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Tehran, Feb 20, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has cabled a message to the Haj pilgrims of the Holy Mecca. The full text of the message is as follows:
"In the name of Allah,
"The Beneficent, the Merciful,
"Once again, we are witnessing the great Islamic event of Haj Pilgrimage, that is the ultimate wish of all Muslim believers and those who seek to follow the path to the truth and the Heaven. This year, too, a large number of people from different parts of the world gathered together to attend this divine assembly of Muslim before the Holy Shrines. Being drowned in the illuminated environment of worship and humbleness, and the search for salvation and dignity in this holy land that shines in the vast and infinite realm of history are the primary accomplishments of the enlightened travelers, who have an insatiable thirst to join the truth.
"Here, all manifestations of material life, and negligence, deviations, worldly attachments and everything that adorns our appearance are temporarily separated from us, being replaced with a white garb to represent purity and sincerity of our hearts and souls.
"A new horizon is opened, wherefrom we are able to see more visibly, hear and understand better the way to the eternal salvation. The blossoms of knowledge and Islamic fraternity, and divinely guidance flourish and appear before our eyes.
"Here is the great camp of the Muslim Ummah, and the place where Muslims learn how to unite their souls with their beloved. Here is the place, where we free ourselves from the evil and blasphemous spirits, and seek to find our real self and the divine truth.
"From these holy sites, we disavow demons, evils and Satan, as part of our quest to join the forces of Allah, and again and again we renew our covenant of abominate oneness and spiritual grandeur of the Muslim Ummah.
"These are the blessings and true concepts of this great Islamic event, that have become more evident than ever at this crucial period of direct confrontation.
"Today, the call of our great prophet and of Islam to justice, freedom and salvation forcefully resonates in our minds ever than before. The pervasive devilish nature of arrogance, oppression and unbridled repression on one hand, and rampant ignorance, superstition, and deceits on the other hand have made human beings intensify their efforts to achieve peace, justice, and fraternity.
"Today, the call to unity against oppression and the oppressors as expressed in this Koranic verse "Come to common terms as between us and you: That we worship none but God" (Holy Quran, Chapter Al-e Emran; verse 64) resounding in our ears, and the tidings of divine power "And verily, God is Most Powerful for their aid" (Holy Quran; Chapter Haj; verse 39) brings hope to our hearts.
"Muslims are the first to whom these messages are addressed. Islamic awakening has inspired the whole Islamic world in the east and in the west. Islamic enthusiasm has revived and restored Muslims' dignity and pride. The glorious flag of Islam is raised in Iran. The oppressed Palestinian people inspired by Islamic teachings and principles have now frustrated the Zionist ambitions and evil intentions. Our young children in the Islamic countries have entered in the battlefields to realize their aspirations in their indefatigable fight against the occupiers and world arrogance.
"Despite all types of accusations and news distortions by the Zionist-led propaganda machine worldwide against Islam and Muslim combatants, the pure Islamic thoughts of our great prophet have been known to all people of the world. Now, everybody understands that Islam is the religion of justice, freedom, salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Islam is the religion of life. However, life without dignity and liberty is denounced. Islam is the religion of logic and rationalism, although it renounces vehemently a perverted perception suggesting rationality, and used by those who called the messengers of Allah as insane people. Islam is the religion of unity, fraternity and world peace, but it rejects unity with the oppressors.
Shaking hands with the murderers over the bodies of martyrs is considered a sheer treason against Muslims. Islam is the religion of realism; however, tyranny can never be justified in the name of realism. Islam has introduced a set of eternal precepts and principles for humankind. Meanwhile, dogmatism and fanaticism are totally rejected. Islam is the religion of innovations and new ideas, but refutes heresy and perverted conception of the religion. Islam is the religion of sacrifice and tolerance; however, submission to brutality and humiliation can never be acceptable. Islam is the religion of civility, science, and development, but it reproaches as barbarism and absolute ignorance the science that is used as a means for the humiliation of mankind and devastation of human civilizations. Islam is the religion of Jihad, but illogical and acquisitive wars are never regarded as Jihad. Islam is the religion of dignity, power, and sovereignty, though they are never used as a means to realize certain evil intentions. Islam is the guardian of human rights and nobility. Islam guarantees and protects ethical precepts and moral decency. Islam is the staunch supporter of peace and security. Those who try to depict Islam as a religion against human rights, civility and security, are launching the most ignominious lies and accusations against our religion. These tactics are intended to justify the brutalities committed against Muslim nations.
"Muslim Nations, Clerics, Intellectuals, "The Muslim Ummah has now become the target of all kinds of threats and coercions. The unbridled World Arrogance led by the United States along with the pugnacious policies of the Zionist regime is taking advantage of the current gap and division in the Islamic world. The heroic uprising of the Palestinian people and the proud banner of Intifadah have enraged the arrogant powers, who have intensified their blind acts of repressions and retaliations against the Palestinian people.
"September 11th attacks in New York have served as a pretext for the coercive policies of the White House, and emboldened the Zionists to continue their savage crimes and atrocities against the Palestinian people. In the aftermath of the disastrous military operations in Afghanistan, the international environment has been increasingly terrorized by the militaristic policies and tough stance of the US administration, posing a serious threat against world peace and security. The rhetoric of the US administration in fighting against terrorism and defending peace process in the Middle East are only a cover for the hegemonistic plans of the United States to dominate and control the wealth and vital resources of other nations.
"It is a shame that a country with a long record of sponsoring terrorist operations, a country that planned and undertook military coups in many parts of the world, a country with the largest arsenal of weapons of mass destruction, and a country that continues to support the most dangerous terrorists of the world is now going to take the lead in the war against terrorism. It is a total rejection of the truth that killing of women, men, and children, destruction of Palestinian homes, and expulsion of people from their homeland are being committed in the name of defending the cause of peace.
"Our Islamic country is accused by the White House rulers of trying to undermine the Middle East peace process. They can never realize that the violation of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, and occupation of their land can never be called a peace, much less to be weakened by another government or a party. This oppressive process is doomed to failure that can be evidently seen in the awakening movement and sacrifices of the Palestinian people.
"The Islamic Iran is firmly resolute in holding up the flag of Islam as the religion of noble teachings, enlightenment, salvation and liberty. We will never acquiesce in the coercions of the world Arrogance. Iran considers terrorism the enemy of human happiness and prosperity. The Islamic Iran has paid a heavy price in fighting against the terrorists who were inspired and trained by the United States and Israel. Our country neither succumbs, nor be frightened by the threats of the imperial-mind powers of the world. Our people and government value their independent policies and position on the solid foundations of wisdom, which is the everlasting reminiscent of our great leader, the late Imam Khomeini. The large demonstrations of Iranian people, marking the 24th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution was a strong response to the baseless claims of those who intend to disseminate seeds of dispute between the people and the Islamic government. The people and government of Iran condemn the threats and war-mongering policies of the United States that amply demonstrate the aggressive and barbaric nature of the US administration. The violent behavior and illogical attitudes of the US decision makers represent the weak and vulnerable foundations of this oppressive arrogant system of power.
"The government and people of Iran call on their brotherly nations to consolidate their unity and solidarity. We extend our hands to all Muslim nations to solidify the ties of Islamic fraternity. It is the obligation of all Muslim clerics, intellectuals and politicians in the Islamic world to repeat for their peoples the lessons of unity, resistance and awareness.
The dynamic young generations of the Muslim world must be prepared to shoulder the heavy responsibility of safeguarding these invaluable assets, thus laying the foundation of a united and powerful Ummah in the world.
"Haj is the beginning point and the infinite source of this great and holy Jihad.
"I pray to the Almighty God to enlighten your souls with knowledge and spirituality on your way back to your home country. May the prayers of Hazrat Valiullah Al-A'zam for the grandeur of the Muslim Ummah be granted by Allah.
"Va Salamo Aleikom Va Rahmatollah Va Barakatoh
"Seyed Ali Khamenei.
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