tehran, sept. 27, irna -- supreme leader of the islamic revolution, ayatollah ali
khamenei, here tuesday emphasized the leading role of the islamic republic of iran"s
broadcasting (irib) and lauded irib"s officials for their attempts to introduce
changes in irib programs. the leader also underlined the importance of observing the
principles of guiding and unceasing struggle against enemies campaign as well as cultural
richness of irib programs. the supreme leader who was addressing the irib"s managing
director, advisors and deputies further added that irib as an influential medium which
could have an impact on behaviour, political outlook, religious beliefs and general
culture of the people, must lead the society on the right direction. citing main
responsibilities of irib on better dissemination of values of the islamic
revolution, the
leader said one of the main duties of the irib is a continous campaign against massive
propaganda of enemy mass media against the islamic republic of iran. the leader added that
in light of sincere and wise efforts of irib officials a tangible change has started in
organization"s programs both in terms of quality and quantity. the supreme leader of
the islamic republic also stressed on utilizing facilities of the irib in the best
possible manner with full assistance of the government. irib"s managing director ali
larijani reported to the leader on the process of irib"s activities and current move
in irib to upgrade the programs qualitatively and quantitatively.
tehran, sept. 20, irna -- on the eve of "sacred defense week" a large number
of commanders and officials of the islamic revolution's guards corp (irgc) here today met
with the leader of the islamic revolution ayatollah seyyed ali khamenei. "utilizing
science, discovering of the first-class realities in the physical universe and employment
of the thoughts and talents and with its massive scientific activities, the islamic
civilization was ayatollah khamenei referred to the medieval age as the age of "the
result of pure aph bsuy lefforts in the way of god is the spiritual enlightenemnt and
material prestige and thetcs
tehran, sept. 17, irna -- the leader of the islamic revolution, ayatollah ali khamenei
on saturday urged followers of divine religions worlwide to confront the offensive of the
world's materialistic powers. the supreme leader made the remark in his message to the
third international symposium on islam and christian orthodoxy which opened here
today.
"dialogue between muslim and christian scholars and thinkers is good and if this
leads them to take common stance on the most vital issues faced by men today it will be
helpful and full of blessings," the message said. the leader's message, read by
minister of culture and islamic guidance mostafa mirsalim, said that over the past one or
two decades, spirituality had emerged in an unprecedent manner in the life of human
beings, making its presence felt to the dismay of materialistic people. this has sparked
the animosity of the rich and powerful people, it added. father george
metallinos, who is
representing the greek church at the symposium, read a message from archbishop seraphim of
greece in which he reiterated that the dialogue between islam and christian orthodoxy did
never intend to ignore differences or jurisprudential principles. the message said the
symposium should otherwise attempt to remove misunderstandings and rivalry which existed
between the two religions in the past on the basis of untrue historical
learnings.
addressing the gathering, the culture and islamic guidance minister termed the dialogue
between religions as a dialogue between cultures and ideologies. mirsalim added that at a
time when religious faith and spirituality is facing harshest attacks from materialistic
powes, religions should try to preserve and promote faith in human beings and guide man
who is fed up with consumption and luxuries. he expressed hope that muslim and christian
personalities participating in the symposium would rach understanding and take long
strides towards bringing islam and christianity closer. besides iranian scholars, some 12
greek thinkers, clergymen and university professors are attending the three day
symposium.
the previous two symposiums were held in athens.
tehran, sept. 12, irna -- the leader of the islamic revolution on monday said that
iranian officials, particularly friday prayer leaders should be on alert against new
schemes of the enemies of islam in their cultural assault on islamic iran. "in their
confrontation with the islamic system, enemies ofislam have launched all-out efforts using
sophisticated devices and spending huge amounts of money," the supreme leader said in
his address to the 10th nationwide seminar of friday prayers leaders which opened here
monday. however, ayatollah khamenei felt confident that as stated by the holy
quran, the
enemies will gain nothing but frustration in their confrontation with justice.
elaborating the goals of the enemies in their cultural assault against iran, the
supreme leader said undermining the faith of the young generation and tarnishing the
revolutionary cultureprevailing well-calculated cultural onslaught on the muslim people of
iran. in their offensive, the enemies have resorted to propaganda,arts, books and
films,
ayatollah khamenei said, adding that the best wayto confront the offensive is to utilize
the same devices prperly andin a calculated manner. the leader of the islamic revolution
said that fridaycongregation prayers were among the best and most efficient means for
keeping people informed about the enemies' cultural inroads. he also underlined the
importance of participating in friday prayers forthe iranian people. prior to the leader's
speech, hojatoleslam rasuli mahallati, chairman of the policy making council of friday
prayer leaders, briefed ayaatollah khamenei on the activities of the council overthe past
year.
tehran, sept. 11, irna -- leader of the islamic revolution ayatollah ali khamenei
saying close ties between iran and pakistan were certainly in the interest of the two
nations warned here sunday that subversive elements should not be allowed to mar
tehran-islamabad ties for their own sinister goals. "islam is the major factor behind
the bortherly relations between the two countries, and the pakistani people, both shia and
sunni, are brothers of the iranian people," the leader told visiting pakistani
president sardar farooq ahmad khan leghari and his entourage. ayatollah khamenei also
cautioned against attempts of extremist groups in pakistan, which he said are directed by
foreigners, to hurt the unity and brotherly relations between the two nations. "the
pakistani people have a strong link with islam and the relationship between pakistani
officials and islam is good. based on the past experiences, the success of any government
in that country depends on the degrees of its commitment to islam and its respect for
islamic rules," the supreme leader said. ayatollah khamenei said the issue of kashmir
is an islamic and humanitarian matter for the islamic republic of iran because kashmiri
muslims have been openly subjected to oppression. "we have always expressed, and will
continue to express, our disgust against what is happening to kashmiri muslims by the
indian government in various circles," the leader of the islamic revolution
said. the
supreme leader also lashed out at the u.s. and those circles claiming to be advocates of
human rights for overlooking the fact that the rights of muslims in kashmir,
bosnia-herzegovina, palestine and karabakh were being trampled upon. he said all islamic
countries particularly iran and pakistan are duty bound to disclose the brutal acts being
committed against the innocent people of kashmir.
muslim countries should actively deal with the plight of palestinian people, ayatollah
khamenei said, adding that the stance taken by certain islamic states in remotest parts of
the world and in asia on the issue of palestine was much better than those of arab
countries. the pakistani president, in turn outlined his country's viewpoints on the
problems of the muslim world particularly the plight of muslims in kashmir, afghanistan
and tajikistan.
terming tehran-islamabad relaitons as "brotherly and very close" president
leghari said better coordination between the two countries could enable iran and pakistan
to play more effective role in dealing with international issues. the pakistani president
said the islamabad government was trying to correspond all laws in that country with
sharia (islamic laws) and has so far taken strides towards the islamization of the
country. heading a top level delegation, the pakistani president arrived here saturday on
a three day official visit.
tehran, sep. 11, irna -- leader of the islamic republic of iran, ayatollah seyyed ali
khamenei, on the occasion of the commencement of the 'kharij' level of islamic studies at
the theological schools in iran on sunday sen a messge to students recommending debate on
modern day topics alongisde traditional topics. he also emphasized the personal fight with
material urges in man and stressed that theological students should endeavour to become
morally solid in order to be able to discharge their missionary role in its its proper
manner. the 'kharij' studies is the highest professional level of islamic studies within
the discipline of islamic jurisprudence.
tehran, sept. 7, irna -- leader of the islamic revolution ayatollah ali khamenei said
today that the revolutionary government and nation of iran re bravely resisting all
pressure and threats of the u.s. and its allies and are treading their path independently
and proudly. "today, the islamic government of iran takes independent positions on
international issues and iranian officials make decisions in compliance with the wishes
and in the interest of th noble people of iran," the leader told a visiting group of
people. referring to the pressure and threats of the u.s. and its european allies against
iran, ayatollah khamenei said that the u.s. president, unable to solve problems at
home,
is pressing for a compromise between arabs and israel in a bid to convince the american
public. considering iran the main obstacle in the way of such a disgraceful
compromise,
the u.s. and its allies are exerting pressure on and threatening the islamic
republic, the
supreme leader said. "despite all these threats, islamic iran is still sticking to
its righteous stance and will continue to insist that israel should be
annihilated,"
he said. the leader of the islamic revolution said that it was natural for the
american,
british and zionist mass media to launch poisonous propaganda against the islamic
republic. "the enemies of islam and the powers which have been dealt a blow by the
islamic revolution, are expected to do nothing but to level such accusations as human
rights abuses and lack of democracy "but fair people of the world have admitted the
fact that in no place in the middle east there is a government as popular as the islamic
republic of iran," ayatollah khamene concluded.
tehran, spet. 3, irna -- leader of the islamic revolution ayatollah seyyed ali khamenei
in a message to the annual prayers gathering underlined the need for further attention to
the issue of prayers in text books as well as in television and radio programs. the
leader's message, read by hojatoleslam rasouli mahallati, opened the gathering in shiraz
saturday morning. the leader urged religious scholars and researchers to write articles
and conduct works on the issue of prayers, adding that the subject matter should be
repeatedly discussed at all levels of the society. in radio and television, the message
read, the issue of prayers should be regarded as a matter which needs constant teaching to
all. he appreciated efforts made in the past few years for the proper attention paid to
the issue of prayers, adding that there were hopes that in the near future the issue would
find its real status in the society. the leader also udnerscored the importance of
congregational prayers and said in his message that it would lay the foundation for
cooperation and unanimity among the members of the society.