In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Need for cooperation of bazaar with government
What we all should note is that today most of the governments are on bad terms with us. We should, therefore, get united and be on good terms with one another. If bazaar fails to side with the Islamic Republic, the republic will suffer defeat. Today we need unity. Today we should be together. If we are not united, we will be destroyed. All powers have felt that Islam is detrimental to them. They declare outright declared that they are opposed to the Islam we have presented to the world. They want a Saudi-style Islam. The munafiqin also say the Islam that orders cutting of hand is not Islam despite the fact that it has been expressly mentioned in the Qur'an. Of course, we have the problem of high prices and shortage, which weigh heavily on the civil servants, but we should to lerate. If today our complaints find their way into bazaar, Majlis and government and these complaints turn into differences, we are all accountable. If today Islam is slapped, it will not be able to regain its vigor. For the sake of Islam we should set aside some of our differences.
I who am around 85 years old with great deal of weakness suffer inconvenience and exhaustion more than you. If we are to withdraw, I am the one to retreat. However, we all have entered an arena that we will suffer defeat if we withdraw one-step. Of course, no one can insult you and the likes of you. If in a newspaper or in Majlis you are insulted, you should not leave the scene. Essentially, in order to beat you there are certain groups that intentionally create troubles for you. One should stand firm. The holy prophet suffered troubles and adversities more than any one else, but he stood to the end and fulfilled his duty. So were the Immaculate Imams (peace be upon them), but they also stood. There was a good reason behind their imprisonment. They were incarcented because they stood against those who rose up against Islam. We who are committed to Islam, seek the growth of Islam, plan to transform the world and the nations should not leave the scene by the lies and slanders and insults leveled against us. Contention will of course make the situation even worse because it causes you waste a lot of time replying the newspapers and the Majlis. In brotherly and calm tone, works will come to a good end. If one did bad thing to us and we treat him in most appropriate manner, the story will not end up in quarrel. You have a great share in the revolution. So does in post-revolution period. If bazaar failed to accompany, the revolution would not emerge triumphant. Therefore, be ready to run the risk of such issues. One who has a constructive initiative should not expect all to concur with it. This will not be feasible. There were people who did not approve of the Commander of the Faithful to the end of his life. If one wants to serve Islam, one should not expect all to accept him. One who wants to work for God should anticipate imprisonment, exile, disgrace and other thing. If you are insulted, you should accept for the sake of God and do good deeds. We should not forget that we all have accomplished such a big task. Now we should expect insult from the east and west and different forms of corruption from local elements. A number corrupt people want to pit the bazaar against the government and the government against bazar. I tell everyone who comes here the things I am telling you now. I hope that you will be on good terms with each other and will be successful.
Necessity for participation in elections
Today the crucial issue is the election. You should pay heed to the election. In early days of the Constitutional Movement, bazaar guilds had their representatives and elections were to some extent in the hands of people. Later on, those who were corrupt acted in a way that they gradually sideline the religious people from the Majlis. These people withdraw without the slightest resistance. Then you saw what they did to the Majlis: they did whatever they wished. If in the next Majlis we withdraw a step, they will sideline in the near future. We should not sulk and rather struggle so that bazaar would introduce representatives for the elections. We should not imitate a certain group to try to follow in their footstep. We would rather try to find out who in, for instance, Tehran is competent, well-aware of present circumstances, religious, and devoted to serving Islam. We should choose individuals who are qualified from every respect. If others nominated competent candidates, cast your vote for them. Otherwise, do not do so. Bazaar is independent. They can choose honestly, whoever they deem competent. If we show negligence in elections, certainly our opponents will damage us through the Majlis. It should be known that being merely a Muslim is of no avail. The candidate should recognize the Islamic Republic and be aware of the concerns of the time. Try to choose the likes of the late Mudarres. Of course, the likes of Mudarres cannot be found so soon. Perhaps there might exist individuals like Mudarres. Those whom you choose should be able to realize the issues. Do not elect individuals who are frightened if the Soviet Union, the US, or any other power browbeats. Choose those who stand and resist. Awaken the bazaar to send good individuals to Majlis in Tehran and other places so that our future Majlis would be better than the present one. The current Majlis is of course good. I wish you would be successful. I hope you will be soldiers for Islam.
May God's peace and mercy be upon you!