Imam Khamenei

20 tips by Imam Khamenei on research and acquiring knowledge

  • Science, beyond doubt, is the cornerstone of civilization. May 12, 2003

 

  • Knowledge is the foundation of comprehensive progress in every country. Feb 3, 2012
     

  • One of the most important components of national power is knowledge. Nov 3, 2015

 

  •  scientific progress is the secret of economic, political and military power and high morale of any nation. Feb 27, 2006

 

  • Knowledge should be accompanied by morality and faith so that we do not fall into the abyss which the west fell into. Sep 16, 2006
     

  • Knowledge is beneficial for humanity only when it is accompanied by religion and morality. Although knowledge may make great progress, it will not be beneficial for humanity if it stays away from morality and religion. Sep 16, 2006

 

  • Acquiring knowledge, knowledge in itself and the effect of knowledge in the future of the country is an outstanding and fundamental goal for the Islamic Republic. Sep 16, 2006

 

  • We should pursue knowledge - in the real sense of the word - as a jihad. Mar 21, 2006
     

  • Innovation and creativity, scientific courage, personal and national self-confidence and hard work are the cures for our scientific progress. Oct 5, 2006

 

  • Making progress in science should be accompanied by self-confidence, hope for success, and making great jihadi efforts. Sep 24, 2008

 

  • We should turn the outlook of scientific consumption into an outlook of scientific production. Jun 10, 2018
     

  • The goal of research should be to reach the peak of science, to become a scientific reference point in the future Jun 10, 2018

 

  • Υou should focus your efforts on carrying out those scientific and technological tasks which have not been carried out yet. This is how we can cross the borders of knowledge and take a step forward. Oct 5, 2006

 

  • We should attain such a high level of knowledge and scientific status that if a researcher or scientist in some other parts of the world needs to grasp a certain scientific or philosophical theory, he or she will find it necessary to learn the Persian language. May 4, 2005
     

  • Knowledge alone is not enough. We should create a link between knowledge and technology. Then we should create a link between technology and industry. Then we should create a link between the industry and the progress of the country. Mar 21, 2006

 

  • Firstly, research should be the focus of our efforts, and secondly, it should be steered towards fulfilling the requirements of the country at is to say, we should carry out the kind of research that we really need. Aug 30, 2009

 

  • Research has two goals in principle: one is becoming a scientific reference point and acquiring a presence among the leaders of science and technology; secondly, resolving the current and future issues of the country. Jun 10, 2018
     

  • If knowledge does not exist, nothing will exist. If there is technology under such circumstances, it will be a borrowed, fake and imitated one. Dec 1, 2004

 

  • Respecting scholars and knowledgeable people is the best way to promote knowledge in society. Sep 24, 2008

 

  • Those who are opposed to the scientific movement of the country and those who want to make universities, research and scientific centres drift away from science and research are working for the enemy. Jun 4, 2006