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[[File:Quds Day in Australia.jpg|thumbnail|270px|al-Quds Day in Australia]] | [[File:Quds Day in Australia.jpg|thumbnail|270px|al-Quds Day in Australia]] | ||
'''Al-Quds Day''' (Arabic: {[iarabic|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. | '''Al-Quds Day''' (Arabic: {[iarabic|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. | ||
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Since the [[occupation of Palestine]] began in 1948, most religious scholars have been demanding justice for the Palestinian people. | Since the [[occupation of Palestine]] began in 1948, most religious scholars have been demanding justice for the Palestinian people. | ||
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 | 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 Allah the All-Compassionate, the Most Merciful''' | '''In the name of Allah the All-Compassionate, the Most Merciful''' | ||
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'''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.''' | ||
'''I ask all the Muslims of the world and the Muslim governments to join together to sever the hand of this usurper and its supporters. I call on all the Muslims of the world to select as al-Quds Day the last Friday in the holy month of Ramadan — which is itself a determining period and can also be the determiner of the Palestinian | '''I ask all the Muslims of the world and the Muslim governments to join together to sever the hand of this usurper and its supporters. I call on all the Muslims of the world to select as al-Quds Day the last Friday in the holy month of Ramadan — which is itself a determining period and can also be the determiner of the Palestinian people's fate — and through a ceremony demonstrating the solidarity of Muslims world-wide, announce their support for the legitimate rights of the Muslim people. I ask God Almighty for the victory of the Muslims over the infidels.'''<ref>Sahifa Imam, Vol.9, P.267</ref> | ||
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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 | == Goals == | ||
* 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 | ||
== | == In Imam Khomeini's Speeches == | ||
* 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> | * 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> | ||
* 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> | * 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> | ||
* 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 | * 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> | ||
* 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> | * 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> | ||
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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> | ||
== | == 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. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||