During the meeting, Imam Khamenei underlined that the epic and miracle of the people of Khuzestan during the Sacred Defense was a result of a combination of the people's efforts and their faith in Islam. The Leader praised the late Imam Khomeini’s (ra) precision in choosing the term "Islamic Republic," noting that the combination of relying on the people and Islamic principles has been instrumental in the stability and progress of the Islamic system and its ability to overcome the various challenges and conspiracies that it has encountered. He emphasized the need to continue this approach in order to overcome future challenges.
“From the early days of the Islamic Movement until the victory of the Islamic Revolution and thereafter, Imam Khomeini (ra) consistently trusted the people, viewing Islam as an effective school of thought for politics and for managing society. Based on this, he was able to lay the groundwork for Iran's advancement and sustain remarkable movements,” he said.
Imam Khamenei emphasized that the most important problem of the enemies of the Islamic Republic is their inability to comprehend the Iranian people and the enemies’ lack of understanding of Islam. “The enemies of the Iranian nation, based on their estimates and plans, were convinced that the Islamic Republic would not see its 40th birthday. However, Iran’s advancement has not been halted much to their dismay. With the grace of God and the determination and religious faith of the people, this progress will continue,” he emphasized.
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