The commanders and officials of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) met the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday, September 14.
Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei stated that it is the duty of every Iranian citizen to observe piety, exercise patience and perseverance in the face of hardships, adhere to the right path and make every effort to perform the responsibilities that have been entrusted to human beings by Almighty Allah.
The Leader told the audience that the duties and responsibilities entrusted by Almighty Allah to mankind are meant to guide human beings on the path to moral and spiritual elevation and perfection and help them lead a life characterized by piety and virtue.
"The establishment of a society characterized by justice and equity and countering oppression and tyranny are also among the duties and responsibilities of human beings, as they prepare the ground for the spiritual growth and elevation of mankind," Ayatollah Khamenei noted.
He also stated, "However, the performance of these responsibilities requires vigorous efforts and great endeavors. Thus, those who enter this arena should be more than others watchful of their deeds, and they should also try to resist worldly enticements and temptations."
Further in his statements, the Leader of the Islamic Republic pointed out that, considering the noble objectives of the Islamic system and the significance of duties of government officials, the officials of the Islamic Republic are especially in need of self-discipline, moral purification and spiritual elevation.
"At the time of peace and tranquility, the hardships which human beings usually undergo in wartime do not exist, and it is more difficult to pass divine trials successfully. Therefore, human beings at the time of peace and tranquility should try to be more self-observant and watchful of their words, deeds, thoughts and intentions," Ayatollah Khamenei told the gathering.
Also speaking at the meeting, the Leader's representative in the IRGC Hojjatoleslam Movahedi-Kermani and the IRGC's Chief Commander Major General Rahim Safavi stressed the preparedness of the different forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps to defend the ideals and objectives of the Islamic Revolution.