Message [Summoning the Muslims of the world to struggle against Zionism]

 In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
"And slay them wherever ye find them, and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. «2»
And fight them until persecution is no more." «3»
The usurper regime of Israel has now geared itself to perpetrate more mischief and aggression in Arab lands, in order to perpetuate its usurpation of these territories. To this end, it is fanning the flames of war for the umpteenth time. Our Muslim brethren are resisting bravely, giving their lives on the battlefield of honor in order to uproot this source of evil and, thereby, liberate Palestine.
It is, therefore, incumbent on all Islamic and, especially, Arab governments to trust in God Almighty and, by mobilizing all their forces, hasten to the aid of these devoted fighters in the vanguard of the battle who have pinned their hopes on the Muslim nations to join them in this jihad for the liberation of Palestine and the restoration of the glory and eminence of Islam.
They should set aside their differences and their debasing, destructive discord and, instead, strengthen and organize their ranks by giving the hand of brotherhood to one another. They should not allow themselves to be intimidated by the flimsy power of the supporters of Zionism and Israel, nor pay heed to their empty threats and promises. They should desist from indolence and negligence that only entail a humiliating defeat with all the dire consequences.
The heads of Islamic states should bear in mind that this seed of evil that has been planted in their midst is not only to suppress the Arabs; its dangers and perils menace the entire Middle East. The Zionists' design of domination and hegemony over the Islamic world is to exploit its abundant resources. Only through steadfastness, devotion and unity can the Arabs rid themselves of this ghastly nightmare of Zionist expansionism. If any country shirks its responsibility concerning this grave predicament confronting Islam, it will be binding on other Islamic governments to compel its support by giving reprimands, warnings, and even severing ties if need be. The oil-rich Islamic countries should use their oil and other resources as weapons against Israel and also refrain from supplying oil to the countries helping it.
It is the humanitarian and brotherly duty of the Muslim countries, in keeping with Islamic norms and rationality, to spare no effort in selflessly striving to eliminate this agent of imperialism; to give moral and material support to their brothers in the field of battle; to send those supplies of blood, medicines, provisions and weapons. It is especially incumbent on the noble Muslim people of Iran not to remain indifferent to the savage attacks of the Israelis and to the problems now besetting the Arabs. They must assist their Muslim brothers in whatever way they can in order to liberate Palestine and destroy Israel.
The Iranians must compel the government to break its silence and join the ranks of the governments of Islamic countries to fight Israel. All freedom-loving people should join the Islamic nations in condemning its inhuman aggression.
The countries now at war with Israel must be earnest and determined in this sacred, Islamic struggle. They must resist firmly, keeping in mind God's command of exhorting one another to truth and exhorting one another to endurance. «4» They should not heed the orders or advice of organizations affiliated to the imperialist powers. Rest assured that with patience, perseverance and attention to Islamic injunctions, they will emerge victorious and triumphant.
"O ye who believe! If ye help Allah, He will help you and make your foothold firm. «5» Faint not, nor grieve, for ye will overcome them if ye are (indeed) believers." «6»
I beseech God, the Most Exalted, for the victory of the Muslims.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Ramadan al-Mubarak 1393 AH