السلام علیک یا فاطمة الزهراء (س)
الّلهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلی مُحَمَّد وَآلِ مُحَمَّد وَعَجِّل فَرَجَهُمالسلام علیک یا فاطمة الزهراء (س)
الّلهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلی مُحَمَّد وَآلِ مُحَمَّد وَعَجِّل فَرَجَهُم
Shi'a communications were most extensive at the time of Imam Hassan al-Askari (as) ...
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
Sura 21: AL-ANBIYA (THE PROPHETS) - Juz' 17 - Translation Qarib
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Shi'a communications were most extensive at the time of Imam Hassan al-Askari
(as)
Imam Khamenei:
The Shias system spread extensively during the time of Imam Hassan Al-Askari
At the time of Imam Redha, Imam Jawad, Imam Hadi and Imam Hassan al-Askari
(pbut), the Shia communications were more extensive than any other time. At no
other time were Shia relations and the spread of Shiite system across the World
of Islam as extensive as during the time of these three Imams. The presence of
lawyers, representatives (nawwabs) and all that is narrated about Imam Hadi and
Imam Hassan al-Askari—for instance someone brought money to the Imam and the
Imam designated what the money would be spent on—are indicative of the same
fact. That is to say, despite being under custody, at the times of these two
noble Imams in Samarra as well as Imam Jawad and Imam Redha (though
differently), communications with the people expanded. These communications and
relations were also present before Imam Ridha, however, Imam Ridha’s moving to
Khorasan was very influential on the matter … August 09, 2005
Shi'a communications were most extensive at the time of Imam Hassan al-Askari (as)
Imam Khamenei:
Different routs, same goal
Imam Sadeq, Imam Hadi and Imam Hassan al-Askari (pbut) fought and sacrificed their lives for the resistance. This path leads to a clear goal. They migh have taken different routes on this path, but they all lead to the same destination … September 21, 2001
Shi'a communications were most extensive at the time of Imam Hassan al-Askari (as)
Imam Khamenei:
Everyone has acknowledged Imam al-Askari's (as) virtues, even his enemies
These days belong to Imam Hassan al-Askari (a.s.), who can be the role model for
all believers, especially for young people. Everybody including his supporters,
Shia Muslims, his opponents, those who do not believe in him and everybody else
has acknowledged his virtues, his knowledge, his piety, his purity, his
infallibility, his courage against his enemies, and his patience and
steadfastness in the face of hardships.
When this great man was martyred, he was only 28 years old. In the glorious
history of Shia Islam, there is no shortage of such people. With all those
virtues and spiritual characteristics, the father of our dear Imam of the Age
was only 28 years old when he was poisoned by his enemies. He is a role model:
the youth feel that they have a perfect role model in front of their eyes. Imam
Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s.) was martyred when he was 25 and Imam Hassan al-Askari
(a.s.) was martyred when he was 28 years old.
We are not the only ones who believe in their virtues and greatness, rather
their virtues have been acknowledged even by their enemies and those did not
believe in their imamate.
Leader’s Speech to Families of Martyrs and War Veterans; February 29, 2012
Imam Mahdi (pbuh): the savior of humankind
Imam Khamenei:
Imam Mahdi’s Reappearance is the Start of Humankind’s Growth
Everyone - including the elites, those who can understand events, and the masses of people throughout the world in various countries who may be preoccupied with their daily life and unaware of developments – feel this need, either consciously or unconsciously. Of course, all religions have promised this. In all religions, there is a promise of relief and a great divine movement at the end of history, which is of course not the end of history. The real world and humanity's real life will start from when the Imam of the Time comes. So for the end of the situation that now exists in life, all religions have promised such a future …
Ayatollah Khamenei
April 9, 2020
When they reach the main road, they will not stop moving ahead. No, they will
start their movement toward lofty, divine goals because human beings enjoy an
inexhaustible capacity. Throughout these long centuries, humanity has moved
along deviated paths, the wrong paths, and difficult paths, and it has faced
various obstacles. With a pained, wounded, injured body it has moved along these
paths in order to reach this main road. This main road is the road of the time
of the Reappearance. It is the world that will be built after the Reappearance.
In a sense, humanity’s movement will start from that point.
Ayatollah Khamenei
July 9, 2011
Imam Mahdi (pbuh): the savior of humankind
Imam Khamenei:
Imam Mahdi’s (aj) presence during the Occultation
Believing in the Imam of the Time [Imam Mahdi (aj)] helps people to not succumb
[to evil] provided that they fully comprehend this belief. When this belief is
truly placed in hearts, its presence is felt among the people. The sacred,
beloved, Infallible Imam - the hub of the universe, the refuge of all creation -
is present even though he is in occultation and has not reappeared. How is it
possible to think he is not present? The devout believers feel his presence in
their hearts and with all their emotions and senses. Those individuals who pray
and supplicate God, read the Nodbeh Supplication with due attention and recite
Ziyara Aal Yasin while understanding what they are reciting, they feel the
presence of this great person, even if he has not yet reappeared. His absence
does not affect this feeling that he is present. He has not reappeared, but he
is present in the hearts and is among the people. How is it possible to believe
he is not present? A true Shi’a is someone who feels the Imam’s presence and
feels that he is before him. This gives vitality and enthusiasm to a person.
This great nation needs this hope more than anything else. The nation, which
fights on the path of God and for the sake of the greatness of Islam, has become
an honor for all of human history and for all of the history of Islam. In our
time, it has raised the flag of Islam. Such a nation needs this bright hope more
than anything else. This belief brings this hope for them…
Ayatollah Khamenei Jan. 07, 1996
Imam Mahdi (pbuh): the savior of humankind
Imam Khamenei:
One of the Most Important Goals of Imam Mahdi’s (aj) Government
One of the things that is required in the area of internal politics is social justice. A society will not be Islamic if social justice does not exist or if justice isn’t ensured in that society. If someone imagines that it is possible for us to practice divine religion – any real religion, not just Islam – in a place where social justice, in the correct and broad sense of the word, has not been established, he should know that he is mistaken. The goal of the prophets was to uphold justice, “So that mankind may maintain justice” (Qur’an 57:25). The prophets came to uphold justice. Of course, upholding justice is part of the process. It’s not the ultimate goal. Therefore, the first task of the [prophets] who came was to uphold justice and save people from the evil and oppression of tyrants. The goal of Imam Mahdi’s (pbuh) government at the end of time is this same kind of justice … Ayatollah Khamenei Jan. 29, 1990
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Imam Khamenei:
Belief in Imam Mahdi (aj): One of the Most Important Tools in Fighting Colonialism
I saw a document that was from decades ago. That is, it was related to the time
when colonialism had just entered Northern Africa. The countries in Northern
Africa are strongly interested in the Household of the Prophet (pbut).
Regardless of the Islamic denomination, they believe in, they like the Household
of the Prophet (pbut). In countries like Sudan, in Maghreb, and in other
countries of that region, the belief in the school of thought of Imam Mahdi (aj)
is pronounced. When colonialism entered the aforementioned regions over the past
century, one of the matters that troubled colonialism was the belief in Imam
Mahdi (aj)! In the document I saw, the heads and commanders of colonialism
suggested they needed to do something so that the belief in Imam Mahdi (aj)
would gradually be removed from the people. At that time, the French and English
colonizers were present in some of the African countries. No matter where the
colonizers had come from, they came to this conclusion that until the belief in
Imam Mahdi (aj) existed among these people, they would not be able to completely
control these countries!
There are a number of features in the belief in the school of thought of Imam
Mahdi (aj) which work like blood in the body and soul of the material body. One
of these features is hope. Sometimes, powerful, strong hands bring weak nations
to the point where they completely lose hope. When they lose hope, they won’t
make a move. They think that it is useless and that it is too late. They think
they cannot confront the powers because they won’t succeed. This is the spirit
of despair. This is what colonialism seeks. Today, the global Arrogant Powers
want Muslim nations, including the dear Iranian nation, to be afflicted with the
spirit of despair. Then they will say, “We cannot do anything, it is useless!”
The Arrogant Powers want to inject this into the people by force.
Ayatollah Khamenei
Dec. 16, 1997
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Imam Reza's (as) shrine, the place for communication between all Muslims ...
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
Sura 21: AL-ANBIYA (THE PROPHETS) - Juz' 17 - Translation Qarib
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Imam Reza's (as) shrine, the place for communication between all Muslims
I hope that by Allah's favor, the blessings of the presence of this holy shrine
- which is the center of our attention to the spiritual qualities of this pure
and holy household - increase on a daily basis. This is the shrine of Ali ibn
Musa ar-Ridha (God's greetings be upon him). It is the place for the tawaf of
divine angels. It is the place for the presence of divine blessings. In that
place, pure and enthusiastic hearts and those who have entrusted their hearts to
this pure household speak to Allah the Exalted with their enthusiastic hearts.
The holy shrine of the eighth Imam (thousands of greetings and praise be upon
him) is the center of dhikr, attention and monotheism. I hope that all of us,
all the people of Iran and all Muslims all over the world benefit from the
blessings of the attention of this great personality and I hope that it will
strengthen the relationships of Muslims with one another …
Imam Khamenei / September 7, 2014
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Imam Reza's (as) shrine, the place for communication between all Muslims
The movement of the honorable children of the Imams towards Iran has a positive
and meaningful dimension as well as a tragic dimension because of their
martyrdom in the middle of the way to Iran. The reason for their movement
towards Iran was the request of the people and their acceptance of the Holy
Prophet's (s.w.a.) household. As you know, when we speak about the Holy
Prophet's (s.w.a.) household, we mean the school of thought which was
established by the Imams and the Islamic concepts which they introduced. It
means a deeply cultural and spiritual achievement and a great ideological feat.
This is the movement of Imam Ridha (a.s.). According to the events that you know
and have heard about, Ma'mun finally feels that he has to martyr Ali ibn Musa
ar-Ridha (a.s.) - he had forced that great Imam to leave Medina in order to get
close to him and he did not plan to kill Imam Ridha at first - contrary to what
he had planned. The divine will and plan to bury a member of the Holy Prophet's
(s.w.a.) household in this place, which was faraway from Medina, was exercised
by the enemies of the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) household. This is divine wisdom
and engineering …
Imam Khamenei / September 17, 2013
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They want to busy us with one another so that they can distract our attention from the main point ...
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
Sura 21: AL-ANBIYA (THE PROPHETS) - Juz' 17 - Translation Qarib
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All humanity is indebted to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), this shining sun for the
entire universe.
Imam Khamenei
Oct. 3, 2023
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Imam Khamenei:
They want to busy us with one another so that they can distract our attention
from the main point. They want to pit Muslim ethnicities, nations and
denominations - including Shia, Sunni and other Islamic denominations - against
one another so that the issue of Israel will be forgotten. The issue of
occupying Palestine should have made us get close to one another. But they are
using it to make us drift away from one another. They create discord in the
world of Islam and pit governments against one another by using the issue of
Palestine.
The issue of Palestine is a clear issue. There is no Islamic denomination that
has any doubts about the fact that jihad is wajib for Muslims whenever an
Islamic land is under attack. All Islamic denominations share this belief and
there is no ground for disagreement on this matter. However, the enemies cast
doubt on this matter which all Muslims believe in. They create division among
Muslims, they provoke denominational and tribal prejudice and they fuel its fire
so that they can freely pursue their goals … Mar 4, 2010
One of the most prominent examples of “Kawthar” is the sacred soul of Lady
Fatimah (pbuh), in whom Allah the Exalted has placed spiritual and physical
succession to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Contrary to the assumption of the
reproaching enemies, this young woman with her bountiful blessings and deep
spirit, was successful in preserving the name, memory, school and teachings of
the Prophet (pbuh) more than any illustrious, great child has ever been seen to
do.
Imam Khamenei, October 1, 1999
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عوامل داخلی آمریکا و صهیونیسم در گوشه و کنار کشور و گویندگان و نویسندگان غافل، عاملان ایجاد اختلاف و چندصدایی ...
Ghadir springs from Islam’s true meaning and spirit ...
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
Sura 21: AL-ANBIYA (THE PROPHETS) - Juz' 17 - Translation Qarib
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Ghadir concerns all human beings
The issue of Ghadir does not just concern the Shia, or just concern the Muslims.
It concerns all human beings. If the power in human societies falls in the hands
of those who have Satanic characteristics, then the world will continue to go
the same way that you see it being manifested in today’s modern world. The event
of Ghadir wasn’t just about appointing a successor for the Prophet. Ghadir has
two aspects. One aspect is that of appointing a successor. The other aspect is
giving attention to the issue of Imamate. Imamate means leading the people and
society in matters that have to do with religion and worldly affairs. This has
been one of the main issues throughout the long history of mankind.
Ayatollah Khamenei
Nov. 25, 2010
The indescribable justice of Imam Ali (pbuh)
The justice of the Commander of the Faithful [Imam Ali (pbuh)] is indescribable.
He said, “By God, even if I were to be tortured in the severest way, I would
prefer to sleep on thorns all night or be dragged in chains than to meet God and
His Messenger on the Day of Judgment as one who has wronged one of His
servants.”
Ayatollah Khamenei
June 25, 2024
Everyone attests to Imam Ali’s (pbuh) virtues
Which notable figure is so highly regarded that even those who do not believe in
his religion have written volumes of books about him? This is unique to the
Commander of the Faithful. This is something distinctive about Ali ibn Abi
Talib. Christians talk about him, Hindus talk about him, and Buddhists talk
about him. Sunni Muslim brothers, who are not Shia but admire the Commander of
the Faithful, write books about him and speak about him. These are some of the
virtues of this remarkable individual.
Ayatollah Khamenei
June 25, 2024
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Imam Ali’s (pbuh) vigilance when facing the enemy
Imam Ali’s (pbuh) vigilance was at its peak when facing the enemy. He said, “I
am not one that can be lulled to sleep by the enemy.” Many people feel reassured
by the enemy’s smile and think that danger has passed. They fall asleep with the
lullaby of their enemy. The Commander of the Faithful (pbuh) said, “If you fall
asleep, you cannot be certain that the enemy is sleeping as well.” The enemy is
awake. This means maintaining the utmost vigilance when facing the enemy.
Ayatollah Khamenei
June 25, 2024
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Imam Ali’s (pbuh) respect of people’s opinions and counsel
The Commander of the Faithful (pbuh) had the highest level of respect for the
opinions of the people, “Do not refrain from speaking the truth or giving just
counsel.” The Commander of the Faithful (pbuh) was a mine of knowledge and his
knowledge was connected to God’s knowledge. Such a person with this immense
knowledge said, “Do not refrain from speaking the truth.” If some words seem
true to you, and if you believe I should be aware of a certain fact, tell me. Do
not remain quiet, “Do not refrain from giving just counsel.” If you want to tell
me a recommendation, tell me.
Ayatollah Khamenei
June 25, 2024
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Those who praise you cannot truly describe you
Imam Hadi (pbuh) said the following about his ancestor, Imam Ali (pbuh), “The
one who praises you cannot possibly truly describe you.” It’s impossible. These
are the words of Imam Hadi, who himself was a great, infallible Imam. He then
said, “The one who is against you and is your enemy cannot possibly hide or
conceal your incredible qualities.” These are descriptions of the Commander of
the Faithful (pbuh).
Ayatollah Khamenei
June 25, 2024
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Ghadir: the greatest Eid
Without a doubt, the day of Eid al-Ghadir is an extremely important day. In
Islamic hadith, we read that the importance of this day is even more than that
of Eid al-Adha or Eid al-Fitr. This does not mean that the importance of these
Eids can be undermined in any way. It means that Eid al-Ghadir has a more
elevated meaning behind it. The importance of this Eid - the most important Eid
based on the Shia hadith – is due to its theme, which is Wilayah (Guardianship).
It could be said that the goal of all the efforts made by Prophet Muhammad,
other prophets and religious figures was to establish divine Wilayah.
Ayatollah Khamenei
June 9, 1993
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Ghadir springs from Islam’s true meaning and spirit
The event of Ghadir rose from the spirit and true meaning of Islam. Consider the
fact that despite all of Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) efforts, Almighty God told
him 70 days before his death, “O Apostle! Communicate that which has been sent
down to you from your Lord, and if you do not, you will not have communicated
His message” (Quran 5:67). [This means,] "Deliver the message to the people that
I have ordered you to deliver. If you don’t deliver this message, you have not
completed the mission of your prophethood." This shows that the true spirit and
meaning of Islam exists in the event of Ghadir.
Ayatollah Khamenei
Feb. 20, 2003
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A comfortable life for everyone under the shade of Wilayah
If Islamic Wilayah exists, living under the shade of the Commander of the
Faithful will be achieved for everyone – for the believers, for the
transgressors, and for the unbelievers. Even the unbelievers will live
comfortably there. It is not the case that only pious people will be comfortable
in that environment. Non-pious people will also benefit from the security,
equality, justice, and spiritual peace found in that environment. If a
government does not become godly, the society will be a discriminatory society.
Ayatollah Khamenei
April 5, 1999
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Ghadir shows the difference between Islamic societies and others
The day of Eid al-Ghadir is the day of Wilayah. It is a fateful day for the
Islamic society. ... The person or the organization that is responsible for the
administration of people's affairs must be a manifestation of God’s power,
justice, mercy, and wisdom. This is the difference between an Islamic society
and all other societies that are governed in other ways.
Ayatollah Khamenei
July 11, 1990
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Ghadir means a unique combination of religion and politics
From the time of Prophet Adam (pbuh) when the series of prophets and missions
began, the event where the innovative, eloquent combination of religion and
politics at its peak became a lasting tradition and guaranteed the guidance of
society took place in the event of Ghadir.
Ayatollah Khamenei
Dec. 12, 2013
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