Search Result in All

Congratulations to the believers across the world upon the auspicious birth anniversary of the 9th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Muhammad ibne Ali al-Jawad (A). Yet, which Imams (A) had the opportunity to have more influence and reach on the Shias? And, what was the condition of the Shias before the 8th infallible Imam (A)? Furthermore, what were the effects of the movement of Imam Redha (A) to Iran? Imam Khamenei speaks and explains while shedding light on the socio-political situation during the time from the 9th divinely appointed Imam to the 11th divinely appointed Imam.

In this beautiful clip we have two greatly honorable and noble speakers, Imam Khomeini and Imam Khamenei, who tell us what is the real meaning of awaiting the divinely appointed 12th Imam. Does awaiting the 12th Imam mean to sit around casually and be passive? Or does awaiting Imam Mahdi (A) have a more profound meaning? Take a listen and start making an active change in order to hasten the reappearance of the divinely appointed 12th Imam.

Allah (SWT) has made his divinely appointed saints to be the refuge of the believers on earth. Our infallible Imams are a source of tranquility for the believers. On the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali Naqi (A), we present to you a mesmerizing piece of poetry by Hamed Zamani for Imam Naqi (A).

What role does hope have in the life of humanity? What impact does the belief in the 12th Imam has on a human being? What paths has humanity traversed and what is this movement moving toward? What happens to a nation that doesn\'t believe in the relief which springs from the reappearance of the divinely appointed 12th Imam? Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei answers all these questions and more in this beautiful and hope giving clip.

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A) to Hafs ibne Ghias, where his eminence speaks about a sermon given by Prophet Musa bine Imran (A). What happened in the middle of this sermon of Prophet Musa ibne Imran (A)? And what was Allah response to that incident? In addition, how does one expand their heart? And what is an interesting point about the famous Dua, Dua Jawshan al-Kabir? Finally, what is a central theme in the Duas of the Ahlul Bayt? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A) to Hafs ibne Ghias, where his eminence speaks about an incident that happened to his eminence, Prophet Musa Ibne Imran (A). What did Prophet Musa (A) say to a man who had been prostrating for a long time and asking his needs from Allah? And what did Allah say in response to the statement of Prophet Musa (A) to that man? Furthermore, what is the example that Ayatullah Sayyid Ali Khamenei repeatedly states when talking about the effects of sins? And what is one of the primary things that the spiritual masters tell their students to do in their spiritual journey towards Allah? Finally, what happens when a person starts to abstain from sins? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon a narration regarding Prophet Musa (A) stated to us by the divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A).

In this episode of our journey through \"The Signs of Allah\", Shaykh Muhammad Husayn speaks about Chapter No. 1 of the holy Qur\'an, Surah Fateha, and the 6th verse within it. What are two key words that appear in this verse of the holy Qur\'an? And what creates barriers between us and the true Source of guidance? Finally, in the words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far Sadiq (A), what is the straight path? It only takes a few minutes to witness \"The Signs of Allah\", but it could very well change your lives for the better, for forever. #Allah #TheSignsofAllah #IslamicPulse #Quran #Tafsir #Islam #TheWord #Fateha #AhlulBayt

Condolences to all the believers across the world upon the martyrdom of the 7th divinely appointed Imam – Imam Musa al-Kadhim (A) – the door of granting wishes. If every part of mine, is separated from each other; it is [still] a hundred times better, than my heart being separated from you, [even] for a moment; O\' Musa ibn Ja\'far (A)! Haj Mahmoud Karimi recites this and more in this latmiya presented in his soulful voice.

Congratulations upon all the believers, all across the world upon the celebration of the birth of lady Fatima Masuma bint Musa ibn Ja\'far. The esteemed lady Fatima Masuma of Qom was the daughter of the 7th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Musa ibn Ja\'far al-Kadhim (A), she was the younger sister of the 8th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Redha (A), and the paternal aunt of the 9th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Mohammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (A). Her most famous title is Masuma infallible (and it was given to her by her brother, Imam al-Redha A). Her other well-known title is Karimatul Ahl al-Bayt (the generous lady of the Ahl al-Bayt). The blessings and bounties for visiting her shrine in the holy city of Qom has been related in many traditions. Haj Mahdi Rasouli gifts us with a beautiful nasheed.

The light of Allah is always shining bright upon the earth, in every era, since the time of Prophet Adam. Throughout the ages, the names of these divinely created lights have changed, from Noah to Abraham, from Jacob to Joseph, from Moses to Jesus, and from Mohammad to Ali. This light of Allah then continued on through the divinely appointed Imams, until now it is the 12th Imam, who is awaiting, planning, strategizing, and acting towards his divine reappearance. Yet, what is our individual and collective responsibility in this era that is the occultation of the 12th divinely appointed Imam? What must we do and how must we act? What is the significance of the pebbles that we pick up in Muzdalefa while we are undertaking the Hajj? What tools should we use to fight the Shayateen and the oppressors of our time? Finally, what fundamental role does the media front play in all this? Esteemed scholar Shaykh Shafiq Huda explains and answers with passion and deep insight. Be the Mustafa of Your Time! #ScholarClips #IslamicPulse #Allah #Islam #Resistance #Islamic_Revolution #Quran #Ahlul_Bayt #Mustafa #Muhammad #Ali #Jesus #Moses #Abraham #God #Ethics #Tyrants #Oppressor #Shayateen #Satan

What is the general view of the divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Husayn al-Sajjad (A)? What does the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, say about the personality of Imam Sajjad (A)? And what was Imam Sajjad\'s role and responsibility in the movement of Allah? What were some of the qualities of Imam Sajjad (A) that are less well-known by the people? And what were the two movements led by Imam Ali ibne Husayn al-Sajjad (A)? And what was the era of this divinely appointed Imam like, in terms of the oppression and suffocation inflicted by the governmental establishment? Finally, what does it mean when it is said that even our tears are political? In order to answer these questions we invited Shaykh Ali Qomi from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to sit down with us and discuss this great Eid, the birth anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad (A). Our heartiest congratulations to the whole of humanity on the auspicious Eid, the occasion of the birth anniversary of the 4th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Husayn al-Sajjad (A). #IPTalkShow #IslamicPulse #Imam #Sajjad #ZaynulAbideen #Wilayate #Imamate #Justice #Salvation #Revolution #Truth #IslamicRevolution #Islam #AhlulBayt

Complete Sermon of Prophet Muhammad SAWW at Ghadeer Khum by Agha Hassan Mujtaba Rizvi - English The Ghadir event and its significance Seventy days before his demise, when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) 1 was returning to Medina after his last pilgrimage to Mecca, he reached the pond of Khum (Ghadir Khum) near Juhfa. It was the 18th of the month of Dhul-Hijja of the year 10 AH (March 15, 632 AD). By this time, the Prophet (PBUH&HF) had conveyed all of the divine commandments to his nation except for the formal and explicit public announcement of his divinely appointed successors as the leaders, guardians, and guides for the believers for all days to come. By the order of Allah, the Prophet (PBUH&HF) stopped at the pond of Khum, gathered the crowd of pilgrims, and delivered his last universal speech. In this sermon, he presented his last religious instruction which finalized the last divine religion and made Islam the perfect religion in the sight of Allah. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (PBUH), the fifth Imam and successor of the Prophet (PBUH&HF) said: “The last obligatory duty that Allah sent down was al-Walaya(adherence to the guardian assigned by Allah). Then, He sent down the verse: ‘Today, I completed your religion…’1 once the Messenger of Allah established it in Juhfa area.” This message was the most unique in the entire mission of the Prophet (PBUH&HF) due to the revelation of Verse 67, Chapter 5 of the Holy Quran before his speech. In this revelation, Allah warned His Messenger that failing to deliver this last message would nullify his entire mission. This unprecedented warning proves that this last message contained the most important religious commandment of Allah for the Muslim nation. Moreover, the contents of this last message were so crucial to the faith that the Prophet (PBUH&HF) emphatically required all those who directly or indirectly heard the sermon of Ghadir Khum to convey it to people who were not aware of its details, and parents to convey it to their children for all generations to come. Hence, this sermon addresses all Muslim generations of the world until the Day of Judgement. This emphasis naturally implies that the content of this message has a vital role in the future of the Muslims, their spiritual health, and their felicity in the Hereafter. The main issue that the Prophet (PBUH&HF) addressed in his speech in Ghadir Khum was that Allah appointed Ali Ibn Abi Talib (PBUH) as the guardian (Wali), the master (Mawla), the leader (Imam), and the commander (Amir) of all believing men and women, the deputy and the executor of his affairs (Wasi), and his successor (Khalifa). His sayings and commands should be preferred over the opinions of all others in every matter. Obeying him is obeying Allah, and disobeying him is disobeying Allah. Whoever follows him (and his sayings) is a believer under the guardianship of Allah, and whoever turns away from him (or his sayings) is a disbeliever under the guardianship of Satan. Guardianship (al-Walaya) expresses a bilateral relation between the guardian and the people. Observing al-Walaya by people means adhering to the guardian and acknowledging his authority by heart, tongue, and action. On the other hand, the action of al-Walaya by the guardian means offering protection from evil, spiritual assistance, care, support, and guidance for his adherents. A divinely appointed guardian guards his adherents from misguidance, spiritual destruction, wrongdoing, and sin as much as they adhere to him and his commands. Establishing al-Walaya has been the ultimate goal of religion and the fruit of the entire efforts of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) during his mission. One who submits to Allah’s representative and adheres to him has indeed acknowledged Allah’s authority and guardianship and is a true monotheist in obeying Allah. Acknowledging the guardianship of the leaders that Allah appointed and submitting to them is the greatest pillar of faith. It safeguards the followers from the wrath and punishment of Allah. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (PBUH) said: “Islam is established by five things: prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage, and al-Walaya (adhering to the guardians authorized by Allah). None (among them) was called for as (emphatically as) al-Walaya was called for. However, people accepted the first four and abandoned al-Walaya. People who refused to submit to the leaders that Allah appointed resemble the Satan who refused to submit to the viceregent of Allah, Adam (PBUH), and consequently, became an outcast and went under the curse of Allah forever as mentioned in the Holy Quran.1 It is narrated that Imam al-Ridha (PBUH) said: “The similitude of the believers in accepting the guardianship of the Commander of the Believers (Ali) on the day of Ghadir Khum is that of the angels in prostrating before Adam (i.e., submitting to him), and the similitude of those who turned away from the guardianship of the Commander of the Believers on the day of Ghadir is that of the devil (Iblis). In one of his speeches on the anniversary of the day of Ghadir, Imam Ali (PBUH) said: “Allah does not accept the faith (of an individual) except after he acknowledges the guardianship of whom He required. He does not arrange the means of His obedience (for an individual) except after he adheres to His ropes and the ropes of His authorized people. Thus, Allah sent down to His Prophet (PBUH&HF) on the day of the large trees1 that which explained His will for His sincere and chosen servants. Allah commanded him to convey (the message) without being concerned about the hypocrites or the deviants, and guaranteed him protection against their evil... By that, Allah completed His religion, and delighted the eyes of His Prophet (PBUH&HF), and the believers. Some of you witnessed this event and some received its news. This (appointment) concluded the beautiful word of Allah for those who observe patience… ”

Our condolences to the believers of the world upon the martyrdom of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far as-Sadiq (A). The 6th divinely appointed Imam\'s title is al-Sadiq which means the truthful. Interestingly, Imam Ja\'far as-Sadiq (A) had a minimum of 4,000 students and none - even up until today - has been able to contest his title of al-Sadiq. Majid Bani Fatemeh from the Islamic Republic of Iran recites this heart-breaking Latmiyya.

Our sincere condolences to all the believers all across the world upon the martyrdom of Imam al-Jawad (A). Imam Muhammad bin Ali ibn Musa (A) was the 9th divinely appointed Imam, and he is known as Imam al-Jawad (A). Imam al-Jawad (A) was divinely appointed as an Imam at the age of 8 and his blessed Imamate lasted for 17 years. He was martyred at the tender age of 25, making him the youngest martyred Imam. He was born in the blessed city of the Prophet (S), the city of Medina and he is buried in present-day Iraq, in the city of Kadhimiya. He is also known as Bab al-Hawaij, \"the door of requests\". And so we request you, O\' Imam al-Jawad, as you remained in the grief of the memory of lady Fatima Zahra (A), and the grief of the memory of Imam Husayn (A), we request your duaas for the return of our Yusuf, the Yusuf of lady Zahra, for the world can no longer bear the burden of oppression. O\' Imam al-Jawad! O\' Imam al-Jawad! Sayyid Majid Bani Fatemeh from the Islamic Republic of Iran recites this heart-breaking Latmiyya.

Our sincere and heart-felt condolences to the believers of the world upon the martyrdom of Imam al-Baqir (A). Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (A) is the fifth divinely appointed Imam. He was the son of the fourth divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn al-Sajjad (A) and the Imamate of Imam al-Baqir (A) lasted for nineteen years. During his blessed and auspicious Imamate, a great step was taken towards the organization of Shia thought in numerous fields including, but not limited to ethics, jurisprudence, theology, and exegesis. According to historical sources, he was present at the event of Karbala as a child in 61 hijri. He was martyred via poison on the 7th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Hasan Taheri from the Islamic Republic of Iran recites a moving elegy in the memory of Imam al-Baqir (A). You are Baqir al-Uloom (A) and the world is at your command, O\' Imam al-Baqir (A)!

The esteemed and honorable Lady Fatima Masuma (A) was the daughter of the 7th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Musa ibne Ja\'far al-Kadhim (A) and the sister of the 8th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Musa al-Redha (A). She attained a great spiritual status in her life, where an Infallible Imam (A) gave her the title of \"Masuma\". This Surood is heart-warming and touching ode of love for this lady of light; Lady Fatima Masuma (A). Presented by: گروه سرود بچه های خورشید (Qom). Amidst the hustle and bustle of this great city called life, my heart became confused and lost. Until it remembered you, got up, and ran towards your shrine for comfort and salvation.

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A), who narrates from his father, the 5th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (A), where his eminence Imam al-Baqir speaks about \"A Believer\'s 4 Qualities\". Yet, what are these four qualities that a believer must have? And if a believer has these four qualities, what is its result? And are these mere individual issues or are they societal issues? Moreover, is it enough to merely speak about these qualities or is there more to it? Finally, what is the modern meaning when it is said that we must not be overly strict with those whom we own? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of Imam Muhammad ibne Ali al-Baqir (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 4th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Husayn al-Sajjad (A), speaks about the 4 qualities that complete one\'s Islam. But what are those 4 qualities that are so important, that they complete your Islam? And what are the rights of Allah? Where does a person\'s tongue fall in this context? Is shame a variable to be taken into account when a person commits a sin? Finally, is having good relations with one\'s family limited to only men? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 4th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Husayn al-Sajjad (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\\\'far Sadiq (A), where his eminence speaks about the fundamental pillars of Shukr. How does one truly show Allah that they are grateful? And what are the two fundamental pillars of Shukr? And what kind of behavior is opposite to Shukr and thankfulness? What does Tawfiq mean? And what is a true asking for forgiveness and repentance? Finally, what is the reality of Shukr and Istighfar? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\\\'far ibne Muhammad al-Sadiq (A).

[174] Hadith Explanation by Imam Khamenei | The Most Loved and Hated by Allah Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far Sadiq (A), where his eminence speaks about the people that are most loved and honored by Allah, and the people that are most hated by Allah. What are the characteristics of the people who are most loved and honored by Allah? And what are the characteristics of the people who are most hated by Allah? What is the opposite of Dhikr? And finally, what does it mean to accuse Allah? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibne Muhammad al-Sadiq (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far Sadiq (A), where his eminence speaks about what one needs to do if they want their prayers to be answered. But what must one do, in order to have their prayers answered by Allah? And what happens when we put our hopes in people? What are some of the various motivators to put our hopes in people? And finally, what are some of the reasons that our prayers aren\'t answered? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibne Muhammad al-Sadiq (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 7th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Musa ibne Ja\'far al-Kadhim (A), where his eminence speaks about being serious and staying within the limits. But what limits must one stay within? And what does it mean to be serious? Should we ever consider our worship of Allah to be sufficient or satisfactory? And finally, what can be said about the chain of narrators in this specific tradition? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 7th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Musa ibne Ja\'far al-Kadhim (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A). What will happen to people when they are brought forth for reckoning on the Day of Judgement? What will Allah say to people as regards to His blessings? What will Allah command the angels to compare His blessings with, endowed upon the people by Him? And what will happen if our good deeds and our evil deeds are equal to each other? Furthermore, what is known as a \'Mubasherat\' narration? Finally, what will happen if our evil deeds outweigh our good deeds? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 1st divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (A).

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei narrates and explains a tradition narrated from the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A). What are the four traits that complete the Eman, the faith, of a believer? And what is the relationship between the heart of a believer and their good actions? Are good morals and good behavior limited to just the public sphere? Finally, what does it mean to withhold the excess in what we say? Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei expounds upon the wise words of the 6th divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far al-Sadiq (A).

Our condolences to the believers all across the world upon the martyrdom anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, the sixth divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibne Muhammad al-Sadiq (A). In this episode we reflect upon two beautiful and profound traditions from Imam Sadiq (A); one a famous tradition and another less well-known one. Yet, what is the first tradition that is quite well-known? And what is the second tradition that is less well-known? Was Imam al-Sadiq (A) ever arrested by the governmental establishment? What dynasties and people were involved in the arrest of Imam al-Sadiq (A), and were would they take his eminence (A)? What does Imam al-Sadiq (A) say about the recitation of the Salah? And what does Imam al-Sadiq (A) say about tyrant and oppressor rulers and governments, and our relationship with them? Sayyid Shahryar answers via the words of the sixth divinely appointed Imam, Imam Ja\'far ibne Muhammad as-Sadiq (A). Peace and salutations be upon you, O’ truthful Imam! Peace and salutations be upon you, O\' key to goodness! Peace and salutations be upon you, O\' lantern in the darkness! Peace and salutations be upon you, O’ Ja\'far ibne Muhammad as-Sadiq (A)! #CubeSync #IslamicPulse #Allah #Ethics #Quran #Martydom #Muslims #Islam #Martyr #Shaheed #Wilayat #AhlulBayt #Islamic_Revolution #6th_Imam #Sadiq #Ja\'far #Jafari #Hadith #Honor #Wealth #Justice #Truth #Sacrifice #Shia

Eidul Fitr 1436 Sermon by The Leader of Islamic Ummah Supreme Leader\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Sermons at Eid ul-Fitr Prayers Print 18/07/2015 Supreme Leader\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Sermons at Eid ul-Fitr PrayersThe following is the full text of the sermons delivered on July 18, 2015 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, at the Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Tehran. First Sermon In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Greetings be upon you and Allah\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s mercy. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"All Praise is due to Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth, and made the darkness and the light. Yet those who reject faith hold others as equal, with their Guardian-Lord\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" [The Holy Quran, 6: 1]. All praise is due to Allah Whom we praise, Whom we remember, to Whom we repent, and peace and greetings be upon His beloved and noble one, the best among His servants, our Master and Prophet, Ab-al-Qassem al-Mustafa Muhammad, upon his immaculate, pure and chosen household, and upon those who guide the guided, especially the one remaining with Allah on earth. I would like to congratulate all you dear brothers and sisters, the dear people of Iran and all Muslims throughout the world on this auspicious Eid. I advise you who say prayers and myself, to observe divine piety, piousness, safeguarding the inner self and avoidance of sins. This year, the month of Ramadan was an auspicious month in the real sense of the word. In this month, divine blessings were showered on the people. The signs of these blessings were witnessed in the people\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s fasting during the long and hot days of Ramadan, in large Quranic meetings all over the country, in great dua and supplication meetings - where thousands of youth, elderly people, men and women engaged in dua and supplication and where they spoke to their God in a pure and humble way - in donating charity, in the large iftar meals that have fortunately become common for several years now, in mosques, on the streets and finally in the magnificent Quds Day rallies. These are signs of divine mercy. The people participated in these great rallies in a hot summer day while they were fasting and while they had kept a vigil the night before - on the 23rd of the month of Ramadan - on the occasion of the Nights of Qadr. This is the right way to know the people of Iran. These are the people of Iran. It is the people of Iran who paint such a picture of themselves on the scene of worshipping God during the month of Ramadan and on the scene of fighting against arrogance, each in different ways. Our people should not be known through the hostile words of others. Rather, they should be known through themselves, through their slogans, through their movements and through such magnificent reflections. These are the people of Iran. The picture that the enemy tries to portray about the people of Iran- unfortunately some obtuse individuals repeat this- by using propaganda, is deviant and wrong. The people of Iran are the same people who showed their different aspects and dimensions in this month of Ramadan. By Allah\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s favor, all of you will pass your test today. As well as passing this test, some of you will - by Allah\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s favor - receive rewards, gain promotion and achieve spiritual transcendence today. The slogans of the people of Iran showed what our orientations are. On Quds Day, the slogan of \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Death to Israel\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" and \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Death to America\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" shook the scene of the country. And these slogans were not particular to Tehran and large cities. The entire country stood under the umbrella of this movement. Dear God, accept what the people of Iran have done with Your mercy and kindness. Dear God, shower Your grace, mercy and infinite blessings on our people. Dear God, bestow Your mercy and forgiveness on our dear martyrs, our magnanimous Imam (r.a.) and all those people who helped and supported the people on this path. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful, I swear by the time, Most surely man is in loss, Except those who believe and do good, and enjoin on each other truth, and enjoin on each other patience\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" [The Holy Quran, 103]. Second Sermon In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and peace and greetings be upon our Master and Prophet, Ab-al-Qassem al-Mustafa Muhammad, and upon his immaculate and infallible household. And greetings be upon the Imams of Muslims and supporters of the oppressed, especially upon the Commander of the Faithful, the Mistress of all women, Hassan and Hussein - the children of mercy and the Imams of the guided - Ali ibn al-Hussein Zayn al-Abidin, Muhammad ibn Ali, Ja\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'far ibn Muhammad, Musa ibn Ja\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'far, Ali ibn Musa, Muhammad ibn Ali, Ali ibn Muhammad, Hassan ibn Ali and Hujjat al-Qaem al-Mahdi, Your representative among Your servants and trustworthy ones in Your land. The first thing that I would like to say in the second sermon is to greet and congratulate all the brothers and sisters who say prayers and to advise them to observe piety. The events that occurred in our region during the month of Ramadan and before that, were and still are bitter events. Unfortunately, some vicious hands made the blessed month of Ramadan bitter for the regional peoples. Many Muslim peoples in Yemen, Palestine and Syria experienced difficult days and fasts because of the evil plots of the enemies. All these events are important to our people. Another issue is a domestic one: the issue of the nuclear negotiations. I deem it necessary to raise a few points in this regard. The first point is a word of thanks to officials in charge of these long and arduous negotiations - the honorable President and particularly the negotiation team who really made great efforts and worked hard. They will certainly be divinely rewarded whether the document that has been prepared will- through its determined legal procedures- be ratified or not. We have said this to those brothers in person as well. Of course in order to ratify this document, there is a clear legal procedure that, by Allah\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s favor, has to be taken. We expect that these officials take the interests- interests of the country, interests of the people- into consideration by paying careful attention, so that when they deliver the matter to the people, they can do so with their heads held high in front of Allah the Exalted as well. The next point is that by Allah\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s favor and grace, no one will be allowed to take advantage of this document in any way and to undermine the fundamental principles of the Islamic Republic whether this document is ratified or not. The defense capabilities and the security area of the country will- by God\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s grace- be protected although we know that the enemies have placed great emphasis on these areas. The Islamic Republic will never give in to the enemy\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s greed in the area of protecting its defense capabilities and security- particularly in this environment filled with the enemies\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' threats. The next point is that whether this document is ratified or not, we will not abandon our regional friends: the oppressed people of Palestine, the oppressed people of Yemen, the people and government of Syria, the people and government of Iraq, the oppressed people of Bahrain and the sincere mujahids of the Resistance in Lebanon and Palestine. These people will always enjoy our support. The next point is that our policy towards the arrogant government of America will not change in any way despite these negotiations and the document that has been prepared. As we have said many times, we have no negotiations with America on different global and regional issues. We have no bilateral negotiations with America. Sometimes, we have negotiated with them in exceptional cases such as the nuclear issue and we have done so because of our interests. The nuclear issue was not the only case. There were other cases as well which I have referred to in my previous public speeches. The American policies in the region are 180 degrees the opposite of the policies of the Islamic Republic. The Americans accuse Hezbollah and the Lebanese Resistance - who are the most self-sacrificing forces in their country in the area of national defense - of terrorism. There is no injustice worse than this. This is while they support the terrorist child-killing government of Zionism. How can one do business, negotiate and reach an agreement with such a policy? There are other cases as well and I will expand on them in other speeches. Another point is about the Americans\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' blustering in recent days. In the recent days that the negotiations have been concluded, the American excellencies - their male and female officials - are busy blustering. Each of them is blustering in a different way. Of course, this is alright with us. Their domestic problems force them into blustering. They claim that they have dragged Iran towards the negotiating table, that they have made Iran surrender, that they have obtained such and such concessions from our country and other such claims. However, the truth is something else. They say that they have prevented Iran from building nuclear weapons, but this has nothing to do with our negotiations with America and other countries. They themselves know this and sometimes they have spoken about the importance of the fatwa that bans nuclear weapons. According to the commands of the Holy Quran and Islamic sharia, we consider building, keeping and using nuclear weapons as haraam and therefore, we will not do so. This has nothing to do with them and with these negotiations. They themselves know that this is the truth. They know that what prevents the Islamic Republic from building nuclear weapons is not their threats and intimidating behavior. There is a religious barrier behind this and they know the significance of this fatwa, but they still claim that it was they who prevented Iran. They are not honest with their own people and they do not tell them the truth. On various other matters, they say that they have adopted such and such a measure about Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s nuclear industry and that they have forced Iran to surrender, but they can only see Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s surrender in their dreams. From the beginning of the Revolution until today, five other U.S. presidents died or were lost in history dreaming that they would force the Islamic Republic to surrender. You too will enjoy the same fate. You too will never achieve the dream of forcing the Islamic Republic to surrender. There was one point in the statements that the American president made in recent days: he admitted to America\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s past mistakes. Of course, he said a hodgepodge of things. He admitted that the Americans made a mistake in Iran on the 28th of Mordad. He admitted that the Americans made a mistake in helping Saddam Hussein. He admitted to two, three mistakes, but he did not mention tens of others. He did not speak about the 25-year oppressive and treacherous rule of the second Pahlavi monarch. He did not speak about the many instances of torture, looting, massacre, disaster and calamity that were caused by America. He did not speak about the destruction of the Iranian peoples\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' dignity and America\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s efforts to trample upon their domestic and foreign interests. He did not speak about the Zionists\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' domination, the killing of Iranian passengers on a passenger plane and many other things. Nonetheless, he mentioned a number of mistakes. I would like to offer a friendly word of advice to these excellencies: today - after the passage of many years from the 28th of Mordad, the eight-year war and the defense that the Islamic Republic put up there - you acknowledge that you have made certain mistakes. I would like to say to you that you are making a mistake in the present time as well. In the present time too, you are busy making mistakes in different places in the region and particularly towards the Islamic Republic and the people of Iran. In a few years, someone else will turn up and show you your mistakes, just as today you are admitting to the mistakes that your predecessors made. You are making mistakes as well. Therefore, you should awaken, correct your mistakes and understand the truth. You are making grave mistakes in the region. What I want to say to the people of Iran is that by Allah\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s favor and grace, the Islamic Republic has become powerful and strong. It has become stronger on a daily basis. It is 10, 12 years now that six great global powers - which are among powerful countries in the world in terms of economic wealth - have been sitting in front of Iran, trying to prevent it from pursuing its nuclear industry. They have said this openly. Their real goal is to open the nuts and bolts of the nuclear industry. They have said this to our officials many years ago. In the present time too, they pursue the same dream. The result of a 10, 12-year struggle with the Islamic Republic is that they have been forced to tolerate the operation of several thousand centrifuges in the country. They have been forced to tolerate the continuation of this industry in our country. They have been forced to tolerate the development of this industry and the continuation of research on it. Research and developing the nuclear industry will continue. The cycle of the nuclear industry will continue. This is what they have been trying to prevent for many years, but today they have signed on paper that they have no problem with our nuclear industry. Apart from the power of the Iranian people, what other meaning does this have? This has been achieved because of the people\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s resistance and steadfastness and our dear scientists\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' courage and innovation. God\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s mercy be upon the likes of Shahriari, Rezainejad, Ahmadi Roshan and Ali Muhammadi. God\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s mercy be upon our nuclear martyrs. God\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s mercy be upon their families. God\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s mercy be upon a people who stand by their truthful claims and rights. I would like to raise another point which is the last one. An individual has said that he can destroy Iran\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s army. Our predecessors used to call such statements, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"boasting among strangers\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" [audience laughs]. I do not want to say anything more in this regard. If those who will hear this statement want to know the truth and if they are willing to use their experiences correctly, they should know that should any war break out - of course we do not welcome and begin any war - he who will emerge humiliated [literally: \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"head-cracked\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"] out of it, will be transgressing and criminal America. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful When there comes the help of Allah and the victory, And you see men entering the religion of Allah in companies, Then celebrate the praise of your Lord, and ask His forgiveness. Surely He is oft-returning to mercy\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" [The Holy Quran, 110]. Greetings be upon you and Allah\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s mercy and blessings

On the occasion of the birth of Imam Ali (A), we bring to you the stance of Pure Islam on the topic of Government. What does the School of the Ahl al-Bayt say about every government that has ever existed? What is our criteria for a legitimate, divinely approved government? What is the standard the Holy Prophet told us to adhere to? The Leader speaks.

This session: - Performing divinely appointed duties - Observing prayer times - Visiting prohibited places - Bringing back souvenirs and gifts - Souvenirs within your financial reach Hujjatul Islam Haq Panah is a Howza teacher in Qom, Iran.