The Leader of Islamic Ummah Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei stresses the importance of learning and reciting Quran (28.11.2000)

On the occasion of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, a group of people who have memorized the whole Quran and some reciters and scholars of the Holy Book called on The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei here Tuesday. At the spiritual ceremony, the Supreme Leader said that learning and reciting the Holy Quran is an introduction to the understanding of God’s words and emphasized the importance of deliberation on the meaning of the Holy Muslim Book. The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei said habitual reading of the Holy Qoran is a requirement to understanding the meaning of the book, and added that everyone should try to appreciate the concepts of the Quran so as to get acquainted with the words of God and divine commands. About 600 people attended the ceremony and some of them recited verses of the Quran. Mohammad Hossein Tabatabaee, the eight-year-old boy Interpreter and reciter by heart of the whole Quran who was present at the ceremony was warmly received by The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei.
The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei seen chatting with the Iranian genius Mohammad Hossein Tabatabaei in a meeting with a group of people who have memorized the whole Quran and some reciters and scholars of the Holy Book. The meeting was arranged on the advent of the Mulsim holy fasting month of Ramadhan.

The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei: Armed forces, symbol of national dignity (26.11.2000)

The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei said here Sunday that heroic defense of the Iranian nation and armed forces during the 8-year imposed war has encouraged other nations to stand up to global powers for their independence. The Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei told the 33rd graduation ceremony of the students of Imam Ali (AS) Police Academy as well as pilots graduating from Aviation College of the Army’s Airborne Division enemy tries to prevent the Iranian nation from setting a pattern worldwide.
The Leader said breaking the myth of the Zionist regime’s invulnerability in southern Lebanon and the heroic resistance of the Palestinian people to the Zionist occupation forces are among the blessings of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran. The Supreme Leader said the Islamic Republic is based on strong logic and ideas and has the potential to win the faith of nations. Despite enemy plots, the Iranian nation has succeeded in making its voice heard throughout the world over the past 21 years, added the paramount Leader. Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the armed forces as a symbol of national dignity and pride and said training of committed, resolute and educated youth, having faith in Islam and the revolution, at Imam Ali (AS) Police Academy would strengthen and revitalize the army. After his speech, the Leader awarded a number of exemplary cadets. At the end of the ceremony, the Leader reviewed a military parade by model units.