Speech [God's favor; safeguarding the secret of victory]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

I thank the people of Iran. Everybody had a share in this sacred struggle. All the people of Iran with one heart and one decision wanted the establishment of an Islamic Republic and the downfall of the ominous monarchial regime. I thank all sections of the nation. I am a servant of the entire nation. God has done us a favor in giving us Islam; God has done a favor to the world in sending down the Qur'an; God the Almighty has done us a great favor in assigning to us the last Prophet as our prophet; God has done us a favor in assigning to us the Infallible Imams; God has done us a favor in sending down to us the progressive tenets of Islam. We are indebted to the Almighty God for the favors he has done to us. God did us a favor that this nation went through a spiritual transformation and with one heart, one objective- the objective of monotheism- moved towards Islam, and this sacred struggle materialized. It was a favor of the Almighty God that you the noble youth- from wherever you are- reverted to Islam and revived Islam in his era; in this era of darkness; in this era when all values have been wasted away.

Salutations to you the people of Iran! Death to those who want to destroy this unity of expression. Those who thought they could destroy this unity of expression are mistaken. Iran has discovered the secret of victory; that secret is attention to God, and unity of expression. Safeguard this unity of expression; safeguard this faith in God so that you will be victorious. So do not allow traitors to infiltrate your tight ranks; do not let those who sow the seeds of discord to drive a wedge between you on absurd pretexts; put a stop to these disputes. Serve for Islam; Islam has enjoined us be united in our expression. Those who sow the seeds of discord are not from Islam. May God protect you all; all sections of the nation; you the senior residents of the

city of Amol; and may we all march forward with unity of expression and with Islam, and take this struggle to fruition.

May God's peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you.