''Ashura uprising'' in the words and sayings of Imam Khomeini

The Message of Muharram is portrayed in the following selection of texts chosen from the great leader of the revolution’s statements and words regarding the importance of the Ashura uprising of Imam Hussein (as) : With the appearance of the new moon, Muharram, the month of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice has commenced. It is a month wherein the blood conquered the sword; it is a month in which the power of truth defeated the wrong forever and stamped the forehead of tyrants and the satanic governments and their stigma.‬

Muharram

Muharram and Ashura

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (as), the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (saw) and the third Imam and leader of the Shi'a. Imam Hussein's (as) martyrdom is a sad day for all Muslims especially the Shi'a, who mourn the massacre of their "Master of Martyrs" and his family in Karbala in 61AH/680CE.

Hajj Sheikh Shari’ati’s demise

Sayyid Hassan Khomeini’s condolences for the demise of Hajj Sheikh Mohammad Hussein Shari’ati

Sayyid Hassan Khomeini issued a statement, giving his commiserations for the sad demise of Hajj Sheikh Mohammad Hussein Shari’ati.

Dr. Hamid Ansari’s complaint

The letter of complaint sent to the head of the Supreme Leader’s representatives in universities, ...

Dr. Hamid Ansari, who is the deputy head of the Institute of Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s works, sent a letter, which was made public, to the head of the Supreme Leader’s representatives in universities. This letter was in regards to the publication of false issues and statements regarding Sayyid Hassan Khomeini and officials, who were trusted by Imam Khomeini and are now trusted by his grandson. The letter also complains about the illegal publication of the Imam’s works without the permission of the Institute of Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s works.

Sayyid Hassan’s condolences

Sayyid Hassan Khomeini’s heart felt commiserations and condolences to Dr. Mohsin Rezayi for the ...

Sayyid Hassan Khomeini sent his condolences to Dr. Mohsin Rezayi, who is the Secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, in a statement he issued. Dr. Mohsin Rezayi has recently lost his son, Ahmad Rezayi.

Ayatollah Khamenei's Hajj message

Ayatollah Khamenei's Message to Hajj Pilgrims- 2011

The Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei issued a statement to the Hajj congress and pilgrims. In this statement Ayatollah Khamenei talked of the recent movements and uprisings in the Arab World and stated that these uprisings were due to the Islamic awakening of different societies. Furthermore he added that in order for these uprisings to be successful, people must be resolute and must not be fooled by the deceit or trickery used by some powerful countries to break up their unity. Without unity and persistence no uprising can achieve anything.

Onset of the historical mission of Sayyid Ahmad in his father’s absence

Marriage and children