Speech [Role of wilayat-e faqih in the country- revolution of wings in the course of Islam and the nation]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

I would like to appreciate all strata of the nation and military forces. I thank the group of military forces who came here from Isfahan. Today, all strata of people and military forces, in particular, should be aware that the country is all theirs. Now, our country has been delivered from foreigners, betrayers and those willing to ruin everything. I assure all strata of the nation and all law enforcement forces that if wilayat-e faqih and faqih supervise the affairs of the Islamic government, no harm will be done to this country. Speakers and writers should not be worried about the Islamic government and wilayat-e faqih. As prescribed by Islam and our Imams, wilayat-e faqih will do no harm to anyone nor will it bring about any kind of dictatorship or act against the interests of the country. If the government, the president or anyone else acts in contrast to the interests of the country, faqih will bridle them.

Do not be afraid of Islam, faqih and wilayat-e faqih. Follow the same path taken by the nation and move along with them. Do not separate yourself from the nation. Do not hatch plots. You should follow the nation and sympathize with them. Do not find so many faults with Islamic programs. You who are Muslim but are not properly versed in Islam and Islamic laws and who are Shi`ah but unaware of the commands of Imams (`a) should not work so much sabotage. The nation has voted for the Islamic Republic; all should follow the nation. If you do not, you will fade away. Do not take the way that is contrary to the path of Islam and the nation. Do not think the plan charted out by Islam will destroy Islam. This logic is the logic of an unwise person.

Do not say that we believe in wilayat-e faqih, but that by wilayat-e faqih Islam would be ruined! This implies denial of Imams and Islam. You make such a remark because you never understand what you are saying. Follow the nation that has voted for the Islamic Republic altogether. In the face of the nation, a very small number around one and a half percent mustered up all their forces and voted against the Islamic Republic. Follow the absolute majority of the people and obey Islam, the holy Qur'an and the prophet of Islam. Do not raise so much voice. Do not withdraw from the Assembly of Experts. This implies withdrawal from the nation and Islam. Do not stonewall the Assembly of Experts, as this would be contrary to the path of Islam and nation. Do not disgrace yourself before the nation. You should act properly. If the nation finds that you are running counter to them, they will discard you. Act wisely, speak wisely and vote wisely. Do not vote inattentively, unintelligently and imprudently.

I ask the Assembly of Experts not to keep the people waiting so much. Obviously, bills should be studied, but not delayed. The authorities should not postpone the assembly unduly. We would like the issues to be carried out sooner so that, God willing, the National Consultative Assembly would be established, the president elected and national concerns settled at our hand. The gentlemen should do their job as soon as possible. Those who suppose that they should disagree with the affairs not accepted by intellectuals and westerners in the name of intellectualism are in the wrong. May God have mercy upon the wrong doers and may He forgive their sins! May God bestow well-being, prosperity, dignity and majesty upon you friends and the entire nation! May God bestow power and glory upon Islam and may He curtail the power of the criminals in our country! May peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you!