A number of superior reciters and memorizers of the Holy Qur'an from more than 40 countries taking part in the 23rd International Qur'anic Competitions called on the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on Tuesday, September 26.
Speaking at the gathering, the leader described familiarity with the Holy Qur'an on the part of various social strata and deep trust in Qur'anic promises as the major prerequisite for the establishment of a truly Islamic society and the attainment of noble Islamic ideals.
"The more familiarity with the Holy Qur'an and the more pondering over its verses, the more the blessings and achievements of an Islamic society," the Leader told the audience.
Ayatollah Khamenei further referred to the achievements of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the past years, especially the laudable resistance of the Iranian nation against the world's bullying powers.
"All these great achievements, including the marvelous progress of Iranian youngsters in various scientific spheres and also the measures that are being taken to administer social justice, are the results of the familiarity with the Holy Qur'an on the part of the Iranian people and officials," Ayatollah Khamenei stated.
The Leader noted that the present acquaintance with the Holy Qur'an is the starting-point for the establishment of a truly Islamic society. He also touched on the sense of honor and dignity among Muslim nations in the world and the repeated failures and scandals on the part of those Western countries that are falsely claiming to support human rights and democracy.
"It was this sense of honor and dignity and the deep faith in Qur'anic promises that caused the victory of the Lebanese Hezbollah over an equipped army that is being supported by major world powers," the Leader pointed out.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Ayatollah Khamenei called for further measures to boost and expand the present Qur'anic campaign in the country. He noted that memorization, understanding of the meaning and recitation of the verses of the Holy Qur'an should receive adequate attention in the present campaign.
At the end of the ceremony, the participants in the gathering said their evening and night prayers, which were led by Ayatollah Khamenei. Then, they broke their fast in the presence of the Leader of the Islamic Republic.