The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei: Basij, effective body in safeguarding Islamic Republic (25.11.2000)

The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday the Basij (volunteer forces) is an effective body in safeguarding the Islamic Republic. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the anniversary of establishment of Basij in 1979, the Supreme Leader said victory of the Islamic Revolution and the Intifada of the Palestinian people are indication of the progressive nature of the right and the gradual retreat of injustice. The Leader said that the moral values and religious thoughts are growing in the world adding that the advocates of truth have gained grounds at the universal level. The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei said that formation of Basij was a great blessing of the Islamic Revolution and the late Imam Khomeini.

The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei said the Basij is a voluntary presence of the faithful in the forefront of the campaign against injustice when the Islamic Republic needs defense. The Supreme Leader said there are different formations in the country whose members have Basiji sentiments. The Basij members are the most efficient people working in different sections of the country. The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei called on Basij officials to adopt plan preparing the ground for the people from different segments of the community to join the Basij. The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei also urged the Basij officials to embark on guidance of the large body of the Basij for prevention of any defect in the system of the popular body.