Islamic Republic
News Agency, Islamic Republic of Iran
Muslim Uprisings
Show Mankind 'Weary of Materialistic Civilization'
Are the ongoing uprisings across the Muslim world due to dissatisfaction with the materialism of the West, led by the U.S.? According to this news account from Iran's
state-run Islamic Republic News Agency, that was the message of that
nation's supreme leader, who once again congratulated 'seekers of freedom and justice'
in the Muslim world, even as his security forces squelched the peaceful protests of
his own citizens.
Tehran: Everything occurring
in Muslim states today is a response to their long-term humiliation by the
arrogant powers, the supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed
Ali Khamenei, said on Monday.
“The ulima
[wise], the elite and academics in Muslim states should not let The Arrogance
sway huge national movements,” said Ayatollah Khamenei, in an address to large crowd
of citizens, ambassadors and representatives of Muslim states on the occasion
of the anniversary of the birth of the holy Prophet of Islam (Peace Be Upon Him)
and his grandson, Jafar al-Sadeq (AS).
[Editor's Note: Jafar
al-Sadeq is thought to be the sixth generation
descendent of the Prophet Mohammad. He is said to have been an astronomer,
alchemist, Imam, Islamic scholar, Islamic theologian, writer, philosopher,
physician, physicist and scientist. But it would appear that Iran's supreme
leader is mistaken about his birthday, which is said to be April 20.]
Congratulating audience
members, the great Iranian nation, the Muslim Ummah [Muslim
community] and those seeking freedom and justice, Ayatollah Khamenei said that
the growing awareness on the part of certain Muslim states like Egypt and
Tunisia is a sign that mankind has become weary of the materialistic
civilization.
The Ayatollah said that the Global
Arrogance meddles in life, the economy, understanding and insight among people
and leads them astray. As a result, he said life has become dark - something that
doesn't fit in with innate nature of human beings.
Notable
Iranians listen to a speech from the supreme leader,
Ayatollah
Khamenei. No date was supplied with the photo.
Elsewhere in his remarks,
Ayatollah Khamenei said that if Muslims were been able to properly present
Islam to the world, the world would categorically be turning to it.
“We should correct ourselves.
Today, nations have awakened thanks to Islam. Such awareness is evident in all segments
of the Muslim world.”
Ayatollah Khamenei said that
the U.S. has raised a global hue and cry to divert public attention from
itself, adding that popular movements in the region are first of all against the
hegemony of the imperial powers. He said that The Arrogance had divided Muslim
nations to prevent the emergence of Islam in the truest sense of the word.
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“All calamities of people,
nations and governments are because of their divisions. The remedy is the awakening
of nations and governments and the prevention of the Big Satan from deciding the
fate of their nations.”
Elsewhere in his remarks,
Ayatollah Khamenei touched on America's Middle East policies, which are
intended pit nations and governments against one another and bring about rifts
among them.
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