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Leader's Speech in Meeting with Professors and Students of University of Science and Technol

The movement of knowledge at universities accelerated after the Revolution

The movement of knowledge in universities accelerated after the Revolution. Of course, there are certain reasons why this happened. In the recent years during which the issue of knowledge production movement, the software movement, reliance on the domestic and attention to research in universities has been brought up, this movement has made a leap. You can see examples of this leap in a number of scientific and technological issues. Important feats have been accomplished in our universities in the area of medical sciences, new sciences, the nuclear issue, nanotechnology and other such areas. In the past, no one would have thought that our researchers, professors, students and youth would be able to achieve these positions and make this leap. But today, this has been done.What is important is that this leap should continue to be made. We suffer from a serious backwardness in the area of scientific issues. What is important is the issue of continuing this fast movement.

Leader Urges Student Associations to Promote National Unity

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei met today with thousands of enthusiastic students at the Iran University of Science and Technology. Speaking at this meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei described the functions and characteristics of student movements and said that universities should serve as a place for constant promotion of science and research as well as the goals and ideals of the nation.

Hajj rituals: teaching, practising and reminding of individual and social education

The Hajj embodies the essential elements that are necessary for this individual and social moral education. All hajj rituals serve as a means for moral education and admonition: Ihram, removal of individual characteristics, renunciation of carnal desires, walking around the symbol of monotheism, praying where selfless Ibrahim (the enemy of idols) used to pray, the hurried rush between the two mountains, the peaceful stay in Arafat among the large number of monotheists from different races, spending a night in worship in Mash'ar al-Haram, the individual relationship of each heart with God while being among a large number of other praying hearts, the presence in Mena and stoning the icons that symbolize Satan, and finally the significant act of sacrificing and feeding the poor and passers-by.

Leader's Message to Pilgrims

Iran Will Not Give Up Its Rights

Leader Meets with Navy Commanders

The Islamic Republic Will Not Abandon Lebanese People

Leader Meets Participants of National Prayer Meeting

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with the participants of the 17th National Prayer Meeting. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described appropriate praying and simultaneous attention to the body [form] and soul [attention to God] of prayers as the most essential element that is necessary for improving individuals and society. "The manifestations of Islam, especially praying, must prevail in society and must be observed in all situations," he said.

Leader's Speech to Participants of the 17th National Prayer Meeting

Muslim Ummah to Resolve Differences

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with the officials in charge of the cultural and executive affairs of Hajj. Speaking at this meeting, the Leader described Hajj as a valuable opportunity for pilgrims, the great Islamic Ummah, and the Islamic Republic. He further reiterated: "Hajj is the best opportunity for Muslims to avoid material attractions and to create bonds among the hearts and wills of Muslim nations."

Leader's Address to Officials in Charge of Hajj Affairs

Leader: Iran-America Conflict Is Beyond Differences of Opinion

Thousands of students met today with Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Speaking at the meeting, the Leader referred to the sense of responsibility towards the future of the country as the most important duty of the young generation. His Eminence said that the conflict between the Islamic Republic and America is beyond differences in political viewpoints, further reiterating: "America will not be able to prevent the Iranian nation from treading the path of independence and glory. The future will certainly bring about knowledge, power, prosperity, and glory for the Iranian nation."

Leader's Speech on the Occasion of Students' Day

Leader's Message of Condolence on the Demise of Tahereh Saffarzadeh

Leader's Message to Students

Leader Attends Graduation Ceremony of Cadets

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei attended the graduation ceremony of a group of cadets at the Imam Ali Military Academy today.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ayatollah Khamenei the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces described the Islamic Republic's Armed Forced as the strong arms of the nation and added: "Our people support the Armed Forces and consider them as an integral part of the nation."

Leader's Address to Army Cadets

The Leader's View of Culture

Injustice and Oppression Behind Problems of Human Community

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei met today with a group of prominent religious and political figures from around the world. Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to negotiation and collaboration as two important factors for promoting agreement among countries and reiterated: "The bitter realities of the modern world such as war, hunger, and violation of human rights are rooted in the expansionist and domineering motives of the superpowers. Therefore, all efforts to solve the current problems of the world should be aimed at promoting justice and opposing oppression."

Leader Slams Western Liberal Democracy

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with a group of Friday prayer leaders from across the country. He referred to the Iranian nation's adherence to the principles and goals of the Islamic Revolution and said that preserving and strengthening the spirit of resistance is the secret behind the stability of the Islamic Revolution. "While Marxism has already failed and while we are witness to the decline of Western liberal democracy, the Islamic movement is gaining more and more ground on a daily basis. As the driving force of this great school of thought [the Islamic movement], the Islamic Revolution must further strengthen its progress and resistance," he noted.

Leader's Speech to Government Officials on Eid ul-Fitr

Leader's Public Address on Eid ul-Fitr

Leader: Iranian Nation Will Not Abandon the Palestinians

A large group of faithful Iranian people said their Eid ul-Fitr prayers led by Ayatollah Khamenei. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution congratulated the Iranian nation and the entire Islamic Ummah on this Eid. He advised the audience to increase their piety and make efforts to preserve the spiritual qualities of the month of Ramadan.

Leader: There Are Bright Prospects for Islamic Ummah

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with a group of government officials and people from various social backgrounds. Speaking at the meeting, which was also attended by President Ahmadinejad, His Eminence described the future prospects of the world of Islam as bright and very promising. He said that the progress made by the Islamic Ummah is an undeniable fact, further adding: "By Allah's favor, we will make more and more progress and build a brighter future. The world of Islam will enjoy Islamic glory."

Leader Underlines Justice and Progress

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with a large group of university students and academic elites. Speaking at the meeting, he stated that rational and lively efforts on the part of the youth to achieve justice and progress in the fourth decade of the Islamic Revolution are the most important duty of the young generation. "The faithful and hardworking young generation must try to generate new ideas through hope, tireless efforts, and appropriate planning. They must try to form an Islamic community that enjoys both material and spiritual progress," he noted.

Leader Tours Quranic Exhibition

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei paid a two-hour visit to the 16th international Quranic exhibition held in the Imam Khomeini Hussayniyyah today.

Leader Issues Message in Commemoration of Martyrs and Sacred Defence Veterans

Leader stresses Need for Research

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with a large group of scientific elites and academics. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described scientific progress as a vital need for the country and added: "This scientific progress must be based on indigenous generation of knowledge and accompanied by self-confidence and hope."

Leader's Address to Elites and Students