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Saturday, 12 September 2009 16:25 |
 On the occasion of Imam Ali's (a.s.) martyrdom anniversary,
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution led this week's
Friday prayers in Tehran.
He said that Quds Day is one the most prominent moral
legacies of Imam Khomeini and added: "By Allah's favor, next Friday the great
and vigilant Iranian nation will unanimously raise the flag of supporting the
oppressed people of Palestine before the anti-oppression nations of the world."
Ayatollah Khamenei described Quds Day as the sign of the
Iranian nation's commitment to Quds. He said that the arrogant powers and the
Zionists are furious with the Iranian nation for keeping alive the memory of
Palestine, further adding: "The enemy has tried throughout the years to
undermine the Quds Day ceremonies, but this year the esteemed Iranian nation
will once again commemorate this day by holding rallies in Tehran and other
parts of the country. And following the Iranian nation, many Muslims throughout
the world will again revive the memory of Quds."
Ayatollah Khamenei described Quds Day as the manifestation of
the Iranian nation's unity. Referring to the need for preventing discord, the
Supreme Leader stressed: "The people must take care not to let some people use
the Quds Day rallies as an opportunity to foment discord because being the
standard-bearer of supporting Palestine will be possible only though the unity
of the nation."
His Eminence delineated Imam Khomeini's political behavior
and said that it was in line with Imam Ali's (a.s.) political approach. The
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that Imam Ali (a.s.) was lenient
with his opponents and even his enemies. "He treated the opponents and enemies
leniently as far as possible. But if no other choice was left, he would stand up
to them firmly."
Ayatollah Khamenei referred to logical reasoning with the
enemies and opponents as another characteristic of Imam Ali's political approach
and added: "Imam Ali did not treat all people and political movements in the
same way. He distinguished between the individuals whose goals were in line with
justice but who were misled because of their ignorance and superficial thinking
and the individuals who were treading the path of injustice. Moreover, he used
to firmly stand up to deviations and religious hypocrisy."
Elsewhere in his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei touched on the
political movements of the past thirty years. Addressing the political figures
of the country, His Eminence said that some of these movements have been formed
because of differences in ideological principles and added: "Some of the
movements and political differences of opinion have been started because of
personal interests, but some others have been started because of differences of
opinion regarding how the principles should be practiced. Each of them must be
treated differently."
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution delineated Imam
Khomeini's treatment of political movements and differences of opinion and
reiterated: "Following the political approach of Imam Ali, the late Imam used to
treat different political groups and movements on the basis of their nature. The
Imam used to treat political movements with leniency, but whenever he realized
that his leniency was not paying off, he used to confront them firmly."
His Eminence reiterated that Imam Khomeini's political
approach applied to all officials, including those above the level of the
president. "At the end of his life, whenever he felt that leniency was futile
with some people, the Imam used to confront them."
Referring to the revolutionary and religious background of
some political movements, Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated: "Some of these
differences of opinion were rooted in disagreements over how the principles
should be practiced. On the other hand, some people had fundamental differences
and their interests were in clash. And they went as far as to confront the Imam
and the Revolution. They tried to instill false and poisonous principles in the
soul and body of the Islamic Republic. But when the Imam felt this threat, he
put his leniency aside and firmly confronted them."
His Eminence said that unlike differences in fundamental
principles, differences in approach will benefit society and added: "The
existence of criticisms and individuals with different views will benefit the
country provided that these differences of taste are within the framework of the
principles - that is, the principles of Islam, the Constitution, and the Imam's
recommendations and will - and not within the framework of the so-called
principles that have nothing in common with the principles of the Revolution."
The Supreme Leader also reiterated: "Despite what some
propaganda suggests, if some people or movements have an opposing viewpoint, the
Islamic Republic will not confront them. But if a movement turns to enmity and
draws a sword against the Revolution - which is not tolerated in any part of the
world - the Islamic Republic will confront it firmly in order to defend itself."
His Eminence said that the policy of the Islamic Republic is
to include the maximum number of political movements in itself and added: "The
establishment will not confront any movement unless it is forced to do so.
Therefore, political activists and movements will be free to express their views
and no one will confront them unless they resort to violence, make efforts to
undermine social peace and security, fight the principles of the Islamic
Republic, and engage in slandering and spreading rumors."
In another part of his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei strongly
advised political activists and government officials against corruption.
He said that lack of attention to slight slips will prepare
the ground for great deviations and the ultimate collapse of man. "Little slips
gradually corrupt people from within, and this corruption leads to deviations in
behavior and sometimes in ideology. Therefore, all of us should observe piety
and protect one another, especially our family members, against corruption," he
noted, citing evidence from Quranic verses.
Ayatollah Khamenei said that like individuals, the Islamic
Republic could also face the danger of corruption and deviation from its path
and added: "If we are not vigilant, the policies and behavior of the Islamic
Republic will become non-Islamic and only the name of the Islamic Republic will
remain."
Ayatollah Khamenei said that administering justice, observing
moral principles in behavior, making scientific, industrial, and intellectual
progress in a free atmosphere, and resisting firmly against the enemies and
international oppressive powers are all indicative of the fact that the Islamic
Republic is a morally healthy and non-corrupt system.
He said that the people should stay vigilant and know that
the Islamic Republic will be considered as a corrupt system if the nation and
the establishment tread a different path. "The people should know that Islamic
Republic will be considered as a corrupt government if such problems as major
class distinctions, using freedom to promote debauchery, and weakness before the
enemies are observed in society."
Ayatollah Khamenei said that pursuing the principles and
slogans of Imam Khomeini (r.a.) will help solve the country's problems and will
help the country make progress and maintain its grandeur and national pride. He
further added: "As was proven in the events which happened after the election,
the enemies are trying to undermine the people's support for the Islamic
Republic. And we should all stay vigilant in this regard."
Ayatollah Khamenei said that the 85 percent turnout and the
presence of 40 million people in the election was a beautiful manifestation of
people's trust in the Islamic Republic. He added: "Unfortunately, the enemies
and some people from inside the country ignore this fact and speak about
people's distrust of the establishment. But by Allah's favor, everyone will see
that the people will strongly take part in the future elections despite the
efforts of the enemies and some unaware people inside the country."
Ayatollah Khamenei said that it is natural for any government
to have both supporters and enemies and stated that there is no government in
the world which could be considered an exception in this regard. He noted:
"Throughout history, all governments have had both opponents and supporters.
What matters is to see who the enemies and supporters of a government are."
Ayatollah Khamenei said that the opposition and the enmity of
the international hegemonic powers such as the US, Britain, and the evil Zionist
regime towards the Islamic Republic is a source of pride for the nation and
should not frighten anyone.
He said that the opposition of these powers should not cause
anyone to surrender to the enemies and added: "All the faithful and
freedom-seeking nations of the world as well as independent politicians support
this nation and the Islamic Republic. And their opposition is indicative of the
fact that the Islamic Republic is treading the right path."
At the end of his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei urged all the
people to stay vigilant and reiterated that the people should stay vigilant
against those who are trying to create a fake Islamic Republic for the people
and undermine the attractive and valuable slogans of the Imam and the
Revolution.
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