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One of the strongest and best spiritual legacies of Imam Khomeini is his will and testament

Imam Khomeini (r.a.) left a perpetual guideline for his Ummah - our nation - with his words and deeds. This means that the words of Imam Khomeini (r.a.) guide us in all difficult stages of life, and his testament is one of the best and most influential moral legacies of Imam Khomeini (r.a.). It is advisable that the people and the different officials and youth refer to this testament at different times and reflect on it.

Factors in the continuance of Imam Khomeini’s memory among Muslim nations

Most of our people consist of the youth who were born after Imam Khomeini's blessed life had ended. They were either born after he passed away or were young children at the time. But these faithful youth living in various parts of the country loved Imam and his memory so much that it appeared as if they had been in his company. As we say in Samaat prayers: "We rightly and sincerely put our faith in him without being able to see him." They enjoyed pure and sincere faith without having been present during Imam's lifetime and without having had the opportunity to listen to his remarks. This is not peculiar to our nation alone. In many parts of the world as well as in Muslim countries, people have the same feeling towards Imam Khomeini. This reality is the result of two factors. One is the greatness of the Imam and the various aspects of his personality, which was unparalleled in the recent and contemporary era. The other factor is the greatness of this Revolution. It is the greatness of the deed that our magnanimous Imam accomplished in the present era by relying on his faith, acumen, and strong determination. This deed was his starting the Islamic Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic Republic. The greatness of this Revolution is indicative of the greatness of our magnanimous Imam. This Revolution was a divine miracle.

When dependency brings legitimacy

That is one of the reasons behind the enmity of the arrogant powers and the global plots against the Iranian nation regarding the nuclear energy and similar issues. They sign nuclear contracts with other countries that are far behind the Iranian nation in terms of their scientific knowledge and industrial means. But, as you can see, the Americans are pioneers and some Europeans follow suite in opposing the Iranian nation's right to achieving nuclear energy. They keep threatening and being insolent. What could this mean? It means that when nuclear energy causes a nation to become dependant on them, they consider it legitimate for the nation. They are opposed to that sort of nuclear energy that is gained through a nation's innovation and independently of their help.

What are signs that the Islamic revolution has been exported to other nations?

Today, other nations throughout the world have fixed their attention on the Iranian nation. They are inspired and motivated by our nation. Today, the anti-domination slogans of the Iranian nation have spread to all parts of the Muslim world. If you travel to different Muslim countries, you will notice that their people have a high opinion of your slogans, motives, and aspirations regardless of their governments. They admire our slogans against oppression, the chameleon-like Zionist network, and hegemony. They admire our slogans shouted in support of the oppressed and the Palestinian nation. That is the way the Muslim nations think. That points to the spread of the Islamic Revolution.

How did Imam Khomeini's prophecy on spreading the Islamic revolution become a reality?

The second point is about the prophecy in the Imam's testament that the Revolution will spread to other places and will liberate the Muslim world from the clutches of colonialists. That was a prediction that our magnanimous Imam made. When we look at the reality on the ground today, we see that the prediction has been fulfilled. In Imam Khomeini's (r.a.) opinion, the Revolution - unlike other revolutions - was not to be propagated by sowing the seeds of discord in other countries, by deploying military forces, or by spreading terrorism. Spreading the Revolution among other nations is to be realized through setting a model on the part of the Islamic Republic. This means that the Iranian nation should help the Islamic Republic reach a point and a position that when other nations look at it, they are filled with enthusiasm and are encouraged to follow in its footsteps.

The Islamic Revolution belongs to the general public

The fact that this Revolution belongs to the general public is one of the best slogans of the Revolution. In this regard, there is no discrimination in favor of a particular social class. The youth of today are the owners of the Revolution, as were the youth of the Sacred Defense era. We are in no position to say that those who carried out the Revolution or shared part of the responsibility have more of a right to the Revolution. That is not the case, as there were some people who were not present at the time this Revolution was carried out but who laid down their lives during the Sacred Defense era and went to the battlefields. These people have the same right to the Revolution as the others.Throughout the last twenty years, there have been some youth who have brought in their wisdom, extraordinary enthusiasm, divine motives, and social, scientific, and political endeavors to help guarantee the continuance and dynamism of this Revolution. They, too, are the children of the Revolution

West Opposes Iran's self-determining nuclear program

They are opposed to that sort of nuclear energy that is gained through a nation's innovation and independently of their help. Our dear youth and our great nation managed to achieve this advantage and this advanced industrial and scientific accomplishment by relying on their own capabilities. They did not bring about dependence. Rather they acted against dependence by doing so. The sort of nuclear energy that is offered to other nations by arrogant powers is itself a cause of dependence. However, for the Iranian nation that manufactures creatively, nuclear energy prevents dependence. The global arrogance and the enemies of the Iranian nation are opposed to this.

Leader's Speech on the Occasion of the 19th Demise Anniversary of Imam Khomeini

Leader Meets Hamas Political Leaders

In a meeting with Hamas political leader Khaled Mashal and his accompanying delegation, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution paid tribute to the firm resistance of the Palestinian nation, the resistance forces, and the Hamas government against the heavy pressures and the unprecedented crimes of the Zionist regime and the bullying powers and stressed: "By Allah's favor, the Zionists who were apparently invincible are now in the worst situation and are unable to deal with the shelterless yet patient and resistant Palestinian nation."

Leader Issues Message on the Inauguration of the 8th Majlis

"Boundaries Ought To Be Observed"

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with the officials in charge of the organization for commemorating the nineteenth demise anniversary of Imam Khomeini (r.a.). Speaking at the meeting, the Leader referred to the leading role of Imam Khomeini (r.a.) as the core of the Islamic Revolution and said that Imam Khomeini (r.a.) constantly tried to protect the political and ideological borders of the Islamic Republic. "Through his writings and speeches, the late Imam set the boundaries of the Islamic Republic during and after the Islamic Revolution. And the most important point is that we must respect these boundaries and try to protect the identity of the Islamic Revolution," he said.

Leader Meets Eritrean President

Leader Visits Tehran's International Book Fair

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei paid a 3 hour visit to Tehran's 21st international book fair which has been held at Tehran's Grand Prayer ground (Mosalla) today.

US Is the Main Cause of Insecurity in the Region

On the last day of his trip to Fars province, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a speech on Thursday to tens of thousands of faithful revolutionary people of Larestan County who had gathered in Takhti Stadium and the nearby streets. Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the presence of the American troops in Iraq and in the region as the reason behind the current insecurity and unrest, further reiterating: "Relying on Islam, the great Iranian nation will defend their interests, identity, and reputation as a unified front. Benefiting from the efforts and talents of our enthusiastic youth, our nation will achieve a high position in the world."

Leader's Address to the People of Larestan

Cabinet Members Call On Leader

After a special meeting in Shiraz, current cabinet members called on the Leader of the Islamic Revolution this evening. The cabinet members discussed the Administration's plans to increase the rate of progress and development of Fars province.

Leader Discusses Historical Merits of Fars Province

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with government officials serving in different parts of Fars province, said on Wednesday that rendering services to the great Iranian nation, especially the talented and understanding people of Fars province is enjoyable and is indicative of divine grace on the officials. He added: "The officials must show their gratitude for this great divine grace through rendering sincere and tireless services and showing reverence for the public."

Leader's Address to Executive Officials in Fars Province

Leader Visits Science and Technology Exhibition in Shiraz

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution paid a three-hour visit on Tuesday to different sections of the exhibition of technological innovations of Fars province.
The latest scientific innovations of the scientists and inventors of Shiraz University, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, and mine and industry sectors of this province were displayed in this exhibition. Inventors from other sectors such as agriculture, electronics, transportation, defense industries, and science and technology also displayed their products.

Leader Meets Elites and Intellectuals in Shiraz

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei, in a meeting with hundreds of elites and intellectuals of Fars province, described the exceptional talents, determination of the nation and the elites, the religious and divine motives of the nation, and previous historical record as the national assets of the Iranian nation and reiterated: "Under the influence of such important factors, the prospect of the Iranian nation's movement is promising and by Allah's favor this great nation will revive the Islamic civilization for the Islamic community during the current era."

Leader's Speech to Elites

Even construction works were carried out for Western interests

The day railroads were introduced into this country, the first thing that occurred to everybody was that the railroads had to connect the capital city to the Persian Gulf through the central provinces - that is to say, Fars and Isfahan. That was the most natural thing that they could have done in this country. But they did not do so… during the reign of Reza-Khan [Pahlavi Regime], Iran’s railway was built based on the interests of the powers which were the big enemies of our country—that is, the UK and Soviet Union at those times—and they named it ‘cross-country railway’! An absolute lie; how come cross-country? For the Allies of World War II—that is, the UK and the Soviet Union—to transfer armaments and supplies through our country, and to use our oil, they built a railway that stretched from—a point at some distance from—the Persian Gulf to Tehran; and then, from Tehran to the Caspian Sea: so that the Russian and British troops could be connected and transport arms, equipment and supplies to one another and take the Iranian oil to anywhere they needed. Thus, the policy of the constructive work in the country, which consisted of building a railway, was so much influenced by colonial policies and foreigners’ infiltration. Consequently, the outcome was that a city like Shiraz—located at the heart of the country—had no railway.

Leader Visits County of Kazerun

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution delivered a speech on May 5 in a meeting with tens of thousands of enthusiastic people of Kazerun County who had gathered at the Kazerun stadium and the neighboring streets. His Eminence referred to the dynamic and progressive movement of the Iranian nation, the firm ideological foundations, and the revolutionary enthusiasm of the people, especially the youth, and added: "Preserving the present strong and sincere bonds, the government and the people must make efforts to reconstruct the country and turn it into an Islamic model in all fields of endeavor. This necessitates a sense of responsibility on the part of all the people and government officials as well as unanimity and trust in one another."

Leader's Speech in Kazerun

Leader: Iranian Nation Not Influenced by Sanctions

On the 5th day of his trip to Fars province, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a speech to thousands of enthusiastic people in Nurabad. In his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei stressed the need for accurate planning and utilizing all human and economic resources by officials in order to improve the country's economic status and added: "All people and officials should, as a national duty, work collectively and within a timetabled plan with the necessary determination and persistence to reach a point where sanctions and embargoes could no longer influence the country."

Leader's Public Address in Nurabad

Leader Meets Basij Members

In a meeting with thousands of Basij and members of the Islamic Republic's Guards Corps, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution likened Basij to an immaculate tree. He said Basij was the result of Imam Khomeini's (r.a.) innovation and added: "The Islamic Revolution is always in need of Basij members and faithful, motivated, and virtuous youth."

Leader: Obstacles Must Be Removed

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, delivered a speech on May 3 to over 20,000 enthusiastic academics and students of Fars province. His Eminence said that a sound judgment about the performance of the Islamic Revolution necessitates a comprehensive outlook on the goals and the progress of the Islamic Revolution as well as the national and international obstacles in the way. "Resistance, nonstop efforts, unity, making efforts to remove the obstacles, and not losing sight of the goals will undoubtedly help realize the ideals of the Revolution," he said.

The Mobilized Resistance Forces and the IRGC were innovated by Imam Khomeini (r.a.)

The establishment of Basij was one of the innovations of our magnanimous Imam (r.a.). Turning Basij, which first meant a combination of sacred motives, commitment and devotion, into an organization was one of the major innovations of our magnanimous Imam (r.a.). This was indeed a great movement by Imam Khomeini (r.a.). It was Basij - that is to say, a group of enthusiastic volunteers - that helped establish the Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps. Although Basij is affiliated to the Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps, the early members of Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps were the former Basij members. Basij members stepped in and helped form this organization. This is an immaculate tree. Therefore, our nation did not feel enervated at any point during the great event that took place within our country - namely, the Sacred Defense. In spite of the fact that we were incomparable to our enemies in terms of our military might, weapons, and ordinary military capabilities - in fact, all we had was not even a fraction of what our enemies possessed - we never felt inadequate. Despite the hardships during the Sacred Defense, enthusiastic presence of our youth filled hearts with hope, and it proved to be very effective indeed.

Those who most violated human rights broadcast propaganda against Iran

all monopolists, all those who seek to dominate the world, and all those who used to plunder the resources of this country naturally want to deploy their forces against our nation... They are opposed to the very existence of our government and its structure. They are opposed to the slogans shouted by our government and our Imam. Every now and then the domineering powers start propaganda waves against the Islamic Republic. They keep broadcasting such propaganda. They shamelessly broadcast propaganda about the nuclear issue at one point and human rights and other issues at another. But who are the people who broadcast this propaganda? The name of those who broadcast propaganda against us is enough to cast doubt on this propaganda. They themselves have violated human rights more than others. They have organized the highest number of attacks against nations. They have plundered national resources more than all others. It is these people who are at the forefront of this propaganda.