In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Struggle of the Prophet and the Imams (`a) in consolidating foundation of Islam
God willing, may this auspicious feast be blessed for all nations, especially the Iranian nation and our combatants, in particular.
May God protect you, followers of Islam, so that you could struggle in the path of Islam and the path of your nation.
What I would like to say is that you and we are followers of a school that was initiated by the Imams of guidance (`a) after the Messenger of God. And Imam ar-Rida (`a), who is the guest of Iranians and our source of pride an honor, was among those furthering this school.
We are their followers so we should at least try to acquire a ray of the things they had, be meticulous in acquiring their traits. They had devoted their entire lives to Islam.
As history relates, the Prophet of Islam and the Imams of guidance were always engaged in struggle. Apart from the spiritual struggles, which were beyond our capability, they were busy in struggle for consolidation of the foundation of Islam and severing the hand of those who oppressed the nations. Each of them struggled depending on the power they had at the time. Unfortunately, they were not allowed to acquire the authority they were entitled so that we could taste its savor and follow it.
Sincerity, source of certainty of heart, faith and victory
Yet, today, we are in a country that is Islamic and strives to serve Islam. This entails responsibilities for which we should make efforts. One responsibility, which is loftier than anything else, is that we should be sincere in all our endeavors.
Do not imagine that reliance on other than God could be of help for us. Rely on God. If once we stop relying on God, and instead rely on oil or armaments, that day is the time when we will be defeated. Today, thank God, you have become the source of honor of the Iranian nation which in turn has become the source of honor of Islam. Have sincerity in your works; strengthen your reliance on God, the Almighty, as help and victory cannot be attained without reliance on God.
Now, look at the big powers that rely on their own amazing weapons but still live in anxiety. Do not imagine that the White House or Kremlin dwellers are now sitting comfortably and living peacefully. They are living in anxiety; the reason for this anxiety is that they are following Satan that does not allow man to have tranquility in one's heart.
You should have no anxiety; you should strengthen your faith. Bear in mind that victory will then ensue. First, you should enhance your sincerity and strengthen your faith and then go and pursue the work as it has been ordained by the Almighty God. This sincerity and faith will strengthen you and uplift your morale power can confront you. Today, you can also witness the same situation nowadays. Today, big powers cannot confront you. That is, they are preoccupied with anxieties that do not allow them to engage in other works.
Preserving the Islamic Republic through unity of forces
Next to sincerity, I enjoin you to unity. If the devils could disrupt your unity, rest assured that you would fall prey to their satanic trick that would bring about your defeat.
Try to avoid discord. Disunity comes when one says," I am from the army and the other I am a revolutionary guard and I am a Basiji." Everybody's feeling must be:" I am serving Islam." When all are determined to serve Islam, no difference would arise. If all the prophets had gathered at one time, there would have been no difference among them. Difference arises when everyone wants to work for himself; every difference arises out of carnal desire. When man wants to create a problem for himself, he will see that his friend might outpace him. One advances a bit and his friend a bit more and once they see difference has erupted.
Now, at this juncture we are in, you see that all the powers excluding a few are acting against us. If discord or difference starts to appear among you- God forbid this will not happen- and if, God forbid, Stan or domestic and foreign devils and the mass media want to trigger differences, you should bear in mind that apart from being defeated here, you are responsible before God in the other world. Preserving the Islamic Republic is incumbent upon us all. If we would like to fulfill this obligation, then we should join together. That is, when you, the IRGC, the army, other armed forces, all the Iranians from the clergy to the businessmen, the members of parliament and all others are united, a power is formed which can witnessed all forces.
Know that today the enemy is frustrated because in the warfronts they have to make an advancement; they have to recapture Faw or do something in Mehran. «1» However, they were frustrated. But they still have not lost hope of sowing discord among you. This discord encouraged by any means is from Satan no matter whether voiced by a cleric, a" holy" person, a prayer-performer or others. Bear in mind that the tongue encouraging discord is the tongue of Satan. Sometimes one may not be aware that one is under the sway of Satan.
Therefore, among the important affairs for us all is to defend Islam and the Islamic Republic. This depends on unity. Anyone in whatever garment and from anywhere using one's tongue to create disunity among you, this is part of the legions of Satan. Such a person is condemned and responsible before God, even though he might not abandon one's midnight prayer.
Safeguarding the foundation of Islam, the foremost obligation
The issue of unity among you and all the different strata of Iranians is an important matter for preservation of the Islamic country. Preservation of unity is incumbent upon us all just as it is obligatory for us all to defend Islam as far as we can. Today, our obligation is to engage in defense against powers that want to attack and to let you and us return to the earlier state of captivity. Should they find the power- God forbid- they will not act like the past. This time hey will target the foundations of Islam, because they have seen that it is Islam that can do something and confront them. This is an obligation for all of us. Among the important obligations is the preservation of Islam. Preservation of Islam is more important than the preservation of the laws of Islam. The foundation of Islam comes first followed by the laws of Islam. It is incumbent upon us and you all to be serious in duly undertaking our sacred defense commensurate with our capability and power.
In theater, you should not allow the enemies to have comfort. If you allow them to have comfort, they will go and make more preparation and create trouble to you. You must not allow them to rid of anxiety even for a single night as they are now in anxious state. Do not allow them to be delivered from this anxiety.
Secondly, the entire nation of Iran should participate in this affair. The issue is not the issue of the government alone; the issue is not one-dimensional; the issue is the issue of Islam. The issue of Islam means that it is incumbent upon the women and men of this country to defend; everyone depending on his capability should engage in defense. They should pursue the defense till they attain the victories desired by God.
I hope that God would grant success to all of you, protect you all, safeguard your unity, and multiply your seriousness.
Make certain that you are victorious; for, whoever is working for God is victorious. This victory is for you. God has promised that if you help God, the Almighty, He will help you. And you have seen the helps of God and at all times you witnessed what helps have been extended and will be extended.
Be certain; your hearts must be strong; do not be afraid of any affair; do not be afraid of any power. These powers are not powers that can confront Islam. I hope you would succeed and I am also praying for you. Indeed, I feel honored for us to be in such a time that we have such a nation, corps, army and officials that are all, God willing, working for Him.
May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.