The Leader in a meeting with Syria’s endowment minister:
You will soon lead congregational prayers in Quds
TEHRAN (Basirat) :In a meeting with Syrian Minister of Endowments Mohammed Abdul-Sattar al-Seyyed and a number of Syrian scholars, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei pointed to Iran’s support for Syria at the forefront of the battle against the enemies of Islam, saying that victory belongs to the faithful and striving nations. He underscored the need to insist on Islamic commonalities, saying, “We all look forward to the day when you would lead congregational prayers in al-Quds.”
Ayatollah Khamenei commended Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, adding, "Syria is
on the front line; therefore, supporting Syria’s resistance is our duty. Indeed,
Assad cut the figure of a great warrior and stood tall and strong and this is
very important for a nation.”
He said the ignominy of some nations stems from the indignity of their leaders
and stressed that the enemy cannot do anything against a respectful nation whose
leaders feel honor in taking pride in Islam and their identity, reiterating,
"The Islamic Revolution of Iran turned 40 under circumstances where all of the
first-rate world powers such as the US, the [former] Soviet Union, NATO, and
regional reactionaries became united to destroy the Islamic Republic; however,
this Revolution survived and grew.”
Elucidating this heartwarming and empowering reality, the Leader of the Islamic
Revolution added, "The endurance of the Iranian nation showed that what the US,
Europe and the world atomic powers want is not necessarily feasible and If we
and the elements of the resistance front in the region stand firm, the enemy
cannot do a damn thing.”
He said faith and endeavor are essential to glory and added, "Victory belongs to
the striving faithful and our responsibility is to support and defend Islam and
the Islamic movement; therefore, we should set aside the differences and ignore
those who are acting and moving against unity if they are not affiliated to
global and hegemonic policies.”
Ayatollah Khamenei said the duty of the Muslim community is to resolutely
counter the spread of discord as a result of hegemonic policies such as Saudi
measures and said, "We do not approve of the Shia supported by London or the
Sunni supported by the US and Israel, because Islam is opposed to infidelity,
tyranny and hegemony.”
He highlighted the Islamic commonalities, adding, "We are looking forward to
seeing the day when you lead congregational prayers in al-Quds and that day is
not far away and will come soon, whether the likes of us exist or not.”
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution reiterated, "A few years ago, the Zionist
regime was saying that we will do such and such to Iran in the next 25 years and
I said at the time that you will not [survive long enough to] sense the next 25
years.”
Prior to the remarks of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Syria’s endowments
minister conveyed Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regards to the Leader of the
Islamic Revolution and the Iranian nation and said, "We declare the Syrian
nation’s utmost gratitude and appreciation over the strong stances of the
Islamic Republic of Iran in defending the rightful and combating Zionist-Takfiri
terrorism.”
Abdul-Sattar al-Seyyed added, "The Islamic Republic of Iran has extended the
line of resistance against bullies from Tehran to Damascus and Lebanon and this
has given us a great responsibility to make plans for the liberation of al-Quds
as a united front.”
He added, "We have faith and belief in the divine promise for the victory of
strivers and the patient and your leadership.”
Source: leader.ir/en