshipping the Almighty and populism in practice.
Never has it been expected that the systems founded on wealth and military force and the arrogant powers and the circles seeking to dominate and exploit others would remain inactive in the face of this phenomenon and abstain from opposing it. This modern paradigm is decisive proof in terms of its growth and continuity and success in attaining its objectives against all those systems that have alienated people from the Almighty and spirituality in the name of humanism and dominated human beings in various forms in the name of democracy.
The continued plots of the enemies of the Islamic system, which have followed their abortive attempts at overthrowing this system, have been aimed at preventing the Islamic Republic from achieving its objectives and from becoming a model for other Muslim nations.
Today, the major duty of the officials of the Islamic Republic who are holding different positions of responsibility is not to hesitate about treading the path to the accomplishment of the Iranian nation's noble objectives for a moment. By divine favor and assistance, they should take the course of action that has been delineated by the exalted Islam and manifested in the words and deeds of the late Imam Khomeini and bolstered up through the self-sacrifice of martyrs and war-disabled veterans. God willing, they should try to accomplish those objectives one after another.
The main features of this course of action are adherence to religious obligations, bravery in taking action, wisdom and prudence in decision-making and honesty and loyalty to the public. Also, among the most important objectives pursued by the Islamic system are social justice, moral soundness, scientific progress and national wealth and power.
We greatly praise Almighty Allah that our country and nation and our dedicated government officials have been able to tread a most difficult path for nearly three decades, and that they have been able to successfully go through many crucibles. This path can still be trodden by benefiting from the same religious faith and the same reliance on the Almighty and the same strong will and determination.
Unity and earnest endeavors and trust in divine promise constitute the main prerequisite for continued success in the future. God willing, if this prerequisite is fulfilled, the objectives of the Islamic system will definitely be accomplished.
I humbly pray to Almighty Allah to bestow His favor and assistance on all the officials of the Islamic Republic and on the entire Iranian nation and make all of us benefit from the answered prayer of His Holiness Imam of the Age - may our souls be sacrificed for his sake.
I deem it necessary to express my heartfelt gratefulness to the honorable members of the 3rd Experts Assembly.
Greetings be upon you and Allah's mercy and blessings
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
30.11.1385