In his speech, he considered the lack of
Islamic unity to be the root cause of today’s problems in the Muslim
world, especially the regretful situation in Palestine. He insisted that
the abolition of the state of Israel means the abolition of the false
Zionist regime and the establishment of a government elected by the
original owners of the land of Palestine, including Muslims, Christians
and Jews. He reminded those present, "The enemies of Islam, with the
United States at the head of them, oppose Islam and all Muslim
countries. Their main weapon in our region is the infiltration of
sensitive, decision-making centres, creating division between nations,
and inducing submission to the U.S. as the solution to problems.
Enlightenment and perseverance on the path of truth are the solutions to
confronting these plots.”
Pointing out that the period from the 12th to the 17th of Rabi' al-Awwal
has been termed the "Week of Unity” in the Islamic Republic, he noted
that unity is not a political tactic. It is a heartfelt belief in the
necessity of the unity of the Islamic nation. He added, "This deeply
rooted belief had important supporters even before the creation of the
Islamic Republic, including the great Religious Authority for all the
Shi’a, Ayatollah Boroujerdi.”
In elaborating on the various degrees of unity, he stated that the
lowest level and first step toward unity in the Muslim world is "for the
Islamic societies, governments, people, and sects to refrain from
attacking and harming each other” and "to be united against the common
enemy.” He emphasized, "At higher levels, the Muslim countries must
collaborate and create solidarity in science, wealth, security and
political strength in order to build a modern, Muslim civilization. The
Islamic Republic has made this point its ultimate goal, that is building
a modern, Muslim civilization.”
Imam Khamenei stated that the current
suffering in the Muslim world, including the Palestinian issue and the
bloody wars in Yemen, West Asia, and North Africa are the result of
disregarding the principle of refraining from aggression and maintaining
unity against the common enemy. He pointed out, "Today, the greatest
tragedy in the Muslim world is the Palestinian issue, where a nation has
been forcibly made homeless.”
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution stated that the honourable Imam
Khomeini’s clear standpoint, from the start of the Islamic movement, was
announcing the danger of infiltration, intervention and oppression by
Zionism, and stated that the position of the Islamic Republic on the
case of Palestine is definitive. He continued on to say, "From the start
of the Islamic Revolution and up until today, we have maintained our
position without making any other considerations, and have helped
Palestine and the Palestinians. And, we will continue to do so. We
believe this to be the responsibility of the whole Muslim world.”
He pointed out the enemies’ efforts at distorting the meaning of Imam
Khomeini’s and the Islamic government officials’ repeated insistence on
the abolishment of Israel. He said, "We support Palestine and its
independence and liberation. The abolishment of Israel does not mean the
abolishment of the Jewish people. We have nothing to do with them.
Furthermore, there is a Jewish population living in our country in
safety.”
Imam Khamenei said that the abolishment of Israel means the destruction
of the imposed, Zionist regime and insisted, "The people of Palestine,
including the Muslims, Christians and Jews who are the original owners
of that land, should be able to choose their government themselves. They
should oust the foreigners and ruffians, like Netanyahu, in order to
govern their country themselves. And, this will surely happen.”
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution went
on to point out that the hostility of the United States, the Zionist
regime and the enemies of Islamic unity have targeted all the Islamic
countries. He added, "The essence of Islam is the rejection of
oppression, arrogance and domination. Therefore, they oppose Islam and
all Islamic countries. The assumption that they are only opposed to the
Islamic Republic is not true.”
Referring to the Americans' offensive remarks about the Saudis, his
Eminence held, "They explicitly say that the Saudis have nothing but
money and that they must plunder them. This is open enmity against a
country and a nation. The other party should understand their duty,
based on Arab honour and Islamic dignity, in the face of such insults.”
In the final part of his speech, his
Eminence stated that any remark, move or measure made in favor of "the
political, cultural and economic independence of the Muslim nations,”
"the unity and sovereignty of the Islamic nation,” "helping the people
and the oppressed,” "promoting truths and countering falsehood,” and
"spreading science and research, including nuclear energy” to be
righteous deeds. He stated that, "Peaceful nuclear energy is needed by
nations, but Western monopolists are seeking to keep this energy to
themselves. Then, they wish to give it drop by drop to other nations, at
the price of their dignity and independence.”
Imam Khamenei went on to say, "The West knows we don’t seek nuclear
weapons because of our principles and religious beliefs. Therefore, they
oppose the Islamic Republic’s nuclear advancement in order to hinder
Iran from gaining science, industry and nuclear capability.”
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution considers the duty of the
intellectuals and scholars of the Muslim world to be very important. He
emphasized, "Powerfully defend the truth, and don’t fear the enemy. Know
that, by God’s grace, the Muslim world is going to see its bright
dreams come true in the not-so-distant future.”