Statement by the Academic Committee on the 35th Anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s Passing

According to the Public Relations Office of the Physical Education and Sports Science Research Institute, citing the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, the statement of the Academic Committee of the Commemoration Headquarters for the 35th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s passing was read today (Tuesday) at the holy shrine of Imam Khomeini (RA). The statement is as follows:

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Peace be upon you, O righteous servant of God.

Endless greetings to the Imam of goodness (RA), the noble and ascendant leader who was truly the "Imam of True Promises." He promised the victory of the Islamic Revolution when the revolutionaries were still in their cradles. He promised the export of the Islamic Revolution to the world when global powers stood firmly against it. He promised the downfall of superpowers and the crushing of communism when they sought to destroy the Islamic Revolution. He promised the destruction of the region’s tyrants when they arrogantly supported the Ba'athist regime in Iraq. He promised the awakening of nations during an era when slumber and despair had overtaken oppressed countries. He promised to make Palestine the foremost issue of the Islamic world when Muslim governments were racing to normalize relations with the Zionist regime.

O beloved Imam! Today, less than half a century after your promises, the world has witnessed their fulfillment one by one, and the enlightening rays of the Islamic Revolution have spread across the globe. The slogan "Free Palestine from the river to the sea" is now heard from the lips of Western youth, and the destruction of the Zionist regime has become a believable reality for people worldwide, thanks to the achievements of your revolutionary children in the Operation True Promise under the command of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.

We extend our condolences on the martyrdom of the beloved, jihadist, and people-oriented President, Ayatollah Raisi, and his companions. We also express our gratitude to the vigilant and committed people of Iran, who, despite the enemy’s propaganda, demonstrated their loyalty to the Supreme Leader and the system of the Imam of the Age (AJ) through their massive and intelligent presence at the historic farewell and funeral ceremonies of the martyred President and his companions.

Key Points:
Unity and Vigilance: In the current era, as many nations, especially academics worldwide, awaken to the hatred and disgust toward Zionists and their supporters, particularly the criminal and malevolent United States, we call on the Islamic Ummah, especially the great and vigilant nation of Iran, to remain united and insightful against the conspiracies of enemies. Following the martyrdom of our revolutionary President, we emphasize the unity of the three branches of government to fulfill their duties and continue the path of service. We are confident that, with divine blessings and unity around the axis of the Supreme Leader, no disruption will hinder the progress of the Islamic Revolution. We expect officials to hold a vibrant election within the legal timeframe, and we trust the noble Iranian people to fulfill their Islamic and legal duties by participating massively and electing the most qualified candidate for the presidency, thereby strengthening the Islamic Republic and disappointing the enemies.

New Parliament: As the new term of the Islamic Consultative Assembly begins, we congratulate the elected representatives of the 12th Parliament and hope they will focus more than ever on addressing the real needs of the people and the country’s major issues, such as eliminating deprivation, ensuring social justice, enhancing intellectual and cultural development, promoting youth population growth, and combating social harms, especially in cyberspace. We urge them to foster an atmosphere of empathy, synergy, hope, hard work, and sacrifice, avoiding political or factional games that could tarnish the societal atmosphere. We declare our readiness to provide all scientific, research, and expert capacities to assist the honorable representatives in addressing the nation’s challenges.

Upholding Islamic Values: We emphasize the necessity of implementing Islamic and legal principles in our religious society. While supporting legislative, cultural, and executive bodies in enforcing the law, we stress the importance of fostering harmony and affection. We invite the esteemed women and girls of Iran, who hold a high status in the Islamic system, to preserve their human dignity, adhere to Islamic principles, and promote righteousness, especially in matters of hijab and modesty. We pledge to dedicate all efforts to cultural development for the promotion of chastity and virtuous living in society.

Conclusion:
We, the academics, renew our covenant with Imam Khomeini (RA) and our allegiance to the Supreme Leader (may his shadow endure). We sincerely pledge to remain steadfast in supporting the Islamic Revolution and its ideals, especially the liberation of Palestine and solidarity with the oppressed people of Gaza, until the complete eradication of the cancerous Zionist regime. We are confident that, under the wise leadership of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, we will celebrate the victory of resistance in Palestine with the liberation of the holy Quds.

God willing.