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Speech [The need to safeguard unity and discipline in the armed forces]

Jamaran, Tehran
The need to safeguard unity and discipline in the armed forces
`Ali-Akbar Natiq Nouri (Minister of Interior), Head of the Islamic Revolution Komitehs of the Center and the Heads of the Komitehs of the Tehran districts
جلد ۱۷ صحیفه امام خمینی (ره)، از صفحه ۱۳ تا صفحه ۱۴

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Weakness of faith is the source of differences

One of the important matters demanding attention is the subject of repetition and reminding in moral and ethic discipline. This can have positive effects both for the person himself and others. I keep reminding about some of the subjects due to this reason. You are aware that the faith was determining factor for the victory of the movement and revolution. As it has been stated in the glorious Qur'an that the pious believers are the brothers of one another and there is no distinction between them. «1» It is the fallout from selfishness that carnal human soul wishes to claim, that he has accomplished whatever is done. The differences, being observed, have been erupted from the weakness of faith. It makes no difference to them, who intend to work for the sake of God, whether the work has been done by themselves, their brothers or through some other persons. I hope that we all become able to take the certain step in the Islamic Republic, which is the loftiest of all steps that is to be in love with serving class. Feeling affection for them is symbol of enriched faith. As you are aware at the moment our country demands our armed forces be united. If God forbid, in absence of mutual understanding between the Komitehs,(responsible force for the maintenance of law) and Revolutionary Guards troops, consequently, you will never accomplish the ultimate destination which is Islam. This is not desired if we think only about the interests of belonging setups, For example; Komiteh's staff members think that only their own performance must be enhanced whilst the revolutionary Guards Corps also carry the same mentality. You should endeavor to perform the tasks with brotherhood and adhere to this Qur'anic principle that Muslims are the brothers and friends of each other, having feelings of love and well-wishers of one another. You must throw away the carnal and inner low desires that seek to make separation of the Guards Corps from the Komitehs. This is the key to success of the society.

Necessity to safeguard discipline and observance of chain of command and positions

The second key that even though Iran has no upper and lower classes and those titles and aristocrats have no validity and we ourselves have been left, yet there must be discipline and order. You must observe order and the chain of commands and ranks for the sake of God. If each person decides to establish his own opinion and act individually then common spiritualities and successes will also be eliminated. As you know, whilst the honorable Prophet used to sit in the Mosque, entering person was never able to distinguish the Prophet among them yet every one was obliged to obey him. Although we are all brothers with one another but fraternity shall also be destroyed in absence of discipline. For example, we shall certainly be defeated if we do not obey the commander during the war, but there is no defeat if all obey the orders and everybody acts upon the commands." And give advice and caution the ummah; for advice and counsel is beneficial for the believers." «2» Thus, we should strengthen our spirit with faith in the Exalted God and be the brothers of one another. We must know that those who have differences with one another are also unsuccessful. You must never wish to become successful by force but you desire to behave decently and get something done for the people, consequently, you are esteemed from both aspects; in the sight of God and as well the masses of public; and look upon the people as a part of you. You should behave well and attract the people with your good moral behavior even if the guns and the weapons are also in your possession because the decisive factor is sincere unassuming nature. If you become able, to attract the heart of the people that is something durable and everlasting in the sight of God. My prayers are with you; I hope, God willing, you carry out your religious, Islamic and state duties.
May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
«۱»- Reference to verse ۱۰ of the Sourah al-Hujurat ۴۹: ۱۰. «۲»- Sourah Dhariyat ۵۱:۵۵.


امام خمینی (ره)؛ 08 مهر 1361

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