Ayatollah Khamenei extols physicians of Iraqi war (30.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 30, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised here
Thursday the bravery and sacrifice of devout physicians during the 1980-1988 Iraqi-imposed
war which claimed lots of lives on both sides. In a meeting with a group of physicians of
the Sacred Defense (an allusion to the war) period, he said, "The spirit of
bravery,
readiness to attend the battlefields and sacrificing personal interests for national
interests should always be commended in the society." Ayatollah Khamenei said that
national bravery guarantees happiness and development in the society, noting the bravery
of Iranian combatants during the bloody war. He criticized certain efforts aimed to
denigrate the spirit of bravery and sacrifice, and disparage the religious values and the
achievements of the Islamic Revolution and called for confrontation against such
efforts.
"The only way for the human being to emancipate from the oppression of major powers
is belief in God and Islam." The event was also attended by the Commander of the
Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps (IRGC) Major-General Rahim Safavi and Health Minister
Mohammad Farhadi. The visitors said their prayers led by Ayatollah Khamenei and then broke
their fast on the third day of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan. Leader stresses the importance of learning and reciting Quran (28.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 28, IRNA -- On the occasion of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, a
group of people who have memorized the whole Quran and some reciters and scholars of the
Holy Book called on the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
here Tuesday. At the spiritual ceremony, the Supreme Leader said that learning and
reciting the Holy Quran is an introduction to the understanding of God's words and
emphasized the importance of deliberation on the meaning of the Holy Muslim Book. The
leader said habitual reading of the Holy Qoran is a requirement to understanding the
meaning of the book, and added that everyone should try to appreciate the concepts of the
Quran so as to get acquainted with the words of God and divine commands. About 600 people
attended the ceremony and some of them recited verses of the Quran. Mohammad Hossein
Tabatabaee, the eight-year-old boy Interpreter and reciter by heart of the whole Quran who
was present at the ceremony was warmly received by the Supreme Leader.
Tehran, Nov 28, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R) seen chatting
with the Iranian genius Mohammad Hossein Tabatabaei (C)in a meeting with a group of people
who have memorized the whole Quran and some reciters and scholars of the Holy
Book. The
meeting was arranged on the advent of the Mulsim holy fasting month of Ramadhan. Leader: Armed forces, symbol of national dignity (26.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 26, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said here Sunday that heroic defense of the Iranian nation and armed forces during the 8-year imposed war has encouraged other nations to stand up to global powers for their independence. Ayatollah Khamenei told the 33rd graduation ceremony of the students of Imam Ali (AS) Police Academy as well as pilots graduating from Aviation College of the Army's Airborne Division enemy tries to prevent the Iranian nation from setting a pattern worldwide.
The Leader said breaking the myth of the Zionist regime's invulnerability in southern
Lebanon and the heroic resistance of the Palestinian people to the Zionist occupation
forces are among the blessings of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran. The Supreme Leader
said the Islamic Republic is based on strong logic and ideas and has the potential to win
the faith of nations. Despite enemy plots, the Iranian nation has succeeded in making its
voice heard throughout the world over the past 21 years, added the paramount Leader.
Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the armed forces as a symbol of national dignity and pride and
said training of committed, resolute and educated youth, having faith in Islam and the
revolution, at Imam Ali (AS) Police Academy would strengthen and revitalize the
army.
After his speech, the Leader awarded a number of exemplary cadets. At the end of the
ceremony, the Leader reviewed a military parade by model units. Leader: Basij, effective body in safeguarding Islamic Republic (25.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 25, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday the Basij (volunteer forces) is an effective body in safeguarding the Islamic Republic. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the anniversary of establishment of Basij in 1979, the Supreme Leader said victory of the Islamic Revolution and the Intifada of the Palestinian people are indication of the progressive nature of the right and the gradual retreat of injustice. The Leader said that the moral values and religious thoughts are growing in the world adding that the advocates of truth have gained grounds at the universal level. Ayatollah Khamenei said that formation of Basij was a great blessing of the Islamic Revolution and the late Imam Khomeini.
The Leader said the Basij is a voluntary presence of the faithful in the forefront of
the campaign against injustice when the Islamic Republic needs defense. The Supreme Leader
said there are different formations in the country whose members have Basiji
sentiments.
The Basij members are the most efficient people working in different sections of the
country. Ayatollah Khamenei called on Basij officials to adopt plan preparing the ground
for the people from different segments of the community to join the Basij. The Leader also
urged the Basij officials to embark on guidance of the large body of the Basij for
prevention of any defect in the system of the popular body. Leader expresses sorrow over death of Experts Assembly member (23.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 23, IRNA -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei, on Thursday expressed sorrow over the demise of senior theologian and member of
Experts Assembly Ayatollah Seyed Mehdi Rouhani. "With great sorrow I was informed
that Ayatollah Seyed Mehdi Rouhani had passed away after a long period of suffering from
illness," he said. "He was the vanguard of morality and piety, on the forefront
of propagating Islam and Jihad (struggle to safeguard the Islamic values) and his demise
has been a great loss to theological centers," the leader said. The Supreme Leader
also appreciated the high level of theological knowledge of the late Ayatollah Rouhani who
represented the people of Qom at the Experts Assembly. Ayatollah Khamenei offered his
condolences to the theological centers and to the bereaved family of the deceased
Ayatollah. Ayatollah Rouhani, 76 passed away on Thursday morning in the wake of lung
cancer. Leader: Supporting Intifada, historical duty of all Muslim states (23.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 23, IRNA -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei here on Thursday stressed that supporting the Intifada (uprising) of the Muslim
Palestinians is the Islamic, humanitarian and historical duty of all Muslim
countries, the
Arab states in particular. The paramount Leader made the remark while receiving the
visiting Syrian Prime Minister, Mohammed Mustapha Miro. He further reiterated that one day
the region will undoubtedly witness the elimination of the Zionist regime. Terming the
recent crimes committed by the Zionist regime in the occupied territories as unprecedented
over the past 50 years, the Supreme Leader stressed that the Zionist regime, since its
creation, has never been faced with such a big problem. Under such a situation, any move
by the Zionist regime and its major supporter, the United States, will end up in their
loss, Ayatollah Khamenei added. Underlining the need for regional countries to be alert,
adopt appropriate stands and take practical measures in the face of the Zionist
regime,
the Leader said that today, the region is going through a new and crucial test. Now the
regional states and different communities should do more than rhetorics, the Leader said
adding that they should take serious and practical measures to support the oppressed and
rightful people of Palestine. The new Palestinian Intifada, even if suppressed, will not
stop, Ayatollah Khamenei said adding that the Zionist regime will definitely be
annihilated and the Palestinian country will be established one day. Underlining the need
for coordination between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria under the current regional
situation, the Leader stressed that the two countries are linked together
strategically.
Tehran will support Damascus under any circumstances, the Leader added. Paying tribute to
the late Hafiz al-Assad, Ayatollah Khamenei appreciated the stands taken by President
Bashar al-Assad on continuation of cooperation with the Islamic Republic. Due to their
identical intellectual bonds, Iran and Syria have enjoyed good cooperation concerning
different international and regional developments over the past 21 years, the Leader noted
and called for continuation of such cooperation. During the visit, in which First
Vice-President Hassan Habibi was also present, the Syrian premier praised the stands of
the Iranian leadership, government and nation in providing support for Damascus. Referring
to Tehran-Damascus relations as deep and amicable, he stressed that President Bashar
favors further expansion of mutual cooperation with Iran. Iran-Syria cooperation and the
two countries' common stands against the U.S. interventions have had great and positive
impacts on the victory of the Lebanese Resistance Movement over the Zionist
regime, Miro
said adding that continuation of such cooperation will undoubtedly play a key role in
liberation of the occupied territories. Supreme Leader: Islamic countries should punish Israel (22.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 22, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei here Wednesday described the clerics as a community treading the path of the prophets. Addressing a group of theological students, the Leader said the most important issue in Qom theological schools is to determine the status of the clerics and make wise and steady efforts to attain the objectives of the prophets. Ayatollah Khamenei said the theological students should get acquainted with Islamic viewpoints on new phenomena and social and political issues. He added some developments in today's world are clear signs that materialistic system in the West based on humanism is void compared with the Islamic system which is based on divine revelations and teachings of the prophets.
Referring to Washington's support for the Zionist regime which is a top violator of
human rights, as a blatant example of the western democracy based humanism, the Supreme
Leader said the western world and the U.S. are watching silently the crimes being
committed by the Zionist regime and its killing of innocent people whose only fault is
seeking their rights. The Leader criticized the Islamic countries for their reluctance to
confront the Zionist regime and stressed that the Muslim world and especially the Arab
countries should take seriously the punishment of Israel by stopping oil export and
organizing extensive popular protests. Ayatollah Khamenei cited the presidential elections
in the U.S. as another proof of the hollowness of materialistic systems in the West and
said the representative of 25 percent of people governs 75 percent of people which
demonstrates that the rule of majority in the western systems is a myth. Leader: meeting people's needs, a must in popular religious system (20.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 20, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei met Interior Minister Hojatoleslam Abdolvahed Mousavi Lari and provincial governors Monday evening. Addressing the political representatives of the Islamic system after a brief report presented by the Interior Minister Mousavi Lari, the Leader stressed on the people's role in the establishment of popular and religious system and also their role in the appointment of its ranking officials as one of the pillars of such governments.
He also referred to the authorities' responsibility in paying close attention to the
people's problems and providing for the people's well-being as the other pillar of such
systems. "The responsibilities and political positions are to be viewed as
opportunities to serve the people," further stressed the Leader adding,
"basically, one of the major differences between an Islamic system's authorities with
those of other types of political systems is the way they think about a political position
and how to take advantage of them." He pointed out that taking advantage of a
political position in order to secure personal financial benefits is a deviation from the
Right Path and a corruption that can hurt the whole entity of a political system if
appropriate remedies are not sought immediately. Ayatollah Khamenei said, "in an
Islamic system the country belongs to the people and the people's interests take
precedence over those of individuals and groups," adding that the Islamic system is
not after establishment of a dictatorship and exerting its own hegemony over the minds and
hearts of the people. The Leader said that the political authorities of the Islamic
Republic of Iran must establish a much closer relationship with the people. The Leader
referred to being at the service of the people as a great blessing for the political
authorities, reiterating, "The sincere and heart-felt sentiments of the people
towards the authorities is a glorious sign of the depth of latters' relations with the
people, and signifies the strong religious beliefs of these people who love their
political system." Ayatollah Khamenei also referred to the wrong bureaucratic methods
that the Islamic government of Iran has unfortunately inherited from the past ousted
regime, and stressed the need for a deep reform in this regard. He also pointed to the
God's promise to assist those who help Him, adding that the Islamic system has encountered
with various types of difficulties and conspiracies during the past 21 years of its
resistance, but God's blessings have always safeguarded the system because this government
has hoisted the flag of the glory of religion against the global tyranny of oppression.
The Leader referred to the importance of the governor generals' duties since they link the
system with the people. He stressed the the need for them to lead a pious life as Quran
has ordered. He encouraged the country's governor generals, and other authorities to be
serious in performing their duties and to take full advantage of the divine blessings of
the holy months of Sah'ban and Ramadhan in purification of their souls through seeking the
Exalted Allah's assistance in order to render further services to the people. Before the
Leader's address, the Interior Minister in a brief speech referred to the sensitive role
of the governor generals as the meeting point between the system and the people and gave a
brief account of the works done by the 286 governorate offices across the country. Martyrs, war veterans, released PoWs Iran's most precious asset (18.11.2000)Supreme Leader Saveh, Nov 18, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday the martyrs, war veterans and the released
prisoners of war (PoWs) were the most precious wealth of the country. Speaking to the
families of the martyrs and war veterans as well as number of the workers in Saveh, the
Supreme Leader said the officials with the Three Branches of the government have to take
lessons from the behaviors and actions of the war veterans and those who lost their lives
in the path of God. Elaborating on the self-sacrificing acts undertaken by the war
veterans over the eight years of the sacred defense, Ayatollah Khamenei pointed out that
the most respected people in the country are those who were present in the war front under
critical conditions. Addressing the workers present in the meeting, the Leader stated that
the workers have to gain more skills and experience while promoting the conscience of
working in the society. He praised the great efforts done by the working classes in
contributing to the country's prosperity. The leader wound up its five-day visit to the
Central Province and returned back to Tehran Saturday night.
Saveh, Central Prov., Nov 19, IRNA -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah
Seyed Ali Khamenei, on Saturday paid tribute to a messenger of Allah whose shrine is in
the vicinicty of this central city. Leader: Islamic Republic has embarked on developing democracy (18.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 18, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Islam is the proponent of democracy in the true sense and the Islamic Republic of Iran has launched a new movement to develop democracy. Addressing a large public gathering in Saveh, Central province, the Supreme Leader said the Islamic Republic of Iran has embarked on developing religious democracy which has drawn the attention of many nations, intellectuals and political figures. The leader said that in Islamic democracy, relationship between the people and official is mutual based on sympathy and religious sentiment.
The people's rights are of high significance in Islamic democracy, the Supreme Leader
said. Ayatollah Khamenei recalled the model of honoring the people's rights in the era of
the Muslim rule under Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and Imam Ali (AS) and said under the Muslim
rule, the officials should honor their commitment to the people and do their best to
render service to the people. The Leader said presence of the people in different stages
of the democratic process indicates their trust in the officials of the Islamic Republic.
The Leader pointed to the presidential election in the United States and said that the
U.S. president is being elected with 25 percent of the votes. 75 percent of the U.S.
population are not interested in the presidential election and those who voted for a
candidate have done so under influence of the publicity. Is it possible to say that the
U.S. administrative system is democratic? the Leader asked. Democracy in the Western
states, the Leader pointed out, is not a reality. The radio and television stations in the
Western countries belong to big capitalists so that the propaganda machine is under the
monopoly of the capitalists who do not care about people's interests and do not disclose
the secrets of the Western democracy. "In the Western democracy there is freedom on
violating the humanitarian values and freedom in the Western democracy does not mean to
honor the people's right to take part in determining their own fate," the leader
said. On the significance of social justice, the Supreme Leader said that progress and
social development in the country would be impossible in the absence of social justice.
The Leader said that both the officials and the people are required to honor the law
adding that social justice would be restored by honoring the law. Leader: Serving people, worship of the highest order (18.11.2000)Arak, Markazi (Central) prov., Nov 18, IRNA - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution,
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, said here on Friday night that the issue of appointing
qualified candidates to higher posts in the executive branch of government should be
institutionalized. Addressing a meeting of administrative officials of this central
province, the leader also stressed the need to confront administrative corruption.
Ayatollah Khamenei said that under present circumstances serving the people is the
greatest form of worship. The leader described the financial, planning and management
sectors of the government as fulfilling the most crucial responsibilities of the country,
and called on officials to use the three sectors to the fullest advantage. Ayatollah
Khamenei also urged executive officials of the country to take pre-emptive measures to
combat violations of administrative rules and regulations before cases involving these
violations reach the courts. According to the leader, poverty, administrative corruption
and discrimination are the root causes of all other corruptions and thus called on
officials to take appropriate measures to thwart these causes and to deal with
administrative and executive affairs in a manner free from factionalism. Referring to the
shortcomings of this central province, the supreme leader expressed his hope that through
planning and efforts made by its officials the problems would be solved. Before the
supreme leader gave his speech, Central Province overnor-General Hamid Haji Abdolvahhab
presented a report of the economic and social situation prevailing in the province. The
governor-general expressed his hope that during the current visit of the supreme leader
provincial measures would be taken to gradually lift the province from its problems.
Ayatollah Khamenei began a five-day inspection tour of this central province on Tuesday
which is due to wind up today. He has already personally visited a number of cities in the
province and has sent personal representatives to various towns to hear and assess
problems facing their residents.
Tehran, Nov 18, IRNA -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei on Friday evening visited a holy shrine in the village of Hazaveh, in the
vicinity of the Central provincial capital city of Arak. Central Province experts, representatives meet Leader (17.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 17, IRNA -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei, met and conferred with a group of experts, intellectuals and representatives of
the Central Province for two hours on Thursday evening. The dialogs, held in a sincere and
warm atmosphere, were mainly around the problems and needs of the region's people,
including the intellectuals. Ayatollah Khamenei referred to a country's experts as the
greatest and most valuable national assets, stressing, "the major duty of our
country's experts is hoisting the flag of a scientific and intellectual `Jihad' in order
to make up for the country's backwardednesses. He reiterated that it is the moral and
humanitarian responsibility of every individual in our society today to try his best to
eliminate the nation's problems, adding, "in this path, the larger the number of
those who have scientific and intellectual capabilities, the sooner our Islamic system
would achieve its lofty objectives." The Leader reiterated that the Iranian nation
will surely gain its desired high goals through their perseverance and determination. Leader of Revolution meets people in Tafresh (17.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 17, IRNA -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khameni, arrived in the city of Tafresh in the southern part of the Central Province on the fourth day of his visit to the province on Friday and attended the gathering of an enthusiastic crowd who had gathered to visit him. The Leader referred to the people of Tafresh, Ashtian and Farahan as "a pious, brave and noble people, who love their infallible Imams (AS) and Islam." "Your region has presented great and humane talented individuals in cultural, scientific and political fields to our nation," reiterated the Leader, adding, "Mirza Taqi Khan Amir Kabir and Qa'em Maqam Farahani (both prominent prime ministers at Qajar era) are among the great personalities from this region, who resisted against the hegemony of the foreigners, that was the country's major problem during the reign of the Qajar Dynasty. Ayatollah Khamenei then referred to the brave resistance of two prominent Alims and sources of jurusprudence from that region against the influence of the foreigners, namely the late Grand Ayatollahs Mirza Shirazi, and Mirza Hassan Ashtiani, reiterating, "the nobel, alert, clever and brave clergies have always fought against the foreign influence along the course of our history.
The Leader referred to the ousted Pahlavi Dynasty's serious palns for fighting against
the independent clergies as well as sowing the seeds of discord between them and the
people, that results in alienation of the people form thair religion and providing for the
hegemony of the foreign powers over the country. "The enemies never succeeded to ruin
the good relationsip between the body of the clergies with the Iranian nation or to
deprive them of their religious feelings, because this nation has never been agreed with,
and will never yield to the hegemony of the foreign powers." The Leader of the
Islamic Revolution further stressed that, "Anyone whose heart beats for this
country's prosperity must be alert and on guard against the ecconomic, cultural and
political hegemony of the Americans in Iran," adding, "those whose awkward and
inappropriate words, deeds and political maneuvers are focussed on raising the hopes of
the enemy for returning to the various scenes of our country's affais are in fact
betraying the ideals of our nation and acting against the interests of their
country." Ayatollah Khamenei anounced, "The Islamic Republic of Iran, is
determined to resist against any enemy, relying on Islam and the strong belief of our
pious, kind and sincere nation, and to guide this nation and this country to the highest
peaks of advancement and prosperity." Referring to the problems and defficiencies of
the region, the Leader said, "The authorities in charge will try their best to
eliminate these shortcomings as soon as possible." Ayatollah Khamenei warns youths of cultural traps of U.S. (16.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 16, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called Thursday in
the Central Province on the Iranian youths to be wary of the cultural plots of the U.S.
which, he said, are hatched to dishearten Iran's youths. Addressing a strong group of
youths in this central province, he said, "the international arrogance headed by the
U.S. is waging wide-ranging propaganda to dishearten the people, particularly the
youths." He noted that the Islamic Republic can challenge "tens of
superpowers" not just the United States. Ayatollah Khamenei also warned of political
bickering in the country and urged the youths to steer clear of purely factional rivalries
and rhetoric. Instead, he said, the youths should believe in Islam, in the path set by the
founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, and in the national independence so that
they would be able to opt for the correct path. Meanwhile, the leader, praised the younger
Iranian generation, saying, "I am very hopeful about the future of this younger
generation." Ayatollah Khamenei touched on employment and marriage as the personal
preoccupation of the youths, and also injustice and corruption as their societal concerns.
He said the youth must be able to get married when they are young, but commented that
concerns for unjustifiable material rituals of marriage that are really irrelevant to
starting a married life were making ht difficult for the youg Iranians to get married and
settle down when they could do it. Ayatollah Khamenei arrived in Arak for a five-day
routine visist Tuesday.
Leader: Officials are working to provide people with welfare (16.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 16, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said in Khomein, the birthplace of the late Imam Khomeini, on Thursday the officials are working for the welfare of the people, particularly those in the deprived areas. Addressing a large gathering of people, the Supreme Leader paid tribute to the founder of the Islamic Republic, the late Imam Khomeini.
The Leader said that the majority of the Iranian nation, the youth and the officials
including the heads of the three branches of government are the followers of the late Imam
Khomeini. The Leader said that all those seeking dignity of the Iranian nation and the
success of the Islamic Republic are brethren. Ayatollah Khamenei said that the Islamic
Republic of Iran is working to provide the people with welfare particularly to those
living in the deprived areas of the country and complained that certain people are sowing
discord for partisan sentiments. "All the officials are working hard to help the
people remove the difficulty they have in everyday life," the Leader said adding that
the government is also required to launch campaign against corruption and drug addiction
which have posed threats to the young generation.
Khomein, Central Prov., Nov 16, IRNA -- Two youths welcome Supreme Leader of the
Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to the birthplace of the father of the
Islamic Revolution and founder of the Islamic republic the late Imam Khomeini here
Thursday. Leader: Palestinian uprising a blessing of Islamic Revolution (16.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 16, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said in the central city of Arak on Wednesday evening that the awakening of the Palestinians nation as well as the helplessness of the U.S. and the Zionist regime in the face of the uprising was an outcome of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. In a meeting with the ulema, clerics and seminary students in Central province, the Leader referred to the influence of Iran's Islamic Revolution among other nations and said the export of Islamic Revolution was synonymous with the export of thoughts and ideas. Ayatollah Khamenei described the Islamic Republic of Iran a `righteous concept' which triggers awe and fear among the superpowers. The Leader said the big responsibility of the clerics at `this sensitive juncture' was to strive for protecting the Islamic system and abstain from seeking mundane privileges. The Supreme Leader advised the clerics to keep abreast of the current demands in the society, particularly those of the youth and said, "Clerics, besides being skilled in theoretical, philosophical and jurisprudence concepts, should also increase their awareness on the needs of the time." The Leader pointed out that the key to late Imam Khomeini's success in leading the Islamic Revolution was his sincere intentions as well as his spiritualism. BH/AH End ::irna 16/11/2000 11:41
Leader: America's power proven inefficient vis-a-vis Palestinians' will (16.11.2000)Arak, Nov 16, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, said in Arak on Wednesday evening that "today the political will, economic aids and military capabilities of the U.S. , mobilized to support the Zionists, and Zionists' own military machine, have all proved to be inefficient when contrasted to the faith and strong will of the Palestinian nation and particularly their empty-handed youth."
The Commander in Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ayatollah Khamenei, who was
speaking at the gathering of Arak armed forces in the central part of the country went on
to say, "The guaranteed destiny of any nation, armed with such a strong faith,
coupled with such an unrivalled incentive, is definitely embracing the sweet
victory." The Leader reiterated, "What has led to the awakening of the Muslim
nations and giving them an incentive to resist against the big powers' oppression,
particularly among the Palestinians and the Lebanese, is the Iranian nations' twenty-year
resistance against the global powers, including the braveries of the combatants of Islam
during their eight-year sacred defense." Ayatollah Khamenei referred to one of the
precious achievements of Iranian nation during the imposed war, despite the great human
and material losses, as "the strengthening of the Islamic system," adding that,
"the major objective of the global arrogance in organizing the eight-year war against
the Iranian revolutionary nation and government was preventing the Islamic nations to take
model from our revolution or to hope to achieve similar victories and to destroy their
incentives. Yet the selfless braveries of the Iranian youth, the combatants of Islam and
their families made the global powers forgot all about their objectives and their goals at
the end." The Leader of the Islamic Revolution referred to the sensitive point that
the United States and the global arrogance are always busy trying to convince the nations
that they can not do anything against their will and their goals, further reiterating,
"the Iranian nation is proud that it successfully managed, through its resistance,
and its selfless struggles, not only to crush that fable and defend their country's
independence and territorial integrity mightily, but also to present a practical pattern
for the Muslim nations." The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces said that the
only cure for the miseries of the Islamic nations is to stand fast against the
illegitimate will of the global powers, adding, "the present incentive and alertness
of the Palestinian nation is partly owed to the blessed victory of the Islamic Revolution,
the sacred title of `combatant Islam' and the spirituality, truthfulness and strong belief
of the late Imam in God, that made him a great model for the world Muslims." Leader: Top duty of clerics to keep solid foundation of Islamic system (16.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 16, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei in a meeting with the clerics and religious students of the Central Province
theological schools said the most important duty of the clerics was to try and preserve
the solid foundation of Iran's Islamic system. He said Iran's Islamic system was the fruit
of God's favors, attempts of the religious jurisprudents in the previous periods and the
wise leadership of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Rouhollah Khomeini.
Pointing to the key role played by the clergy in Iran's Islamic system and the
expectations of the public from the clerical community, the Leader said under the
sensitive circumstances the clerics should try to safeguard the Islamic system of the
country and distance themselves from the worldly advantages. To this end, the Leader
advised, the clerics have to identify the real needs of the public, in particular the
needs of the young people. He said the clerics should try to penetrate the issues of
today's world while possessing deep jurisprudential knowledge in order to be able to
answer to the questions raised by the young generation and to meet their needs. The Leader
went on to say that exporting the Revolution means exporting the spiritual thoughts and
ideals to other nations adding that the resistance of the Palestinian people against the
Zionist regime of Israel and the weakness of the United States vis-a-vis the Palestinian
struggle is a reflection of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. Leader inspects exhibition of Central Province capabilities (15.11.2000)Arak, Central prov., Nov 15, IRNA -- On the second day of his inspection tour of the
province, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday
visited an exhibition on potentials and capabilities of the Central province. In the
course of his three-hour visit, the Leader became further acquainted with the potentials
and capabilities of the province in various fields. Over 240 pavilions in the exhibition
have put on display various industrial, mineral, agricultural, livestock products and
foodstuff produced in the province. Producers and officials of the firms being represented
at the exhibition briefed the Leader on their activities as well as their products. Some
producers also urged Ayatollah Khamenei to advise the government to provide more support
for domestic products, extend them with more credits and solve problems facing exporters.
Various firms from the public and private sectors as well as cooperatives from throughout
the province are taking part in the exhibition being held in an area of 10,000 square
meters, at the permanent international exhibitions ground of the province in Arak. The
Leader of the Islamic Revolution began a five-day inspection tour of the province on
Tuesday.
Arak, Central Prov., Nov 15, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei inspects the handicrafts pavilion of a fair and pavilion of
machinery, where potentiality of this central Iranian province has been put on show, on
Wednesday. BG/AH
Arak, Central Prov., Nov 15, IRNA -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah
Seyed Ali Khamenei here on Tuesday evening received a group of relatives of martyrs of the
Central Province. Leader Concerned About Cultural Situation, Mohajerani Must Act (15.11.2000)Tehran Times- Wednesday, November 15, 2000, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah
Seyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday voiced his concern about the cultural situation in the
country and criticized the cultural officials for their inaction and lack of effective
measures to rectify the wrongs in the cultural area. Leader reminds people of responsibility to safeguard national and religious culture (14.11.2000)Arak, Nov 14, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed-Ali Khamenei, addressed the people of Arak at a large assembly in the ity Tuesday, reminding them of the responsibility to protect national and religious culture against inroads of un-Islamic cultures. The following is excerpts from his address to the local people here Tuesday. "The Palestinian nation will not always content themselves with stones and their bare hands (in their fight with the Zionist regime). One day, they will have to rely on firearms to defend their homeland... "The Islamic governments should feel responsible for the Palestinians who are suffering from Zionists' brutalities and help them in any possible way... "My dear brothers and sisters, the Central Province is in fact one characterized by cultural and intellectual growth and by invaluable cultural and political accomplishments. This is true throughout the province. Certainly, the province has ancient and old towns but the city of Arak is very young in comparison with many old towns and cities. Despite its short life, however, it has been the cradle for many prominent personalities all of whom boast of accomplishments of their own. Your city is actually one which has been the source for theological schools in Qom. The theological schools in Qom were established by a personality who was attracted to your city and who left Najaf and Samera to this part of our country. The prominent personalities of Arak were also equally prominent when they were in Najaf... The late Ayatollah Araki who resided in Qom was a personality in whom we must take pride. Among the people and personalities who were reared in this province and this town were leading members of the Ulema. On top of them is a personality second to none for his greatness and character and for his charisma. That personality was Imam Khomeini... "Our endeared Imam Khomeini formed the skeleton of his religious scholarship in the same town and in the very same school which today is named after himself. He studied in the same school and passed a few years of is youth in this same place. Such was the man who was gifted to the theological school of Qom by your province and the theological school of Qom reared him as a radiant gem for the Iranian nation. "Therefore, it was you people of Arak and the people of this province who reared this great personality among yourselves and you dedicated him to the Muslim world and this is the particular character of your big city today. In the meanwhile, your city has also developed to a national pole, today Arak and Saveh are among the biggest industrial complexes nationally. "Technologically Arak has been progressive and agriculturally it has also accomplished considerably. Your surplus wheat production, your dairy products are the gifts of your province to the nation... "But, today I would like to address, especially the youth of the city of Arak and of the Central Province and rather the whole of the youth of our nation which form a big population.... Today our world is a combination of poles of power and they form the components of a total global system which has sadly created an oppressive global system in our time. What is an oppressive system? An oppressive system is one in which a number of countries are oppressive and the rest are the oppressed. It is a matter of convention today to divide the world to the north and the south. The north, meaning the wealthy countries and the south meaning poor or developing nations... "Let me tell you the cultural domination is a lot more threatening than economic and political domination. Why? Because once a nation as dominated over another nation culturally, the one which is under the domination of the other will suffer culturally....Just imagine a noble person having been reared at an honorable household with respectable parents. No one would be able to make a personal servant of such a person for himself. Why? Because he relies on his own family pride and would never degrade himself into doing base errands. To be able to turn him to a humble servant would certainly require that his personality, his family pride, his own identity and every element of his character and personal pride be humiliated so that he will forget who he really is and what personality he has. Once he is been metamorphosed into a new personality of that kind he can be exploited in every possible way. He can be taken advantage of in many ways. So is a whole nation. Once they can alienate a nation from their past history and from the people in whom they take pride and, once they rob that nation of their native language and of their cultural past that nation will submissively suffer whatever is to befall them. They (the oppressive world powers) did exactly that to many nations. The main elements of domination in the present day are extremely dangerous apparatus that is very cruel. They have formed a complex of cartels and trusts and economic companies throughout the world which today, have the maximum domination on the American government. We call the United States an oppressive government and when we say 'the international arrogance' it reminds everyone of the American government. That is because the domination of profiteering and oppressive systems is greatest in the United States, and the scientific, technological, defense and political apparatus in the country are used for exploiting world nations...
Obviously, throughout the world, there are nations which share these feelings with you
more or less. Those nations who are well informed have the same feelings, unless they
happen to be uninformed or totally immersed in vices and corruption. These feelings are
common among many nations... "Now the question is why we are standing against
oppressors. The answer is just too simple. if the oppression and the apparatus of power
should happen to find a foothold in any nation they will look down on the interests of
those nations. Such was the situation here before the triumph of the Islamic Revolution...
"The next question is whether the Iranian nation has the capacity to do so or not.
The answer is in the positive: The Iranian nation can stand against the international
arrogance. Why? Because it has a lot of indigenous capacity. And the second reason is that
our enemies are weak despite their show of power. Additionally, our country has large
natural resources. Iran is among the nations with the highest level of natural resources.
Our gas resources are the second in the world, our oil resources are among the highest in
the region and still new oil resources are yet to be discovered. "Obviously, what is
only too transparent to day is that the kind of democracy of which the American statesmen
boast is nothing beyond mere mythical allegations. That is not real democracy, and as its
proceeds it hits obstacles. That is it faces cases and instances of fraud and cheating for
which there seems to be no solution. Obviously, they always whitewash their blunders and
will suppress thee factual realities from being publicized... "The America government
has done everything over the past few ears to boycott Iran, but this American device has
long since lost its ability to impress anybody... "Another example is the Occupied
Palestine. It is now 50 years that the United States has been squandering money in order
to help the Zionist government survive. Today, those huge expenditures by the U.S.
Government are hitting a big obstacle: That is the Palestinian Nation. The very same
nation whose very existence the Americans have tried to deny... "Let me tell you that
Muslim nations throughout the world are now anxiously watching what is happening in the
occupied lands. The resolution of the OIC has very good rhetoric, but those rhetoric would
have to be supported by action... "Finally, I would like to offer a few pieces of
advice to our government administrators and to the people at large: If our nation should
march ahead toward an ideal goal economically, political and intellectually it needs a
quiet environment free from hectic conditions. Those who are impressed by foreign radio
propaganda and who try to fan the fire of division in our country will not serve this
ation. Those who try to level false accusations against the Islamic Republic by way of
their criticism of the system will not serve the people or the youth of this country...
"My last word with you would be to remind you that today there are foreign radios
which seek to fan the fire of division in our country. Any person having listened to those
radios knows exactly what the people behind those foreign broadcasts are doing. Therefore,
I would advise Muslim and revolutionary brothers-in-faith to narrow the distance between
themselves and to try to have amicable and sympathetic feelings toward each other, and to
not engage in smear campaign against each other, and instead distance themselves from
their common enemies... Leader: Iran has stood up to world arrogant powers (14.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 14, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamanei said in Arak, Central province on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic, with bright prospects on the horizon thanks to its reliance on the people, has stood against the arrogant powers in the world.
Addressing a large public gathering, the Supreme Leader said the Iranian nation has no
way but to resist the global arrogance in a bid to prevent the plundering of its
resources. The Leader said the continued anti-Iran hostility of the power centers in the
world, particularly the U.S., has taken shape because of Iran's resistance to the
political, economic and cultural hegemony of the power centers. The Supreme Leader pointed
to the political, social and ethical weaknesses of the U.S. administration especially in
the course of the current presidential election and said the U.S. democracy is only a
false publicity and fraud is synonymous with the election in the U.S. The democracy
advocated by the U.S. is nothing more than an illusion, the Leader said. The Leader said
the defying U.S. economic sanctions against the other nations by European and Asian
countries is an indication of the weakness of the U.S. administration and escalation of
Palestinian uprising against the Zionist regime despite the high cost the U.S. has paid to
protect the Zionist regime and to uproot the Palestinian nation is another indication of
the weakness the U.S. is suffering. The Palestinian nation has stood against the Zionist
regime and takes action to deal with the brutal Israeli attacks and of course the
Palestinian nation will not limit itself to stone throwing and will reciprocate the
violent Israeli military action with military action to defend its own dignity and
liberate their land, the Supreme Leader said. The Leader said the OIC Summit Declaration
in Doha concerning Palestine is the outcome of the explicit stance adopted by the Islamic
Republic of Iran and is acceptable adding that the Muslim and Arab states are required to
translate their verbal support for Palestine into action. Referring to domestic issues,
the Supreme Leader said the government has given preference to campaign against poverty,
corruption and discrimination and called for serious actions to deal with the three
problems. The Leader said the young generation is the great asset of the country and
called on the respective officials to avoid magnifying possible mistakes of the youth and
observe sincerity in their contacts with the youth. The Leader called on the youth to
safeguard their faith and spirit for reconstruction of the country and develop their
political insight. Ayatollah Khamenei expressed dismay at the performance of certain
cultural officials and said those who misportray the political situation in the Iranian
community with unfounded allegations against democracy in Iran are not serving the country
and the people. The Leader paid tribute to the religious personalities born in the
province including the Late Imam Khomeini and late Ayatollah Hayeri Yazdi who laid the
foundation of the theological center in the holy city of Qom. Supreme leader arrives in Arak (14.11.2000)Arak, Markazi (Central) Prov., Nov 14, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic
Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, arrived here Tuesday morning. The supreme
leader was welcomed at the city's airport by his representative in this central province
who is also Arak's Friday Prayer Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Mohseni Garakani, the province's
governor general, military and law enforcement forces (LEF) commanders and a number of
provincial officials. Residents of this central province, in large numbers, accorded the
supreme leader an enthusiastic welcome after he left the airport on his way to the city's
main sports stadium where he is to deliver a speech. The leader arrived for a five-day
inspection tour of the province. Crowds of people converged in and around the city's main
sports stadium since early Tuesday. They come from all walks of life, from Arak or
neighboring towns and villages, and have been arriving by foot or by car. Thirteen senior
officials of the country, including a number of ministers, the heads of Iran's Physical
Education Organization and Customs Administration, the CBI (Central Bank of Iran) governor
and the head of the Presidential Office for Deprived Regions are accompanying the supreme
leader in this trip. Arak residents preparing to enthusiastically welcome leader (14.11.2000)Arak, Markazi (Central) Prov, Nov 14, IRNA -- Residents of this provincial capital city
are all set to accord the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali
Khamenei, an enthusiastic welcome when he arrives here Tuesday. The Supreme Leader is
arriving for a five-day inspection tour of this central province. Crowds of people from
all walks of life have been converging in and around the city's main sports stadium where
the leader is scheduled to speak since early Tuesday. They come from all walks of life,
from Arak or neighboring towns and villages, and have been arriving by foot or by car. Supreme Leader receives visitors on religious ccasion (12.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 12, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met here Sunday
people of different walks of life at his residence on the auspicious occasion of the
birthday anniversary of the 12th (occult) Shi'ite imam, Hadhrat Mahdi (A.S.). He said that
with the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (A.S.) in the future, the humanity would understand
"real justice". The leader said that the Islamic Republic of Iran follows the
path set by Imam Mahdi (A.S.), noting that all world Muslims try to follow the guidelines
being followed in Iran. He said that Imam Mahdi (A.S.) will reappear when the mankind meet
the conditions for the event. Ayatollah Khamenei said that the mankind should learn
lessons from the 12th imam. "The mankind should believe that the humanity is moving
toward reforms." Meanwhile, on the same occasion Ayatollah Khamenei granted pardon
and commutation of sentence to 932 prisoners convicted at courts of common pleas or the
Islamic Revolution Courts. On various national or religious occasions earlier on, the
Leader has pardoned or commuted the sentences of hundreds of prisoners or convicts upon
the proposal of the Head of the Judiciary. Ayatollah Khamenei pardons 932 prisoners (12.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 12, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Sunday granted pardon and commutement of sentence to 932 prisoners convicted at courts of common pleas or the Islamic Revolution Courts. His decision was at the instance of the Head of the Judiciary Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi, on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of the 12th. (occult) Imam Mahdi (A.S.) which is annually celebrated in Iran. Paragraph 119 of Iran's Constitution gives the leader the liberty to pardon prisoners and convicts under certain circumstances. On various national or religious occasions earlier on, the Leader has pardoned or commuted the sentences of hundreds of prisoners or convicts upon the proposal of the Head of the Judiciary. AK/HR End ::irna 12/11/2000 15:38 Leader calls for plans to present Imam Ali's lofty personality (8.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 8, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei here on Wednesday stressed the need to draw up detailed plans to introduce all aspects of the lofty personality of Imam Ali (AS), the first Imam of Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) household to people. Ayatollah Khamenei told officials and members of the headquarters for marking the Imam Ali (AS) Year, that humanity has always felt the need for knowing all aspects of Imam Ali's great personality.
The Leader said that the majority of people are unable to understand the depth of Imam
Ali's great personality and therefore every angle of Imam Ali's life should be studied and
taken as a model. The Leader said Imam Ali's youth is characterized by many models and
lessons, which if studied carefully and compiled according to the needs of the time, can
set a good pattern for the youth to follow. Ayatollah Khamenei said all studies and
reasearch on the scientific and artistic works concerning Imam Ali (AS) should excel from
qualitative point of view. Leader urges removal of problems facing Sistan-Baluchestan Prov. (6.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 6, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei here on Monday called on officials to step up efforts to meet the needs and remove the problems facing the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan. Ayatollah Khamenei told a number of Shiite and Sunni clerics, officials and tribal chieftains of Sistan-Baluchestan province that there were ample grounds for development activities in the province given the region's high natural resources and its talented and amicable people. The Leader said the enemy has failed to attain its sinister objectives in Sistan-Baluchestan thanks to the rule of Islamic tenets which invite Muslims to unity and solidarity and also due to vigilance of people as well as the Shiite and Sunni clerics.
Today every tribe is proud of being Iranian and they have always shown that they are ready to defend Iran's interests, the Supreme Leader said. Ayatollah Khamenei said regional officials and people should remain alert and block the spread of insecurity and certain prejudiced attitudes into Iran. Today, Ayatollah Khamenei said, the government, President, Majlis and the Judiciary are all acting according to the Islamic principles which is a source of pride for the nation. Ayatollah Khamenei said that the Iranian government and nation consider it their religious duty to help the Palestinian people and to this end they will not spare any effort. BG/AH/RR End ::irna 06/11/2000 17:59 Leader congratulates paralympic athletes on success (2.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 2, IRNA -- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei praised the Iranian athletes for their outstanding success at the 2000 Sydney
Paralympic Games. The Grand Leader's message was in response to a letter by the Iranian
disabled athletes participating in the Sydney Paralympics in which they offered
felicitations to the Supreme Leader on the success of the Iranian athletes at the contest.
"The glories that you war veterans and disabled created in the world have filled the
hearts of the Iranian people with joy and happiness. I pray for your continued glories in
sports in the same way you demonstrated during the years of epic and defense," the
Leader's response read. Iranian paralympic team ranked 15th among teams from 123 countries
competing in the 2000 Paralympic Games. In the games Iran bagged 12 gold, four silver, and
seven bronze medals and the `championship' title in sitting volleyball for the fourth
consecutive paralympics. Leader underlines sanctity of medical profession (1.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 1, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei received members of Iran's Medical Disciplinary Organization here Wednesday. In his address to the audience, the Leader of the Revolution expressed satisfaction with the performance of Medical Disciplinary Organization. Referring to the high status and dignity enjoyed by doctors in religion as well as among people, the Leader underlined the need to preserve the sanctity of this noble profession.
It is very important for people to trust doctors, said the Leader adding that the
Medical Disciplinary Organization should protect and support this sanctity and try to win
the trust of both doctors and patients. Pointing to the progress made in medical science
and production of medical equipment, the Leader said the Ministry of Health and the
Medical Disciplinary Organization should pay due attention to the assignment of doctors to
the deprived regions of the country. Prior to the Leader's speech, the head of
organization, Dr. Sadr briefed Ayatollah Khamenei on the activities of the Medical
Disciplinary Organization. Leader: Anti-U.S. event, celebration of freedom, national dignity (1.11.2000)Tehran, Nov 1, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday the national day against global arrogance being celebrated in Iran on November 4 is the day on which the Iranian nation celebrates freedom, bravery and national dignity. In a meeting with a large gathering of the university and high school students and personnel of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), the Supreme Leader said the U.S. has made every endeavor to infiltrate into Iran and despite the support by sympathizers within the country for U.S. infiltration, the Iranian nation will close its ranks and strongly determine its prosperous goals.
The Leader said that any foreign infiltration into any country is detrimental not only
to the national interests of that country but also its national dignity. The Supreme
Leader said the U.S. is seizing every opportunity to infiltrate into Iran ranging from its
regret over involvement in the 1953 military coup in Iran, passing anti-Iran legislations,
supporting the most treacherous terrorist group (MKO), allocating budget to topple the
Islamic Republic, conducting anti-Iran propaganda campaign because of Iran's objection to
the Zionist regime' attempts to influence prominent personalities. Ayatollah Khamenei
cited a verse from Holy Quran calling on the Muslims to stand strongly against the enemy
and treat each other kindly and recommended that the political groups should reinforce
their ranks to prevent any infiltration from the enemy and foster solidarity. Elsewhere in
his address, the Leader castigated certain state apparatus for levelling accusations
against each other and said, "The moral and political power of the Islamic Republic
have become very clear in every Islamic and non-Islamic countries including Palestine and
any individual who ignores it and wants to portray Iran in isolation is in fact toeing the
line of the enemy. Referring to the differences of views between the political parties,
the Leader said in every human community there is difference of views, but the differences
should not undermine national unity. The Leader said the political parties in Iran have
many common goals. He however deplored that a sense of division has come to light between
political parties and advised them not to go too far in inflaming the discord because such
an attitude would only serve the enemy. Ayatollah Khamenei said the young Iranian
generation have set a pattern for the other Muslim nations thanks to their observance of
the Islamic tenets and urged the government to carry out plans to provide the youth with
employment. The Leader also renewed his earlier call on the government to combat poverty,
discrimination and corruption. |
