Speech [Mission and duties of an Islamic Majlis]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

I have repeatedly talked about the Majlis in general and now say that our Majlis should differ from previous ones. No doubt, it differs. However, deviation of everything is a gradual process. Nothing is deviated all of a sudden. This is true of man. Satan and the tempting self persuade man to carry out venial offenses, then minor sins and later to commit cardinal sins. If we look at the previous Majlis, we notice that the first one was good, but each year something is added or subtracted from it, and this degredation reached a peak in the Majlis of the past regime. If you do not stop corruption from the outset, our Majlis may head in the direction of of the previous ones. Of course, you should take calculated measures in order to avert serious problems.

In dealing with problems, leniency and affection have more influence than violence. In the stifling time atmosphere of Rida Khan reign, when I delivered a speech in Faydiyyah School, and talked about the hell and divine retribution, I would se the audience stunned. On the other hand, when I projected God's mercy, I would see hearts growing tenders and tears trickling down from their cheeks. This is the effect of compassion. Problems are settled better through compassion and harshness.

Majlis is a venue for debate and should be like a theology schools in which students argue over different issues are still friends at the same time. It is clear that they are discussing the topics. Islamic Majlis should guide the nation and others since issues are reflected abroad and impress people. Thus, responsibility of the Majlis as a mentor and guide for people is great. This is of great significance. I hope this Majlis in the early days of the revolution will set a good example for future ones. You will have a share in whatever improvements are made in future. The subjects you mentioned concerning the commisions, I believe that let them be as they are; no change should take place them. On impeachment, I have no idea. I only recommend you to deal with it mildly and with understanding. The opponents and proponents should raise their points and then what the Majlis votes on is valid.

I hope the gentlemen will be able to secure the satisfaction of people when their terms expire, so that people will vote them again. Of course, I do not know all the gentlemen, but I hope that Majlis is directed by a committed absolute majority. I would like affairs to be handled mildly and based on good morality. This is much better. When two people are having aquarrel, and one of them speaks mildly, the quarrel tends to end soon. Essentially, everything can be handled better by leniency and mildness.

I pray for your success in a country that has been subjected to attack from all sides. Today, whatever blast occurs anywhere is attributed to Iran, arguing that they have evidence of Iran's involvement. They support their claims by saying that some blasts occurred in Iran too. What type of argument is this? If people are dissatisfied with Israel, what it have to do with us? Of course, we wish Israel burn down entirely and if God grants us the success, we will go and save the people from the evil of Israel, but this does mean that we carry out bomb attacks there. They further say things, quoting eyewitnesses. This eyewitness may be a munafiq or a robber who has escaped the country or perhaps the quote Baghdad radio. They claim many things, which later serve as eyewitness. What is the situation in the world? You should only note that we should be together and stand firmly against them. We should treat ourselves leniently and treat the enemy adamantly. Wisdom requires that when we have numerous opponents, we should brush aside our differences so that the country reaches, thanks to unity of expression, where all of us dream.

May God's peace and mercy be upon you!