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آية الله السيد محمد باقر الحكيم (طاب ثراه) في زيارته الاولى لأ?
الشهيد السعيد آية الله السيد محمد باقر الحكيم (طاب ثراه) في زيارته الاولى لأمير المؤمنين بعد رجوعه الى...
الشهيد السعيد آية الله السيد محمد باقر الحكيم (طاب ثراه) في زيارته الاولى لأمير المؤمنين بعد رجوعه الى العراق في 2003
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الشهيد السعيد آية الله السيد محمد باقر الحكيم (طاب ثراه) في زيارته الاولى لأمير المؤمنين بعد رجوعه الى العراق في 2003
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 1 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 2 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 3 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 4 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 5 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 6 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 7 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 8 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 9 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 10 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Shaheed Ayatollah Baqir Al-Hakim Series - Part 11 - Urdu and Arabic سيد محمد باقر الحكيم
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq...
Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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Ayatollah Sayed Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim (Arabic: سيد محمد باقر الحكيم) (b. 1939; d. August 29, 2003) was one of the foremost Twelver Shi'a Muslim leaders in Iraq until his assassination in a bombing in Najaf. He was the son of Grand Ayatollah Muhsin al-Hakim Tabatabai and al-Hajja Fawzieh Hassan Bazzi.
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شہید محراب آیت الله محمد باقر الحکیم | Arabic Sub Urdu
عشق و محبت اہلبیت علیہم السلام سے لبریز، مقاومت کی راہ پر گامزن آیت اللہ باقر الحکیم ملتِ مظلوم عراق کے ایک...
عشق و محبت اہلبیت علیہم السلام سے لبریز، مقاومت کی راہ پر گامزن آیت اللہ باقر الحکیم ملتِ مظلوم عراق کے ایک مخلص اور دِل سوز رہنما کہ جنہیں عَالَمی شیطانی طاقتوں نے اپنے مفادات کے لیے خطرہ محسوس کرتے ہوئے شہید کر ڈالا۔ اِس شہید کی یاد میں اردو سبٹائیٹل کے ساتھ عربی خوبصورت ترانہ مؤمنین کی خدمت میں پیش کیا جارہا ہے۔
#ویڈیو #آیت_اللہ_باقر_الحکیم #خیر_مقدم #اظہار_محبت #مولا_علی_علیہ_السلام #مراجع #مغموم
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عشق و محبت اہلبیت علیہم السلام سے لبریز، مقاومت کی راہ پر گامزن آیت اللہ باقر الحکیم ملتِ مظلوم عراق کے ایک مخلص اور دِل سوز رہنما کہ جنہیں عَالَمی شیطانی طاقتوں نے اپنے مفادات کے لیے خطرہ محسوس کرتے ہوئے شہید کر ڈالا۔ اِس شہید کی یاد میں اردو سبٹائیٹل کے ساتھ عربی خوبصورت ترانہ مؤمنین کی خدمت میں پیش کیا جارہا ہے۔
#ویڈیو #آیت_اللہ_باقر_الحکیم #خیر_مقدم #اظہار_محبت #مولا_علی_علیہ_السلام #مراجع #مغموم
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URDU قرآن کی بے حرمتی پر ولی امر مسلمین آیت اللہ خامنہ ای کا پیغام
رہبر معظم کا امریکہ میں قرآن مجید کی بے حرمتی کی مذمت میں اہم پیغام
رہبر معظم انقلاب اسلامی حضرت آیت اللہ...
رہبر معظم کا امریکہ میں قرآن مجید کی بے حرمتی کی مذمت میں اہم پیغام
رہبر معظم انقلاب اسلامی حضرت آیت اللہ العظمی خامنہ ای نے امریکہ میں قرآن مجید کی توہین اور بے حرمتی کے نفرت انگيز عمل کے بعد ایرانی عوام اورعظیم امت اسلامی کے نام اپنے ایک اہم پیغام میں اس نفرت انگیز سازش کا اصلی محرک امریکی حکومت کے اندر موجود صہیونیوں کو قراردیا اور اسلام و قرآن کے بارے میں صہیونیوں کی عداوت اور سازشوں کے پس پردہ اہداف کی تشریح کرتے ہوئے فرمایا: امریکی حکومت کو چاہیے کہ وہ اس سنگين جرم میں اپنی عدم مداخلت کے دعوی کو پایہ ثبوت تک پہنچانے کے لئے اس عظیم جرم میں ملوث اصلی عناصر اور سازش کاروں کو اچھی طرح کیفر کردار تک پہنچائے ۔
ولی امر مسلمین کے پیغام کا متن حسب ذيل ہے:
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم
قال الله العزیز الحکیم: انا نحن نزلنا الذکر و انا له لحافظون
ملت عزیز ایران – امت بزرگ اسلام
امریکہ میں قرآن کریم کی بے حرمتی اور توہین کا جنون آمیز اور نفرت انگيز واقعہ درحقیقت ایک بھیانک ، تلخ اور سنگين واقعہ ہے اور اس کو صرف چند احمق شرپسنداور دیوانے افراد کی سعی و کوشش قرار نہیں دیا جاسکتا بلکہ یہ کام بعض ان مراکز کی جانب سے ایک سوچی سمجھی سازش اور منظم و مرتب منصوبے کے تحت انجام پذير ہوا ہے جو کئی برسوں سے دنیا کو اسلام سے ڈرانے اور اسلام کا مقابلہ کرنے کی جد وجہد میں مصروف ہیں اورسینکڑوں طریقوں اور ہزاروں تبلیغاتی اورنشریاتی وسائل کے ذریعہ اسلام کا مقابلہ کرنے کے لئے کمر بستہ ہیں ان کے فاسد اور مجرم حلقوں کا یہ ایک نیا سلسلہ ہے جس کا آغاز سلمان رشدی ملعون سے ہوا اور ڈنمارک کے کارٹونسٹ کی توہین آمیز حرکت اور ہالی وڈ میں اسلام کے خلاف بنائی گئی دسیوں فلموں کے ساتھ یہ سلسلہ جاری رہا ، جو اب اس نفرت انگیزعمل کی شکل میں ظاہر ہوا ہے ان شرپسند حرکات کے پس پردہ کون لوگ اور کون شرپسندعناصرہیں ؟
حالیہ برسوں میں ان شرارتوں کا سلسلہ افغانستان، عراق، فلسطین ، لبنان اور پاکستان میں جاری رہا ہے جس کے بعد کسی بھی قسم کےشک و شبہ کی کوئی گنجائش باقی نہیں رہتی کہ اس سازش کا اصلی نقشہ اور حقیقی منصوبہ صہیونی افکار اور تسلط پسند نظام کے رہنماؤں کے ہاتھ میں ہے جنکا امریکی حکومت، امریکی سکیورٹی اور فوجی اداروں نیز برطانوی حکومت اور بعض دیگر یورپی حکومتوں پر اچھا خاصا تسلط ہے اور یہ وہی لوگ ہیں جو 11 ستمبر کے واقعہ میں ملوث ہیں اور مستقل تحقیقات کی روشنی میں 11 ستمبر کی کارروائیوں کا الزام انہی عناصر کے دوش پر عائد ہوتا ہے جنھوں نے امریکہ کے اس دور کے جرائم پیشہ صدر کو افغانستان اور عراق پر حملہ کرنے کا بہانہ فراہم کیا اور اس نے صلیبی جنگ کا اعلان کیا اور اطلاعات اور رپورٹوں کے مطابق اسی شخص نے کل اعلان کیا ہے کہ چرچ کے وارد ہونے سے اس صلیبی جنگ کا میدان کامل ہوگیا ہے۔
حالیہ نفرت انگیز اقدام کا مقصد یہ ہے کہ ایک طرف عیسائی برادری کو ہر لحاظ سےاسلام اور مسلمانوں کا مقابلہ کرنے کے لئے میدان میں وارد کیا جائے اور پادریوں اور چرچ کی مداخلت سے اس کو مذہبی رنگ دیا جائےتا کہ مذہبی تعصبات و تعلقات کا اس پر گہرا اثر پڑے اور دوسری طرف امت اسلام کے دل کو مجروح کرکے اس کی توجہ کو مشرق وسطی اورعالم اسلام کے مسائل سے غافل کردیا جائے۔
عداوت اور دشمنی پر مبنی یہ اقدام کوئي نیا اقدام نہیں ہےبلکہ یہ عمل امریکی حکومت اور صہیونزم کی سرکردگی میں اسلام کے ساتھ مقابلہ کرنے کے طویل المدت منصوبہ کا حصہ ہے۔ سامراجی و استکباری رہنما اور آئمہ کفر اس لئے اسلام کے مقابلے میں آگئے ہیں، کیونکہ اسلام انسان کی آزادی اور معنویت کا دین ہے ، اور قرآن رحمت و حکمت اور عدل و انصاف پر مبنی کتاب ہے، تمام ادیان ابراہیمی اور تمام حریت پسندوں کی ذمہ داری ہے کہ وہ مسلمانوں کے ساتھ ملکر اسلام کا مقابلہ کرنے کی صہیونیوں کی نفرت انگيز حرکتوں اور سازشوں کو ناکام بنائیں ، امریکی حکام فریبکارانہ اور خالی باتیں بنا کر اپنے آپ کو اس سنگین جرم کی ہمراہی کرنے سے بری الذمہ قرار نہیں دے سکتے ہیں۔ کئی برسوں سے افغانستان، پاکستان ، عراق، لبنان اور فلسطین میں کئی ملین مسلمانوں کی عزت و حرمت، حقوق اور ان کے مقدسات کو پامال کیا جارہا ہے،لاکھوں افراد ہلاک، کئی ہزار مرد و عورتیں قید وبند کی صعوبتوں میں مبتلا،ہزاروں بچے اور عورتیں اغوا،کئی ملین زخمی اور معذور اور آوارہ وطن لوگوں کوکس جرم کی سزامیں قربانی اور ذبح کیا گيا ہے ؟ مسلمانوں کی اس مظلومانہ حالت کے باوجود، مغربی میڈيا میں کیوں مسلمانوں کو تشدد پسند اور اسلام اور قرآن کو بشریت کے لئے سب سے بڑا خطرہ ظاہر کرنے کی کوشش کی جاتی ہے؟ ہر انسان جانتا ہے کہ امریکی حکومت کے اندر موجود صہیونیوں کی مدد ، تعاون اور مداخلت کے بغیر اتنی بڑی اور وسیع سازش کو عملی جامہ پہنانا ممکن نہیں ہے؟!
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اول: اس حادثے اور اس سے پہلے رونما ہونےوالے حوادث سے صاف ظاہر ہوتا ہے کہ آج سامراجی نظام کے حملے کا اصلی نشانہ، اسلام عزیز اور قرآن مجید ہے۔ اسلامی جمہوریہ ایران کے ساتھ سامراجی طاقتوں کی آشکارا دشمنی کا اصلی سبب بھی یہی ہے اور سامراجی طاقتوں کے ساتھ اسلامی جمہوریہ ایران کا آشکار مقابلہ بی اسی وجہ سے ہے اور دشمن کی طرف سے اسلام اور مسلمانوں کے ساتھ دشمنی نہ کرنے کا اظہار محض ایک شیطانی فریب اور بہت بڑا جھوٹ ہے وہ اسلام اور ہر اس فرد کے دشمن ہیں جو اسلام کا پابند ہے اور جس میں مسلمان ہونے کی کوئی علامت پائی جاتی ہو۔
دوم : اسلام اور مسلمانوں کے ساتھ عداوتوں کی ایک وجہ یہ بھی ہے کہ گذشتہ چند برسوں سے لیکر اب تک نوراسلام ہمیشہ کی نسبت درخشاں تر ہوگیا ہے اور عالم اسلام بلکہ مغربی ممالک میں لوگوں کے دلوں میں اسلام کا جذبہ پیدا ہورہا ہے اورلوگوں کے دلوں میں اسلام نے اپنا نفوذ اور راستہ بنالیا ہے اس کی اصلی وجہ یہ ہے کہ امت اسلامی ہمیشہ کی نسبت بیدار ہوچکی ہے مسلمان قوموں نے اب سامراجی اور تسلط پسند طاقتوں کی دو صدیوں سے پڑی ہوئی زنجیروں کو توڑنے کا فیصلہ کرلیا ہے۔ قرآن مجید اور پیغمبر اسلام صلی اللہ علیہ و آلہ وسلم کی توہین ناقابل برداشت اور ناقابل تحمل اور بہت ہی تلخ عمل ہے لیکن یہ عمل اپنے دل میں ایک عظیم بشارت کا بھی حامل ہے کہ قرآن مجید کا درخشاں آفتاب روبروز درخشاں تر اور بلند تر ہوتا جائے گا۔
سوم : ہم سب کو جان لینا چاہیے کہ حالیہ حادثے کا تعلق چرچ اور عیسائی برادری نہیں ہے اور کچھ صہیونی مزدور پادریوں کی نازیبا حرکات کا الزام عیسائیوں اور ان کے مذہبی رہنماؤں کے دوش پر عائد نہیں کرنا چاہیے۔ ہم مسلمان اس قسم کے نازیبا عمل کو دوسرے ادیان کے مقدسات کے لئے ہر گزروا نہیں رکھیں گے اس سازش اور منصوبہ کا اصلی مقصد مسلمانوں اور عیسائیوں کے درمیان نفرت اور عداوت کی دیوار قائم کرنا ہے جبکہ ہمیں قرآن مجید نے جو درس دیا ہے وہ ااس نقطہ کے بالکل مد مقابل ہے۔
چہارم: آج تمام مسلمانوں کا امریکی حکومت اور امریکی سیاستدانوں سے مطالبہ ہے کہ اگر وہ اس معاملے میں اپنی عدم مداخلت کے دعوے میں سچے ہیں تو انھیں چاہیے کہ وہ ڈیڑھ ارب مسلمانوں کے دلوں کو مجروح کرنے والے اور اس جرم کا ارتکاب کرنے والے اصلی کھلاڑیوں اور اصلی مجرم عناصر کو پکڑ کر انھیں قرار واقعی سزا دیں۔
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رہبر معظم کا امریکہ میں قرآن مجید کی بے حرمتی کی مذمت میں اہم پیغام
رہبر معظم انقلاب اسلامی حضرت آیت اللہ العظمی خامنہ ای نے امریکہ میں قرآن مجید کی توہین اور بے حرمتی کے نفرت انگيز عمل کے بعد ایرانی عوام اورعظیم امت اسلامی کے نام اپنے ایک اہم پیغام میں اس نفرت انگیز سازش کا اصلی محرک امریکی حکومت کے اندر موجود صہیونیوں کو قراردیا اور اسلام و قرآن کے بارے میں صہیونیوں کی عداوت اور سازشوں کے پس پردہ اہداف کی تشریح کرتے ہوئے فرمایا: امریکی حکومت کو چاہیے کہ وہ اس سنگين جرم میں اپنی عدم مداخلت کے دعوی کو پایہ ثبوت تک پہنچانے کے لئے اس عظیم جرم میں ملوث اصلی عناصر اور سازش کاروں کو اچھی طرح کیفر کردار تک پہنچائے ۔
ولی امر مسلمین کے پیغام کا متن حسب ذيل ہے:
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امریکہ میں قرآن کریم کی بے حرمتی اور توہین کا جنون آمیز اور نفرت انگيز واقعہ درحقیقت ایک بھیانک ، تلخ اور سنگين واقعہ ہے اور اس کو صرف چند احمق شرپسنداور دیوانے افراد کی سعی و کوشش قرار نہیں دیا جاسکتا بلکہ یہ کام بعض ان مراکز کی جانب سے ایک سوچی سمجھی سازش اور منظم و مرتب منصوبے کے تحت انجام پذير ہوا ہے جو کئی برسوں سے دنیا کو اسلام سے ڈرانے اور اسلام کا مقابلہ کرنے کی جد وجہد میں مصروف ہیں اورسینکڑوں طریقوں اور ہزاروں تبلیغاتی اورنشریاتی وسائل کے ذریعہ اسلام کا مقابلہ کرنے کے لئے کمر بستہ ہیں ان کے فاسد اور مجرم حلقوں کا یہ ایک نیا سلسلہ ہے جس کا آغاز سلمان رشدی ملعون سے ہوا اور ڈنمارک کے کارٹونسٹ کی توہین آمیز حرکت اور ہالی وڈ میں اسلام کے خلاف بنائی گئی دسیوں فلموں کے ساتھ یہ سلسلہ جاری رہا ، جو اب اس نفرت انگیزعمل کی شکل میں ظاہر ہوا ہے ان شرپسند حرکات کے پس پردہ کون لوگ اور کون شرپسندعناصرہیں ؟
حالیہ برسوں میں ان شرارتوں کا سلسلہ افغانستان، عراق، فلسطین ، لبنان اور پاکستان میں جاری رہا ہے جس کے بعد کسی بھی قسم کےشک و شبہ کی کوئی گنجائش باقی نہیں رہتی کہ اس سازش کا اصلی نقشہ اور حقیقی منصوبہ صہیونی افکار اور تسلط پسند نظام کے رہنماؤں کے ہاتھ میں ہے جنکا امریکی حکومت، امریکی سکیورٹی اور فوجی اداروں نیز برطانوی حکومت اور بعض دیگر یورپی حکومتوں پر اچھا خاصا تسلط ہے اور یہ وہی لوگ ہیں جو 11 ستمبر کے واقعہ میں ملوث ہیں اور مستقل تحقیقات کی روشنی میں 11 ستمبر کی کارروائیوں کا الزام انہی عناصر کے دوش پر عائد ہوتا ہے جنھوں نے امریکہ کے اس دور کے جرائم پیشہ صدر کو افغانستان اور عراق پر حملہ کرنے کا بہانہ فراہم کیا اور اس نے صلیبی جنگ کا اعلان کیا اور اطلاعات اور رپورٹوں کے مطابق اسی شخص نے کل اعلان کیا ہے کہ چرچ کے وارد ہونے سے اس صلیبی جنگ کا میدان کامل ہوگیا ہے۔
حالیہ نفرت انگیز اقدام کا مقصد یہ ہے کہ ایک طرف عیسائی برادری کو ہر لحاظ سےاسلام اور مسلمانوں کا مقابلہ کرنے کے لئے میدان میں وارد کیا جائے اور پادریوں اور چرچ کی مداخلت سے اس کو مذہبی رنگ دیا جائےتا کہ مذہبی تعصبات و تعلقات کا اس پر گہرا اثر پڑے اور دوسری طرف امت اسلام کے دل کو مجروح کرکے اس کی توجہ کو مشرق وسطی اورعالم اسلام کے مسائل سے غافل کردیا جائے۔
عداوت اور دشمنی پر مبنی یہ اقدام کوئي نیا اقدام نہیں ہےبلکہ یہ عمل امریکی حکومت اور صہیونزم کی سرکردگی میں اسلام کے ساتھ مقابلہ کرنے کے طویل المدت منصوبہ کا حصہ ہے۔ سامراجی و استکباری رہنما اور آئمہ کفر اس لئے اسلام کے مقابلے میں آگئے ہیں، کیونکہ اسلام انسان کی آزادی اور معنویت کا دین ہے ، اور قرآن رحمت و حکمت اور عدل و انصاف پر مبنی کتاب ہے، تمام ادیان ابراہیمی اور تمام حریت پسندوں کی ذمہ داری ہے کہ وہ مسلمانوں کے ساتھ ملکر اسلام کا مقابلہ کرنے کی صہیونیوں کی نفرت انگيز حرکتوں اور سازشوں کو ناکام بنائیں ، امریکی حکام فریبکارانہ اور خالی باتیں بنا کر اپنے آپ کو اس سنگین جرم کی ہمراہی کرنے سے بری الذمہ قرار نہیں دے سکتے ہیں۔ کئی برسوں سے افغانستان، پاکستان ، عراق، لبنان اور فلسطین میں کئی ملین مسلمانوں کی عزت و حرمت، حقوق اور ان کے مقدسات کو پامال کیا جارہا ہے،لاکھوں افراد ہلاک، کئی ہزار مرد و عورتیں قید وبند کی صعوبتوں میں مبتلا،ہزاروں بچے اور عورتیں اغوا،کئی ملین زخمی اور معذور اور آوارہ وطن لوگوں کوکس جرم کی سزامیں قربانی اور ذبح کیا گيا ہے ؟ مسلمانوں کی اس مظلومانہ حالت کے باوجود، مغربی میڈيا میں کیوں مسلمانوں کو تشدد پسند اور اسلام اور قرآن کو بشریت کے لئے سب سے بڑا خطرہ ظاہر کرنے کی کوشش کی جاتی ہے؟ ہر انسان جانتا ہے کہ امریکی حکومت کے اندر موجود صہیونیوں کی مدد ، تعاون اور مداخلت کے بغیر اتنی بڑی اور وسیع سازش کو عملی جامہ پہنانا ممکن نہیں ہے؟!
ایران اور پوری دنیا میں میرے عزیز بھائیو اور بہنو!
میں مندرجہ ذیل چند نکات کی طرف سب کی توجہ مبذول کرنا ضروری سمجھتا ہوں:
اول: اس حادثے اور اس سے پہلے رونما ہونےوالے حوادث سے صاف ظاہر ہوتا ہے کہ آج سامراجی نظام کے حملے کا اصلی نشانہ، اسلام عزیز اور قرآن مجید ہے۔ اسلامی جمہوریہ ایران کے ساتھ سامراجی طاقتوں کی آشکارا دشمنی کا اصلی سبب بھی یہی ہے اور سامراجی طاقتوں کے ساتھ اسلامی جمہوریہ ایران کا آشکار مقابلہ بی اسی وجہ سے ہے اور دشمن کی طرف سے اسلام اور مسلمانوں کے ساتھ دشمنی نہ کرنے کا اظہار محض ایک شیطانی فریب اور بہت بڑا جھوٹ ہے وہ اسلام اور ہر اس فرد کے دشمن ہیں جو اسلام کا پابند ہے اور جس میں مسلمان ہونے کی کوئی علامت پائی جاتی ہو۔
دوم : اسلام اور مسلمانوں کے ساتھ عداوتوں کی ایک وجہ یہ بھی ہے کہ گذشتہ چند برسوں سے لیکر اب تک نوراسلام ہمیشہ کی نسبت درخشاں تر ہوگیا ہے اور عالم اسلام بلکہ مغربی ممالک میں لوگوں کے دلوں میں اسلام کا جذبہ پیدا ہورہا ہے اورلوگوں کے دلوں میں اسلام نے اپنا نفوذ اور راستہ بنالیا ہے اس کی اصلی وجہ یہ ہے کہ امت اسلامی ہمیشہ کی نسبت بیدار ہوچکی ہے مسلمان قوموں نے اب سامراجی اور تسلط پسند طاقتوں کی دو صدیوں سے پڑی ہوئی زنجیروں کو توڑنے کا فیصلہ کرلیا ہے۔ قرآن مجید اور پیغمبر اسلام صلی اللہ علیہ و آلہ وسلم کی توہین ناقابل برداشت اور ناقابل تحمل اور بہت ہی تلخ عمل ہے لیکن یہ عمل اپنے دل میں ایک عظیم بشارت کا بھی حامل ہے کہ قرآن مجید کا درخشاں آفتاب روبروز درخشاں تر اور بلند تر ہوتا جائے گا۔
سوم : ہم سب کو جان لینا چاہیے کہ حالیہ حادثے کا تعلق چرچ اور عیسائی برادری نہیں ہے اور کچھ صہیونی مزدور پادریوں کی نازیبا حرکات کا الزام عیسائیوں اور ان کے مذہبی رہنماؤں کے دوش پر عائد نہیں کرنا چاہیے۔ ہم مسلمان اس قسم کے نازیبا عمل کو دوسرے ادیان کے مقدسات کے لئے ہر گزروا نہیں رکھیں گے اس سازش اور منصوبہ کا اصلی مقصد مسلمانوں اور عیسائیوں کے درمیان نفرت اور عداوت کی دیوار قائم کرنا ہے جبکہ ہمیں قرآن مجید نے جو درس دیا ہے وہ ااس نقطہ کے بالکل مد مقابل ہے۔
چہارم: آج تمام مسلمانوں کا امریکی حکومت اور امریکی سیاستدانوں سے مطالبہ ہے کہ اگر وہ اس معاملے میں اپنی عدم مداخلت کے دعوے میں سچے ہیں تو انھیں چاہیے کہ وہ ڈیڑھ ارب مسلمانوں کے دلوں کو مجروح کرنے والے اور اس جرم کا ارتکاب کرنے والے اصلی کھلاڑیوں اور اصلی مجرم عناصر کو پکڑ کر انھیں قرار واقعی سزا دیں۔
والسلام علی عباد اللہ الصالحین
سید علی خامنہ ای
22/شہریور/1389
[17Sep11] Islamic Awakening Conference 2011 اجلاس بيدارى اسلامى - [ENGLISH]
Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011....
Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011.
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بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و برکاته
الحمدلله رب العالمین و الصلوة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطیبین و صحبه المنتجبین
قال الله العزیز الحكیم : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم : يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَلا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا وَاتَّبِعْ مَا يُوحَى إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلا
(O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (1). And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (2) And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.(3) Surat Al-Ahzab)
I welcome our honored audience and dear guests. What has brought us here together is the Islamic awakening, which comes from the stronger inspiration and greater understanding among Muslim ummah. This awakening has led to a major development among nations of our region and has brought about uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant regional and international satanic powers. These are momentous uprising that have razed to the ground the autocratic and imperialist strongholds and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.
There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals have always relied on solid foundation of history and civilization and are products of accumulation of wisdom and experiences. Over the past 150 years, the presence of great intellectual and jihadi personalities that have been opinion leaders and behind Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India and other countries in Asia and Africa has served as precursors and pioneers for the present situation in the Islamic world.
The developments in the 1950’s and 60’s led to coming to power of regimes that were mostly inclined to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of their inherent character fell into the trap of Western imperialist and colonialist powers. These are experiences that are lessons to learn from, and have contributed substantially to evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world.
The Islamic Revolution in Iran that was hailed by Imam Khomeini as “victory of blood over sword”, and establishment of the lasting, robust, courageous and progressive Islamic republic, and its impact on present Islamic awakening is itself a long story that deserves to be debated and researched. There is no doubt that Islamic Revolution of Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the analysis and writings of history of the present situation of the Islamic world.
For that reason, the present and mounting facts and truths in the Islamic world are not simply events that are severed from the past historical roots, social and intellectual backgrounds to allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present them as a passing wave and short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of nations by their warped and biased analyses.
In this brotherly dialogue with you I want to place greater emphasis on three areas:
1. Taking a glance at the identity of these uprisings and revolutions
2. Major threats and harms lying on their way.
3. Recommendations to find solutions and prevent these threats and harms.
Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the actual and mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle and jihad. They were present, not only with their heart, desire and faith, but also with their body and souls. There is a big difference between this presence and the presence of a military group or even armed combatants in front of uncaring people or even concerned people.
In the events of 1950’s and 60’s in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy load of the revolution was not on the shoulder of diverse segments of population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather on the shoulder of coup d\\\\\\\'etat or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation changed their ways as a result of certain motivations. The revolution became its own enemy and the enemy managed again to prevail over their countries.
This is totally different than the change that comes from the people. It is the people that bring their body and soul to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people that make the slogans and set the goals, identify and introduce and pursue the enemy. They draw their desired future, although not comprehensively, and as a result do not allow departure from the path of the revolution or conceding to the enemy, or change of course by compromising and the tainted few with special interests, and above all thwart the schemes of enemy’s agents.
In such a grass-root movement, the revolution may be slowed, but can stay away from short-sightedness and being on shaky ground. Quran says “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky?
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? (24\\\\\\\" Ibrahim )
When I saw the brave body of the proud people of Egypt on television in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution will triumph.
Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic republic in Iran which caused an earthquake among the worldly materialistic rulers in East and West and brought unprecedented uproar and joy to Muslim nations, we expected that Egypt would be next in line to rise. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking and presence of great mojahids and intellectuals in Egypt. I was reciting in my heart this poem by Abu Faras:
أراك عصيّ الدمع شیمتك الصبر ما للهوی نهی علیك و لا أمر ؟
When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I have received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their heart:
بلی أنا مشتاق و عندي لوعة ولكن مثلي لایذاع له سرُّ
…This sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise, and gradually people of Egypt cemented this thought in their mind and at a historical juncture they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of their power.
Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.
In these revolutions principles, values and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of groups and parties, but written in the minds, hearts and desires of each and every person present on the scene and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors.
With these signals one can clearly tell that the principles of current revolutions in the region, in Egypt and other countries, are first and foremost the following:
- Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect that have been broken and trampled during long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule and the political domination of America and the West.
- Keeping up the banner of Islam which is the profound faith and longstanding attachment of people and being able to enjoy peace of mind, justice, progress and prosperity that could only be achieved under Islamic Sharia.
- Resistance against the influence and domination of the United States and Europe that have wreaked the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past two hundred years.
- Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime that the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region to serve as a tool to continue their diabolical domination after expelling a whole nation from their historical homeland.
There is no doubt that the revolutions in the region that rely on and demand these principles are not to the liking of America, Europe and the Zionists, and they are going to use all means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.
The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most important element that constitutes their identity. Foreign powers that tried everything in their power and used all their schemes to keep in power the tyrannical, corrupt and subservient rulers in these countries and only abandoned them when the people left no choice for them have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. In Libya, NATO has caused irreparable damage. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, victory of people might have been delayed, but all these infrastructures would not have been damaged, and innocent women and children killed and then enemies that were accomplices of Qaddafi would not have been able to intervene in this innocent war-torn nation.
People and the elite that are of the people and others who are from the people are the true owners of these revolutions that should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.
2- Regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there are threats, but there are also ways to stay safe. Mere presence of threats should not scare nations.
إِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطَانِ كَانَ ضَعِيفًا
( Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak)
Allah says about a group of mojahids of early Islam:
الَّذِينَ قالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزادَهُمْ إِيماناً وَ قالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فَانْقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَ فَضْلٍ لَمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوا رِضْوانَ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
( Those to whom hypocrites said, \\\\\\\"Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.\\\\\\\" But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, \\\\\\\"Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.\\\\\\\" So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. )
We need to know what these threats are, in order not to be surprised and to be able to find solutions.
We faced these perils and threats after the victory of Islamic Revolution and experienced them. With the grace of Allah and the leadership of Imam Khomeini and sacrifices of our people we managed to sail through them safely. The plots by enemies still continue but so does the firm resolve of our people.
I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy.
The first group of harms is of the following type:
The sense and thought that after the downfall of the corrupt dictator the job is over. The peace of mind and comfort that comes after the victory and afterward the lessening of motivation and weakening of determination are among the first perils, and the most damaging threat is when individuals ask for their share of the spoils of victory.
The story of the Battle of Uhud and the defenders seeking the spoils of victory caused the defeat of Muslims, and the mojahids were reprimanded by God. This is a good example that should never be forgotten. Being shocked and awed by the appearances of the arrogant powers and the feeling of fear from America and other interventionist powers are of these kinds of harm that should be avoided.
The brave and young should throw out these fears from their heart. Trusting the enemy and falling into trap of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders. The enemy must be identified no matter what cover it uses. The nation and the revolution should be protected against the designs of the enemy that at times hide behind the appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another side to this page is becoming overconfident and overlooking the enemy. Bravery must be combined with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all treasures of God within ourselves against Satan, al-Jinn wal–Ens. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another and penetration behind the battlefront of struggle is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.
The second group of harm has been experienced by almost all countries of the region during different events. The first harm is the coming to power of those who are committed to America and the West. The West tries after the downfall of its pawns to protect the basic pillars of the system and levers of power, and change the direction by using the same foundation, but with a different head, in order to perpetuate its domination. This means wasting of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance of the people, they try to introduce and offer to the movement and people other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. This scenario could be recommending government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political and economic dependence on the West. This could lead to their influence among the revolutionaries greater financial and media strength of an unreliable current and marginalization of the genuine currents in the revolution. This also means return of the domination of the West and the stronger grip of then outdated Western models that are far from basic principles of the revolution.
If this tactic does not produce the desired result, experience tells us that they will go for anarchy, terrorism, civil war among followers of religions or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring nations and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic siege and sanctions, freeze national assets and launch all-out media war and propaganda. Their intention is to tire out and frustrate people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassination of the righteous elite of the society and opinion leaders, defamation and vilification of others and even enticing some with money are among usual ploys used by the Western powers and the claimants of civilization morality.
In Iran, the evidence and documents from the U.S. Den of Espionage that fell into the hands of the revolution showed that all these plots were designed by the regime in the United States for the people of Iran for them bringing back the reactionary and dependant rulers in revolutionary countries is a principle that prescribes all these dirty tricks.
In the last part of my remarks, I present recommendations for your consideration and selection that are based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from the precise studies of other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among nations and countries. Nonetheless, there are truths that can prove beneficial for all people.
The first point is that by placing one’s trust in God and believing in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Quran and through astuteness, resolve, and braveness, it is possible to surmount all obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task that you all have taken up is quite grave and momentous. Thus, one must bear great hardship for its sake. The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (`a) says:
“فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَقْصِمْ جَبَّارِي دَهْرٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا بَعْدَ تَمْهِيلٍ وَ رَخَاءٍ وَ لَمْ يَجْبُرْ عَظْمَ أَحَدٍ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ إِلَّا بَعْدَ أَزْلٍ وَ بَلَاءٍ وَ فِي دُونِ مَا اسْتَقْبَلْتُمْ مِنْ عَتْبٍ وَ مَا اسْتَدْبَرْتُمْ مِنْ خَطْبٍ مُعْتَبَر..”
The important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْ ( So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].)Therefore, when thou art free, still labor hard), always consider God as present and as your aid: وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ (And to thy Lord turn all thy attention), and must not allow your victories to cause you to become arrogant or negligent:
اِذا جاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْحُ وَ رَاَيْتَ النّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ في دينِ اللهِ اَفْواجاً فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْهُ اِنَّهُ كانَ تَوّاباً
(When comes the help of Allah, and victory. And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds. Celebrate the praises of thy Lord). These are the true foundations of a faithful nation.
Another recommendation is the constant rereading of the principles of revolution. The slogans and principles must be refined and brought in line with the foundations and undisputed principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious discrimination, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the movements in Islamic countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Quran.
Write down your principles on paper. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient interests. Deviation in revolutions starts with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the U.S., NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for long plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not believe their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find you own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and give back foreigners’ prescriptions to themselves.
Another important recommendation is to avoid religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border disputes. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them. Reconciliation among Islamic religions is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division through apostatizing others are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if done inadvertently.
Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular or western liberal or extremist nationalist or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.
The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed and the Western Bloc is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook.
The passage of time will be to their loss and to the benefit of the Islamic current.
The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon faith, rationality, knowledge, and morality.
The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of the Zionists is also a great objective. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and western Asia were liberated from the claws of the former Soviet Union after eighty years. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from the captivity of the oppressor Zionists after seventy years?
The present generation in Islamic countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet:
أبو الصخر من شيبان قلت لهم كلا لعمري و لكن منه شيبانُ
و كم أبٍ قد علا بابنٍ ذُری شَرَفٍ كما علا برسولِ الله عدنانُ
Trust your young generation. Revive their feeling of self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of the elders.
There are two important points in this connection:
First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and who have been liberated is to have a decisive participation in the management of their countries. And since they believe in Islam, their desire is to have a system of Islamic democracy, i.e. the rulers being elected through the vote of the people and the dominant principles and values of the society being based on the Islamic knowledge and sharia. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and forms. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse this with the western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, western democracy is in no way related to the Islamic democracy which is committed to the values and main principles of Islam in its system of government.
The second point relates to the fact that Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, is the cause of falling short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, results in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.
In sum, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and indistinct concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a tangible reality in the external world that has filled the atmosphere and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions and removed from the scene some dangerous elements of the enemy. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and in need of being shaped and brought to a conclusion. The verses recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially in this sensitive and momentous juncture… Though, they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these verses, piety (taqwa), in its lofty and broad connotation, is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders of the infidels and hypocrites, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in God…
Once again, we will review these verses:
بسماللهالرحمنالرحیم يا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَ لا تُطِعِ الْكافِرينَ وَ الْمُنافِقينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ عَليماً حَكيماً(1) وَ اتَّبِعْ ما يُوحى إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ بِما تَعْمَلُونَ خَبيراً (2) وَ تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَ كَفى بِاللَّهِ وَكيلاً.
(In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Prophet! Fear Allah, and hearken not to the unbelievers and the hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do. And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.)
والسلام علیکم و رحمة الله
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Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011.
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بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و برکاته
الحمدلله رب العالمین و الصلوة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطیبین و صحبه المنتجبین
قال الله العزیز الحكیم : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم : يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَلا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا وَاتَّبِعْ مَا يُوحَى إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلا
(O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (1). And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (2) And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.(3) Surat Al-Ahzab)
I welcome our honored audience and dear guests. What has brought us here together is the Islamic awakening, which comes from the stronger inspiration and greater understanding among Muslim ummah. This awakening has led to a major development among nations of our region and has brought about uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant regional and international satanic powers. These are momentous uprising that have razed to the ground the autocratic and imperialist strongholds and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.
There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals have always relied on solid foundation of history and civilization and are products of accumulation of wisdom and experiences. Over the past 150 years, the presence of great intellectual and jihadi personalities that have been opinion leaders and behind Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India and other countries in Asia and Africa has served as precursors and pioneers for the present situation in the Islamic world.
The developments in the 1950’s and 60’s led to coming to power of regimes that were mostly inclined to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of their inherent character fell into the trap of Western imperialist and colonialist powers. These are experiences that are lessons to learn from, and have contributed substantially to evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world.
The Islamic Revolution in Iran that was hailed by Imam Khomeini as “victory of blood over sword”, and establishment of the lasting, robust, courageous and progressive Islamic republic, and its impact on present Islamic awakening is itself a long story that deserves to be debated and researched. There is no doubt that Islamic Revolution of Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the analysis and writings of history of the present situation of the Islamic world.
For that reason, the present and mounting facts and truths in the Islamic world are not simply events that are severed from the past historical roots, social and intellectual backgrounds to allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present them as a passing wave and short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of nations by their warped and biased analyses.
In this brotherly dialogue with you I want to place greater emphasis on three areas:
1. Taking a glance at the identity of these uprisings and revolutions
2. Major threats and harms lying on their way.
3. Recommendations to find solutions and prevent these threats and harms.
Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the actual and mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle and jihad. They were present, not only with their heart, desire and faith, but also with their body and souls. There is a big difference between this presence and the presence of a military group or even armed combatants in front of uncaring people or even concerned people.
In the events of 1950’s and 60’s in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy load of the revolution was not on the shoulder of diverse segments of population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather on the shoulder of coup d\\\\\\\'etat or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation changed their ways as a result of certain motivations. The revolution became its own enemy and the enemy managed again to prevail over their countries.
This is totally different than the change that comes from the people. It is the people that bring their body and soul to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people that make the slogans and set the goals, identify and introduce and pursue the enemy. They draw their desired future, although not comprehensively, and as a result do not allow departure from the path of the revolution or conceding to the enemy, or change of course by compromising and the tainted few with special interests, and above all thwart the schemes of enemy’s agents.
In such a grass-root movement, the revolution may be slowed, but can stay away from short-sightedness and being on shaky ground. Quran says “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky?
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? (24\\\\\\\" Ibrahim )
When I saw the brave body of the proud people of Egypt on television in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution will triumph.
Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic republic in Iran which caused an earthquake among the worldly materialistic rulers in East and West and brought unprecedented uproar and joy to Muslim nations, we expected that Egypt would be next in line to rise. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking and presence of great mojahids and intellectuals in Egypt. I was reciting in my heart this poem by Abu Faras:
أراك عصيّ الدمع شیمتك الصبر ما للهوی نهی علیك و لا أمر ؟
When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I have received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their heart:
بلی أنا مشتاق و عندي لوعة ولكن مثلي لایذاع له سرُّ
…This sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise, and gradually people of Egypt cemented this thought in their mind and at a historical juncture they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of their power.
Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.
In these revolutions principles, values and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of groups and parties, but written in the minds, hearts and desires of each and every person present on the scene and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors.
With these signals one can clearly tell that the principles of current revolutions in the region, in Egypt and other countries, are first and foremost the following:
- Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect that have been broken and trampled during long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule and the political domination of America and the West.
- Keeping up the banner of Islam which is the profound faith and longstanding attachment of people and being able to enjoy peace of mind, justice, progress and prosperity that could only be achieved under Islamic Sharia.
- Resistance against the influence and domination of the United States and Europe that have wreaked the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past two hundred years.
- Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime that the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region to serve as a tool to continue their diabolical domination after expelling a whole nation from their historical homeland.
There is no doubt that the revolutions in the region that rely on and demand these principles are not to the liking of America, Europe and the Zionists, and they are going to use all means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.
The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most important element that constitutes their identity. Foreign powers that tried everything in their power and used all their schemes to keep in power the tyrannical, corrupt and subservient rulers in these countries and only abandoned them when the people left no choice for them have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. In Libya, NATO has caused irreparable damage. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, victory of people might have been delayed, but all these infrastructures would not have been damaged, and innocent women and children killed and then enemies that were accomplices of Qaddafi would not have been able to intervene in this innocent war-torn nation.
People and the elite that are of the people and others who are from the people are the true owners of these revolutions that should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.
2- Regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there are threats, but there are also ways to stay safe. Mere presence of threats should not scare nations.
إِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطَانِ كَانَ ضَعِيفًا
( Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak)
Allah says about a group of mojahids of early Islam:
الَّذِينَ قالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزادَهُمْ إِيماناً وَ قالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فَانْقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَ فَضْلٍ لَمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوا رِضْوانَ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
( Those to whom hypocrites said, \\\\\\\"Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.\\\\\\\" But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, \\\\\\\"Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.\\\\\\\" So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. )
We need to know what these threats are, in order not to be surprised and to be able to find solutions.
We faced these perils and threats after the victory of Islamic Revolution and experienced them. With the grace of Allah and the leadership of Imam Khomeini and sacrifices of our people we managed to sail through them safely. The plots by enemies still continue but so does the firm resolve of our people.
I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy.
The first group of harms is of the following type:
The sense and thought that after the downfall of the corrupt dictator the job is over. The peace of mind and comfort that comes after the victory and afterward the lessening of motivation and weakening of determination are among the first perils, and the most damaging threat is when individuals ask for their share of the spoils of victory.
The story of the Battle of Uhud and the defenders seeking the spoils of victory caused the defeat of Muslims, and the mojahids were reprimanded by God. This is a good example that should never be forgotten. Being shocked and awed by the appearances of the arrogant powers and the feeling of fear from America and other interventionist powers are of these kinds of harm that should be avoided.
The brave and young should throw out these fears from their heart. Trusting the enemy and falling into trap of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders. The enemy must be identified no matter what cover it uses. The nation and the revolution should be protected against the designs of the enemy that at times hide behind the appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another side to this page is becoming overconfident and overlooking the enemy. Bravery must be combined with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all treasures of God within ourselves against Satan, al-Jinn wal–Ens. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another and penetration behind the battlefront of struggle is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.
The second group of harm has been experienced by almost all countries of the region during different events. The first harm is the coming to power of those who are committed to America and the West. The West tries after the downfall of its pawns to protect the basic pillars of the system and levers of power, and change the direction by using the same foundation, but with a different head, in order to perpetuate its domination. This means wasting of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance of the people, they try to introduce and offer to the movement and people other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. This scenario could be recommending government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political and economic dependence on the West. This could lead to their influence among the revolutionaries greater financial and media strength of an unreliable current and marginalization of the genuine currents in the revolution. This also means return of the domination of the West and the stronger grip of then outdated Western models that are far from basic principles of the revolution.
If this tactic does not produce the desired result, experience tells us that they will go for anarchy, terrorism, civil war among followers of religions or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring nations and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic siege and sanctions, freeze national assets and launch all-out media war and propaganda. Their intention is to tire out and frustrate people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassination of the righteous elite of the society and opinion leaders, defamation and vilification of others and even enticing some with money are among usual ploys used by the Western powers and the claimants of civilization morality.
In Iran, the evidence and documents from the U.S. Den of Espionage that fell into the hands of the revolution showed that all these plots were designed by the regime in the United States for the people of Iran for them bringing back the reactionary and dependant rulers in revolutionary countries is a principle that prescribes all these dirty tricks.
In the last part of my remarks, I present recommendations for your consideration and selection that are based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from the precise studies of other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among nations and countries. Nonetheless, there are truths that can prove beneficial for all people.
The first point is that by placing one’s trust in God and believing in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Quran and through astuteness, resolve, and braveness, it is possible to surmount all obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task that you all have taken up is quite grave and momentous. Thus, one must bear great hardship for its sake. The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (`a) says:
“فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَقْصِمْ جَبَّارِي دَهْرٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا بَعْدَ تَمْهِيلٍ وَ رَخَاءٍ وَ لَمْ يَجْبُرْ عَظْمَ أَحَدٍ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ إِلَّا بَعْدَ أَزْلٍ وَ بَلَاءٍ وَ فِي دُونِ مَا اسْتَقْبَلْتُمْ مِنْ عَتْبٍ وَ مَا اسْتَدْبَرْتُمْ مِنْ خَطْبٍ مُعْتَبَر..”
The important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْ ( So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].)Therefore, when thou art free, still labor hard), always consider God as present and as your aid: وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ (And to thy Lord turn all thy attention), and must not allow your victories to cause you to become arrogant or negligent:
اِذا جاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْحُ وَ رَاَيْتَ النّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ في دينِ اللهِ اَفْواجاً فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْهُ اِنَّهُ كانَ تَوّاباً
(When comes the help of Allah, and victory. And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds. Celebrate the praises of thy Lord). These are the true foundations of a faithful nation.
Another recommendation is the constant rereading of the principles of revolution. The slogans and principles must be refined and brought in line with the foundations and undisputed principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious discrimination, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the movements in Islamic countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Quran.
Write down your principles on paper. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient interests. Deviation in revolutions starts with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the U.S., NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for long plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not believe their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find you own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and give back foreigners’ prescriptions to themselves.
Another important recommendation is to avoid religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border disputes. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them. Reconciliation among Islamic religions is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division through apostatizing others are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if done inadvertently.
Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular or western liberal or extremist nationalist or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.
The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed and the Western Bloc is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook.
The passage of time will be to their loss and to the benefit of the Islamic current.
The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon faith, rationality, knowledge, and morality.
The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of the Zionists is also a great objective. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and western Asia were liberated from the claws of the former Soviet Union after eighty years. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from the captivity of the oppressor Zionists after seventy years?
The present generation in Islamic countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet:
أبو الصخر من شيبان قلت لهم كلا لعمري و لكن منه شيبانُ
و كم أبٍ قد علا بابنٍ ذُری شَرَفٍ كما علا برسولِ الله عدنانُ
Trust your young generation. Revive their feeling of self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of the elders.
There are two important points in this connection:
First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and who have been liberated is to have a decisive participation in the management of their countries. And since they believe in Islam, their desire is to have a system of Islamic democracy, i.e. the rulers being elected through the vote of the people and the dominant principles and values of the society being based on the Islamic knowledge and sharia. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and forms. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse this with the western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, western democracy is in no way related to the Islamic democracy which is committed to the values and main principles of Islam in its system of government.
The second point relates to the fact that Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, is the cause of falling short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, results in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.
In sum, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and indistinct concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a tangible reality in the external world that has filled the atmosphere and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions and removed from the scene some dangerous elements of the enemy. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and in need of being shaped and brought to a conclusion. The verses recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially in this sensitive and momentous juncture… Though, they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these verses, piety (taqwa), in its lofty and broad connotation, is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders of the infidels and hypocrites, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in God…
Once again, we will review these verses:
بسماللهالرحمنالرحیم يا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَ لا تُطِعِ الْكافِرينَ وَ الْمُنافِقينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ عَليماً حَكيماً(1) وَ اتَّبِعْ ما يُوحى إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ بِما تَعْمَلُونَ خَبيراً (2) وَ تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَ كَفى بِاللَّهِ وَكيلاً.
(In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Prophet! Fear Allah, and hearken not to the unbelievers and the hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do. And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.)
والسلام علیکم و رحمة الله
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[FARSI][17Sep11] اجلاس بيدارى اسلامى Islamic Awakening Conference 2011
Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011....
Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011.
http://english.khamenei.ir//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1523
http://farsi.khamenei.ir/news-content?id=17271
بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و برکاته
الحمدلله رب العالمین و الصلوة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطیبین و صحبه المنتجبین
قال الله العزیز الحكیم : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم : يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَلا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا وَاتَّبِعْ مَا يُوحَى إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلا
(O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (1). And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (2) And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.(3) Surat Al-Ahzab)
I welcome our honored audience and dear guests. What has brought us here together is the Islamic awakening, which comes from the stronger inspiration and greater understanding among Muslim ummah. This awakening has led to a major development among nations of our region and has brought about uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant regional and international satanic powers. These are momentous uprising that have razed to the ground the autocratic and imperialist strongholds and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.
There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals have always relied on solid foundation of history and civilization and are products of accumulation of wisdom and experiences. Over the past 150 years, the presence of great intellectual and jihadi personalities that have been opinion leaders and behind Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India and other countries in Asia and Africa has served as precursors and pioneers for the present situation in the Islamic world.
The developments in the 1950’s and 60’s led to coming to power of regimes that were mostly inclined to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of their inherent character fell into the trap of Western imperialist and colonialist powers. These are experiences that are lessons to learn from, and have contributed substantially to evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world.
The Islamic Revolution in Iran that was hailed by Imam Khomeini as “victory of blood over sword”, and establishment of the lasting, robust, courageous and progressive Islamic republic, and its impact on present Islamic awakening is itself a long story that deserves to be debated and researched. There is no doubt that Islamic Revolution of Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the analysis and writings of history of the present situation of the Islamic world.
For that reason, the present and mounting facts and truths in the Islamic world are not simply events that are severed from the past historical roots, social and intellectual backgrounds to allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present them as a passing wave and short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of nations by their warped and biased analyses.
In this brotherly dialogue with you I want to place greater emphasis on three areas:
1. Taking a glance at the identity of these uprisings and revolutions
2. Major threats and harms lying on their way.
3. Recommendations to find solutions and prevent these threats and harms.
Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the actual and mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle and jihad. They were present, not only with their heart, desire and faith, but also with their body and souls. There is a big difference between this presence and the presence of a military group or even armed combatants in front of uncaring people or even concerned people.
In the events of 1950’s and 60’s in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy load of the revolution was not on the shoulder of diverse segments of population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather on the shoulder of coup d'etat or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation changed their ways as a result of certain motivations. The revolution became its own enemy and the enemy managed again to prevail over their countries.
This is totally different than the change that comes from the people. It is the people that bring their body and soul to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people that make the slogans and set the goals, identify and introduce and pursue the enemy. They draw their desired future, although not comprehensively, and as a result do not allow departure from the path of the revolution or conceding to the enemy, or change of course by compromising and the tainted few with special interests, and above all thwart the schemes of enemy’s agents.
In such a grass-root movement, the revolution may be slowed, but can stay away from short-sightedness and being on shaky ground. Quran says “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky?
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? (24" Ibrahim )
When I saw the brave body of the proud people of Egypt on television in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution will triumph.
Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic republic in Iran which caused an earthquake among the worldly materialistic rulers in East and West and brought unprecedented uproar and joy to Muslim nations, we expected that Egypt would be next in line to rise. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking and presence of great mojahids and intellectuals in Egypt. I was reciting in my heart this poem by Abu Faras:
أراك عصيّ الدمع شیمتك الصبر ما للهوی نهی علیك و لا أمر ؟
When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I have received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their heart:
بلی أنا مشتاق و عندي لوعة ولكن مثلي لایذاع له سرُّ
…This sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise, and gradually people of Egypt cemented this thought in their mind and at a historical juncture they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of their power.
Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.
In these revolutions principles, values and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of groups and parties, but written in the minds, hearts and desires of each and every person present on the scene and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors.
With these signals one can clearly tell that the principles of current revolutions in the region, in Egypt and other countries, are first and foremost the following:
- Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect that have been broken and trampled during long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule and the political domination of America and the West.
- Keeping up the banner of Islam which is the profound faith and longstanding attachment of people and being able to enjoy peace of mind, justice, progress and prosperity that could only be achieved under Islamic Sharia.
- Resistance against the influence and domination of the United States and Europe that have wreaked the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past two hundred years.
- Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime that the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region to serve as a tool to continue their diabolical domination after expelling a whole nation from their historical homeland.
There is no doubt that the revolutions in the region that rely on and demand these principles are not to the liking of America, Europe and the Zionists, and they are going to use all means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.
The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most important element that constitutes their identity. Foreign powers that tried everything in their power and used all their schemes to keep in power the tyrannical, corrupt and subservient rulers in these countries and only abandoned them when the people left no choice for them have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. In Libya, NATO has caused irreparable damage. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, victory of people might have been delayed, but all these infrastructures would not have been damaged, and innocent women and children killed and then enemies that were accomplices of Qaddafi would not have been able to intervene in this innocent war-torn nation.
People and the elite that are of the people and others who are from the people are the true owners of these revolutions that should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.
2- Regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there are threats, but there are also ways to stay safe. Mere presence of threats should not scare nations.
إِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطَانِ كَانَ ضَعِيفًا
( Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak)
Allah says about a group of mojahids of early Islam:
الَّذِينَ قالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزادَهُمْ إِيماناً وَ قالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فَانْقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَ فَضْلٍ لَمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوا رِضْوانَ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
( Those to whom hypocrites said, "Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them." But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, "Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs." So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. )
We need to know what these threats are, in order not to be surprised and to be able to find solutions.
We faced these perils and threats after the victory of Islamic Revolution and experienced them. With the grace of Allah and the leadership of Imam Khomeini and sacrifices of our people we managed to sail through them safely. The plots by enemies still continue but so does the firm resolve of our people.
I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy.
The first group of harms is of the following type:
The sense and thought that after the downfall of the corrupt dictator the job is over. The peace of mind and comfort that comes after the victory and afterward the lessening of motivation and weakening of determination are among the first perils, and the most damaging threat is when individuals ask for their share of the spoils of victory.
The story of the Battle of Uhud and the defenders seeking the spoils of victory caused the defeat of Muslims, and the mojahids were reprimanded by God. This is a good example that should never be forgotten. Being shocked and awed by the appearances of the arrogant powers and the feeling of fear from America and other interventionist powers are of these kinds of harm that should be avoided.
The brave and young should throw out these fears from their heart. Trusting the enemy and falling into trap of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders. The enemy must be identified no matter what cover it uses. The nation and the revolution should be protected against the designs of the enemy that at times hide behind the appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another side to this page is becoming overconfident and overlooking the enemy. Bravery must be combined with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all treasures of God within ourselves against Satan, al-Jinn wal–Ens. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another and penetration behind the battlefront of struggle is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.
The second group of harm has been experienced by almost all countries of the region during different events. The first harm is the coming to power of those who are committed to America and the West. The West tries after the downfall of its pawns to protect the basic pillars of the system and levers of power, and change the direction by using the same foundation, but with a different head, in order to perpetuate its domination. This means wasting of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance of the people, they try to introduce and offer to the movement and people other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. This scenario could be recommending government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political and economic dependence on the West. This could lead to their influence among the revolutionaries greater financial and media strength of an unreliable current and marginalization of the genuine currents in the revolution. This also means return of the domination of the West and the stronger grip of then outdated Western models that are far from basic principles of the revolution.
If this tactic does not produce the desired result, experience tells us that they will go for anarchy, terrorism, civil war among followers of religions or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring nations and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic siege and sanctions, freeze national assets and launch all-out media war and propaganda. Their intention is to tire out and frustrate people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassination of the righteous elite of the society and opinion leaders, defamation and vilification of others and even enticing some with money are among usual ploys used by the Western powers and the claimants of civilization morality.
In Iran, the evidence and documents from the U.S. Den of Espionage that fell into the hands of the revolution showed that all these plots were designed by the regime in the United States for the people of Iran for them bringing back the reactionary and dependant rulers in revolutionary countries is a principle that prescribes all these dirty tricks.
In the last part of my remarks, I present recommendations for your consideration and selection that are based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from the precise studies of other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among nations and countries. Nonetheless, there are truths that can prove beneficial for all people.
The first point is that by placing one’s trust in God and believing in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Quran and through astuteness, resolve, and braveness, it is possible to surmount all obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task that you all have taken up is quite grave and momentous. Thus, one must bear great hardship for its sake. The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (`a) says:
“فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَقْصِمْ جَبَّارِي دَهْرٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا بَعْدَ تَمْهِيلٍ وَ رَخَاءٍ وَ لَمْ يَجْبُرْ عَظْمَ أَحَدٍ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ إِلَّا بَعْدَ أَزْلٍ وَ بَلَاءٍ وَ فِي دُونِ مَا اسْتَقْبَلْتُمْ مِنْ عَتْبٍ وَ مَا اسْتَدْبَرْتُمْ مِنْ خَطْبٍ مُعْتَبَر..”
The important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْ ( So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].)Therefore, when thou art free, still labor hard), always consider God as present and as your aid: وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ (And to thy Lord turn all thy attention), and must not allow your victories to cause you to become arrogant or negligent:
اِذا جاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْحُ وَ رَاَيْتَ النّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ في دينِ اللهِ اَفْواجاً فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْهُ اِنَّهُ كانَ تَوّاباً
(When comes the help of Allah, and victory. And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds. Celebrate the praises of thy Lord). These are the true foundations of a faithful nation.
Another recommendation is the constant rereading of the principles of revolution. The slogans and principles must be refined and brought in line with the foundations and undisputed principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious discrimination, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the movements in Islamic countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Quran.
Write down your principles on paper. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient interests. Deviation in revolutions starts with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the U.S., NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for long plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not believe their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find you own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and give back foreigners’ prescriptions to themselves.
Another important recommendation is to avoid religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border disputes. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them. Reconciliation among Islamic religions is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division through apostatizing others are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if done inadvertently.
Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular or western liberal or extremist nationalist or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.
The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed and the Western Bloc is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook.
The passage of time will be to their loss and to the benefit of the Islamic current.
The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon faith, rationality, knowledge, and morality.
The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of the Zionists is also a great objective. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and western Asia were liberated from the claws of the former Soviet Union after eighty years. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from the captivity of the oppressor Zionists after seventy years?
The present generation in Islamic countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet:
أبو الصخر من شيبان قلت لهم كلا لعمري و لكن منه شيبانُ
و كم أبٍ قد علا بابنٍ ذُری شَرَفٍ كما علا برسولِ الله عدنانُ
Trust your young generation. Revive their feeling of self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of the elders.
There are two important points in this connection:
First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and who have been liberated is to have a decisive participation in the management of their countries. And since they believe in Islam, their desire is to have a system of Islamic democracy, i.e. the rulers being elected through the vote of the people and the dominant principles and values of the society being based on the Islamic knowledge and sharia. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and forms. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse this with the western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, western democracy is in no way related to the Islamic democracy which is committed to the values and main principles of Islam in its system of government.
The second point relates to the fact that Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, is the cause of falling short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, results in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.
In sum, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and indistinct concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a tangible reality in the external world that has filled the atmosphere and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions and removed from the scene some dangerous elements of the enemy. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and in need of being shaped and brought to a conclusion. The verses recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially in this sensitive and momentous juncture… Though, they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these verses, piety (taqwa), in its lofty and broad connotation, is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders of the infidels and hypocrites, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in God…
Once again, we will review these verses:
بسماللهالرحمنالرحیم يا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَ لا تُطِعِ الْكافِرينَ وَ الْمُنافِقينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ عَليماً حَكيماً(1) وَ اتَّبِعْ ما يُوحى إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ بِما تَعْمَلُونَ خَبيراً (2) وَ تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَ كَفى بِاللَّهِ وَكيلاً.
(In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Prophet! Fear Allah, and hearken not to the unbelievers and the hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do. And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.)
والسلام علیکم و رحمة الله
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Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011.
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بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و برکاته
الحمدلله رب العالمین و الصلوة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطیبین و صحبه المنتجبین
قال الله العزیز الحكیم : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم : يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَلا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا وَاتَّبِعْ مَا يُوحَى إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلا
(O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (1). And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (2) And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.(3) Surat Al-Ahzab)
I welcome our honored audience and dear guests. What has brought us here together is the Islamic awakening, which comes from the stronger inspiration and greater understanding among Muslim ummah. This awakening has led to a major development among nations of our region and has brought about uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant regional and international satanic powers. These are momentous uprising that have razed to the ground the autocratic and imperialist strongholds and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.
There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals have always relied on solid foundation of history and civilization and are products of accumulation of wisdom and experiences. Over the past 150 years, the presence of great intellectual and jihadi personalities that have been opinion leaders and behind Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India and other countries in Asia and Africa has served as precursors and pioneers for the present situation in the Islamic world.
The developments in the 1950’s and 60’s led to coming to power of regimes that were mostly inclined to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of their inherent character fell into the trap of Western imperialist and colonialist powers. These are experiences that are lessons to learn from, and have contributed substantially to evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world.
The Islamic Revolution in Iran that was hailed by Imam Khomeini as “victory of blood over sword”, and establishment of the lasting, robust, courageous and progressive Islamic republic, and its impact on present Islamic awakening is itself a long story that deserves to be debated and researched. There is no doubt that Islamic Revolution of Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the analysis and writings of history of the present situation of the Islamic world.
For that reason, the present and mounting facts and truths in the Islamic world are not simply events that are severed from the past historical roots, social and intellectual backgrounds to allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present them as a passing wave and short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of nations by their warped and biased analyses.
In this brotherly dialogue with you I want to place greater emphasis on three areas:
1. Taking a glance at the identity of these uprisings and revolutions
2. Major threats and harms lying on their way.
3. Recommendations to find solutions and prevent these threats and harms.
Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the actual and mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle and jihad. They were present, not only with their heart, desire and faith, but also with their body and souls. There is a big difference between this presence and the presence of a military group or even armed combatants in front of uncaring people or even concerned people.
In the events of 1950’s and 60’s in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy load of the revolution was not on the shoulder of diverse segments of population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather on the shoulder of coup d'etat or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation changed their ways as a result of certain motivations. The revolution became its own enemy and the enemy managed again to prevail over their countries.
This is totally different than the change that comes from the people. It is the people that bring their body and soul to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people that make the slogans and set the goals, identify and introduce and pursue the enemy. They draw their desired future, although not comprehensively, and as a result do not allow departure from the path of the revolution or conceding to the enemy, or change of course by compromising and the tainted few with special interests, and above all thwart the schemes of enemy’s agents.
In such a grass-root movement, the revolution may be slowed, but can stay away from short-sightedness and being on shaky ground. Quran says “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky?
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? (24" Ibrahim )
When I saw the brave body of the proud people of Egypt on television in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution will triumph.
Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic republic in Iran which caused an earthquake among the worldly materialistic rulers in East and West and brought unprecedented uproar and joy to Muslim nations, we expected that Egypt would be next in line to rise. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking and presence of great mojahids and intellectuals in Egypt. I was reciting in my heart this poem by Abu Faras:
أراك عصيّ الدمع شیمتك الصبر ما للهوی نهی علیك و لا أمر ؟
When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I have received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their heart:
بلی أنا مشتاق و عندي لوعة ولكن مثلي لایذاع له سرُّ
…This sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise, and gradually people of Egypt cemented this thought in their mind and at a historical juncture they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of their power.
Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.
In these revolutions principles, values and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of groups and parties, but written in the minds, hearts and desires of each and every person present on the scene and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors.
With these signals one can clearly tell that the principles of current revolutions in the region, in Egypt and other countries, are first and foremost the following:
- Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect that have been broken and trampled during long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule and the political domination of America and the West.
- Keeping up the banner of Islam which is the profound faith and longstanding attachment of people and being able to enjoy peace of mind, justice, progress and prosperity that could only be achieved under Islamic Sharia.
- Resistance against the influence and domination of the United States and Europe that have wreaked the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past two hundred years.
- Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime that the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region to serve as a tool to continue their diabolical domination after expelling a whole nation from their historical homeland.
There is no doubt that the revolutions in the region that rely on and demand these principles are not to the liking of America, Europe and the Zionists, and they are going to use all means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.
The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most important element that constitutes their identity. Foreign powers that tried everything in their power and used all their schemes to keep in power the tyrannical, corrupt and subservient rulers in these countries and only abandoned them when the people left no choice for them have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. In Libya, NATO has caused irreparable damage. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, victory of people might have been delayed, but all these infrastructures would not have been damaged, and innocent women and children killed and then enemies that were accomplices of Qaddafi would not have been able to intervene in this innocent war-torn nation.
People and the elite that are of the people and others who are from the people are the true owners of these revolutions that should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.
2- Regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there are threats, but there are also ways to stay safe. Mere presence of threats should not scare nations.
إِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطَانِ كَانَ ضَعِيفًا
( Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak)
Allah says about a group of mojahids of early Islam:
الَّذِينَ قالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزادَهُمْ إِيماناً وَ قالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فَانْقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَ فَضْلٍ لَمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوا رِضْوانَ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
( Those to whom hypocrites said, "Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them." But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, "Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs." So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. )
We need to know what these threats are, in order not to be surprised and to be able to find solutions.
We faced these perils and threats after the victory of Islamic Revolution and experienced them. With the grace of Allah and the leadership of Imam Khomeini and sacrifices of our people we managed to sail through them safely. The plots by enemies still continue but so does the firm resolve of our people.
I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy.
The first group of harms is of the following type:
The sense and thought that after the downfall of the corrupt dictator the job is over. The peace of mind and comfort that comes after the victory and afterward the lessening of motivation and weakening of determination are among the first perils, and the most damaging threat is when individuals ask for their share of the spoils of victory.
The story of the Battle of Uhud and the defenders seeking the spoils of victory caused the defeat of Muslims, and the mojahids were reprimanded by God. This is a good example that should never be forgotten. Being shocked and awed by the appearances of the arrogant powers and the feeling of fear from America and other interventionist powers are of these kinds of harm that should be avoided.
The brave and young should throw out these fears from their heart. Trusting the enemy and falling into trap of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders. The enemy must be identified no matter what cover it uses. The nation and the revolution should be protected against the designs of the enemy that at times hide behind the appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another side to this page is becoming overconfident and overlooking the enemy. Bravery must be combined with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all treasures of God within ourselves against Satan, al-Jinn wal–Ens. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another and penetration behind the battlefront of struggle is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.
The second group of harm has been experienced by almost all countries of the region during different events. The first harm is the coming to power of those who are committed to America and the West. The West tries after the downfall of its pawns to protect the basic pillars of the system and levers of power, and change the direction by using the same foundation, but with a different head, in order to perpetuate its domination. This means wasting of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance of the people, they try to introduce and offer to the movement and people other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. This scenario could be recommending government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political and economic dependence on the West. This could lead to their influence among the revolutionaries greater financial and media strength of an unreliable current and marginalization of the genuine currents in the revolution. This also means return of the domination of the West and the stronger grip of then outdated Western models that are far from basic principles of the revolution.
If this tactic does not produce the desired result, experience tells us that they will go for anarchy, terrorism, civil war among followers of religions or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring nations and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic siege and sanctions, freeze national assets and launch all-out media war and propaganda. Their intention is to tire out and frustrate people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassination of the righteous elite of the society and opinion leaders, defamation and vilification of others and even enticing some with money are among usual ploys used by the Western powers and the claimants of civilization morality.
In Iran, the evidence and documents from the U.S. Den of Espionage that fell into the hands of the revolution showed that all these plots were designed by the regime in the United States for the people of Iran for them bringing back the reactionary and dependant rulers in revolutionary countries is a principle that prescribes all these dirty tricks.
In the last part of my remarks, I present recommendations for your consideration and selection that are based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from the precise studies of other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among nations and countries. Nonetheless, there are truths that can prove beneficial for all people.
The first point is that by placing one’s trust in God and believing in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Quran and through astuteness, resolve, and braveness, it is possible to surmount all obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task that you all have taken up is quite grave and momentous. Thus, one must bear great hardship for its sake. The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (`a) says:
“فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَقْصِمْ جَبَّارِي دَهْرٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا بَعْدَ تَمْهِيلٍ وَ رَخَاءٍ وَ لَمْ يَجْبُرْ عَظْمَ أَحَدٍ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ إِلَّا بَعْدَ أَزْلٍ وَ بَلَاءٍ وَ فِي دُونِ مَا اسْتَقْبَلْتُمْ مِنْ عَتْبٍ وَ مَا اسْتَدْبَرْتُمْ مِنْ خَطْبٍ مُعْتَبَر..”
The important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْ ( So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].)Therefore, when thou art free, still labor hard), always consider God as present and as your aid: وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ (And to thy Lord turn all thy attention), and must not allow your victories to cause you to become arrogant or negligent:
اِذا جاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْحُ وَ رَاَيْتَ النّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ في دينِ اللهِ اَفْواجاً فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْهُ اِنَّهُ كانَ تَوّاباً
(When comes the help of Allah, and victory. And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds. Celebrate the praises of thy Lord). These are the true foundations of a faithful nation.
Another recommendation is the constant rereading of the principles of revolution. The slogans and principles must be refined and brought in line with the foundations and undisputed principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious discrimination, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the movements in Islamic countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Quran.
Write down your principles on paper. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient interests. Deviation in revolutions starts with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the U.S., NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for long plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not believe their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find you own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and give back foreigners’ prescriptions to themselves.
Another important recommendation is to avoid religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border disputes. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them. Reconciliation among Islamic religions is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division through apostatizing others are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if done inadvertently.
Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular or western liberal or extremist nationalist or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.
The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed and the Western Bloc is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook.
The passage of time will be to their loss and to the benefit of the Islamic current.
The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon faith, rationality, knowledge, and morality.
The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of the Zionists is also a great objective. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and western Asia were liberated from the claws of the former Soviet Union after eighty years. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from the captivity of the oppressor Zionists after seventy years?
The present generation in Islamic countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet:
أبو الصخر من شيبان قلت لهم كلا لعمري و لكن منه شيبانُ
و كم أبٍ قد علا بابنٍ ذُری شَرَفٍ كما علا برسولِ الله عدنانُ
Trust your young generation. Revive their feeling of self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of the elders.
There are two important points in this connection:
First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and who have been liberated is to have a decisive participation in the management of their countries. And since they believe in Islam, their desire is to have a system of Islamic democracy, i.e. the rulers being elected through the vote of the people and the dominant principles and values of the society being based on the Islamic knowledge and sharia. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and forms. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse this with the western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, western democracy is in no way related to the Islamic democracy which is committed to the values and main principles of Islam in its system of government.
The second point relates to the fact that Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, is the cause of falling short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, results in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.
In sum, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and indistinct concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a tangible reality in the external world that has filled the atmosphere and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions and removed from the scene some dangerous elements of the enemy. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and in need of being shaped and brought to a conclusion. The verses recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially in this sensitive and momentous juncture… Though, they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these verses, piety (taqwa), in its lofty and broad connotation, is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders of the infidels and hypocrites, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in God…
Once again, we will review these verses:
بسماللهالرحمنالرحیم يا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَ لا تُطِعِ الْكافِرينَ وَ الْمُنافِقينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ عَليماً حَكيماً(1) وَ اتَّبِعْ ما يُوحى إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ بِما تَعْمَلُونَ خَبيراً (2) وَ تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَ كَفى بِاللَّهِ وَكيلاً.
(In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Prophet! Fear Allah, and hearken not to the unbelievers and the hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do. And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.)
والسلام علیکم و رحمة الله
[ARABIC][17Sep11] ولی أمر المسلمین فی للصحوة الإسلامیة Islamic Awakening Conference 2011
Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011....
Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011.
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بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و برکاته
الحمدلله رب العالمین و الصلوة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطیبین و صحبه المنتجبین
قال الله العزیز الحكیم : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم : يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَلا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا وَاتَّبِعْ مَا يُوحَى إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلا
(O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (1). And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (2) And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.(3) Surat Al-Ahzab)
I welcome our honored audience and dear guests. What has brought us here together is the Islamic awakening, which comes from the stronger inspiration and greater understanding among Muslim ummah. This awakening has led to a major development among nations of our region and has brought about uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant regional and international satanic powers. These are momentous uprising that have razed to the ground the autocratic and imperialist strongholds and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.
There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals have always relied on solid foundation of history and civilization and are products of accumulation of wisdom and experiences. Over the past 150 years, the presence of great intellectual and jihadi personalities that have been opinion leaders and behind Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India and other countries in Asia and Africa has served as precursors and pioneers for the present situation in the Islamic world.
The developments in the 1950’s and 60’s led to coming to power of regimes that were mostly inclined to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of their inherent character fell into the trap of Western imperialist and colonialist powers. These are experiences that are lessons to learn from, and have contributed substantially to evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world.
The Islamic Revolution in Iran that was hailed by Imam Khomeini as “victory of blood over sword”, and establishment of the lasting, robust, courageous and progressive Islamic republic, and its impact on present Islamic awakening is itself a long story that deserves to be debated and researched. There is no doubt that Islamic Revolution of Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the analysis and writings of history of the present situation of the Islamic world.
For that reason, the present and mounting facts and truths in the Islamic world are not simply events that are severed from the past historical roots, social and intellectual backgrounds to allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present them as a passing wave and short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of nations by their warped and biased analyses.
In this brotherly dialogue with you I want to place greater emphasis on three areas:
1. Taking a glance at the identity of these uprisings and revolutions
2. Major threats and harms lying on their way.
3. Recommendations to find solutions and prevent these threats and harms.
Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the actual and mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle and jihad. They were present, not only with their heart, desire and faith, but also with their body and souls. There is a big difference between this presence and the presence of a military group or even armed combatants in front of uncaring people or even concerned people.
In the events of 1950’s and 60’s in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy load of the revolution was not on the shoulder of diverse segments of population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather on the shoulder of coup d\'etat or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation changed their ways as a result of certain motivations. The revolution became its own enemy and the enemy managed again to prevail over their countries.
This is totally different than the change that comes from the people. It is the people that bring their body and soul to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people that make the slogans and set the goals, identify and introduce and pursue the enemy. They draw their desired future, although not comprehensively, and as a result do not allow departure from the path of the revolution or conceding to the enemy, or change of course by compromising and the tainted few with special interests, and above all thwart the schemes of enemy’s agents.
In such a grass-root movement, the revolution may be slowed, but can stay away from short-sightedness and being on shaky ground. Quran says “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky?
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? (24\" Ibrahim )
When I saw the brave body of the proud people of Egypt on television in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution will triumph.
Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic republic in Iran which caused an earthquake among the worldly materialistic rulers in East and West and brought unprecedented uproar and joy to Muslim nations, we expected that Egypt would be next in line to rise. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking and presence of great mojahids and intellectuals in Egypt. I was reciting in my heart this poem by Abu Faras:
أراك عصيّ الدمع شیمتك الصبر ما للهوی نهی علیك و لا أمر ؟
When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I have received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their heart:
بلی أنا مشتاق و عندي لوعة ولكن مثلي لایذاع له سرُّ
…This sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise, and gradually people of Egypt cemented this thought in their mind and at a historical juncture they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of their power.
Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.
In these revolutions principles, values and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of groups and parties, but written in the minds, hearts and desires of each and every person present on the scene and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors.
With these signals one can clearly tell that the principles of current revolutions in the region, in Egypt and other countries, are first and foremost the following:
- Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect that have been broken and trampled during long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule and the political domination of America and the West.
- Keeping up the banner of Islam which is the profound faith and longstanding attachment of people and being able to enjoy peace of mind, justice, progress and prosperity that could only be achieved under Islamic Sharia.
- Resistance against the influence and domination of the United States and Europe that have wreaked the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past two hundred years.
- Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime that the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region to serve as a tool to continue their diabolical domination after expelling a whole nation from their historical homeland.
There is no doubt that the revolutions in the region that rely on and demand these principles are not to the liking of America, Europe and the Zionists, and they are going to use all means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.
The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most important element that constitutes their identity. Foreign powers that tried everything in their power and used all their schemes to keep in power the tyrannical, corrupt and subservient rulers in these countries and only abandoned them when the people left no choice for them have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. In Libya, NATO has caused irreparable damage. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, victory of people might have been delayed, but all these infrastructures would not have been damaged, and innocent women and children killed and then enemies that were accomplices of Qaddafi would not have been able to intervene in this innocent war-torn nation.
People and the elite that are of the people and others who are from the people are the true owners of these revolutions that should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.
2- Regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there are threats, but there are also ways to stay safe. Mere presence of threats should not scare nations.
إِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطَانِ كَانَ ضَعِيفًا
( Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak)
Allah says about a group of mojahids of early Islam:
الَّذِينَ قالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزادَهُمْ إِيماناً وَ قالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فَانْقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَ فَضْلٍ لَمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوا رِضْوانَ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
( Those to whom hypocrites said, \"Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.\" But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, \"Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.\" So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. )
We need to know what these threats are, in order not to be surprised and to be able to find solutions.
We faced these perils and threats after the victory of Islamic Revolution and experienced them. With the grace of Allah and the leadership of Imam Khomeini and sacrifices of our people we managed to sail through them safely. The plots by enemies still continue but so does the firm resolve of our people.
I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy.
The first group of harms is of the following type:
The sense and thought that after the downfall of the corrupt dictator the job is over. The peace of mind and comfort that comes after the victory and afterward the lessening of motivation and weakening of determination are among the first perils, and the most damaging threat is when individuals ask for their share of the spoils of victory.
The story of the Battle of Uhud and the defenders seeking the spoils of victory caused the defeat of Muslims, and the mojahids were reprimanded by God. This is a good example that should never be forgotten. Being shocked and awed by the appearances of the arrogant powers and the feeling of fear from America and other interventionist powers are of these kinds of harm that should be avoided.
The brave and young should throw out these fears from their heart. Trusting the enemy and falling into trap of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders. The enemy must be identified no matter what cover it uses. The nation and the revolution should be protected against the designs of the enemy that at times hide behind the appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another side to this page is becoming overconfident and overlooking the enemy. Bravery must be combined with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all treasures of God within ourselves against Satan, al-Jinn wal–Ens. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another and penetration behind the battlefront of struggle is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.
The second group of harm has been experienced by almost all countries of the region during different events. The first harm is the coming to power of those who are committed to America and the West. The West tries after the downfall of its pawns to protect the basic pillars of the system and levers of power, and change the direction by using the same foundation, but with a different head, in order to perpetuate its domination. This means wasting of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance of the people, they try to introduce and offer to the movement and people other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. This scenario could be recommending government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political and economic dependence on the West. This could lead to their influence among the revolutionaries greater financial and media strength of an unreliable current and marginalization of the genuine currents in the revolution. This also means return of the domination of the West and the stronger grip of then outdated Western models that are far from basic principles of the revolution.
If this tactic does not produce the desired result, experience tells us that they will go for anarchy, terrorism, civil war among followers of religions or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring nations and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic siege and sanctions, freeze national assets and launch all-out media war and propaganda. Their intention is to tire out and frustrate people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassination of the righteous elite of the society and opinion leaders, defamation and vilification of others and even enticing some with money are among usual ploys used by the Western powers and the claimants of civilization morality.
In Iran, the evidence and documents from the U.S. Den of Espionage that fell into the hands of the revolution showed that all these plots were designed by the regime in the United States for the people of Iran for them bringing back the reactionary and dependant rulers in revolutionary countries is a principle that prescribes all these dirty tricks.
In the last part of my remarks, I present recommendations for your consideration and selection that are based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from the precise studies of other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among nations and countries. Nonetheless, there are truths that can prove beneficial for all people.
The first point is that by placing one’s trust in God and believing in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Quran and through astuteness, resolve, and braveness, it is possible to surmount all obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task that you all have taken up is quite grave and momentous. Thus, one must bear great hardship for its sake. The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (`a) says:
“فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَقْصِمْ جَبَّارِي دَهْرٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا بَعْدَ تَمْهِيلٍ وَ رَخَاءٍ وَ لَمْ يَجْبُرْ عَظْمَ أَحَدٍ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ إِلَّا بَعْدَ أَزْلٍ وَ بَلَاءٍ وَ فِي دُونِ مَا اسْتَقْبَلْتُمْ مِنْ عَتْبٍ وَ مَا اسْتَدْبَرْتُمْ مِنْ خَطْبٍ مُعْتَبَر..”
The important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْ ( So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].)Therefore, when thou art free, still labor hard), always consider God as present and as your aid: وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ (And to thy Lord turn all thy attention), and must not allow your victories to cause you to become arrogant or negligent:
اِذا جاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْحُ وَ رَاَيْتَ النّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ في دينِ اللهِ اَفْواجاً فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْهُ اِنَّهُ كانَ تَوّاباً
(When comes the help of Allah, and victory. And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds. Celebrate the praises of thy Lord). These are the true foundations of a faithful nation.
Another recommendation is the constant rereading of the principles of revolution. The slogans and principles must be refined and brought in line with the foundations and undisputed principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious discrimination, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the movements in Islamic countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Quran.
Write down your principles on paper. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient interests. Deviation in revolutions starts with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the U.S., NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for long plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not believe their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find you own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and give back foreigners’ prescriptions to themselves.
Another important recommendation is to avoid religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border disputes. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them. Reconciliation among Islamic religions is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division through apostatizing others are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if done inadvertently.
Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular or western liberal or extremist nationalist or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.
The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed and the Western Bloc is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook.
The passage of time will be to their loss and to the benefit of the Islamic current.
The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon faith, rationality, knowledge, and morality.
The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of the Zionists is also a great objective. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and western Asia were liberated from the claws of the former Soviet Union after eighty years. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from the captivity of the oppressor Zionists after seventy years?
The present generation in Islamic countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet:
أبو الصخر من شيبان قلت لهم كلا لعمري و لكن منه شيبانُ
و كم أبٍ قد علا بابنٍ ذُری شَرَفٍ كما علا برسولِ الله عدنانُ
Trust your young generation. Revive their feeling of self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of the elders.
There are two important points in this connection:
First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and who have been liberated is to have a decisive participation in the management of their countries. And since they believe in Islam, their desire is to have a system of Islamic democracy, i.e. the rulers being elected through the vote of the people and the dominant principles and values of the society being based on the Islamic knowledge and sharia. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and forms. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse this with the western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, western democracy is in no way related to the Islamic democracy which is committed to the values and main principles of Islam in its system of government.
The second point relates to the fact that Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, is the cause of falling short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, results in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.
In sum, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and indistinct concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a tangible reality in the external world that has filled the atmosphere and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions and removed from the scene some dangerous elements of the enemy. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and in need of being shaped and brought to a conclusion. The verses recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially in this sensitive and momentous juncture… Though, they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these verses, piety (taqwa), in its lofty and broad connotation, is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders of the infidels and hypocrites, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in God…
Once again, we will review these verses:
بسماللهالرحمنالرحیم يا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَ لا تُطِعِ الْكافِرينَ وَ الْمُنافِقينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ عَليماً حَكيماً(1) وَ اتَّبِعْ ما يُوحى إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ بِما تَعْمَلُونَ خَبيراً (2) وَ تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَ كَفى بِاللَّهِ وَكيلاً.
(In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Prophet! Fear Allah, and hearken not to the unbelievers and the hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do. And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.)
والسلام علیکم و رحمة الله
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Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011.
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بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و برکاته
الحمدلله رب العالمین و الصلوة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطیبین و صحبه المنتجبین
قال الله العزیز الحكیم : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم : يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَلا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا وَاتَّبِعْ مَا يُوحَى إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلا
(O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (1). And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (2) And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.(3) Surat Al-Ahzab)
I welcome our honored audience and dear guests. What has brought us here together is the Islamic awakening, which comes from the stronger inspiration and greater understanding among Muslim ummah. This awakening has led to a major development among nations of our region and has brought about uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant regional and international satanic powers. These are momentous uprising that have razed to the ground the autocratic and imperialist strongholds and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.
There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals have always relied on solid foundation of history and civilization and are products of accumulation of wisdom and experiences. Over the past 150 years, the presence of great intellectual and jihadi personalities that have been opinion leaders and behind Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India and other countries in Asia and Africa has served as precursors and pioneers for the present situation in the Islamic world.
The developments in the 1950’s and 60’s led to coming to power of regimes that were mostly inclined to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of their inherent character fell into the trap of Western imperialist and colonialist powers. These are experiences that are lessons to learn from, and have contributed substantially to evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world.
The Islamic Revolution in Iran that was hailed by Imam Khomeini as “victory of blood over sword”, and establishment of the lasting, robust, courageous and progressive Islamic republic, and its impact on present Islamic awakening is itself a long story that deserves to be debated and researched. There is no doubt that Islamic Revolution of Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the analysis and writings of history of the present situation of the Islamic world.
For that reason, the present and mounting facts and truths in the Islamic world are not simply events that are severed from the past historical roots, social and intellectual backgrounds to allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present them as a passing wave and short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of nations by their warped and biased analyses.
In this brotherly dialogue with you I want to place greater emphasis on three areas:
1. Taking a glance at the identity of these uprisings and revolutions
2. Major threats and harms lying on their way.
3. Recommendations to find solutions and prevent these threats and harms.
Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the actual and mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle and jihad. They were present, not only with their heart, desire and faith, but also with their body and souls. There is a big difference between this presence and the presence of a military group or even armed combatants in front of uncaring people or even concerned people.
In the events of 1950’s and 60’s in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy load of the revolution was not on the shoulder of diverse segments of population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather on the shoulder of coup d\'etat or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation changed their ways as a result of certain motivations. The revolution became its own enemy and the enemy managed again to prevail over their countries.
This is totally different than the change that comes from the people. It is the people that bring their body and soul to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people that make the slogans and set the goals, identify and introduce and pursue the enemy. They draw their desired future, although not comprehensively, and as a result do not allow departure from the path of the revolution or conceding to the enemy, or change of course by compromising and the tainted few with special interests, and above all thwart the schemes of enemy’s agents.
In such a grass-root movement, the revolution may be slowed, but can stay away from short-sightedness and being on shaky ground. Quran says “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky?
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? (24\" Ibrahim )
When I saw the brave body of the proud people of Egypt on television in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution will triumph.
Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic republic in Iran which caused an earthquake among the worldly materialistic rulers in East and West and brought unprecedented uproar and joy to Muslim nations, we expected that Egypt would be next in line to rise. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking and presence of great mojahids and intellectuals in Egypt. I was reciting in my heart this poem by Abu Faras:
أراك عصيّ الدمع شیمتك الصبر ما للهوی نهی علیك و لا أمر ؟
When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I have received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their heart:
بلی أنا مشتاق و عندي لوعة ولكن مثلي لایذاع له سرُّ
…This sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise, and gradually people of Egypt cemented this thought in their mind and at a historical juncture they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of their power.
Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.
In these revolutions principles, values and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of groups and parties, but written in the minds, hearts and desires of each and every person present on the scene and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors.
With these signals one can clearly tell that the principles of current revolutions in the region, in Egypt and other countries, are first and foremost the following:
- Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect that have been broken and trampled during long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule and the political domination of America and the West.
- Keeping up the banner of Islam which is the profound faith and longstanding attachment of people and being able to enjoy peace of mind, justice, progress and prosperity that could only be achieved under Islamic Sharia.
- Resistance against the influence and domination of the United States and Europe that have wreaked the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past two hundred years.
- Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime that the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region to serve as a tool to continue their diabolical domination after expelling a whole nation from their historical homeland.
There is no doubt that the revolutions in the region that rely on and demand these principles are not to the liking of America, Europe and the Zionists, and they are going to use all means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.
The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most important element that constitutes their identity. Foreign powers that tried everything in their power and used all their schemes to keep in power the tyrannical, corrupt and subservient rulers in these countries and only abandoned them when the people left no choice for them have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. In Libya, NATO has caused irreparable damage. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, victory of people might have been delayed, but all these infrastructures would not have been damaged, and innocent women and children killed and then enemies that were accomplices of Qaddafi would not have been able to intervene in this innocent war-torn nation.
People and the elite that are of the people and others who are from the people are the true owners of these revolutions that should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.
2- Regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there are threats, but there are also ways to stay safe. Mere presence of threats should not scare nations.
إِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطَانِ كَانَ ضَعِيفًا
( Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak)
Allah says about a group of mojahids of early Islam:
الَّذِينَ قالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزادَهُمْ إِيماناً وَ قالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فَانْقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَ فَضْلٍ لَمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوا رِضْوانَ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
( Those to whom hypocrites said, \"Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.\" But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, \"Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.\" So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. )
We need to know what these threats are, in order not to be surprised and to be able to find solutions.
We faced these perils and threats after the victory of Islamic Revolution and experienced them. With the grace of Allah and the leadership of Imam Khomeini and sacrifices of our people we managed to sail through them safely. The plots by enemies still continue but so does the firm resolve of our people.
I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy.
The first group of harms is of the following type:
The sense and thought that after the downfall of the corrupt dictator the job is over. The peace of mind and comfort that comes after the victory and afterward the lessening of motivation and weakening of determination are among the first perils, and the most damaging threat is when individuals ask for their share of the spoils of victory.
The story of the Battle of Uhud and the defenders seeking the spoils of victory caused the defeat of Muslims, and the mojahids were reprimanded by God. This is a good example that should never be forgotten. Being shocked and awed by the appearances of the arrogant powers and the feeling of fear from America and other interventionist powers are of these kinds of harm that should be avoided.
The brave and young should throw out these fears from their heart. Trusting the enemy and falling into trap of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders. The enemy must be identified no matter what cover it uses. The nation and the revolution should be protected against the designs of the enemy that at times hide behind the appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another side to this page is becoming overconfident and overlooking the enemy. Bravery must be combined with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all treasures of God within ourselves against Satan, al-Jinn wal–Ens. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another and penetration behind the battlefront of struggle is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.
The second group of harm has been experienced by almost all countries of the region during different events. The first harm is the coming to power of those who are committed to America and the West. The West tries after the downfall of its pawns to protect the basic pillars of the system and levers of power, and change the direction by using the same foundation, but with a different head, in order to perpetuate its domination. This means wasting of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance of the people, they try to introduce and offer to the movement and people other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. This scenario could be recommending government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political and economic dependence on the West. This could lead to their influence among the revolutionaries greater financial and media strength of an unreliable current and marginalization of the genuine currents in the revolution. This also means return of the domination of the West and the stronger grip of then outdated Western models that are far from basic principles of the revolution.
If this tactic does not produce the desired result, experience tells us that they will go for anarchy, terrorism, civil war among followers of religions or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring nations and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic siege and sanctions, freeze national assets and launch all-out media war and propaganda. Their intention is to tire out and frustrate people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassination of the righteous elite of the society and opinion leaders, defamation and vilification of others and even enticing some with money are among usual ploys used by the Western powers and the claimants of civilization morality.
In Iran, the evidence and documents from the U.S. Den of Espionage that fell into the hands of the revolution showed that all these plots were designed by the regime in the United States for the people of Iran for them bringing back the reactionary and dependant rulers in revolutionary countries is a principle that prescribes all these dirty tricks.
In the last part of my remarks, I present recommendations for your consideration and selection that are based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from the precise studies of other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among nations and countries. Nonetheless, there are truths that can prove beneficial for all people.
The first point is that by placing one’s trust in God and believing in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Quran and through astuteness, resolve, and braveness, it is possible to surmount all obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task that you all have taken up is quite grave and momentous. Thus, one must bear great hardship for its sake. The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (`a) says:
“فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَقْصِمْ جَبَّارِي دَهْرٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا بَعْدَ تَمْهِيلٍ وَ رَخَاءٍ وَ لَمْ يَجْبُرْ عَظْمَ أَحَدٍ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ إِلَّا بَعْدَ أَزْلٍ وَ بَلَاءٍ وَ فِي دُونِ مَا اسْتَقْبَلْتُمْ مِنْ عَتْبٍ وَ مَا اسْتَدْبَرْتُمْ مِنْ خَطْبٍ مُعْتَبَر..”
The important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْ ( So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].)Therefore, when thou art free, still labor hard), always consider God as present and as your aid: وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ (And to thy Lord turn all thy attention), and must not allow your victories to cause you to become arrogant or negligent:
اِذا جاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْحُ وَ رَاَيْتَ النّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ في دينِ اللهِ اَفْواجاً فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْهُ اِنَّهُ كانَ تَوّاباً
(When comes the help of Allah, and victory. And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds. Celebrate the praises of thy Lord). These are the true foundations of a faithful nation.
Another recommendation is the constant rereading of the principles of revolution. The slogans and principles must be refined and brought in line with the foundations and undisputed principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious discrimination, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the movements in Islamic countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Quran.
Write down your principles on paper. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient interests. Deviation in revolutions starts with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the U.S., NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for long plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not believe their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find you own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and give back foreigners’ prescriptions to themselves.
Another important recommendation is to avoid religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border disputes. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them. Reconciliation among Islamic religions is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division through apostatizing others are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if done inadvertently.
Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular or western liberal or extremist nationalist or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.
The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed and the Western Bloc is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook.
The passage of time will be to their loss and to the benefit of the Islamic current.
The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon faith, rationality, knowledge, and morality.
The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of the Zionists is also a great objective. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and western Asia were liberated from the claws of the former Soviet Union after eighty years. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from the captivity of the oppressor Zionists after seventy years?
The present generation in Islamic countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet:
أبو الصخر من شيبان قلت لهم كلا لعمري و لكن منه شيبانُ
و كم أبٍ قد علا بابنٍ ذُری شَرَفٍ كما علا برسولِ الله عدنانُ
Trust your young generation. Revive their feeling of self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of the elders.
There are two important points in this connection:
First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and who have been liberated is to have a decisive participation in the management of their countries. And since they believe in Islam, their desire is to have a system of Islamic democracy, i.e. the rulers being elected through the vote of the people and the dominant principles and values of the society being based on the Islamic knowledge and sharia. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and forms. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse this with the western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, western democracy is in no way related to the Islamic democracy which is committed to the values and main principles of Islam in its system of government.
The second point relates to the fact that Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, is the cause of falling short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, results in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.
In sum, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and indistinct concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a tangible reality in the external world that has filled the atmosphere and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions and removed from the scene some dangerous elements of the enemy. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and in need of being shaped and brought to a conclusion. The verses recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially in this sensitive and momentous juncture… Though, they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these verses, piety (taqwa), in its lofty and broad connotation, is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders of the infidels and hypocrites, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in God…
Once again, we will review these verses:
بسماللهالرحمنالرحیم يا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَ لا تُطِعِ الْكافِرينَ وَ الْمُنافِقينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ عَليماً حَكيماً(1) وَ اتَّبِعْ ما يُوحى إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ بِما تَعْمَلُونَ خَبيراً (2) وَ تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَ كَفى بِاللَّهِ وَكيلاً.
(In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Prophet! Fear Allah, and hearken not to the unbelievers and the hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do. And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.)
والسلام علیکم و رحمة الله
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Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011....
Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011.
http://english.khamenei.ir//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1523
http://farsi.khamenei.ir/news-content?id=17271
بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و برکاته
الحمدلله رب العالمین و الصلوة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطیبین و صحبه المنتجبین
قال الله العزیز الحكیم : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم : يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَلا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا وَاتَّبِعْ مَا يُوحَى إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلا
(O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (1). And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (2) And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.(3) Surat Al-Ahzab)
I welcome our honored audience and dear guests. What has brought us here together is the Islamic awakening, which comes from the stronger inspiration and greater understanding among Muslim ummah. This awakening has led to a major development among nations of our region and has brought about uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant regional and international satanic powers. These are momentous uprising that have razed to the ground the autocratic and imperialist strongholds and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.
There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals have always relied on solid foundation of history and civilization and are products of accumulation of wisdom and experiences. Over the past 150 years, the presence of great intellectual and jihadi personalities that have been opinion leaders and behind Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India and other countries in Asia and Africa has served as precursors and pioneers for the present situation in the Islamic world.
The developments in the 1950’s and 60’s led to coming to power of regimes that were mostly inclined to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of their inherent character fell into the trap of Western imperialist and colonialist powers. These are experiences that are lessons to learn from, and have contributed substantially to evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world.
The Islamic Revolution in Iran that was hailed by Imam Khomeini as “victory of blood over sword”, and establishment of the lasting, robust, courageous and progressive Islamic republic, and its impact on present Islamic awakening is itself a long story that deserves to be debated and researched. There is no doubt that Islamic Revolution of Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the analysis and writings of history of the present situation of the Islamic world.
For that reason, the present and mounting facts and truths in the Islamic world are not simply events that are severed from the past historical roots, social and intellectual backgrounds to allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present them as a passing wave and short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of nations by their warped and biased analyses.
In this brotherly dialogue with you I want to place greater emphasis on three areas:
1. Taking a glance at the identity of these uprisings and revolutions
2. Major threats and harms lying on their way.
3. Recommendations to find solutions and prevent these threats and harms.
Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the actual and mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle and jihad. They were present, not only with their heart, desire and faith, but also with their body and souls. There is a big difference between this presence and the presence of a military group or even armed combatants in front of uncaring people or even concerned people.
In the events of 1950’s and 60’s in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy load of the revolution was not on the shoulder of diverse segments of population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather on the shoulder of coup d\'etat or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation changed their ways as a result of certain motivations. The revolution became its own enemy and the enemy managed again to prevail over their countries.
This is totally different than the change that comes from the people. It is the people that bring their body and soul to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people that make the slogans and set the goals, identify and introduce and pursue the enemy. They draw their desired future, although not comprehensively, and as a result do not allow departure from the path of the revolution or conceding to the enemy, or change of course by compromising and the tainted few with special interests, and above all thwart the schemes of enemy’s agents.
In such a grass-root movement, the revolution may be slowed, but can stay away from short-sightedness and being on shaky ground. Quran says “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky?
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? (24\" Ibrahim )
When I saw the brave body of the proud people of Egypt on television in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution will triumph.
Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic republic in Iran which caused an earthquake among the worldly materialistic rulers in East and West and brought unprecedented uproar and joy to Muslim nations, we expected that Egypt would be next in line to rise. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking and presence of great mojahids and intellectuals in Egypt. I was reciting in my heart this poem by Abu Faras:
أراك عصيّ الدمع شیمتك الصبر ما للهوی نهی علیك و لا أمر ؟
When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I have received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their heart:
بلی أنا مشتاق و عندي لوعة ولكن مثلي لایذاع له سرُّ
…This sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise, and gradually people of Egypt cemented this thought in their mind and at a historical juncture they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of their power.
Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.
In these revolutions principles, values and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of groups and parties, but written in the minds, hearts and desires of each and every person present on the scene and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors.
With these signals one can clearly tell that the principles of current revolutions in the region, in Egypt and other countries, are first and foremost the following:
- Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect that have been broken and trampled during long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule and the political domination of America and the West.
- Keeping up the banner of Islam which is the profound faith and longstanding attachment of people and being able to enjoy peace of mind, justice, progress and prosperity that could only be achieved under Islamic Sharia.
- Resistance against the influence and domination of the United States and Europe that have wreaked the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past two hundred years.
- Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime that the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region to serve as a tool to continue their diabolical domination after expelling a whole nation from their historical homeland.
There is no doubt that the revolutions in the region that rely on and demand these principles are not to the liking of America, Europe and the Zionists, and they are going to use all means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.
The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most important element that constitutes their identity. Foreign powers that tried everything in their power and used all their schemes to keep in power the tyrannical, corrupt and subservient rulers in these countries and only abandoned them when the people left no choice for them have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. In Libya, NATO has caused irreparable damage. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, victory of people might have been delayed, but all these infrastructures would not have been damaged, and innocent women and children killed and then enemies that were accomplices of Qaddafi would not have been able to intervene in this innocent war-torn nation.
People and the elite that are of the people and others who are from the people are the true owners of these revolutions that should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.
2- Regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there are threats, but there are also ways to stay safe. Mere presence of threats should not scare nations.
إِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطَانِ كَانَ ضَعِيفًا
( Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak)
Allah says about a group of mojahids of early Islam:
الَّذِينَ قالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزادَهُمْ إِيماناً وَ قالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فَانْقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَ فَضْلٍ لَمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوا رِضْوانَ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
( Those to whom hypocrites said, \"Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.\" But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, \"Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.\" So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. )
We need to know what these threats are, in order not to be surprised and to be able to find solutions.
We faced these perils and threats after the victory of Islamic Revolution and experienced them. With the grace of Allah and the leadership of Imam Khomeini and sacrifices of our people we managed to sail through them safely. The plots by enemies still continue but so does the firm resolve of our people.
I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy.
The first group of harms is of the following type:
The sense and thought that after the downfall of the corrupt dictator the job is over. The peace of mind and comfort that comes after the victory and afterward the lessening of motivation and weakening of determination are among the first perils, and the most damaging threat is when individuals ask for their share of the spoils of victory.
The story of the Battle of Uhud and the defenders seeking the spoils of victory caused the defeat of Muslims, and the mojahids were reprimanded by God. This is a good example that should never be forgotten. Being shocked and awed by the appearances of the arrogant powers and the feeling of fear from America and other interventionist powers are of these kinds of harm that should be avoided.
The brave and young should throw out these fears from their heart. Trusting the enemy and falling into trap of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders. The enemy must be identified no matter what cover it uses. The nation and the revolution should be protected against the designs of the enemy that at times hide behind the appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another side to this page is becoming overconfident and overlooking the enemy. Bravery must be combined with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all treasures of God within ourselves against Satan, al-Jinn wal–Ens. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another and penetration behind the battlefront of struggle is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.
The second group of harm has been experienced by almost all countries of the region during different events. The first harm is the coming to power of those who are committed to America and the West. The West tries after the downfall of its pawns to protect the basic pillars of the system and levers of power, and change the direction by using the same foundation, but with a different head, in order to perpetuate its domination. This means wasting of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance of the people, they try to introduce and offer to the movement and people other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. This scenario could be recommending government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political and economic dependence on the West. This could lead to their influence among the revolutionaries greater financial and media strength of an unreliable current and marginalization of the genuine currents in the revolution. This also means return of the domination of the West and the stronger grip of then outdated Western models that are far from basic principles of the revolution.
If this tactic does not produce the desired result, experience tells us that they will go for anarchy, terrorism, civil war among followers of religions or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring nations and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic siege and sanctions, freeze national assets and launch all-out media war and propaganda. Their intention is to tire out and frustrate people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassination of the righteous elite of the society and opinion leaders, defamation and vilification of others and even enticing some with money are among usual ploys used by the Western powers and the claimants of civilization morality.
In Iran, the evidence and documents from the U.S. Den of Espionage that fell into the hands of the revolution showed that all these plots were designed by the regime in the United States for the people of Iran for them bringing back the reactionary and dependant rulers in revolutionary countries is a principle that prescribes all these dirty tricks.
In the last part of my remarks, I present recommendations for your consideration and selection that are based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from the precise studies of other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among nations and countries. Nonetheless, there are truths that can prove beneficial for all people.
The first point is that by placing one’s trust in God and believing in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Quran and through astuteness, resolve, and braveness, it is possible to surmount all obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task that you all have taken up is quite grave and momentous. Thus, one must bear great hardship for its sake. The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (`a) says:
“فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَقْصِمْ جَبَّارِي دَهْرٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا بَعْدَ تَمْهِيلٍ وَ رَخَاءٍ وَ لَمْ يَجْبُرْ عَظْمَ أَحَدٍ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ إِلَّا بَعْدَ أَزْلٍ وَ بَلَاءٍ وَ فِي دُونِ مَا اسْتَقْبَلْتُمْ مِنْ عَتْبٍ وَ مَا اسْتَدْبَرْتُمْ مِنْ خَطْبٍ مُعْتَبَر..”
The important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْ ( So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].)Therefore, when thou art free, still labor hard), always consider God as present and as your aid: وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ (And to thy Lord turn all thy attention), and must not allow your victories to cause you to become arrogant or negligent:
اِذا جاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْحُ وَ رَاَيْتَ النّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ في دينِ اللهِ اَفْواجاً فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْهُ اِنَّهُ كانَ تَوّاباً
(When comes the help of Allah, and victory. And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds. Celebrate the praises of thy Lord). These are the true foundations of a faithful nation.
Another recommendation is the constant rereading of the principles of revolution. The slogans and principles must be refined and brought in line with the foundations and undisputed principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious discrimination, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the movements in Islamic countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Quran.
Write down your principles on paper. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient interests. Deviation in revolutions starts with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the U.S., NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for long plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not believe their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find you own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and give back foreigners’ prescriptions to themselves.
Another important recommendation is to avoid religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border disputes. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them. Reconciliation among Islamic religions is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division through apostatizing others are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if done inadvertently.
Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular or western liberal or extremist nationalist or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.
The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed and the Western Bloc is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook.
The passage of time will be to their loss and to the benefit of the Islamic current.
The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon faith, rationality, knowledge, and morality.
The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of the Zionists is also a great objective. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and western Asia were liberated from the claws of the former Soviet Union after eighty years. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from the captivity of the oppressor Zionists after seventy years?
The present generation in Islamic countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet:
أبو الصخر من شيبان قلت لهم كلا لعمري و لكن منه شيبانُ
و كم أبٍ قد علا بابنٍ ذُری شَرَفٍ كما علا برسولِ الله عدنانُ
Trust your young generation. Revive their feeling of self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of the elders.
There are two important points in this connection:
First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and who have been liberated is to have a decisive participation in the management of their countries. And since they believe in Islam, their desire is to have a system of Islamic democracy, i.e. the rulers being elected through the vote of the people and the dominant principles and values of the society being based on the Islamic knowledge and sharia. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and forms. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse this with the western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, western democracy is in no way related to the Islamic democracy which is committed to the values and main principles of Islam in its system of government.
The second point relates to the fact that Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, is the cause of falling short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, results in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.
In sum, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and indistinct concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a tangible reality in the external world that has filled the atmosphere and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions and removed from the scene some dangerous elements of the enemy. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and in need of being shaped and brought to a conclusion. The verses recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially in this sensitive and momentous juncture… Though, they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these verses, piety (taqwa), in its lofty and broad connotation, is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders of the infidels and hypocrites, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in God…
Once again, we will review these verses:
بسماللهالرحمنالرحیم يا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَ لا تُطِعِ الْكافِرينَ وَ الْمُنافِقينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ عَليماً حَكيماً(1) وَ اتَّبِعْ ما يُوحى إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ بِما تَعْمَلُونَ خَبيراً (2) وَ تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَ كَفى بِاللَّهِ وَكيلاً.
(In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Prophet! Fear Allah, and hearken not to the unbelievers and the hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do. And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.)
والسلام علیکم و رحمة الله
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Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011.
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بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و برکاته
الحمدلله رب العالمین و الصلوة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطیبین و صحبه المنتجبین
قال الله العزیز الحكیم : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم : يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَلا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا وَاتَّبِعْ مَا يُوحَى إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلا
(O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (1). And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (2) And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.(3) Surat Al-Ahzab)
I welcome our honored audience and dear guests. What has brought us here together is the Islamic awakening, which comes from the stronger inspiration and greater understanding among Muslim ummah. This awakening has led to a major development among nations of our region and has brought about uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant regional and international satanic powers. These are momentous uprising that have razed to the ground the autocratic and imperialist strongholds and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.
There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals have always relied on solid foundation of history and civilization and are products of accumulation of wisdom and experiences. Over the past 150 years, the presence of great intellectual and jihadi personalities that have been opinion leaders and behind Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India and other countries in Asia and Africa has served as precursors and pioneers for the present situation in the Islamic world.
The developments in the 1950’s and 60’s led to coming to power of regimes that were mostly inclined to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of their inherent character fell into the trap of Western imperialist and colonialist powers. These are experiences that are lessons to learn from, and have contributed substantially to evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world.
The Islamic Revolution in Iran that was hailed by Imam Khomeini as “victory of blood over sword”, and establishment of the lasting, robust, courageous and progressive Islamic republic, and its impact on present Islamic awakening is itself a long story that deserves to be debated and researched. There is no doubt that Islamic Revolution of Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the analysis and writings of history of the present situation of the Islamic world.
For that reason, the present and mounting facts and truths in the Islamic world are not simply events that are severed from the past historical roots, social and intellectual backgrounds to allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present them as a passing wave and short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of nations by their warped and biased analyses.
In this brotherly dialogue with you I want to place greater emphasis on three areas:
1. Taking a glance at the identity of these uprisings and revolutions
2. Major threats and harms lying on their way.
3. Recommendations to find solutions and prevent these threats and harms.
Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the actual and mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle and jihad. They were present, not only with their heart, desire and faith, but also with their body and souls. There is a big difference between this presence and the presence of a military group or even armed combatants in front of uncaring people or even concerned people.
In the events of 1950’s and 60’s in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy load of the revolution was not on the shoulder of diverse segments of population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather on the shoulder of coup d\'etat or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation changed their ways as a result of certain motivations. The revolution became its own enemy and the enemy managed again to prevail over their countries.
This is totally different than the change that comes from the people. It is the people that bring their body and soul to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people that make the slogans and set the goals, identify and introduce and pursue the enemy. They draw their desired future, although not comprehensively, and as a result do not allow departure from the path of the revolution or conceding to the enemy, or change of course by compromising and the tainted few with special interests, and above all thwart the schemes of enemy’s agents.
In such a grass-root movement, the revolution may be slowed, but can stay away from short-sightedness and being on shaky ground. Quran says “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky?
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? (24\" Ibrahim )
When I saw the brave body of the proud people of Egypt on television in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution will triumph.
Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic republic in Iran which caused an earthquake among the worldly materialistic rulers in East and West and brought unprecedented uproar and joy to Muslim nations, we expected that Egypt would be next in line to rise. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking and presence of great mojahids and intellectuals in Egypt. I was reciting in my heart this poem by Abu Faras:
أراك عصيّ الدمع شیمتك الصبر ما للهوی نهی علیك و لا أمر ؟
When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I have received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their heart:
بلی أنا مشتاق و عندي لوعة ولكن مثلي لایذاع له سرُّ
…This sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise, and gradually people of Egypt cemented this thought in their mind and at a historical juncture they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of their power.
Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.
In these revolutions principles, values and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of groups and parties, but written in the minds, hearts and desires of each and every person present on the scene and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors.
With these signals one can clearly tell that the principles of current revolutions in the region, in Egypt and other countries, are first and foremost the following:
- Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect that have been broken and trampled during long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule and the political domination of America and the West.
- Keeping up the banner of Islam which is the profound faith and longstanding attachment of people and being able to enjoy peace of mind, justice, progress and prosperity that could only be achieved under Islamic Sharia.
- Resistance against the influence and domination of the United States and Europe that have wreaked the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past two hundred years.
- Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime that the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region to serve as a tool to continue their diabolical domination after expelling a whole nation from their historical homeland.
There is no doubt that the revolutions in the region that rely on and demand these principles are not to the liking of America, Europe and the Zionists, and they are going to use all means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.
The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most important element that constitutes their identity. Foreign powers that tried everything in their power and used all their schemes to keep in power the tyrannical, corrupt and subservient rulers in these countries and only abandoned them when the people left no choice for them have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. In Libya, NATO has caused irreparable damage. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, victory of people might have been delayed, but all these infrastructures would not have been damaged, and innocent women and children killed and then enemies that were accomplices of Qaddafi would not have been able to intervene in this innocent war-torn nation.
People and the elite that are of the people and others who are from the people are the true owners of these revolutions that should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.
2- Regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there are threats, but there are also ways to stay safe. Mere presence of threats should not scare nations.
إِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطَانِ كَانَ ضَعِيفًا
( Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak)
Allah says about a group of mojahids of early Islam:
الَّذِينَ قالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزادَهُمْ إِيماناً وَ قالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فَانْقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَ فَضْلٍ لَمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوا رِضْوانَ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
( Those to whom hypocrites said, \"Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.\" But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, \"Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.\" So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. )
We need to know what these threats are, in order not to be surprised and to be able to find solutions.
We faced these perils and threats after the victory of Islamic Revolution and experienced them. With the grace of Allah and the leadership of Imam Khomeini and sacrifices of our people we managed to sail through them safely. The plots by enemies still continue but so does the firm resolve of our people.
I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy.
The first group of harms is of the following type:
The sense and thought that after the downfall of the corrupt dictator the job is over. The peace of mind and comfort that comes after the victory and afterward the lessening of motivation and weakening of determination are among the first perils, and the most damaging threat is when individuals ask for their share of the spoils of victory.
The story of the Battle of Uhud and the defenders seeking the spoils of victory caused the defeat of Muslims, and the mojahids were reprimanded by God. This is a good example that should never be forgotten. Being shocked and awed by the appearances of the arrogant powers and the feeling of fear from America and other interventionist powers are of these kinds of harm that should be avoided.
The brave and young should throw out these fears from their heart. Trusting the enemy and falling into trap of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders. The enemy must be identified no matter what cover it uses. The nation and the revolution should be protected against the designs of the enemy that at times hide behind the appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another side to this page is becoming overconfident and overlooking the enemy. Bravery must be combined with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all treasures of God within ourselves against Satan, al-Jinn wal–Ens. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another and penetration behind the battlefront of struggle is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.
The second group of harm has been experienced by almost all countries of the region during different events. The first harm is the coming to power of those who are committed to America and the West. The West tries after the downfall of its pawns to protect the basic pillars of the system and levers of power, and change the direction by using the same foundation, but with a different head, in order to perpetuate its domination. This means wasting of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance of the people, they try to introduce and offer to the movement and people other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. This scenario could be recommending government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political and economic dependence on the West. This could lead to their influence among the revolutionaries greater financial and media strength of an unreliable current and marginalization of the genuine currents in the revolution. This also means return of the domination of the West and the stronger grip of then outdated Western models that are far from basic principles of the revolution.
If this tactic does not produce the desired result, experience tells us that they will go for anarchy, terrorism, civil war among followers of religions or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring nations and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic siege and sanctions, freeze national assets and launch all-out media war and propaganda. Their intention is to tire out and frustrate people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassination of the righteous elite of the society and opinion leaders, defamation and vilification of others and even enticing some with money are among usual ploys used by the Western powers and the claimants of civilization morality.
In Iran, the evidence and documents from the U.S. Den of Espionage that fell into the hands of the revolution showed that all these plots were designed by the regime in the United States for the people of Iran for them bringing back the reactionary and dependant rulers in revolutionary countries is a principle that prescribes all these dirty tricks.
In the last part of my remarks, I present recommendations for your consideration and selection that are based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from the precise studies of other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among nations and countries. Nonetheless, there are truths that can prove beneficial for all people.
The first point is that by placing one’s trust in God and believing in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Quran and through astuteness, resolve, and braveness, it is possible to surmount all obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task that you all have taken up is quite grave and momentous. Thus, one must bear great hardship for its sake. The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (`a) says:
“فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَقْصِمْ جَبَّارِي دَهْرٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا بَعْدَ تَمْهِيلٍ وَ رَخَاءٍ وَ لَمْ يَجْبُرْ عَظْمَ أَحَدٍ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ إِلَّا بَعْدَ أَزْلٍ وَ بَلَاءٍ وَ فِي دُونِ مَا اسْتَقْبَلْتُمْ مِنْ عَتْبٍ وَ مَا اسْتَدْبَرْتُمْ مِنْ خَطْبٍ مُعْتَبَر..”
The important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْ ( So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].)Therefore, when thou art free, still labor hard), always consider God as present and as your aid: وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ (And to thy Lord turn all thy attention), and must not allow your victories to cause you to become arrogant or negligent:
اِذا جاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْحُ وَ رَاَيْتَ النّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ في دينِ اللهِ اَفْواجاً فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْهُ اِنَّهُ كانَ تَوّاباً
(When comes the help of Allah, and victory. And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds. Celebrate the praises of thy Lord). These are the true foundations of a faithful nation.
Another recommendation is the constant rereading of the principles of revolution. The slogans and principles must be refined and brought in line with the foundations and undisputed principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious discrimination, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the movements in Islamic countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Quran.
Write down your principles on paper. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient interests. Deviation in revolutions starts with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the U.S., NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for long plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not believe their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find you own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and give back foreigners’ prescriptions to themselves.
Another important recommendation is to avoid religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border disputes. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them. Reconciliation among Islamic religions is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division through apostatizing others are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if done inadvertently.
Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular or western liberal or extremist nationalist or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.
The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed and the Western Bloc is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook.
The passage of time will be to their loss and to the benefit of the Islamic current.
The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon faith, rationality, knowledge, and morality.
The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of the Zionists is also a great objective. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and western Asia were liberated from the claws of the former Soviet Union after eighty years. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from the captivity of the oppressor Zionists after seventy years?
The present generation in Islamic countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet:
أبو الصخر من شيبان قلت لهم كلا لعمري و لكن منه شيبانُ
و كم أبٍ قد علا بابنٍ ذُری شَرَفٍ كما علا برسولِ الله عدنانُ
Trust your young generation. Revive their feeling of self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of the elders.
There are two important points in this connection:
First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and who have been liberated is to have a decisive participation in the management of their countries. And since they believe in Islam, their desire is to have a system of Islamic democracy, i.e. the rulers being elected through the vote of the people and the dominant principles and values of the society being based on the Islamic knowledge and sharia. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and forms. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse this with the western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, western democracy is in no way related to the Islamic democracy which is committed to the values and main principles of Islam in its system of government.
The second point relates to the fact that Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, is the cause of falling short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, results in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.
In sum, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and indistinct concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a tangible reality in the external world that has filled the atmosphere and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions and removed from the scene some dangerous elements of the enemy. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and in need of being shaped and brought to a conclusion. The verses recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially in this sensitive and momentous juncture… Though, they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these verses, piety (taqwa), in its lofty and broad connotation, is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders of the infidels and hypocrites, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in God…
Once again, we will review these verses:
بسماللهالرحمنالرحیم يا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَ لا تُطِعِ الْكافِرينَ وَ الْمُنافِقينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ عَليماً حَكيماً(1) وَ اتَّبِعْ ما يُوحى إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ بِما تَعْمَلُونَ خَبيراً (2) وَ تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَ كَفى بِاللَّهِ وَكيلاً.
(In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Prophet! Fear Allah, and hearken not to the unbelievers and the hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do. And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.)
والسلام علیکم و رحمة الله
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[DUETSCH][17Sep11] Wali Amr Al-Muslimin Imam Khamenei (h.a) Speech - Farsi
Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011....
Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011.
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بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و برکاته
الحمدلله رب العالمین و الصلوة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطیبین و صحبه المنتجبین
قال الله العزیز الحكیم : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم : يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَلا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا وَاتَّبِعْ مَا يُوحَى إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلا
(O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (1). And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (2) And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.(3) Surat Al-Ahzab)
I welcome our honored audience and dear guests. What has brought us here together is the Islamic awakening, which comes from the stronger inspiration and greater understanding among Muslim ummah. This awakening has led to a major development among nations of our region and has brought about uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant regional and international satanic powers. These are momentous uprising that have razed to the ground the autocratic and imperialist strongholds and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.
There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals have always relied on solid foundation of history and civilization and are products of accumulation of wisdom and experiences. Over the past 150 years, the presence of great intellectual and jihadi personalities that have been opinion leaders and behind Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India and other countries in Asia and Africa has served as precursors and pioneers for the present situation in the Islamic world.
The developments in the 1950’s and 60’s led to coming to power of regimes that were mostly inclined to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of their inherent character fell into the trap of Western imperialist and colonialist powers. These are experiences that are lessons to learn from, and have contributed substantially to evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world.
The Islamic Revolution in Iran that was hailed by Imam Khomeini as “victory of blood over sword”, and establishment of the lasting, robust, courageous and progressive Islamic republic, and its impact on present Islamic awakening is itself a long story that deserves to be debated and researched. There is no doubt that Islamic Revolution of Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the analysis and writings of history of the present situation of the Islamic world.
For that reason, the present and mounting facts and truths in the Islamic world are not simply events that are severed from the past historical roots, social and intellectual backgrounds to allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present them as a passing wave and short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of nations by their warped and biased analyses.
In this brotherly dialogue with you I want to place greater emphasis on three areas:
1. Taking a glance at the identity of these uprisings and revolutions
2. Major threats and harms lying on their way.
3. Recommendations to find solutions and prevent these threats and harms.
Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the actual and mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle and jihad. They were present, not only with their heart, desire and faith, but also with their body and souls. There is a big difference between this presence and the presence of a military group or even armed combatants in front of uncaring people or even concerned people.
In the events of 1950’s and 60’s in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy load of the revolution was not on the shoulder of diverse segments of population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather on the shoulder of coup d'etat or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation changed their ways as a result of certain motivations. The revolution became its own enemy and the enemy managed again to prevail over their countries.
This is totally different than the change that comes from the people. It is the people that bring their body and soul to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people that make the slogans and set the goals, identify and introduce and pursue the enemy. They draw their desired future, although not comprehensively, and as a result do not allow departure from the path of the revolution or conceding to the enemy, or change of course by compromising and the tainted few with special interests, and above all thwart the schemes of enemy’s agents.
In such a grass-root movement, the revolution may be slowed, but can stay away from short-sightedness and being on shaky ground. Quran says “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky?
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? (24" Ibrahim )
When I saw the brave body of the proud people of Egypt on television in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution will triumph.
Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic republic in Iran which caused an earthquake among the worldly materialistic rulers in East and West and brought unprecedented uproar and joy to Muslim nations, we expected that Egypt would be next in line to rise. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking and presence of great mojahids and intellectuals in Egypt. I was reciting in my heart this poem by Abu Faras:
أراك عصيّ الدمع شیمتك الصبر ما للهوی نهی علیك و لا أمر ؟
When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I have received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their heart:
بلی أنا مشتاق و عندي لوعة ولكن مثلي لایذاع له سرُّ
…This sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise, and gradually people of Egypt cemented this thought in their mind and at a historical juncture they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of their power.
Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.
In these revolutions principles, values and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of groups and parties, but written in the minds, hearts and desires of each and every person present on the scene and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors.
With these signals one can clearly tell that the principles of current revolutions in the region, in Egypt and other countries, are first and foremost the following:
- Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect that have been broken and trampled during long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule and the political domination of America and the West.
- Keeping up the banner of Islam which is the profound faith and longstanding attachment of people and being able to enjoy peace of mind, justice, progress and prosperity that could only be achieved under Islamic Sharia.
- Resistance against the influence and domination of the United States and Europe that have wreaked the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past two hundred years.
- Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime that the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region to serve as a tool to continue their diabolical domination after expelling a whole nation from their historical homeland.
There is no doubt that the revolutions in the region that rely on and demand these principles are not to the liking of America, Europe and the Zionists, and they are going to use all means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.
The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most important element that constitutes their identity. Foreign powers that tried everything in their power and used all their schemes to keep in power the tyrannical, corrupt and subservient rulers in these countries and only abandoned them when the people left no choice for them have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. In Libya, NATO has caused irreparable damage. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, victory of people might have been delayed, but all these infrastructures would not have been damaged, and innocent women and children killed and then enemies that were accomplices of Qaddafi would not have been able to intervene in this innocent war-torn nation.
People and the elite that are of the people and others who are from the people are the true owners of these revolutions that should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.
2- Regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there are threats, but there are also ways to stay safe. Mere presence of threats should not scare nations.
إِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطَانِ كَانَ ضَعِيفًا
( Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak)
Allah says about a group of mojahids of early Islam:
الَّذِينَ قالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزادَهُمْ إِيماناً وَ قالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فَانْقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَ فَضْلٍ لَمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوا رِضْوانَ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
( Those to whom hypocrites said, "Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them." But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, "Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs." So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. )
We need to know what these threats are, in order not to be surprised and to be able to find solutions.
We faced these perils and threats after the victory of Islamic Revolution and experienced them. With the grace of Allah and the leadership of Imam Khomeini and sacrifices of our people we managed to sail through them safely. The plots by enemies still continue but so does the firm resolve of our people.
I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy.
The first group of harms is of the following type:
The sense and thought that after the downfall of the corrupt dictator the job is over. The peace of mind and comfort that comes after the victory and afterward the lessening of motivation and weakening of determination are among the first perils, and the most damaging threat is when individuals ask for their share of the spoils of victory.
The story of the Battle of Uhud and the defenders seeking the spoils of victory caused the defeat of Muslims, and the mojahids were reprimanded by God. This is a good example that should never be forgotten. Being shocked and awed by the appearances of the arrogant powers and the feeling of fear from America and other interventionist powers are of these kinds of harm that should be avoided.
The brave and young should throw out these fears from their heart. Trusting the enemy and falling into trap of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders. The enemy must be identified no matter what cover it uses. The nation and the revolution should be protected against the designs of the enemy that at times hide behind the appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another side to this page is becoming overconfident and overlooking the enemy. Bravery must be combined with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all treasures of God within ourselves against Satan, al-Jinn wal–Ens. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another and penetration behind the battlefront of struggle is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.
The second group of harm has been experienced by almost all countries of the region during different events. The first harm is the coming to power of those who are committed to America and the West. The West tries after the downfall of its pawns to protect the basic pillars of the system and levers of power, and change the direction by using the same foundation, but with a different head, in order to perpetuate its domination. This means wasting of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance of the people, they try to introduce and offer to the movement and people other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. This scenario could be recommending government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political and economic dependence on the West. This could lead to their influence among the revolutionaries greater financial and media strength of an unreliable current and marginalization of the genuine currents in the revolution. This also means return of the domination of the West and the stronger grip of then outdated Western models that are far from basic principles of the revolution.
If this tactic does not produce the desired result, experience tells us that they will go for anarchy, terrorism, civil war among followers of religions or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring nations and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic siege and sanctions, freeze national assets and launch all-out media war and propaganda. Their intention is to tire out and frustrate people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassination of the righteous elite of the society and opinion leaders, defamation and vilification of others and even enticing some with money are among usual ploys used by the Western powers and the claimants of civilization morality.
In Iran, the evidence and documents from the U.S. Den of Espionage that fell into the hands of the revolution showed that all these plots were designed by the regime in the United States for the people of Iran for them bringing back the reactionary and dependant rulers in revolutionary countries is a principle that prescribes all these dirty tricks.
In the last part of my remarks, I present recommendations for your consideration and selection that are based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from the precise studies of other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among nations and countries. Nonetheless, there are truths that can prove beneficial for all people.
The first point is that by placing one’s trust in God and believing in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Quran and through astuteness, resolve, and braveness, it is possible to surmount all obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task that you all have taken up is quite grave and momentous. Thus, one must bear great hardship for its sake. The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (`a) says:
“فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَقْصِمْ جَبَّارِي دَهْرٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا بَعْدَ تَمْهِيلٍ وَ رَخَاءٍ وَ لَمْ يَجْبُرْ عَظْمَ أَحَدٍ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ إِلَّا بَعْدَ أَزْلٍ وَ بَلَاءٍ وَ فِي دُونِ مَا اسْتَقْبَلْتُمْ مِنْ عَتْبٍ وَ مَا اسْتَدْبَرْتُمْ مِنْ خَطْبٍ مُعْتَبَر..”
The important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْ ( So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].)Therefore, when thou art free, still labor hard), always consider God as present and as your aid: وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ (And to thy Lord turn all thy attention), and must not allow your victories to cause you to become arrogant or negligent:
اِذا جاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْحُ وَ رَاَيْتَ النّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ في دينِ اللهِ اَفْواجاً فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْهُ اِنَّهُ كانَ تَوّاباً
(When comes the help of Allah, and victory. And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds. Celebrate the praises of thy Lord). These are the true foundations of a faithful nation.
Another recommendation is the constant rereading of the principles of revolution. The slogans and principles must be refined and brought in line with the foundations and undisputed principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious discrimination, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the movements in Islamic countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Quran.
Write down your principles on paper. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient interests. Deviation in revolutions starts with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the U.S., NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for long plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not believe their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find you own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and give back foreigners’ prescriptions to themselves.
Another important recommendation is to avoid religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border disputes. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them. Reconciliation among Islamic religions is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division through apostatizing others are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if done inadvertently.
Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular or western liberal or extremist nationalist or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.
The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed and the Western Bloc is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook.
The passage of time will be to their loss and to the benefit of the Islamic current.
The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon faith, rationality, knowledge, and morality.
The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of the Zionists is also a great objective. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and western Asia were liberated from the claws of the former Soviet Union after eighty years. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from the captivity of the oppressor Zionists after seventy years?
The present generation in Islamic countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet:
أبو الصخر من شيبان قلت لهم كلا لعمري و لكن منه شيبانُ
و كم أبٍ قد علا بابنٍ ذُری شَرَفٍ كما علا برسولِ الله عدنانُ
Trust your young generation. Revive their feeling of self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of the elders.
There are two important points in this connection:
First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and who have been liberated is to have a decisive participation in the management of their countries. And since they believe in Islam, their desire is to have a system of Islamic democracy, i.e. the rulers being elected through the vote of the people and the dominant principles and values of the society being based on the Islamic knowledge and sharia. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and forms. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse this with the western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, western democracy is in no way related to the Islamic democracy which is committed to the values and main principles of Islam in its system of government.
The second point relates to the fact that Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, is the cause of falling short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, results in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.
In sum, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and indistinct concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a tangible reality in the external world that has filled the atmosphere and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions and removed from the scene some dangerous elements of the enemy. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and in need of being shaped and brought to a conclusion. The verses recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially in this sensitive and momentous juncture… Though, they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these verses, piety (taqwa), in its lofty and broad connotation, is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders of the infidels and hypocrites, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in God…
Once again, we will review these verses:
بسماللهالرحمنالرحیم يا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَ لا تُطِعِ الْكافِرينَ وَ الْمُنافِقينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ عَليماً حَكيماً(1) وَ اتَّبِعْ ما يُوحى إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ بِما تَعْمَلُونَ خَبيراً (2) وَ تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَ كَفى بِاللَّهِ وَكيلاً.
(In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Prophet! Fear Allah, and hearken not to the unbelievers and the hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do. And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.)
والسلام علیکم و رحمة الله
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Vali Amr Muslimeen Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Khamenei delivered this speech at the International Conference on Islamic Awakening on 17 September 2011.
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بسمالله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و برکاته
الحمدلله رب العالمین و الصلوة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطیبین و صحبه المنتجبین
قال الله العزیز الحكیم : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم : يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَلا تُطِعِ الْكَافِرِينَ وَالْمُنَافِقِينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا وَاتَّبِعْ مَا يُوحَى إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَكَفَى بِاللَّهِ وَكِيلا
(O Prophet, fear Allah and do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and Wise. (1). And follow that which is revealed to you from your Lord. Indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted. (2) And rely upon Allah; and sufficient is Allah as Disposer of affairs.(3) Surat Al-Ahzab)
I welcome our honored audience and dear guests. What has brought us here together is the Islamic awakening, which comes from the stronger inspiration and greater understanding among Muslim ummah. This awakening has led to a major development among nations of our region and has brought about uprisings and revolutions that could never have been contemplated in the calculations of the dominant regional and international satanic powers. These are momentous uprising that have razed to the ground the autocratic and imperialist strongholds and vanquished the tyrants guarding them.
There is no doubt that colossal social upheavals have always relied on solid foundation of history and civilization and are products of accumulation of wisdom and experiences. Over the past 150 years, the presence of great intellectual and jihadi personalities that have been opinion leaders and behind Islamic movements in Egypt, Iraq, India and other countries in Asia and Africa has served as precursors and pioneers for the present situation in the Islamic world.
The developments in the 1950’s and 60’s led to coming to power of regimes that were mostly inclined to materialistic ideologies and thoughts, and because of their inherent character fell into the trap of Western imperialist and colonialist powers. These are experiences that are lessons to learn from, and have contributed substantially to evolution of general and profound understanding in the Islamic world.
The Islamic Revolution in Iran that was hailed by Imam Khomeini as “victory of blood over sword”, and establishment of the lasting, robust, courageous and progressive Islamic republic, and its impact on present Islamic awakening is itself a long story that deserves to be debated and researched. There is no doubt that Islamic Revolution of Iran will be accorded a thorough and comprehensive chapter in the analysis and writings of history of the present situation of the Islamic world.
For that reason, the present and mounting facts and truths in the Islamic world are not simply events that are severed from the past historical roots, social and intellectual backgrounds to allow our adversaries and the shallow-minded to present them as a passing wave and short-lived phenomenon in order to snuff out hope in the hearts of nations by their warped and biased analyses.
In this brotherly dialogue with you I want to place greater emphasis on three areas:
1. Taking a glance at the identity of these uprisings and revolutions
2. Major threats and harms lying on their way.
3. Recommendations to find solutions and prevent these threats and harms.
Regarding the first point, I believe the most important element in these revolutions is the actual and mass presence of people in the arena of action, struggle and jihad. They were present, not only with their heart, desire and faith, but also with their body and souls. There is a big difference between this presence and the presence of a military group or even armed combatants in front of uncaring people or even concerned people.
In the events of 1950’s and 60’s in some countries of Africa and Asia, the heavy load of the revolution was not on the shoulder of diverse segments of population and the youth from all parts of the country, but rather on the shoulder of coup d'etat or small and limited armed groups. They decided and acted, and they themselves or the succeeding generation changed their ways as a result of certain motivations. The revolution became its own enemy and the enemy managed again to prevail over their countries.
This is totally different than the change that comes from the people. It is the people that bring their body and soul to the arena of action, and by their jihad and devotion push back and defeat the enemy. It is the people that make the slogans and set the goals, identify and introduce and pursue the enemy. They draw their desired future, although not comprehensively, and as a result do not allow departure from the path of the revolution or conceding to the enemy, or change of course by compromising and the tainted few with special interests, and above all thwart the schemes of enemy’s agents.
In such a grass-root movement, the revolution may be slowed, but can stay away from short-sightedness and being on shaky ground. Quran says “Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky?
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاء
Have you not considered how Allah presents an example, [making] a good word like a good tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches [high] in the sky? (24" Ibrahim )
When I saw the brave body of the proud people of Egypt on television in Tahrir Square, I became convinced that their revolution will triumph.
Let me confess something to you. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic republic in Iran which caused an earthquake among the worldly materialistic rulers in East and West and brought unprecedented uproar and joy to Muslim nations, we expected that Egypt would be next in line to rise. The reason was the history of jihad, progressive thinking and presence of great mojahids and intellectuals in Egypt. I was reciting in my heart this poem by Abu Faras:
أراك عصيّ الدمع شیمتك الصبر ما للهوی نهی علیك و لا أمر ؟
When I saw the people of Egypt in Tahrir Square and squares in other cities, I knew I have received my response. The people of Egypt told me with words coming from their heart:
بلی أنا مشتاق و عندي لوعة ولكن مثلي لایذاع له سرُّ
…This sacred secret was nothing but the motivation and resolve to rise, and gradually people of Egypt cemented this thought in their mind and at a historical juncture they manifested their resolve and entered the arena in a magnificent show of their power.
Tunisia, Yemen, Libya, and Bahrain are no exception to this general rule.
In these revolutions principles, values and goals are not written in prefabricated manifestos of groups and parties, but written in the minds, hearts and desires of each and every person present on the scene and are declared in the context of their slogans and behaviors.
With these signals one can clearly tell that the principles of current revolutions in the region, in Egypt and other countries, are first and foremost the following:
- Revival and renewal of national dignity and respect that have been broken and trampled during long years of dictatorial and corrupt rule and the political domination of America and the West.
- Keeping up the banner of Islam which is the profound faith and longstanding attachment of people and being able to enjoy peace of mind, justice, progress and prosperity that could only be achieved under Islamic Sharia.
- Resistance against the influence and domination of the United States and Europe that have wreaked the greatest damage and humiliation on the peoples of these countries over the past two hundred years.
- Countering the usurper and fictitious Zionist regime that the imperialist powers have planted like a dagger in the heart of this region to serve as a tool to continue their diabolical domination after expelling a whole nation from their historical homeland.
There is no doubt that the revolutions in the region that rely on and demand these principles are not to the liking of America, Europe and the Zionists, and they are going to use all means to deny them, but the truth will not change with their denial.
The widespread participation of people in these revolutions is the most important element that constitutes their identity. Foreign powers that tried everything in their power and used all their schemes to keep in power the tyrannical, corrupt and subservient rulers in these countries and only abandoned them when the people left no choice for them have no right to claim a share in the victory of these revolutions. Even in Libya intervention by America and NATO cannot distort the truth. In Libya, NATO has caused irreparable damage. Had it not been for the military intervention of NATO and America, victory of people might have been delayed, but all these infrastructures would not have been damaged, and innocent women and children killed and then enemies that were accomplices of Qaddafi would not have been able to intervene in this innocent war-torn nation.
People and the elite that are of the people and others who are from the people are the true owners of these revolutions that should be trusted to protect them and draw the path to the future.
2- Regarding the threats and harm, I should first emphasize that although there are threats, but there are also ways to stay safe. Mere presence of threats should not scare nations.
إِنَّ كَيْدَ الشَّيْطَانِ كَانَ ضَعِيفًا
( Indeed, the plot of Satan has ever been weak)
Allah says about a group of mojahids of early Islam:
الَّذِينَ قالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّ النَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزادَهُمْ إِيماناً وَ قالُوا حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فَانْقَلَبُوا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَ فَضْلٍ لَمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوا رِضْوانَ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ ذُو فَضْلٍ عَظِيمٍ
( Those to whom hypocrites said, "Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them." But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, "Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs." So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty. )
We need to know what these threats are, in order not to be surprised and to be able to find solutions.
We faced these perils and threats after the victory of Islamic Revolution and experienced them. With the grace of Allah and the leadership of Imam Khomeini and sacrifices of our people we managed to sail through them safely. The plots by enemies still continue but so does the firm resolve of our people.
I divide the harm to these movements into two groups: those that have their roots within ourselves and come from our own weaknesses, and those that have been directly planned by the enemy.
The first group of harms is of the following type:
The sense and thought that after the downfall of the corrupt dictator the job is over. The peace of mind and comfort that comes after the victory and afterward the lessening of motivation and weakening of determination are among the first perils, and the most damaging threat is when individuals ask for their share of the spoils of victory.
The story of the Battle of Uhud and the defenders seeking the spoils of victory caused the defeat of Muslims, and the mojahids were reprimanded by God. This is a good example that should never be forgotten. Being shocked and awed by the appearances of the arrogant powers and the feeling of fear from America and other interventionist powers are of these kinds of harm that should be avoided.
The brave and young should throw out these fears from their heart. Trusting the enemy and falling into trap of their smiles and promises is another threat that needs to be avoided by the forerunners and leaders. The enemy must be identified no matter what cover it uses. The nation and the revolution should be protected against the designs of the enemy that at times hide behind the appearances of friendship and supportive gestures. Another side to this page is becoming overconfident and overlooking the enemy. Bravery must be combined with wisdom and good judgment. We must use all treasures of God within ourselves against Satan, al-Jinn wal–Ens. Causing division and pitting revolutionaries against one another and penetration behind the battlefront of struggle is another great harm that needs to be avoided with all your power.
The second group of harm has been experienced by almost all countries of the region during different events. The first harm is the coming to power of those who are committed to America and the West. The West tries after the downfall of its pawns to protect the basic pillars of the system and levers of power, and change the direction by using the same foundation, but with a different head, in order to perpetuate its domination. This means wasting of all your efforts and sacrifices. At this stage, if they face resistance of the people, they try to introduce and offer to the movement and people other alternatives that are designed to divert the course of the movement. This scenario could be recommending government models and constitutions that will again throw the Islamic countries into the trap of cultural, political and economic dependence on the West. This could lead to their influence among the revolutionaries greater financial and media strength of an unreliable current and marginalization of the genuine currents in the revolution. This also means return of the domination of the West and the stronger grip of then outdated Western models that are far from basic principles of the revolution.
If this tactic does not produce the desired result, experience tells us that they will go for anarchy, terrorism, civil war among followers of religions or ethnic communities and tribes, political parties, or even among neighboring nations and governments. Parallel to these actions, they will impose economic siege and sanctions, freeze national assets and launch all-out media war and propaganda. Their intention is to tire out and frustrate people and make the revolutionaries disappointed. Under these circumstances it becomes easy to defeat the revolution. Assassination of the righteous elite of the society and opinion leaders, defamation and vilification of others and even enticing some with money are among usual ploys used by the Western powers and the claimants of civilization morality.
In Iran, the evidence and documents from the U.S. Den of Espionage that fell into the hands of the revolution showed that all these plots were designed by the regime in the United States for the people of Iran for them bringing back the reactionary and dependant rulers in revolutionary countries is a principle that prescribes all these dirty tricks.
In the last part of my remarks, I present recommendations for your consideration and selection that are based on our tangible experiences in Iran and what has been gathered from the precise studies of other countries. Undoubtedly, conditions differ among nations and countries. Nonetheless, there are truths that can prove beneficial for all people.
The first point is that by placing one’s trust in God and believing in the repeated promises of divine victories in the Quran and through astuteness, resolve, and braveness, it is possible to surmount all obstacles and emerge victorious. Of course, the task that you all have taken up is quite grave and momentous. Thus, one must bear great hardship for its sake. The Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (`a) says:
“فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمْ يَقْصِمْ جَبَّارِي دَهْرٍ قَطُّ إِلَّا بَعْدَ تَمْهِيلٍ وَ رَخَاءٍ وَ لَمْ يَجْبُرْ عَظْمَ أَحَدٍ مِنَ الْأُمَمِ إِلَّا بَعْدَ أَزْلٍ وَ بَلَاءٍ وَ فِي دُونِ مَا اسْتَقْبَلْتُمْ مِنْ عَتْبٍ وَ مَا اسْتَدْبَرْتُمْ مِنْ خَطْبٍ مُعْتَبَر..”
The important recommendation is that you must always consider yourself as being present on the scene: فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانْصَبْ ( So when you have finished [your duties], then stand up [for worship].)Therefore, when thou art free, still labor hard), always consider God as present and as your aid: وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ (And to thy Lord turn all thy attention), and must not allow your victories to cause you to become arrogant or negligent:
اِذا جاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْحُ وَ رَاَيْتَ النّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ في دينِ اللهِ اَفْواجاً فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْهُ اِنَّهُ كانَ تَوّاباً
(When comes the help of Allah, and victory. And thou dost see the people enter Allah’s Religion in crowds. Celebrate the praises of thy Lord). These are the true foundations of a faithful nation.
Another recommendation is the constant rereading of the principles of revolution. The slogans and principles must be refined and brought in line with the foundations and undisputed principles of Islam. Independence, freedom, justice, refusal to bow to despotism and colonialism, rejection of ethnic, racial, and religious discrimination, and the outright rejection of Zionism, which, today, comprise the pivots of the movements in Islamic countries, are all inspired by Islam and the Quran.
Write down your principles on paper. Preserve your genuine nature with a high degree of sensitivity. Do not allow your enemies to formulate the principles of your future system. Do not allow Islamic principles to be sacrificed for transient interests. Deviation in revolutions starts with deviation in slogans and objectives. Never place your trust in the U.S., NATO, or criminal regimes such as Britain, France, or, Italy, which for long plundered and divided your land among themselves. Look upon them with suspicion and do not believe their smiles. Behind these smiles and promises lies conspiracy and betrayal. Find you own way by resorting to the blessed fountainhead of Islam and give back foreigners’ prescriptions to themselves.
Another important recommendation is to avoid religious, ethnic, racial, tribal, and border disputes. Recognize differences as legitimate and manage them. Reconciliation among Islamic religions is the key to salvation. Those who fan the flames of religious division through apostatizing others are the mercenaries and servants of Satan, even if done inadvertently.
Creating your own system of governance is your main and seminal task. This is a complex and difficult undertaking. Do not allow secular or western liberal or extremist nationalist or leftist Marxist models to be imposed on you.
The leftist Eastern Bloc collapsed and the Western Bloc is propped up through violence, war, and deceit, and does not appear to have a bright outlook.
The passage of time will be to their loss and to the benefit of the Islamic current.
The ultimate goal must be a unified Islamic Ummah and the creation of a new Islamic civilization founded upon faith, rationality, knowledge, and morality.
The liberation of Palestine from the savage claws of the Zionists is also a great objective. The countries of the Balkans, Caucasus, and western Asia were liberated from the claws of the former Soviet Union after eighty years. Why should the Palestinian people not be able to free themselves from the captivity of the oppressor Zionists after seventy years?
The present generation in Islamic countries has the capacity to accomplish such great feats. The young generation of today is a source of pride for the past generations. As noted by the Arab poet:
أبو الصخر من شيبان قلت لهم كلا لعمري و لكن منه شيبانُ
و كم أبٍ قد علا بابنٍ ذُری شَرَفٍ كما علا برسولِ الله عدنانُ
Trust your young generation. Revive their feeling of self-confidence and benefit them by the experiences of the elders.
There are two important points in this connection:
First, one of the most important demands of the people who have revolted and who have been liberated is to have a decisive participation in the management of their countries. And since they believe in Islam, their desire is to have a system of Islamic democracy, i.e. the rulers being elected through the vote of the people and the dominant principles and values of the society being based on the Islamic knowledge and sharia. This can crystallize in various countries, depending on their conditions, through various methods and forms. However, utmost care must be taken not to confuse this with the western liberal democracy. The secular, and at times anti-religious, western democracy is in no way related to the Islamic democracy which is committed to the values and main principles of Islam in its system of government.
The second point relates to the fact that Islamic tenets must not be equated with backwardness, obscurantism, and ignorant and extremist biases. The demarcation between these two must be pronounced. Religious extremism, which is usually attended by violence, is the cause of falling short of the lofty goals of the revolution. This, in turn, results in the loss of public support and the eventual failure of the revolution.
In sum, to speak of Islamic awakening is not to speak of a nebulous and indistinct concept that is amenable to various interpretations. Rather, it is to speak of a tangible reality in the external world that has filled the atmosphere and resulted in great uprisings and revolutions and removed from the scene some dangerous elements of the enemy. Nonetheless, the scene remains fluid and in need of being shaped and brought to a conclusion. The verses recited at the outset contain a complete and effective set of guidelines, especially in this sensitive and momentous juncture… Though, they are addressed to the Holy Prophet (PBUH), we all are their interlocutors and responsible for adhering to them. In these verses, piety (taqwa), in its lofty and broad connotation, is the first recommendation. Then comes the rejection of the orders of the infidels and hypocrites, adherence to the divine revelation, and, finally, trust in God…
Once again, we will review these verses:
بسماللهالرحمنالرحیم يا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ اتَّقِ اللَّهَ وَ لا تُطِعِ الْكافِرينَ وَ الْمُنافِقينَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ عَليماً حَكيماً(1) وَ اتَّبِعْ ما يُوحى إِلَيْكَ مِنْ رَبِّكَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كانَ بِما تَعْمَلُونَ خَبيراً (2) وَ تَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَ كَفى بِاللَّهِ وَكيلاً.
(In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. O Prophet! Fear Allah, and hearken not to the unbelievers and the hypocrites: verily Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. But follow that which comes to thee by inspiration from thy Lord: for Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do. And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.)
والسلام علیکم و رحمة الله
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[ARABIC][1October11] كلمة آية الله خامنئي لدعم الانتفاضة الفلسطينية
الإمام الخامنئی فی مؤتمر نصرة الانتفاضة الفلسطینیة: فلسطین هی فلسطین «من النهر إلی البحر»
01/10/2011
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الإمام الخامنئی فی مؤتمر نصرة الانتفاضة الفلسطینیة: فلسطین هی فلسطین «من النهر إلی البحر»
01/10/2011
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله..
الحمد لله رب العالمین و الصلاة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطاهرین و صحبه المنتجبین، و علی من تبعهم بإحسان إلی یوم الدین.
قال الله الحکیم: «أذن للذین یقاتلون بأنهم ظلموا و إن الله علی نصرهم لقدیر، الذین أخرجوا من دیارهم بغیر حق إلا أن یقولوا ربنا الله و لو لا دفع الله الناس بعضهم ببعض لهدّمت صوامع و بیع و صلوات و مساجد یذکر فیها اسم الله کثیراً و لینصرن الله من ینصره إن الله لقوی عزیز».
أرحب بالضیوف الأعزاء و جمیع الحضور المحترمین.
تتمیز القضیة الفلسطینیة بخصوصیة فریدة من بین کل الموضوعات التی یجدر بالنخبة الدینیة و السیاسیة فی کل العالم الإسلامی أن تتطرق لها. فلسطین هی القضیة الأولی بین کل الموضوعات المشترکة للبلدان الإسلامیة. و ثمة خصوصیات منقطعة النظیر فی هذه القضیة:
أولاً: أن یغتصب بلد مسلم من شعبه، و یعطی لأجانب جُمّعوا من بلدان شتی، و کوّنوا مجتمعاً موزائیکیاً مزیفاً.
ثانیاً: أن هذا الحدث غیر المسبوق فی التاریخ جری بواسطة المذابح و الجرائم و الظلم و الإهانات المستمرة.
ثالثاً: أن قبلة المسلمین الأولی و الکثیر من المراکز الدینیة المحترمة فی هذا البلد مهدَّدة بالهدم و الامتهان و الزوال.
رابعاً: أن هذه الحکومة و المجتمع المزیّفین مارسا فی أکثر مناطق العالم الإسلامی حساسیة، منذ بدایة ظهورهما و إلی الآن، دور القاعدة العسکریة و الأمنیة و السیاسیة للحکومات الاستکباریة، و دور المحور للغرب الاستعماری الذی هو - و لأسباب متعددة - عدو اتحاد البلدان الإسلامیة و رفعتها و تقدمها، و قد استخدمه کالخنجر فی خاصرةَ الأمة الإسلامیة.
خامساً: أن الصهیونیة التی تعدّ خطراً أخلاقیاً و سیاسیاً و اقتصادیاً کبیراً علی المجتمع البشری استخدمت محطّ الأقدام هذا وسیلة و نقطة انطلاق لتوسیع نفوذها و هیمنتها فی العالم.
و یمکن إضافة نقاط أخری للنقاط السابقة منها التکالیف المالیة و البشریة الجسیمة التی تحمّلتها البلدان الإسلامیة لحد الآن، و الانشغال الذهنی للحکومات و الشعوب المسلمة، و معاناة و محن ملایین المشردین الفلسطینیین الذین لا یزال البعض منهم یعیشون لحد الآن و بعد ستة عقود فی المخیمات، و الانقطاع التاریخی لقطب حضاری مهم فی العالم الإسلامی، و .... الخ.
و قد أضیفت الیوم نقطة أساسیة أخری إلی تلک النقاط، ألا و هی نهضة الصحوة الإسلامیة التی عمّت کل المنطقة، و فتحت فصلاً جدیداً حاسماً فی تاریخ الأمة الإسلامیة. هذه الحرکة العظیمة التی یمکنها بلا شک أن تؤدی إلی إیجاد منظومة إسلامیة مقتدرة و متقدمة و منسجمة فی هذه المنطقة الحساسة من العالم، و تضع بحول الله و قوته و بالعزیمة الراسخة لرواد هذه النهضة نهایة لعصر التخلف و الضعف و المهانة الذی عاشته الشعوب المسلمة، استمدت جانباً مهماً من طاقتها و حماسها من قضیة فلسطین.
الظلم و العسف المتصاعد الذی یمارسه الکیان الصهیونی و مواکبة بعض الحکام المستبدین الفاسدین المرتزقین لأمریکا لهذا العسف من جهة، و انبعاث المقاومة الفلسطینیة و اللبنانیة المستمیتة و الانتصارات المعجزة للشباب المؤمن فی حربی الـ 33 یوماً فی لبنان و الـ 22 یوماً فی غزة من جهة أخری، هی من جملة العوامل المهمة التی أطلقت الطوفان فی المحیط الهادئ فی ظاهره للشعوب فی مصر و تونس و لیبیا و باقی بلدان المنطقة.
إنها لحقیقة أن الکیان الصهیونی المدجج بالسلاح و المدعی أنه عصیّ علی الهزیمة تلقی فی حرب غیر متکافئة فی لبنان هزیمة قاسیة مذلة من القضبات المشدودة للمجاهدین المؤمنین الأبطال، و بعد ذلک اختبر سیفه الکلیل مرة أخری أمام المقاومة الفولاذیة المظلومة لغزة و ذاق طعم الإخفاق.
هذه أمور یجب أخذها بعین الجد فی تحلیل الأوضاع الحالیة للمنطقة، و قیاس صحة أی قرار یتخذ علی ضوئها.
إذن، إنه لرأی و حکم دقیق بأن قضیة فلسطین اکتسبت الیوم أهمیة و فوریة مضاعفة، و من حق الشعب الفلسطینی أن یتوقع المزید من البلدان المسلمة فی الوضع الراهن للمنطقة.
لنلق نظرة علی الماضی و الحاضر و نرسم خارطة طریق للمستقبل. و أنا أطرح هاهنا بعض رؤوس النقاط.
مضت علی فاجعة اغتصاب فلسطین أکثر من ستة عقود. و جمیع المسببین الرئیسیین لهذه الفاجعة الدامیة معرفون، و علی رأسهم الحکومة البریطانیة المستعمرة، حیث استخدمت سیاستها و قواها العسکریة و الأمنیة و الاقتصادیة و الثقافیة، هی و سائر الحکومات الغربیة و الشرقیة المستکبرة من بعد ذلک، لخدمة هذا الظلم الکبیر. و قد طرد الشعب الفلسطینی المشرد تحت وطأة قبضات المحتلین التی لا تعرف الرحمة، و قتل و أخرج من موطنه و دیاره. و إلی الیوم لم یجر تصویر حتی واحد بالمائة من الفاجعة الإنسانیة و المدنیة التی وقعت علی ید أدعیاء التحضر و الأخلاق فی ذلک الحین، و لم تحظ بنصیب من الفنون الإعلامیة و المرئیة، فهذا ما لم یشأه کبار أرباب الفنون التصویریة و السینمائیة و التلفزیونیة و المافیات الغربیة لإنتاج الأفلام، و لم یسمحوا به. شعب کامل قتل و تشرد وسط صمت مطبق.
ظهرت حالات المقاومة فی بدایة الأمر، و قد قمعت بقسوة و شدة. و بذل رجال علی الحدود الفلسطینیة، و خصوصاً من مصر، جهوداً بمحفزات إسلامیة، لکنها لم تحظ بالدعم اللازم و لم تستطع التأثیر فی الساحة.
و بعد ذلک جاء الدور للحروب الرسمیة و الکلاسیکیة بین عدة بلدان عربیة و الجیش الصهیونی. جندت مصر و سوریة و الأردن قواتها العسکریة فی الساحة، لکن المساعدات العسکریة و الإمدادیة و المالیة السخیة و الزاخرة و المتزایدة التی قدمتها أمریکا و بریطانیا و فرنسا للکیان الغاصب فرضت الإخفاق علی الجیوش العربیة. إنهم لم یعجزوا عن مساعدة الشعب الفلسطینی و حسب، بل و خسروا أجزاء مهمة من أراضیهم فی هذه الحروب.
و مع اتضاح عجز الحکومات العربیة الجارة لفلسطین تکوّنت تدریجیاً خلایا المقاومة المنظمة فی معظم الجماعات الفلطسینیة المسلحة، و بعد فترة من اجتماعها تأسست منظمة التحریر الفلسطینیة. و کان هذه بصیص أمل تألق تألقاً حسناً لکنه لم یستمر طویلاً حتی خبا. و یمکن ردّ هذا الإخفاق إلی العدید من الأسباب، بید أن السبب الرئیسی هو ابتعادهم عن الجماهیر و عن عقیدتهم و إیمانهم الإسلامی. الإیدیولوجیا الیساریة أو مجرد المشاعر القومیة لم تکن الشیء الذی تحتاجه قضیة فلسطین المعقدة الصعبة. ما کان بوسعه إنزال شعب بکامله إلی ساحة المقاومة و خلق قوة عصیة علی الهزیمة من أبناء الشعب هو الإسلام و الجهاد و الشهادة. أولئک لم یدرکوا هذه الفکرة بصورة صحیحة. فی الأشهر الأولی لانتصار الثورة الإسلامیة الکبری حیث کان زعماء منظمة التحریر الفلسطینیة قد اکتسبوا معنویات جدیدة و راحوا یترددون علی طهران، سألت أحد شخصیاتهم المهمة: لماذا لا ترفعون رایة الإسلام فی کفاحکم الحق. و کان جوابه إن بیننا بعض المسیحیین. و قد جری اغتیال هذا الشخص بعد ذلک فی أحد البلدان العربیة علی ید الصهاینة، و نتمنی إن یکون الغفران الإلهی قد شمله إن شاء الله، لکن استدلاله هذا کان ناقصاً و غیر ناهض. أعتقد أن المناضل المسیحی المؤمن یکتسب إلی جانب الجماعة المجاهدة المضحیة التی تقاتل بإخلاص من منطلق الإیمان بالله و القیامة و الأمل بالمعونة الإلهیة، و تتمتع بالدعم المادی و المعنوی لشعبها، یکتسب محفزات أکبر و أکثر للنضال مما لو کان إلی جانب جماعة عدیمة الإیمان و معتمدة علی مشاعر متزعزعة و بعیدةً عن الإسناد الشعبی الوفی.
عدم توفر الإیمان الدینی الراسخ و الانقطاع عن الشعب جعلهم بمرور الوقت عاجزین و عدیمی التأثیر. طبعاً کان بینهم رجال شرفاء و متحفزون و غیورون، بید أن الجماعة و التنظیم سار فی طریق آخر. انحرافهم وجّه و لا یزال الضربات للقضیة الفلسطینیة. هم أیضاً تنکروا کبعض الحکومات العربیة الخائنة لأهداف المقاومة التی کانت و لا تزال السبیل الوحید لإنقاذ فلسطین، و قد وجّهوا الضربات لا لفلسطین و حسب بل لأنفسهم أیضاً. و علی حد تعبیر الشاعر المسیحی العربی:
لئن أضعتم فلسطيناً فعيشكم طول الحياة مضاضات و آلامٌ
و هکذا مضت إثنتان و ثلاثون سنة من عمر النکبة.. لکن ید القدرة الإلهیة قلبت الصفحة فجأة. و قلب انتصار الثورة الإسلامیة فی إیران فی سنة 1979 (1357 هجری شمسی) الأوضاع فی هذه المنطقة رأساً علی عقب، و فتح صفحة جدیدة. و من بین التأثیرات العالمیة المذهلة لهذه الثورة کانت الضربة التی وجّهتها للحکومة الصهیونیة هی الأسرع و الأوضح من بین الضربات الشدیدة و العمیقة التی وجّهتها للسیاسات الاستکباریة. و کانت تصریحات ساسة الکیان الصهیونی فی تلک الأیام جدیرة بالقراءة و تنمّ عن وضعهم الأسود الغارق فی الاضطراب. فی الأسابیع الأولی للانتصار أغلقت السفارة الإسرائیلیة فی طهران، و أخرج العاملون فیها، و جری تسلیم مکانها رسمیاً لممثلی منظمة التحریر الفلسطینیة، و هم موجودن هناک لحد الآن. أعلن إمامنا الجلیل أن أحد أهداف هذه الثورة تحریر الأرض الفلسطینیة و استئصال غدة إسرائیل السرطانیة. الأمواج القویة لهذه الثورة التی عمّت العالم کله فی ذلک الحین حملت معها إین ما ذهبت هذه الرسالة: «یجب تحریر فلسطین». المشاکل المتتابعة و الکبیرة التی فرضها أعداء الثورة علی نظام الجمهوریة الإسلامیة الإیرانیة و إحداها حرب الأعوام الثمانیة التی شنها نظام صدام حسین بتحریض من أمریکا و بریطانیا و دعم الأنظمة العربیة الرجعیة، لم تستطع هی الأخری سلب الجمهوریة الإسلامیة محفزات الدفاع عن فلسطین.
و هکذا تم ضخّ دماء جدیدة فی عروق فلسطین، و انبثقت الجماعات الفلسطینیة المجاهدة الإسلامیة، و فتحت المقاومة فی لبنان جبهة قویة جدیدة أمام العدو و حماته. و اعتمدت فلسطین بدل الاستناد إلی الحکومات العربیة و من دون مدّ الید للأوساط العالمیة من قبیل منظمة الأمم المتحدة - و هی شریکة إجرام الحکومات الاستکباریة - اعتمدت علی نفسها و علی شبابها و علی إیمانها الإسلامی العمیق و علی رجالها و نسائها المضحین.
هذا هو مفتاح کل الفتوحات و النجاحات.
لقد تقدم هذا السیاق و تصاعد خلال العقود الثلاثة الأخیرة یوماً بعد یوم. و کانت الهزیمة الذلیلة للکیان الصهیونی فی لبنان عام 2006 (1385 هجری شمسی)، و الأخفاق الفاضح الذی منی به ذلک الجیش المتشدق فی غزة سنة 2008 (1387 هجری شمسی)، و الفرار من جنوب لبنان و الانسحاب من غزة، و تأسیس حکومة المقاومة فی غزة، و بکلمة واحدة تحول الشعب الفلسطینی من مجموعة من الناس الیائسین العاجزین إلی شعب متفائل مقاوم له ثقته بنفسه، کانت هذه کلها من الخصائص البارزة للأعوام الثلاثین الأخیرة.
هذه الصورة الکلیة الإجمالیة سوف تکتمل حینما یُنظر بصورة صحیحة للتحرکات الاستسلامیة و الخیانیة التی تهدف إلی إطفاء المقاومة و انتزاع الاعتراف الرسمی بشرعیة إسرائیل من الجماعات الفلسطینیة و الحکومات العربیة.
هذه التحرکات التی بدأت علی ید الخلیفة الخائن و اللاخلف لجمال عبد الناصر فی معاهدة کامب دیفید المخزیة أرادت دوماً ممارسة دور التثبیط حیال العزیمة الفولاذیة للمقاومة. فی معاهدة کامب دیفید اعترفت حکومة عربیة رسمیاً و لأول مرة بصهیونیة الأراضی الإسلامیة فی فلسطین، و ترکت توقیعها تحت سطور اعترفت بإسرائیل داراً قومیاً للیهود.
و بعد ذلک وصولاً إلی معاهدة أوسلو فی سنة 1993 (1372 هجری شمسی) و المشاریع التکمیلیة الأخری التی أعقبتها و التی أدارتها أمریکا، و واکبتها البلدان الأوربیة الاستعماریة، و فُرِضت عبأً علی عاتق الجماعات الاستسلامیة عدیمة الهمّة من الفلسطینیین، انصبت کل مساعی العدو علی صرف الشعب و الجماعات الفلسطینیة عن خیار المقاومة بوعود مخادعة جوفاء و إشغالهم بألاعیب صبیانیة فی الساحات السیاسیة. و سرعان ما تجلی عدم اعتبار کل هذه المعاهدات، و أثبت الصهاینة و حماتهم مراراً أنهم ینظرون لما کتب علی أنه مجرد قصاصات ورق لا قیمة لها. کان الهدف من هذه المشاریع بث الشکوک و التردید فی قلوب الفلسطینیین، و تطمیع الأفراد عدیمی الإیمان و طلاب الدنیا، و شلّ حرکة المقاومة الإسلامیة لیس إلا.
و قد کان المضاد لهذا السمّ فی کل هذه الألاعیب الخیانیة لحد الآن هو روح المقاومة لدی الجماعات الإسلامیة و الشعب الفلسطینی. لقد صمد هؤلاء أمام العدو بإذن الله، و کما وعد الله «و لینصرن الله من ینصره، إن الله لقوی عزیز» فقد حظوا بالمعونة و النصرة الإلهیة. لقد کان صمود غزة علی الرغم من المحاصرة المطلقة نصراً إلهیاً. و سقوط النظام الخائن الفاسد لحسنی مبارک نصراً إلهیاً، و ظهور موجة الصحوة الإسلامیة القویة فی المنطقة نصراً إلهیاً، و سقوط أستار النفاق و الزیف عن وجوه أمریکا و بریطانیا و فرنسا، و الکراهیة المتصاعدة لشعوب المنطقة لهم کانت نصرة إلهیة. و المشکلات المتتابعة و العصیة علی الحصر للکیان الصهیونی ابتداء من المشکلات السیاسیة و الاقتصادیة و الاجتماعیة الداخلیة إلی عزلته العالمیة و الکراهیة العامة له حتی فی الجامعات الأوربیة، کلها من مظاهر النصرة الإلهیة.
الکیان الصهیونی الیوم مکروه و ضعیف و معزول أکثر من أی وقت آخر، و حامیته الرئیسیة أمریکا مبتلاة متحیرة أکثر من أی وقت آخر.
الصفحة الکلیة و الإجمالیة لفلسطین طوال نیّف و ستین عاماً الماضیة أمام أنظارنا حالیاً. ینبغی تنظیم المستقبل بالنظر لهذا الماضی و استلهام الدروس منه.
ینبغی قبل کل شیء إیضاح نقطتین:
الأولی: إن دعوانا هی تحریر فلسطین و لیس تحریر جزء من فلسطین. أی مشروع یرید تقسیم فلسطین مرفوض بالمرة. مشروع الدولتین الذی خلعوا علیه لبوس الشرعیة «الاعتراف بحکومة فلسطین کعضو فی منظمة الأمم المتحدة» لیس سوی الاستسلام لإرادة الصهاینة، أی «الاعتراف للدولة الصهیونیة بالأرض الفلسطینیة». و هذا معناه سحق حقوق الشعب الفلسطینی و تجاهل الحق التاریخی للمشردین الفلسطینین، بل و تهدید حقوق الفلسطینیین الساکنین علی أراضی 1948 . و هو یعنی بقاء الغدة السرطانیة و التهدید الدائم لجسد الأمة الإسلامیة و خصوصاً شعوب المنطقة. و هو بمعنی تکرار آلام و محن عشرات الأعوام و سحق دماء الشهداء.
أی مشروع عملیاتی یجب أن یکون علی أساس مبدأ: «کل فلسطین لکل الشعب الفلسطینی». فلسطین هی فلسطین «من النهر إلی البحر»، و لیس أقل من ذلک حتی بمقدار شبر. طبعاً یجب عدم نسیان أن الشعب الفلسطینی کما فعل فی غزة، سوف یتولی إدارة شؤونه بنفسه عن طریق حکومته المنتخبة فی أی جزء من تراب فلسطین یستطیع أن یحرره، لکنه لن ینسی الهدف النهائی علی الإطلاق.
النقطة الثانیة: هی أنه من أجل الوصول إلی هذا الهدف السامی لا بد من العمل و لیس الکلام، و لا بد من الجدّ و لیس الممارسات الاستعراضیة، و لا بد من الصبر و التدبیر لا السلوکیات المتلونة غیر الصبورة. ینبغی النظر للآفاق البعیدة و التقدم للأمام خطوة خطوة بعزم و توکل و أمل. یمکن لکل واحدة من الحکومات و الشعوب المسلمة و الجماعات المقاومة فی فلسطین و لبنان و باقی البلدان أن تعرف نصیبها و دورها من هذا الجهاد العام، و أن تملأ بإذن الله جدول المقاومة.
مشروع الجمهوریة الإسلامیة لحل قضیة فلسطین و لمداواة هذا الجرح القدیم مشروع واضح و منطقی و مطابق للعرف السیاسی المقبول لدی الرأی العام العالمی، و قد سبق أن عرض بالتفصیل. إننا لا نقترح الحرب الکلاسیکیة لجیوش البلدان الإسلامیة، و لا رمی الیهود المهاجرین فی البحر، و لا طبعاً تحکیم منظمة الأمم المتحدة و سائر المنظمات الدولیة. إننا نقترح إجراء استفتاء للشعب الفلسطینی. من حق الشعب الفلسطینی کأی شعب آخر أن یقرر مصیره و یختار النظام الذی یحکم بلاده. یشارک کل الفلسطینیین الأصلیین من مسلمین و مسیحیین و یهود - و لیس المهاجرون الأجانب - أین ما کانوا، فی داخل فلسطین أو فی المخیمات أو فی أی مکان آخر، فی استفتاء عام و منضبط و یحددوا النظام المستقبلی لفلسطین. و بعد أن یستقر ذلک النظام و الحکومة المنبثقة عنه سوف یقرر أمر المهاجرین غیر الفلسطینیین الذین انتقلوا إلی هذا البلد خلال الأعوام الماضیة. هذا مشروع عادل و منطقی یستوعبه الرأی العام العالمی بصورة صحیحة، و یمکن أن یتمتع بدعم الشعوب و الحکومات المستقلة. بالطبع، لا نتوقع أن یرضخ الصهاینة الغاصبون له بسهولة، و هنا یتکون دور الحکومات و الشعوب و منظمات المقاومة و یکتسب معناه.
الرکن الأهم لدعم الشعب الفلسطینی هو قطع الدعم للعدو الغاصب، و هذا هو الواجب الکبیر الذی یقع علی عاتق الحکومات الإسلامیة. الآن و بعد نزول الشعوب إلی الساحة و شعاراتهم المقتدرة ضد الکیان الصهیونی بأی منطق تواصل الحکومات المسلمة علاقاتها مع الکیان الغاصب؟ وثیقة صدق الحکومات المسلمة فی مناصرتها للشعب الفلسطینی هو قطع علاقاتها السیاسیة و الاقتصادیة الجلیة و الخفیة مع ذلک الکیان. الحکومات التی تستضیف سفارات الصهاینة أو مکاتبهم الاقتصادیة لا تستطیع أن تدعی الدفاع عن فلسطین، و أی شعار معاد للصهیونیة لن یأخذ منهم علی مأخذ الجد و الحقیقة.
منظمات المقاومة الإسلامیة التی تحملت فی الأعوام الماضیة أعباء الجهاد الثقیلة لا تزال الیوم أیضاً أمام هذا الواجب الکبیر. مقاومتهم المنظمة هی الذراع الفاعل الذی بمقدوره أخذ الشعب الفلسطینی نحو هذا الهدف النهائی. المقاومة الشجاعة للجماهیر التی احتلت دیارهم و بلادهم معترف بها رسمیاً و ممدوحة و مشاد بها فی کل المواثیق الدولیة. تهمة الإرهاب التی تطلقها الشبکات السیاسیة و الإعلامیة التابعة للصهیونیة کلام أجوف لا قیمة له. الإرهابی العلنی هو الکیان الصهیونی و حماته الغربیون، و المقاومة الفلسطینیة حرکة إنسانیة مقدسة مناهضة للإرهابیین.
و فی هذا الخضم، من الجدیر بالبلدان الغربیة أیضاً أن تکون لها نظرتها الواقعیة. الغرب الیوم علی مفترق طرق. إما أن یتخلی عن منطق القوة الذی استخدمه زمناً طویلاً و یعترف بحقوق الشعب الفلسطینی، و لا یواصل أکثر من هذا اتباع المخططات الصهیونیة التعسفیة اللاإنسانیة، و إما أن ینتظر ضربات أقسی فی المستقبل غیر البعید. و هذه الضربات الشالة لیست مجرد السقوط المتتابع للحکومات المطیعة لهم فی المنطقة الإسلامیة، إنما یوم تدرک الشعوب فی أوربا و أمریکا أن أغلب مشکلاتهم الاقتصادیة و الاجتماعیة و الأخلاقیة نابعة من الهیمنة الأخطبوطیة للصهیونیة الدولیة علی حکوماتهم، و أن ساستهم یطیعون و یسلمون لتعسف أصحاب الشرکات الصهیونیة المصاصة للدماء فی أمریکا و أوربا من أجل الحفاظ علی مصالحهم الشخصیة و الحزبیة، فسوف یخلقون لهم جحیماً لا یمکن تصور أی سبیل للخلاص منه.
یقول رئیس جمهوریة أمریکا إن أمن إسرائیل هو خطنا الأحمر. من الذی رسم هذا الخط الأحمر؟ مصالح الشعب الأمریکی أم حاجة أوباما الشخصیة للمال و دعم الشرکات الصهیونیة للحصول علی کرسی الرئاسة فی الدورة الرئاسیة الثانیة؟ إلی متی ستستطیعون خداع شعبکم؟ ماذا سیفعل الشعب الأمریکی یوم یدرک عن حق أنکم رضیتم بالذلة و التبعیة و التمرّغ فی التراب أمام أرباب المال الصهاینة، و نحرتم مصالح شعب کبیر أمام أقدامهم من أجل البقاء فی السلطة أیاماً أضافیة؟
أیها الإخوة و الأخوات الأعزاء، إعلموا أن هذا الخط الأحمر لأوباما و أمثاله سوف یتحطم علی ید الشعوب المسلمة الثائرة. ما یهدد الکیان الصهیونی لیس صواریخ إیران أو جماعات المقاومة حتی تنصبوا أمامه درعاً صاروخیاً هنا و هناک. التهدید الحقیقی و الذی لا علاج له هو العزیمة الراسخة للرجال و النساء و الشباب فی البلدان الإسلامیة الذین لم یعودوا یریدون أن تتحکم فیهم أمریکا و أوربا و عملاؤهم، و یفرضون علیهم الهوان.
و بالطبع، فإن تلک الصواریخ سوف تؤدی واجباتها متی ما ظهر تهدید من قبل العدو.
«فاصبر إن وعد الله حق و لا یستخفنک الذین لا یوقنون».
و السلام عليكم و رحمة الله.
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الإمام الخامنئی فی مؤتمر نصرة الانتفاضة الفلسطینیة: فلسطین هی فلسطین «من النهر إلی البحر»
01/10/2011
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
السلام علیکم و رحمة الله..
الحمد لله رب العالمین و الصلاة و السلام علی سیدنا محمد و آله الطاهرین و صحبه المنتجبین، و علی من تبعهم بإحسان إلی یوم الدین.
قال الله الحکیم: «أذن للذین یقاتلون بأنهم ظلموا و إن الله علی نصرهم لقدیر، الذین أخرجوا من دیارهم بغیر حق إلا أن یقولوا ربنا الله و لو لا دفع الله الناس بعضهم ببعض لهدّمت صوامع و بیع و صلوات و مساجد یذکر فیها اسم الله کثیراً و لینصرن الله من ینصره إن الله لقوی عزیز».
أرحب بالضیوف الأعزاء و جمیع الحضور المحترمین.
تتمیز القضیة الفلسطینیة بخصوصیة فریدة من بین کل الموضوعات التی یجدر بالنخبة الدینیة و السیاسیة فی کل العالم الإسلامی أن تتطرق لها. فلسطین هی القضیة الأولی بین کل الموضوعات المشترکة للبلدان الإسلامیة. و ثمة خصوصیات منقطعة النظیر فی هذه القضیة:
أولاً: أن یغتصب بلد مسلم من شعبه، و یعطی لأجانب جُمّعوا من بلدان شتی، و کوّنوا مجتمعاً موزائیکیاً مزیفاً.
ثانیاً: أن هذا الحدث غیر المسبوق فی التاریخ جری بواسطة المذابح و الجرائم و الظلم و الإهانات المستمرة.
ثالثاً: أن قبلة المسلمین الأولی و الکثیر من المراکز الدینیة المحترمة فی هذا البلد مهدَّدة بالهدم و الامتهان و الزوال.
رابعاً: أن هذه الحکومة و المجتمع المزیّفین مارسا فی أکثر مناطق العالم الإسلامی حساسیة، منذ بدایة ظهورهما و إلی الآن، دور القاعدة العسکریة و الأمنیة و السیاسیة للحکومات الاستکباریة، و دور المحور للغرب الاستعماری الذی هو - و لأسباب متعددة - عدو اتحاد البلدان الإسلامیة و رفعتها و تقدمها، و قد استخدمه کالخنجر فی خاصرةَ الأمة الإسلامیة.
خامساً: أن الصهیونیة التی تعدّ خطراً أخلاقیاً و سیاسیاً و اقتصادیاً کبیراً علی المجتمع البشری استخدمت محطّ الأقدام هذا وسیلة و نقطة انطلاق لتوسیع نفوذها و هیمنتها فی العالم.
و یمکن إضافة نقاط أخری للنقاط السابقة منها التکالیف المالیة و البشریة الجسیمة التی تحمّلتها البلدان الإسلامیة لحد الآن، و الانشغال الذهنی للحکومات و الشعوب المسلمة، و معاناة و محن ملایین المشردین الفلسطینیین الذین لا یزال البعض منهم یعیشون لحد الآن و بعد ستة عقود فی المخیمات، و الانقطاع التاریخی لقطب حضاری مهم فی العالم الإسلامی، و .... الخ.
و قد أضیفت الیوم نقطة أساسیة أخری إلی تلک النقاط، ألا و هی نهضة الصحوة الإسلامیة التی عمّت کل المنطقة، و فتحت فصلاً جدیداً حاسماً فی تاریخ الأمة الإسلامیة. هذه الحرکة العظیمة التی یمکنها بلا شک أن تؤدی إلی إیجاد منظومة إسلامیة مقتدرة و متقدمة و منسجمة فی هذه المنطقة الحساسة من العالم، و تضع بحول الله و قوته و بالعزیمة الراسخة لرواد هذه النهضة نهایة لعصر التخلف و الضعف و المهانة الذی عاشته الشعوب المسلمة، استمدت جانباً مهماً من طاقتها و حماسها من قضیة فلسطین.
الظلم و العسف المتصاعد الذی یمارسه الکیان الصهیونی و مواکبة بعض الحکام المستبدین الفاسدین المرتزقین لأمریکا لهذا العسف من جهة، و انبعاث المقاومة الفلسطینیة و اللبنانیة المستمیتة و الانتصارات المعجزة للشباب المؤمن فی حربی الـ 33 یوماً فی لبنان و الـ 22 یوماً فی غزة من جهة أخری، هی من جملة العوامل المهمة التی أطلقت الطوفان فی المحیط الهادئ فی ظاهره للشعوب فی مصر و تونس و لیبیا و باقی بلدان المنطقة.
إنها لحقیقة أن الکیان الصهیونی المدجج بالسلاح و المدعی أنه عصیّ علی الهزیمة تلقی فی حرب غیر متکافئة فی لبنان هزیمة قاسیة مذلة من القضبات المشدودة للمجاهدین المؤمنین الأبطال، و بعد ذلک اختبر سیفه الکلیل مرة أخری أمام المقاومة الفولاذیة المظلومة لغزة و ذاق طعم الإخفاق.
هذه أمور یجب أخذها بعین الجد فی تحلیل الأوضاع الحالیة للمنطقة، و قیاس صحة أی قرار یتخذ علی ضوئها.
إذن، إنه لرأی و حکم دقیق بأن قضیة فلسطین اکتسبت الیوم أهمیة و فوریة مضاعفة، و من حق الشعب الفلسطینی أن یتوقع المزید من البلدان المسلمة فی الوضع الراهن للمنطقة.
لنلق نظرة علی الماضی و الحاضر و نرسم خارطة طریق للمستقبل. و أنا أطرح هاهنا بعض رؤوس النقاط.
مضت علی فاجعة اغتصاب فلسطین أکثر من ستة عقود. و جمیع المسببین الرئیسیین لهذه الفاجعة الدامیة معرفون، و علی رأسهم الحکومة البریطانیة المستعمرة، حیث استخدمت سیاستها و قواها العسکریة و الأمنیة و الاقتصادیة و الثقافیة، هی و سائر الحکومات الغربیة و الشرقیة المستکبرة من بعد ذلک، لخدمة هذا الظلم الکبیر. و قد طرد الشعب الفلسطینی المشرد تحت وطأة قبضات المحتلین التی لا تعرف الرحمة، و قتل و أخرج من موطنه و دیاره. و إلی الیوم لم یجر تصویر حتی واحد بالمائة من الفاجعة الإنسانیة و المدنیة التی وقعت علی ید أدعیاء التحضر و الأخلاق فی ذلک الحین، و لم تحظ بنصیب من الفنون الإعلامیة و المرئیة، فهذا ما لم یشأه کبار أرباب الفنون التصویریة و السینمائیة و التلفزیونیة و المافیات الغربیة لإنتاج الأفلام، و لم یسمحوا به. شعب کامل قتل و تشرد وسط صمت مطبق.
ظهرت حالات المقاومة فی بدایة الأمر، و قد قمعت بقسوة و شدة. و بذل رجال علی الحدود الفلسطینیة، و خصوصاً من مصر، جهوداً بمحفزات إسلامیة، لکنها لم تحظ بالدعم اللازم و لم تستطع التأثیر فی الساحة.
و بعد ذلک جاء الدور للحروب الرسمیة و الکلاسیکیة بین عدة بلدان عربیة و الجیش الصهیونی. جندت مصر و سوریة و الأردن قواتها العسکریة فی الساحة، لکن المساعدات العسکریة و الإمدادیة و المالیة السخیة و الزاخرة و المتزایدة التی قدمتها أمریکا و بریطانیا و فرنسا للکیان الغاصب فرضت الإخفاق علی الجیوش العربیة. إنهم لم یعجزوا عن مساعدة الشعب الفلسطینی و حسب، بل و خسروا أجزاء مهمة من أراضیهم فی هذه الحروب.
و مع اتضاح عجز الحکومات العربیة الجارة لفلسطین تکوّنت تدریجیاً خلایا المقاومة المنظمة فی معظم الجماعات الفلطسینیة المسلحة، و بعد فترة من اجتماعها تأسست منظمة التحریر الفلسطینیة. و کان هذه بصیص أمل تألق تألقاً حسناً لکنه لم یستمر طویلاً حتی خبا. و یمکن ردّ هذا الإخفاق إلی العدید من الأسباب، بید أن السبب الرئیسی هو ابتعادهم عن الجماهیر و عن عقیدتهم و إیمانهم الإسلامی. الإیدیولوجیا الیساریة أو مجرد المشاعر القومیة لم تکن الشیء الذی تحتاجه قضیة فلسطین المعقدة الصعبة. ما کان بوسعه إنزال شعب بکامله إلی ساحة المقاومة و خلق قوة عصیة علی الهزیمة من أبناء الشعب هو الإسلام و الجهاد و الشهادة. أولئک لم یدرکوا هذه الفکرة بصورة صحیحة. فی الأشهر الأولی لانتصار الثورة الإسلامیة الکبری حیث کان زعماء منظمة التحریر الفلسطینیة قد اکتسبوا معنویات جدیدة و راحوا یترددون علی طهران، سألت أحد شخصیاتهم المهمة: لماذا لا ترفعون رایة الإسلام فی کفاحکم الحق. و کان جوابه إن بیننا بعض المسیحیین. و قد جری اغتیال هذا الشخص بعد ذلک فی أحد البلدان العربیة علی ید الصهاینة، و نتمنی إن یکون الغفران الإلهی قد شمله إن شاء الله، لکن استدلاله هذا کان ناقصاً و غیر ناهض. أعتقد أن المناضل المسیحی المؤمن یکتسب إلی جانب الجماعة المجاهدة المضحیة التی تقاتل بإخلاص من منطلق الإیمان بالله و القیامة و الأمل بالمعونة الإلهیة، و تتمتع بالدعم المادی و المعنوی لشعبها، یکتسب محفزات أکبر و أکثر للنضال مما لو کان إلی جانب جماعة عدیمة الإیمان و معتمدة علی مشاعر متزعزعة و بعیدةً عن الإسناد الشعبی الوفی.
عدم توفر الإیمان الدینی الراسخ و الانقطاع عن الشعب جعلهم بمرور الوقت عاجزین و عدیمی التأثیر. طبعاً کان بینهم رجال شرفاء و متحفزون و غیورون، بید أن الجماعة و التنظیم سار فی طریق آخر. انحرافهم وجّه و لا یزال الضربات للقضیة الفلسطینیة. هم أیضاً تنکروا کبعض الحکومات العربیة الخائنة لأهداف المقاومة التی کانت و لا تزال السبیل الوحید لإنقاذ فلسطین، و قد وجّهوا الضربات لا لفلسطین و حسب بل لأنفسهم أیضاً. و علی حد تعبیر الشاعر المسیحی العربی:
لئن أضعتم فلسطيناً فعيشكم طول الحياة مضاضات و آلامٌ
و هکذا مضت إثنتان و ثلاثون سنة من عمر النکبة.. لکن ید القدرة الإلهیة قلبت الصفحة فجأة. و قلب انتصار الثورة الإسلامیة فی إیران فی سنة 1979 (1357 هجری شمسی) الأوضاع فی هذه المنطقة رأساً علی عقب، و فتح صفحة جدیدة. و من بین التأثیرات العالمیة المذهلة لهذه الثورة کانت الضربة التی وجّهتها للحکومة الصهیونیة هی الأسرع و الأوضح من بین الضربات الشدیدة و العمیقة التی وجّهتها للسیاسات الاستکباریة. و کانت تصریحات ساسة الکیان الصهیونی فی تلک الأیام جدیرة بالقراءة و تنمّ عن وضعهم الأسود الغارق فی الاضطراب. فی الأسابیع الأولی للانتصار أغلقت السفارة الإسرائیلیة فی طهران، و أخرج العاملون فیها، و جری تسلیم مکانها رسمیاً لممثلی منظمة التحریر الفلسطینیة، و هم موجودن هناک لحد الآن. أعلن إمامنا الجلیل أن أحد أهداف هذه الثورة تحریر الأرض الفلسطینیة و استئصال غدة إسرائیل السرطانیة. الأمواج القویة لهذه الثورة التی عمّت العالم کله فی ذلک الحین حملت معها إین ما ذهبت هذه الرسالة: «یجب تحریر فلسطین». المشاکل المتتابعة و الکبیرة التی فرضها أعداء الثورة علی نظام الجمهوریة الإسلامیة الإیرانیة و إحداها حرب الأعوام الثمانیة التی شنها نظام صدام حسین بتحریض من أمریکا و بریطانیا و دعم الأنظمة العربیة الرجعیة، لم تستطع هی الأخری سلب الجمهوریة الإسلامیة محفزات الدفاع عن فلسطین.
و هکذا تم ضخّ دماء جدیدة فی عروق فلسطین، و انبثقت الجماعات الفلسطینیة المجاهدة الإسلامیة، و فتحت المقاومة فی لبنان جبهة قویة جدیدة أمام العدو و حماته. و اعتمدت فلسطین بدل الاستناد إلی الحکومات العربیة و من دون مدّ الید للأوساط العالمیة من قبیل منظمة الأمم المتحدة - و هی شریکة إجرام الحکومات الاستکباریة - اعتمدت علی نفسها و علی شبابها و علی إیمانها الإسلامی العمیق و علی رجالها و نسائها المضحین.
هذا هو مفتاح کل الفتوحات و النجاحات.
لقد تقدم هذا السیاق و تصاعد خلال العقود الثلاثة الأخیرة یوماً بعد یوم. و کانت الهزیمة الذلیلة للکیان الصهیونی فی لبنان عام 2006 (1385 هجری شمسی)، و الأخفاق الفاضح الذی منی به ذلک الجیش المتشدق فی غزة سنة 2008 (1387 هجری شمسی)، و الفرار من جنوب لبنان و الانسحاب من غزة، و تأسیس حکومة المقاومة فی غزة، و بکلمة واحدة تحول الشعب الفلسطینی من مجموعة من الناس الیائسین العاجزین إلی شعب متفائل مقاوم له ثقته بنفسه، کانت هذه کلها من الخصائص البارزة للأعوام الثلاثین الأخیرة.
هذه الصورة الکلیة الإجمالیة سوف تکتمل حینما یُنظر بصورة صحیحة للتحرکات الاستسلامیة و الخیانیة التی تهدف إلی إطفاء المقاومة و انتزاع الاعتراف الرسمی بشرعیة إسرائیل من الجماعات الفلسطینیة و الحکومات العربیة.
هذه التحرکات التی بدأت علی ید الخلیفة الخائن و اللاخلف لجمال عبد الناصر فی معاهدة کامب دیفید المخزیة أرادت دوماً ممارسة دور التثبیط حیال العزیمة الفولاذیة للمقاومة. فی معاهدة کامب دیفید اعترفت حکومة عربیة رسمیاً و لأول مرة بصهیونیة الأراضی الإسلامیة فی فلسطین، و ترکت توقیعها تحت سطور اعترفت بإسرائیل داراً قومیاً للیهود.
و بعد ذلک وصولاً إلی معاهدة أوسلو فی سنة 1993 (1372 هجری شمسی) و المشاریع التکمیلیة الأخری التی أعقبتها و التی أدارتها أمریکا، و واکبتها البلدان الأوربیة الاستعماریة، و فُرِضت عبأً علی عاتق الجماعات الاستسلامیة عدیمة الهمّة من الفلسطینیین، انصبت کل مساعی العدو علی صرف الشعب و الجماعات الفلسطینیة عن خیار المقاومة بوعود مخادعة جوفاء و إشغالهم بألاعیب صبیانیة فی الساحات السیاسیة. و سرعان ما تجلی عدم اعتبار کل هذه المعاهدات، و أثبت الصهاینة و حماتهم مراراً أنهم ینظرون لما کتب علی أنه مجرد قصاصات ورق لا قیمة لها. کان الهدف من هذه المشاریع بث الشکوک و التردید فی قلوب الفلسطینیین، و تطمیع الأفراد عدیمی الإیمان و طلاب الدنیا، و شلّ حرکة المقاومة الإسلامیة لیس إلا.
و قد کان المضاد لهذا السمّ فی کل هذه الألاعیب الخیانیة لحد الآن هو روح المقاومة لدی الجماعات الإسلامیة و الشعب الفلسطینی. لقد صمد هؤلاء أمام العدو بإذن الله، و کما وعد الله «و لینصرن الله من ینصره، إن الله لقوی عزیز» فقد حظوا بالمعونة و النصرة الإلهیة. لقد کان صمود غزة علی الرغم من المحاصرة المطلقة نصراً إلهیاً. و سقوط النظام الخائن الفاسد لحسنی مبارک نصراً إلهیاً، و ظهور موجة الصحوة الإسلامیة القویة فی المنطقة نصراً إلهیاً، و سقوط أستار النفاق و الزیف عن وجوه أمریکا و بریطانیا و فرنسا، و الکراهیة المتصاعدة لشعوب المنطقة لهم کانت نصرة إلهیة. و المشکلات المتتابعة و العصیة علی الحصر للکیان الصهیونی ابتداء من المشکلات السیاسیة و الاقتصادیة و الاجتماعیة الداخلیة إلی عزلته العالمیة و الکراهیة العامة له حتی فی الجامعات الأوربیة، کلها من مظاهر النصرة الإلهیة.
الکیان الصهیونی الیوم مکروه و ضعیف و معزول أکثر من أی وقت آخر، و حامیته الرئیسیة أمریکا مبتلاة متحیرة أکثر من أی وقت آخر.
الصفحة الکلیة و الإجمالیة لفلسطین طوال نیّف و ستین عاماً الماضیة أمام أنظارنا حالیاً. ینبغی تنظیم المستقبل بالنظر لهذا الماضی و استلهام الدروس منه.
ینبغی قبل کل شیء إیضاح نقطتین:
الأولی: إن دعوانا هی تحریر فلسطین و لیس تحریر جزء من فلسطین. أی مشروع یرید تقسیم فلسطین مرفوض بالمرة. مشروع الدولتین الذی خلعوا علیه لبوس الشرعیة «الاعتراف بحکومة فلسطین کعضو فی منظمة الأمم المتحدة» لیس سوی الاستسلام لإرادة الصهاینة، أی «الاعتراف للدولة الصهیونیة بالأرض الفلسطینیة». و هذا معناه سحق حقوق الشعب الفلسطینی و تجاهل الحق التاریخی للمشردین الفلسطینین، بل و تهدید حقوق الفلسطینیین الساکنین علی أراضی 1948 . و هو یعنی بقاء الغدة السرطانیة و التهدید الدائم لجسد الأمة الإسلامیة و خصوصاً شعوب المنطقة. و هو بمعنی تکرار آلام و محن عشرات الأعوام و سحق دماء الشهداء.
أی مشروع عملیاتی یجب أن یکون علی أساس مبدأ: «کل فلسطین لکل الشعب الفلسطینی». فلسطین هی فلسطین «من النهر إلی البحر»، و لیس أقل من ذلک حتی بمقدار شبر. طبعاً یجب عدم نسیان أن الشعب الفلسطینی کما فعل فی غزة، سوف یتولی إدارة شؤونه بنفسه عن طریق حکومته المنتخبة فی أی جزء من تراب فلسطین یستطیع أن یحرره، لکنه لن ینسی الهدف النهائی علی الإطلاق.
النقطة الثانیة: هی أنه من أجل الوصول إلی هذا الهدف السامی لا بد من العمل و لیس الکلام، و لا بد من الجدّ و لیس الممارسات الاستعراضیة، و لا بد من الصبر و التدبیر لا السلوکیات المتلونة غیر الصبورة. ینبغی النظر للآفاق البعیدة و التقدم للأمام خطوة خطوة بعزم و توکل و أمل. یمکن لکل واحدة من الحکومات و الشعوب المسلمة و الجماعات المقاومة فی فلسطین و لبنان و باقی البلدان أن تعرف نصیبها و دورها من هذا الجهاد العام، و أن تملأ بإذن الله جدول المقاومة.
مشروع الجمهوریة الإسلامیة لحل قضیة فلسطین و لمداواة هذا الجرح القدیم مشروع واضح و منطقی و مطابق للعرف السیاسی المقبول لدی الرأی العام العالمی، و قد سبق أن عرض بالتفصیل. إننا لا نقترح الحرب الکلاسیکیة لجیوش البلدان الإسلامیة، و لا رمی الیهود المهاجرین فی البحر، و لا طبعاً تحکیم منظمة الأمم المتحدة و سائر المنظمات الدولیة. إننا نقترح إجراء استفتاء للشعب الفلسطینی. من حق الشعب الفلسطینی کأی شعب آخر أن یقرر مصیره و یختار النظام الذی یحکم بلاده. یشارک کل الفلسطینیین الأصلیین من مسلمین و مسیحیین و یهود - و لیس المهاجرون الأجانب - أین ما کانوا، فی داخل فلسطین أو فی المخیمات أو فی أی مکان آخر، فی استفتاء عام و منضبط و یحددوا النظام المستقبلی لفلسطین. و بعد أن یستقر ذلک النظام و الحکومة المنبثقة عنه سوف یقرر أمر المهاجرین غیر الفلسطینیین الذین انتقلوا إلی هذا البلد خلال الأعوام الماضیة. هذا مشروع عادل و منطقی یستوعبه الرأی العام العالمی بصورة صحیحة، و یمکن أن یتمتع بدعم الشعوب و الحکومات المستقلة. بالطبع، لا نتوقع أن یرضخ الصهاینة الغاصبون له بسهولة، و هنا یتکون دور الحکومات و الشعوب و منظمات المقاومة و یکتسب معناه.
الرکن الأهم لدعم الشعب الفلسطینی هو قطع الدعم للعدو الغاصب، و هذا هو الواجب الکبیر الذی یقع علی عاتق الحکومات الإسلامیة. الآن و بعد نزول الشعوب إلی الساحة و شعاراتهم المقتدرة ضد الکیان الصهیونی بأی منطق تواصل الحکومات المسلمة علاقاتها مع الکیان الغاصب؟ وثیقة صدق الحکومات المسلمة فی مناصرتها للشعب الفلسطینی هو قطع علاقاتها السیاسیة و الاقتصادیة الجلیة و الخفیة مع ذلک الکیان. الحکومات التی تستضیف سفارات الصهاینة أو مکاتبهم الاقتصادیة لا تستطیع أن تدعی الدفاع عن فلسطین، و أی شعار معاد للصهیونیة لن یأخذ منهم علی مأخذ الجد و الحقیقة.
منظمات المقاومة الإسلامیة التی تحملت فی الأعوام الماضیة أعباء الجهاد الثقیلة لا تزال الیوم أیضاً أمام هذا الواجب الکبیر. مقاومتهم المنظمة هی الذراع الفاعل الذی بمقدوره أخذ الشعب الفلسطینی نحو هذا الهدف النهائی. المقاومة الشجاعة للجماهیر التی احتلت دیارهم و بلادهم معترف بها رسمیاً و ممدوحة و مشاد بها فی کل المواثیق الدولیة. تهمة الإرهاب التی تطلقها الشبکات السیاسیة و الإعلامیة التابعة للصهیونیة کلام أجوف لا قیمة له. الإرهابی العلنی هو الکیان الصهیونی و حماته الغربیون، و المقاومة الفلسطینیة حرکة إنسانیة مقدسة مناهضة للإرهابیین.
و فی هذا الخضم، من الجدیر بالبلدان الغربیة أیضاً أن تکون لها نظرتها الواقعیة. الغرب الیوم علی مفترق طرق. إما أن یتخلی عن منطق القوة الذی استخدمه زمناً طویلاً و یعترف بحقوق الشعب الفلسطینی، و لا یواصل أکثر من هذا اتباع المخططات الصهیونیة التعسفیة اللاإنسانیة، و إما أن ینتظر ضربات أقسی فی المستقبل غیر البعید. و هذه الضربات الشالة لیست مجرد السقوط المتتابع للحکومات المطیعة لهم فی المنطقة الإسلامیة، إنما یوم تدرک الشعوب فی أوربا و أمریکا أن أغلب مشکلاتهم الاقتصادیة و الاجتماعیة و الأخلاقیة نابعة من الهیمنة الأخطبوطیة للصهیونیة الدولیة علی حکوماتهم، و أن ساستهم یطیعون و یسلمون لتعسف أصحاب الشرکات الصهیونیة المصاصة للدماء فی أمریکا و أوربا من أجل الحفاظ علی مصالحهم الشخصیة و الحزبیة، فسوف یخلقون لهم جحیماً لا یمکن تصور أی سبیل للخلاص منه.
یقول رئیس جمهوریة أمریکا إن أمن إسرائیل هو خطنا الأحمر. من الذی رسم هذا الخط الأحمر؟ مصالح الشعب الأمریکی أم حاجة أوباما الشخصیة للمال و دعم الشرکات الصهیونیة للحصول علی کرسی الرئاسة فی الدورة الرئاسیة الثانیة؟ إلی متی ستستطیعون خداع شعبکم؟ ماذا سیفعل الشعب الأمریکی یوم یدرک عن حق أنکم رضیتم بالذلة و التبعیة و التمرّغ فی التراب أمام أرباب المال الصهاینة، و نحرتم مصالح شعب کبیر أمام أقدامهم من أجل البقاء فی السلطة أیاماً أضافیة؟
أیها الإخوة و الأخوات الأعزاء، إعلموا أن هذا الخط الأحمر لأوباما و أمثاله سوف یتحطم علی ید الشعوب المسلمة الثائرة. ما یهدد الکیان الصهیونی لیس صواریخ إیران أو جماعات المقاومة حتی تنصبوا أمامه درعاً صاروخیاً هنا و هناک. التهدید الحقیقی و الذی لا علاج له هو العزیمة الراسخة للرجال و النساء و الشباب فی البلدان الإسلامیة الذین لم یعودوا یریدون أن تتحکم فیهم أمریکا و أوربا و عملاؤهم، و یفرضون علیهم الهوان.
و بالطبع، فإن تلک الصواریخ سوف تؤدی واجباتها متی ما ظهر تهدید من قبل العدو.
«فاصبر إن وعد الله حق و لا یستخفنک الذین لا یوقنون».
و السلام عليكم و رحمة الله.
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