Post #58063

🇮🇷| FIRST message by Iran’s 3rd leader, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei: At the beginning of my words, I must offer my condolences to my Imam Mahdi, may Allah the Exalted hasten his reappearance, on the occasion of the heart-wrenching martyrdom of the Great Leader of the Revolution, the beloved and wise Khamenei. I request from His Eminence his blessed prayers for every individual of the great nation of Iran, and indeed for all the Muslims of the world, all servants of Islam and the Revolution, the devoted (Isar-garan), the survivors of the martyrs of the Islamic Movement—especially those of the recent war—and for my own humble self. On the Decision of the Assembly of Experts The 2nd part of my address is to the great nation of Iran. Initially, I must briefly state my position regarding the vote of the honorable Assembly of Experts. I, your servant, Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, learned of the result of the Assembly's vote at the same time as you, through the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). For me, to lean upon a place that was the seat of 2 great leaders—the Great Khomeini and the Martyred Khamenei—is a difficult task. This seat carries the history of one who, after more than 60 years of revolutionary struggle in the way of God and forgoing all types of pleasures and comforts, became a luminous gem and a distinguished figure, not only in the current era but throughout the history of this country’s rulers. Both his life and the manner of his death were intertwined with a glory and honor born of relying on the Truth. I had the honor of visiting his body after his martyrdom; what I saw was a mountain of steadfastness, and I heard that he had clenched the fist of his healthy hand. Regarding the various facets of his personality, those with knowledge must speak for a long time. In this brief space, I suffice with this summary and leave the details for other appropriate occasions. This is the reason for the difficulty of leaning on the chair of leadership after such a person; bridging this gap is possible only through the assistance of the Almighty and the help of you, the people. The Power of the People and the Concept of the Republic I must emphasize a point directly related to the essence of my message. Among the arts of the Martyred Leader and his Great Predecessor was bringing the people into all arenas, providing them with continuous insight and awareness, and relying on their power in practice. They actualized the true meaning of "The Public" and "Republicanism" and believed in it from the depths of their souls. The clear effect of this was seen during these few days when the country was without a Leader and without a Commander-in-Chief. The insight and intelligence of the great Iranian nation in the recent event, and their steadfastness, courage, and presence, forced friends to admire and enemies to wonder. It was you, the people, who led the country and guaranteed its authority. The verse I cited at the beginning of this text means that no Divine Sign is ended or forgotten unless the Almighty provides something similar to it or better in its place. The relevance of using this noble verse is not to suggest that this humble servant is on the level of the Martyred Leader, let alone superior to him; rather, it is to draw attention to the timely and prominent role of you, the dear nation. If that great blessing was taken from us, in its place, the "Ammar-like" presence of the Iranian nation was once again granted to this system. Know that if your power does not appear on the scene, neither the Leadership nor any of the various apparatuses—whose real status is to serve the people—will have the necessary effectiveness. To better realize this: Trust in God: Remembrance of God, reliance on Him, and seeking the intercession of the Infallibles (AS) must be viewed as the "Great Elixir" that guarantees all kinds of openings and certain victory over the enemy. Unity: No damage should be done to the unity between the individuals and strata of the nation.