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'''Al-Quds Day''' (يوم القدس) takes place every year on the last [[Friday]] of the month of [[Ramadan]]. Soon after the [[Islamic revolution in Iran]], [[Imam Khomeini]] called on Muslims to dedicate this day to demanding the rights of oppressed Muslims around the world - particularly in Palestine. On this day, rallies are organized before Friday prayer to protest against the occupation of | '''Al-Quds Day''' (Arabic: يوم القدس) takes place every year on the last [[Friday]] of the month of [[Ramadan]]. Soon after the [[Islamic revolution in Iran]], [[Imam Khomeini]] called on Muslims to dedicate this day to demanding the rights of oppressed Muslims around the world - particularly in [[Palestine]]. On this day, rallies are organized before [[Friday prayer]] to protest against the occupation of Palestine and the oppression of its people. | ||
Since the end | Since the end of Ramadan can vary from country to country, if the last day of Ramadan is a Friday or Saturday in [[Iran]], al-Quds day will be held the week before. In some countries, due to lack of police authorization on Friday, the rally is made on another day or there is only permission for holding conferences on that day. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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From the beginning of Iran's revolution, [[Imam Khomeini]] stated that one of his goals was the liberation of Palestine from its occupant government. After the revolution, all official ties to Israel were broken and Israel’s embassy in Iran was granted to the Palestinians. When a new Israeli raid began on the south of [[Lebanon]] on Ramadan 13th, 1399 AH (August 7th, 1979), Imam Khomeini gave a speech in which he announced the last Friday of the month of Ramadan to be known as 'al-Quds Day': | From the beginning of Iran's revolution, [[Imam Khomeini]] stated that one of his goals was the liberation of Palestine from its occupant government. After the revolution, all official ties to Israel were broken and Israel’s embassy in Iran was granted to the Palestinians. When a new Israeli raid began on the south of [[Lebanon]] on Ramadan 13th, 1399 AH (August 7th, 1979), Imam Khomeini gave a speech in which he announced the last Friday of the month of Ramadan to be known as 'al-Quds Day': | ||
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'''In the name of | '''In the name of Allah the All-Compassionate, the Most Merciful''' | ||
'''For many years, I have been notifying the Muslims of the danger posed by the usurper Israel which today has intensified its savage attacks against the Palestinian brothers and sisters, and which, in the south of Lebanon in particular, is continually bombing Palestinian homes in the hope of crushing the Palestinian struggle.''' | '''For many years, I have been notifying the Muslims of the danger posed by the usurper Israel which today has intensified its savage attacks against the Palestinian brothers and sisters, and which, in the south of Lebanon in particular, is continually bombing Palestinian homes in the hope of crushing the Palestinian struggle.''' | ||
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Western news agencies generally attempt to play down the events of 'Al-Quds day'. They either remain silent or use vague expressions such as 'thousands' to show that the number of protesters is not significant. Typically, a few sentences from the Iranian president's speech are quoted out of context in order to give the impression that Israel is being oppressed. | Western news agencies generally attempt to play down the events of 'Al-Quds day'. They either remain silent or use vague expressions such as 'thousands' to show that the number of protesters is not significant. Typically, a few sentences from the Iranian president's speech are quoted out of context in order to give the impression that Israel is being oppressed. | ||
== Goals of Quds Day == | == Goals of al-Quds Day == | ||
* It is the day the oppressed stand up against their oppressors | * It is the day the oppressed stand up against their oppressors | ||
* It is the day the oppressed Palestinians feel supported by other nations | * It is the day the oppressed Palestinians feel supported by other nations | ||
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* It is the day for preserving the integrity of Iran and the fruits of the Islamic Revolution | * It is the day for preserving the integrity of Iran and the fruits of the Islamic Revolution | ||
== Quds Day in Imam Khomeini’s Speeches == | == Al-Quds Day in Imam Khomeini’s Speeches == | ||
* Quds Day is an international day and it is not exclusive to [[Quds]]. It is the day of confronting the oppressed with the arrogant; it is the day of encountering the nations oppressed by America or else; it is a day for the oppressed to be prepared against the arrogant to defeat them.<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.9, P.277</ref> | * Al-Quds Day is an international day and it is not exclusive to [[Quds]]. It is the day of confronting the oppressed with the arrogant; it is the day of encountering the nations oppressed by America or else; it is a day for the oppressed to be prepared against the arrogant to defeat them.<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.9, P.277</ref> | ||
* Quds Day is not only for Quds; it is the day for [[Islam]]; it is the day for [[Islamic government]]. It is the day in which the flag for Islamic government must be raised. It is the day in which, superpowers need to be taught that they can no longer advance in Islamic countries. I know Quds Day as the day of Islam and the day of the | * Al-Quds Day is not only for Quds; it is the day for [[Islam]]; it is the day for [[Islamic government]]. It is the day in which the flag for Islamic government must be raised. It is the day in which, superpowers need to be taught that they can no longer advance in Islamic countries. I know al-Quds Day as the day of Islam and the day of the [[Prophet (s)]]; the day which we need to fully prepare ourselves and relieve Muslims from the isolation they are brought in so that they can stand against their enemies with all their power.<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.9, P.278</ref> | ||
* Quds Day is when we must warn all superpowers that Islam will no longer be controlled by you through your evil agents; Quds Day is the day of Islam’s life.<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.9, P.277</ref> | * Al-Quds Day is when we must warn all superpowers that Islam will no longer be controlled by you through your evil agents; al-Quds Day is the day of Islam’s life.<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.9, P.277</ref> | ||
* Quds Day is an Islamic day and is an Islamic public mobilization. I hope it would be a prelude to [formation of] a party of the oppressed all over the world.<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.9, P.28</ref> | * Al-Quds Day is an Islamic day and is an Islamic public mobilization. I hope it would be a prelude to [formation of] a party of the oppressed all over the world.<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.9, P.28</ref> | ||
* If the Islamic ummah are not woken up to their duties, if Islamic scholars do not feel responsible and do not rise, if the true Islam which is the cause of unity and movement of all Islamic schools against the enemies and the guarantee of honor and independence of Muslim nations and Islamic countries is burned under the black screens of imperialism by the hands of the agents of the enemies, miserable days will be ahead of Islamic nations and destruction threatens Islam and rulings of the [[Qur'an]].<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.6, P.488</ref> | * If the Islamic ummah are not woken up to their duties, if Islamic scholars do not feel responsible and do not rise, if the true Islam which is the cause of unity and movement of all Islamic schools against the enemies and the guarantee of honor and independence of Muslim nations and Islamic countries is burned under the black screens of imperialism by the hands of the agents of the enemies, miserable days will be ahead of Islamic nations and destruction threatens Islam and rulings of the [[Qur'an]].<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.6, P.488</ref> | ||
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* It is strongly recommended and even obligatory that some of religious alms such as [[zakat]] and other types of charity are allocated to these fighters who fight for God in sufficient amount and helping them with all forces and facilities is obligatory.<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.2, P.199</ref> | * It is strongly recommended and even obligatory that some of religious alms such as [[zakat]] and other types of charity are allocated to these fighters who fight for God in sufficient amount and helping them with all forces and facilities is obligatory.<ref>Sahaifa Imam, Vol.2, P.199</ref> | ||
== Quds Day in Ayatullah Khamene'i's Speeches == | == Al-Quds Day in Ayatullah Khamene'i's Speeches == | ||
* What is important is that the world of Islam should not forget about the issue of [[Palestine]]… [[America]], the arrogant powers and their ever supporters of [[Zionist]]s have forced Muslims to forget the issue of Palestine but the Islamic Ummah and the Iranians should not allow the issue of Palestine to be forgotten. | * What is important is that the world of Islam should not forget about the issue of [[Palestine]]… [[America]], the arrogant powers and their ever supporters of [[Zionist]]s have forced Muslims to forget the issue of Palestine but the Islamic Ummah and the Iranians should not allow the issue of Palestine to be forgotten. | ||
* This holy flame should be ignited inside Palestine as well more and more everyday. Those youth, and those men and women, and those who sacrifice themselves and fight the usurper regime inside Palestine must know that the main point is what they press. That is where their enemy would defeat. That organizations outside Palestinian borders sit at the table of negotiations or show off in different tribunes in the name of Palestine would not solve any problem. General support of the Islamic world from outside and the real sensible fight of Palestinians inside will solve the problem and hit the head of the enemy to ground. | * This holy flame should be ignited inside Palestine as well more and more everyday. Those youth, and those men and women, and those who sacrifice themselves and fight the usurper regime inside Palestine must know that the main point is what they press. That is where their enemy would defeat. That organizations outside Palestinian borders sit at the table of negotiations or show off in different tribunes in the name of Palestine would not solve any problem. General support of the Islamic world from outside and the real sensible fight of Palestinians inside will solve the problem and hit the head of the enemy to ground. | ||
* Commemorate Quds Day and if world propaganda does not broadcast it, it does not matter. Those Palestinian prisoners feel strengthened by your sincere intention and determination and will resist. The prisoner behind the walls of the prisons at the [[Occupied Palestine]] must not feel lonely to resist. Those men and women who are attacked by Zionist scum in alleys and streets of Jerusalem and [[Gaza Strip]] and other cities of the Occupied Palestine need to feel that you support them to resist. Of course, governments have some duties as well! | * Commemorate al-Quds Day and if world propaganda does not broadcast it, it does not matter. Those Palestinian prisoners feel strengthened by your sincere intention and determination and will resist. The prisoner behind the walls of the prisons at the [[Occupied Palestine]] must not feel lonely to resist. Those men and women who are attacked by Zionist scum in alleys and streets of Jerusalem and [[Gaza Strip]] and other cities of the Occupied Palestine need to feel that you support them to resist. Of course, governments have some duties as well! | ||
* I frankly announce that every Palestinian who is martyred and every Palestinian family which is destroyed, the President of the United States and its government associated in that act. | * I frankly announce that every Palestinian who is martyred and every Palestinian family which is destroyed, the President of the United States and its government associated in that act. | ||
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* The issue of Palestine has only one solution and that is establishment of a Palestinian government in all the lands of Palestine. | * The issue of Palestine has only one solution and that is establishment of a Palestinian government in all the lands of Palestine. | ||
* Every inch of Palestine is an inch of Muslims' house. Any government other than a Palestinian one and other than a Muslim one over Palestine is a usurper one. Our word is what [[Imam Khomeini]] | * Every inch of Palestine is an inch of Muslims' house. Any government other than a Palestinian one and other than a Muslim one over Palestine is a usurper one. Our word is what [[Imam Khomeini]] said that, "Israel must be wiped away". It is not fighting with Jews. The issue is usurping house of Muslims. | ||
== Quds Day in the Speeches of Others == | == Al-Quds Day in the Speeches of Others == | ||
[[Sayyid Hasan Nasrallah]], Secretary General of [[Hizballah of Lebanon]], "the priority must be stressing on confrontation with the Zionist enemy and if it was this way from beginning, we would not come to this point today… If 'Arabs spent one fifth of the budget they spent for war on [[Iran]] and Shia-phobia for Palestine, it would already be free."<ref>Nasrallah's lecture on Quds Day, 2013, Beirut</ref> | [[Sayyid Hasan Nasrallah]], Secretary General of [[Hizballah of Lebanon]], "the priority must be stressing on confrontation with the Zionist enemy and if it was this way from beginning, we would not come to this point today… If 'Arabs spent one fifth of the budget they spent for war on [[Iran]] and Shia-phobia for Palestine, it would already be free."<ref>Nasrallah's lecture on Quds Day, 2013, Beirut</ref> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* The material for this article is mainly taken from [http://fa.wikishia.net/view/%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B2_%D9%82%D8%AF%D8%B3 روز جهانی قدس] in Farsi Wikishia. | |||
* ''[[Sahifa Imam Khomeini]]'' (the collection of Imam Khomeini's lectures, letters, and messages), mu'asseseye tanzim wa nashr-i athar-i Imam Khomeini, Tehran; | * ''[[Sahifa Imam Khomeini]]'' (the collection of Imam Khomeini's lectures, letters, and messages), mu'asseseye tanzim wa nashr-i athar-i Imam Khomeini, Tehran; | ||
{{Ramadan al-Mubarak}} | {{Ramadan al-Mubarak}} | ||