Leader's Remarks in Meeting with Friday Prayers Imams From Across Islamic

Leader's Remarks in Meeting with Friday Prayers Imams From Across Islamic

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:42

The Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has said the arrogant powers of this world, and those who make excessive demands, contrary to what they claim, want all the wealth and power they can get hold of for themselves, and for their cronies. The Leader said an obvious example of this is if we compare how ordinary Americans live with how the ruling elite live in America. Speaking on Tuesday in a meeting with Friday prayers Imams from across the country, the Leader referred to some harrowing statistics about the living  standards and living conditions of lower class Americans, and stressed that the Iranian president referred to some of these facts and figures in his busy trip to the United Nations in New York. The Leader said several million Americans live on the streets and sleep in card board boxes at night, and tens of millions of Americans live below the poverty line. The Leader poignantly added: "This is the unpalatable and bitter truth of US society today". In further remarks, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the Iranian nation is standing firm, with all its might, against the excessive demands of the arrogant powers, who want to take over and dominate the world. The Leader added: "The Iranian nation will not bow to coercion and bullying, and gives its full backing to Muslim nations, particularly the long-oppressed Palestinian people. We say this forthrightly". In further comments the Leader said in relation to enemy threats, one can either surrender to these threats, or one can firmly and resolutely stand against the worst excesses of the enemy, with unwavering faith in God Almighty. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei went on to emphasize that one of the most important duties of Friday prayers Imams is to be aware of enemy plots and conspiracies. He added: "In recent years some individuals have to distract the attention of the general public and society from the important topic of "knowing and being aware of our enemies". These same individuals even tried to introduce a fallacious argument by saying that the Islamic government constantly conjures up foreign enemies in order to escape responsibility for some of its internal difficulties. Elsewhere in his remarks, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei emphasized that we must all be vigilant in relation to enemy moves, and must know how to counter enemy plots and conspiracies. The Leader asked: "Why do some people insist on ignoring or overlooking the wicked and evil role, the conspiratorial hand of the enemy, in various events in this country"? Turning to young people, the Leader stressed that young people make up the bulk of the population of this country. He said "Young Iranians are being targeted by the enemy, since the enemy knows very well that young people are the driving engine behind the advancement of Islamic Iran".

Iran slams silence on Quran desecration

Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani censures the US silence on the outrageous act of desecrating the holy Quran, urging the Muslim world to take swift action against it.

Although Florida pastor Terry Jones called off his Quran burning plans in the face of fierce international condemnation, anti-Islam protesters in the US reportedly defiled the Quran and burned copies of the holy book on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Saturday.

In his message, Larijani said the desecration of the holy Quran is a 'brutal' act which shows 'barbarism in the modern era,' ISNA reported on Monday.

The Iranian parliament speaker added that the silence of those who beat the drums for freedom and democracy on the blasphemous decision has drawn the ire of freedom-seeking humans and stirred international hatred of the US.

According to Larijani, such measures will undoubtedly hurt spiritual and religious feelings of millions of Muslims across the world as well as followers of all divine faiths.

The top parliamentarian also warned US statesmen that they should expect a 'harsh fate' if they refuse to act wisely.

He said this shameful act also reveals the weakness of hegemonic powers as they support burning and desecrating the holiest book in the world which has more than 1.5 billion followers.

The Iranian official further warned that Muslims will not remain silent in the face of sacrilegious moves.

Larijani said such insane behavior is the result of Washington's disgraceful defeats in the Iraqi and Afghan wars as well as its repeated failures in confrontation with Iran, Lebanon, Palestine and Pakistan.

He advised the US government to stop backing such savage acts 'or it should await a crushing response by Muslims across the world.'

Quran desecrated on 9/11 anniversary

         Anti-Islam protesters in the US have desecrated the Quran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks  a move bound to stir up strong feelings in the Muslim world.

        The streets near Ground Zero in New York, where a memorial service was held for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks, became the scene of opposing demonstrations Saturday night. Over 1,000 people marched in favor of a proposed construction of an Islamic center near Ground Zero, the site of the World Trade Center prior to the 9/11 attacks, while a block away, other groups rallied against its construction.  
        In the opposition's rally, a man burned pages from the Muslim holy book in front of press photographers.  Two evangelical preachers in Tennessee also set copies of the Quran on fire and members of the group Operation Rescue tore pages from Islam's holy book.  
        In another incident, a man ripped out pages from the holy Quran and made vulgar gestures with them. The police did not try to stop any of the incidents.  This comes after a Florida preacher called off plans to burn copies of the Quran on the anniversary of 9/11 attacks.  
       The pastor's plans sparked criticism by the international community, particularly the Muslim world, and led to protests in several countries including Iran, Afghanistan and India.

Leader of Islamic Revolution: Iran will circumvent sanctions

TEHRAN - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has warned against international sanctions against Iran over its nuclear energy program, saying Iran will thwart sanctions. "The Iranian authorities and nation will undoubtedly circumvent sanctions (against the country) and render them ineffective just as they did over the past three decades and will move ahead with progress and development," said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a meeting with Iranian industrialists and manufacturerson Tuesday, Press TV reported. The Leader stressed the importance of creating a "truly resistant economy" to counter sanctions and economic pressure by arrogant powers. He reiterated that the enemiesseek to frustrate the Iranian people by exerting economic pressure on the country with the intent of turning the nation against the government by blaming it for poor economic performance. Ayatollah Khamenei said their goal is to cut ties between the government and nation. However, they have not known the Iranian nation and are mistaken in their calculations.
      The Leader urged Iranian officials to collaborate closely to bring about growth and development in the country.Under intense political pressure from the US, the United Nations Security Council imposed a fourth round of sanctions on Iran on June 9 over the country's nuclear energy activities. The US and the European Union then brought additional unilateral sanctions on the Islamic Republic In addition to the Security Council's resolution, the United States and European Union imposed additional unilateral sanctions on the Islamic Republic in an effort to cripple Iran's economy and bend the country's resolve in continuing with its peaceful nuclear program.

IRAN SENDS 500 DOCTORS, NURSES AND RELIEF WORKERS TO PAKISTAN

Iran sends 500 doctors, nurses and relief workers to Pakistan
07/09/2010
		Iran sends 500 doctors, nurses and relief workers to Pakistan TEHRAN - Iran has sent 500 physicians, nurses and relief workers to neighboring Pakistan to provide medical services to flood-stricken people, Interior Minister Mostafa-Mohammad Najjar said. These people will stay in Pakistan for 40 days, Najjar told reporters upon his arrival in Tehran following a three-day trip to Pakistan, MNA reported. He said that Iran had sent more 40,000 tents to Pakistan in addition to the previous 10,000 ones because of an increase in demands. The interior minister noted the Islamic Republic will also send 10 other cargoes of humanitarian aid to Pakistan over the next few days. He went on to say that Iran\'s Red Crescent has set up a refugee camp in Pakistan and it is going to set up more camps in order to distribute foods, clothes and other necessary goods among the people. On reports that people from some affected areas might enter Iran, he said Iran\'s borders are very far away from those areas, however, it has been decided that some camps to be set up near Iran\'s borders inside Pakistan. So far, Iran has sent over 500 tons of humanitarian assistance to Pakistan, including tents, blankets, medicine, and food. The floods have ruined 3.6 million hectares (8.9 million acres) of fertile farmland, and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said farmers urgently need seeds to plant for next year’s crops. The Pakistani government’s official death toll from the floods has reached 1,760, but disaster officials have said that number will likely rise ‘significantly’ when the missing are accounted for.

MUSALMAN PE AUR EK ZULUM

Quran burning would endanger U.S. troops, Petraeus tells church

KABUL (AFP) – The U.S. commander of the Afghan war has warned that his troops' lives will be endangered if a Florida evangelical church goes ahead with a planned burning of the Holy Quran on Saturday's 9/11 anniversary.

General David Petraeus said the planned torching of Islam's holy book would be a propaganda coup for the Taliban in Afghanistan and stoke anti-U.S. sentiment across the Muslim world.

Afghanistan, where Petraeus leads a 150,000-strong U.S.-led NATO force against the Taliban fighters, is a deeply devout Islamic country.

Actions seen by Afghans as against their religion or even allegations that Western troops have insulted the Quran have led to deadly violence in the past.

On Monday about 200 men gathered near a mosque in the capital Kabul to protest against the planned torching, shouting “death to America” and “long live Islam” for about an hour after their midday prayer, witnesses said.

The Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida says it will burn copies of the Quran on this weekend's ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks in protest.

Petraeus said of the plan: “It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall war effort in Afghanistan.

“It is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems. Not just here but everywhere in the world we are engaged with the Islamic community,” the general said in an emailed statement.

“I am very concerned by the potential repercussions of the possible Quran burning,” Petraeus added.

“Even the rumor that it might take place has sparked demonstrations such as the one that took place in Kabul yesterday,” he said, adding that an actual burning would put the safety of U.S. soldiers and civilian workers in jeopardy.

In January seven tribesmen were killed by gunfire from Afghan security forces trying to disperse angry crowds during a demonstration sparked by allegations that U.S. troops had torched the Muslim holy book.

An investigation by NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan authorities found that no Quran was desecrated following a military operation by the alliance force in the southern province of Helmand.

The planned protest by the 50-member Florida congregation -- whose Facebook page bears the motto “Islam Is Of The Devil” -- has already triggered outrage in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country.

In late August about 100 Indonesian Islamists demonstrated outside the U.S. embassy in Jakarta and threatened jihad or holy war if the U.S. Christian group went through with the event.

Alleged desecration of the Quran by U.S. troops in both Afghanistan and Iraq has been an incendiary issue in the past, including when a U.S. soldier deployed to Iraq riddled a copy of the holy book with bullets in 2008.

A subsequent demonstration by about 2,000 people in central Afghanistan turned violent, with a Lithuanian soldier and two civilians killed in an exchange of gunfire between protesters and police.

The Florida church's pastor, Terry Jones, said Petraeus' concerns were “legitimate”.