SECTION ONE

The nature of Israel

ISRAEL THE ENEMY OF ISLAM AND THE MUSLIMS

The plot to destroy the ideals of the Muslims

IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE COMPASSIONATE, THE MERCIFUL

Today Israel and its close friend Egypt are thinking up ways of creating a united front to destroy the Muslims and their lofty ideals. Recently Iraq, along with some of the heads of the other regional countries, approved of this plan. For nearly twenty years now, I have been informing people of the danger of international Zionism. Today, I feel the danger for all the freedom _bestowing revolutions of the world, including the recent Islamic revolution in Iran, is no less than it was in the past, for at the present time these world-devouring bloodsuckers using various techniques to defeat the oppressed and weak of the earth have risen up and are active. Our nation the free nations of the world should bravely and vigilantly resist these dangerous plots.

Imam's message, 11 February 1981 (22 Bahman 1359 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 14,p .63.

Agents of imperialism are busy in every corner of the Islamic world drawing our youth away from us with their evil propaganda. They are not converting them into Jews and Christians, rather they are corrupting them, making them irreligious and indifferent, which is sufficient for their purposes. In our own city of Tehran now there are centers of evil propaganda run by the churches, the Zionists and the Baha'is in order to ~Our people astray and make them abandon the ordinances and teachings of Islam. Islamic Government,p .176.

Today, with the widespread arrests of the Muslim brothers in Egypt, Sadat has completed his service to Israel. His alliance with America and Israel has shamed the Arab people. (He has formed) an alliance with an Israel which at this time, in addition to the crimes it carries out in the region, has committed another great crime, that is excavation work at the site of the alAqsa mosque, the first qibla of the Muslims; and with the weakening of the foundations of this mosque, the first qibla of the Muslims will, God forbid, be destroyed and Israel will achieve its vile wish. Oh Muslims of the world! Oh oppressed people under the sway of oppressors! Beware! Rise up and offer the hand of unity to one another, defend Islam and your destiny and fear not the hue and cry of the superpowers, for this century, by the will of God the all powerful, will be the century of victory of the oppressed over the imperious and haughty and of truth over falsehood.

Imam Khomeini's message to the Pilgrims to the House of God in Mecca, 6 September 1981 (15 Shahrivar 1360 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 15,p .125.

The Muslims should realize that in the wake of the Islamic revolution, and the attention it brought to the miraculous power of Islam, all America's plots and machinations from the creation of dissension among the Sunni and Shi'ite brothers and the attack on Iran - which is the hub of the Islamic movement - to the comprehensive and extensive plan for the attack on Lebanon and those great crimes, are all hatched with the sole intent of effacing Islam and weakening this divine power. They should realize that America's plan, which is being implemented by the malicious Israel, will not end in Beirut and Lebanon, rather Islam everywhere, in the Islamic countries and in particular in the Persian Gulf region and the Hijaz, the center of divine revelation, is targeted. Its primary aim is to make the rulers of the region submit themselves completely to the command of America and, more distressing than that, of Israel, and accept the shame of any form of degradation and servitude. In such a climate and faced With such a great tragedy, the Islamic nations should not remain indifferent and should not spare any effort in protecting Islam and the Islamic countries. How painful and distressing it is that in the proximity of the Muslims and the so-called Islamic governments, the usurper Israel can so outrageously and presumptuously attack the innocent people of Lebanon, the dear brothers and sisters of Beirut, and rather than rising up in their defence, which is a divine ordinance and a human duty, the governments of the Islamic countries display meekness and instead rise up to act for the vile aims of America and Israel by training their sights on Islamic Iran and Islam in Iran rather than the oppressor Israel.

If today they can create excuses for their silence (in the face of these crimes) and their help for the vile aims of this criminal (regime) and its overlord, can they also distort their history? Can they deceive the free nations of the world? Can they convince God the Avenger with these implausible excuses of theirs? And the way that they have played with the great religion of Islam as if it were some kind of toy, is this mortal sin of theirs forgivable? How will they answer for the blood of the innocent men, women and children of Beirut?

Imam Khomeini's message on the Auspicious occasion of 'Id al-Qurban⁽¹²⁾ 20 September 1982 (29 Shahrivar 1361 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 17,p .29.

The Muslims present at the noble stations, from whichever nation and religious denomination they may be, must be well aware that the main enemy of Islam, the Noble Quran and the exalted Messenger, may the peace of God be upon him and his descendants, is the superpowers, in particular America and its corrupt offspring Israel. They have set their avaricious sights on the Islamic countries and will not balk at committing any crime or hatching any plot in order to plunder the huge amounts of resources these countries have both underneath and above the ground. And the secret of their success in this satanic design lies in the creation of disunity amongst the Muslims, which they bring about in whatever way they can. It is possible that during the hajj ceremonies, they will persuade some people, such as the clergymen who are in their employ, to sow dissension among the Shi'ite and Sunnis and to fan this satanic phenomenon such that some naive people will believe it and they themselves will become the instigators of disunion and decay. Brothers and sisters, both sects must be vigilant and realize that these sightless, stipend-receivers, in the name of Islam, the sacred Qur'an and the customary practice (sunna) of the Prophet, want to pluck Islam, the Qur'an and the sunna out of the midst of the Muslims, or at the very least to lead the Muslims astray. The brothers and sisters should realize that America and Israel bear malice towards the very basis of Islam, because Islam, its book and the sunna are a thorn in their side and an obstacle to their plundering and because it was by following this book and this sunna that Iran rose up to confront them, embarked on a revolution and was victorious.

ISRAEL'S EXPANSIONISM (THE PLAN FOR A GREATER ISRAEL)

The occupation of Israel is not an end to the affair

Everyone must know that the goal of the great powers in creating Israel does not end with the occupation of Palestine. They are planning to make all the Arab countries share in Palestine's fate, God forbid. Today, we are spectators of the Palestinian combatants' struggle in their holy war (/ihad) to place the destiny of Palestine into the hands of the Palestinians; we are onlookers as these freedom fighters take their lives in their hands and bravely rise up in holy war against occupation and aggression and to free Palestine and the occupied lands; we are spectators of that which the hands of the imperialist appointees did to these freedom fighters yesterday in Jordan and what they are doing to them today in Lebanon; we are spectators of the propaganda that is instigated by the imperialist appointees and the machinations that are carried out by them, in various ways, all with the aim of distancing the Muslim groups from the Palestinian combatants and of throwing the battle out of the strategic areas - for it would have given them a prime opportunity to deal a serious blow to the forces of Israel and Zionism, this usurping enemy. Under such circumstances, do the Muslims and the heads of the Islamic states not have a duty and a responsibility before God? Morally and rationally are they not obliged to help? Is it right that the Palestinian freedom fighters be massacred by imperialist appointees in areas under ijpperialist sway while others remain silent in the face of this crime and even collaborate and conspire together to throw this freedom-bestowing jihad out of its most suitable and strategic zone? Do not the Arab governments and the Muslim residents of this region know that with the annihilation of this jihad, the other Arab countries will not be safe and secure from the malevolence of this perverse enemy?

Imam's message in support of Palestine, 10 November 1972 (19 Aban 1351 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol 1,p. 193.

The danger of Israel is one facing all Middle Eastern and Islamic countries

The heads of the Islamic countries should be aware that this germ of corruption which has been planted in the heart of the Islamic countries has not been put there merely to suppress the Arab nation, rather it is dangerous and harmful to the Middle East region as a whole. The plan is for the domination and supremacy of Zionism over the Islamic world and the further colonization of the rich lands and abundant resources of the Islamic countries. Only through self-sacrifice, perseverance and the unity of the Muslim governments can freedom from the evil of this black incubus of colonialism be found. If one government a. H. S to act, as it should in this vital matter, which now faces Islam, then it is incumbent upon the other Muslim governments to persuade it to co-operate through reproaches, threats and the severing of relations. It is the duty of the governments of Islamic oil-producing countries to use their oil and the other means they have at their disposal as weapons against Israel and the imperialists, and to refuse to sell their oil to governments supporting Israel.

Imam's message to the Muslim governments, 7 November 1973 (16 Aban 1352 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol.1,p .201.

The fate of Lebanon awaits other Islamic lands

It is obvious that the heads of the Muslim governments, and in particular the Arab governments, should unite and try to get rid of Israel, this corrupt entity, for if they procrastinate, then it is feared that, God forbid, this affair will be repeated in other similar countries. I ask God the Exalted to sever the hands of the foreigners and their supporters (from the Islamic lands) and I pray for the independence of the Muslim governments. May God's blessings and peace be upon those who follow the guidance?

Imam's message in support of the Palestinians and the people of southern Lebanon, 22 March 1979 (12 Rabii II 1398 AS / 2 Farvardin 1357 AHS).

Israel is not content merely with the Golan Heights

With your union you should pluck this germ of corruption out from amongst you. If you do not, then this cancerous growth will spread to other places. For it will not be content merely with the Golan Heights, for they (the Zionists) are of the opinion that the Jews are superior to all other races and the land from the Euphrates to the Nile belongs to Israel and should be returned to it. Yet you are sat arguing over an unimportant, a very insignificant matter, and you are focusing all your energy on Iran, lest Iran should at some time say something. All the organs in Iran are shouting out: we have no designs on other governments or other nations save to unite with them and drive the corruption out of the region. Yet still you bear animosity towards Iran. Why should this be so? The nation's leaders, the nation's intellectuals, the region's 'ulama and the 'ulama of countries everywhere should think seriously about just who the enemy is and who the friend. They must throw the enemy out and offer the hand of unity to the friend. This problem must be solved with the help of all the Muslims, and as long as unity A. H . Sr to exist amongst all Muslims, this problem will remain.

Imam's speech dated 24 January 1982 (4 Bahman 1360 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 16,p .21.

Time and again attention has been called to this point that Israel will not be Content with its present position, it will go forward a step at a time and With each step it takes it will say: 'we don't have any further designs, this is an end to it now. ' Tomorrow it will go one stage further. Today it is Lebanon, tomorrow, God forbid, it will be Syria, the day after Iraq and so On.

Unfortunately these governments, instead of rising up against these people, these inhuman people, instead of opposing them, instead of uniting to stop them, don't even repudiate them. At present, they (the governments of the Islamic world) are rushing to strengthen Israel's position, and this has brought shame on everyone in the Islamic countries, on the leaders directly, and, indirectly, even on the people of those countries, for they have chosen leaders to represent them who do just whatever they like and pave the way for whatever humiliation they want for Islam and the Muslims, while they do nothing to stop them. To whom should we turn with these problems? The Muslims, especially the oppressed of the region, should know that by replacing one pawn for another - which is perhaps meant to deceive the Palestinian and Lebanese fighters - Israel will never be dissuaded from its malicious aim which is sovereignty over the countries of the Muslims from the Nile to the Euphrates, and that America, which is baring its talons and showing its teeth in the region, will completely support a pawn such as Israel, the executer of all its crimes in the region. One should not lose sight of their political games. Those who back Israel should know that by doing so they are strengthening a biting, venomous serpent, which if given half the chance will, God forbid, destroy the progeny of the region. They should not give this dangerous creature such an opportunity.

Imam's message for the pilgrims to the Sacred House of God, dated 3 September 1983 (12 Shahrivar 1362 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 18,p .93.

This is the second pawn now to have been brought into play. Yitzhak Shamir, who is now set to be the prime minister, has announced his plan from the start saying that Greater Israel should become a reality, Palestine should be completely destroyed and all the places in Israel's hands are an integral part of Israel. Greater Israel means an Israel stretching from the Nile to the Euphrates or in other words encompassing all the regions inhabited by Arabs, which besides Egypt surely includes the Hijaz too. Yet they (the Arab governments) sit by looking on, while a large number of them even co-operate and want to officially recognize Israel and so on. These are disasters, which have come to pass in our century, but unfortunately the Muslims, or rather the Muslim governments, are Indifferent and do not allow their own countries, the ordinary people (in these countries), to speak about this matter. Truly this world exists in a suppressive environment, a suppression created by these two superpowers.

Imam's message dated 6 September 1983 (15 Shahrivar 1362 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol 18 p 101

On 5 June 1983 (15 Khurdad 1362 AHS), when, praise and thanks be to God the Exalted, the power of Islam and the government of the Islamic republic is the talk of the region, I warn the governments of the Islamic countries to desist from making past mistakes and call on them to offer one another the hand of brotherhood, and by humbling themselves before God and relying on the power of Islam, to sever the oppressive hands of the world-devouring tyrants and plunderers, in particular America, from the region, to condemn this American/Zionist/Lebanese accord which strengthens American dominance in the region and will allow Israel to conquer the Islamic country of Lebanon and subsequently the other Arab and Islamic countries, and to nullify it through action. They should know that Israel, as I have said again and again and as you have heard time and again, will not be satisfied with these agreements. It sees the Arab governments from the Nile to the Euphrates as usurpers, and sooner or later with the help of America it will put its malicious plan into action if, God forbid, it should find the opportunity and if the Arab governments do not awaken from their deep slumber. Is it not a source of shame for the Muslims and the governments of the Islamic countries that America, from other side of the world, can govern their destinies and through the Usurping infidel, Israel, can ensnare and ruin them all?

Imam's message on the anniversary of The 15 Khurdad uprising dated 5 June 1983 (15 Khurdad 1362 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 18, p. 12.

What could be better than for all the governments of the region to muster all the power at their disposal to wipe Israel off the map? This maleficent Israel, which has put the innocent Palestinians in the state they are now in, which has committed all these outrages against brave Lebanon, has encroached upon the countries of the region and has transgressed their borders. What could be better than for regional governments to take hold of one another's hands and free the region from the iniquity of Israel and its supporter America? As I have reminded you time and again, Israel considers the area from the Nile to the Euphrates to be its own and it sees you as usurpers of its lands - although at present it does not have the nerve to explicitly state this - in the same way as Saddam, the brother of Israel, also strives to dominate the region; and if supposing he achieves this -which will never happen - he will deprive everyone of peace.

Imam's message on the occasion of The great religio-politico gathering of hajj and The auspicious feast of 'Id al-Qurban, ⁽¹²⁾ dated 29 August 1984 (7 Shahrivar 1363 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 19,p .48.

THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN JEWS AND ZIONISTS

Jews in Iran

On occasion, the Shah and his regime say they will bring in experts from Israel; we know what to do with these experts if they do bring them in. If even one Israeli . . . I'm not talking about the Jews here, no one has the Right to lay a finger on the Jews in Iran, they are under the aegis of Islam and the Muslims; no one has the right to attack the Jews or the Christians Who adhere to a religion revealed by one of God's prophets? Recently the government attacked the Baha'is, this was spurred by devilish motives and the Muslims should pay no heed to this devilry of theirs. Their aim is to ~make other groups rise up against the Muslims. Pay no attention to these Things, oppose anything with which the governmental organizations become in any way involved, because they harbor ill intent towards you.

The Israelis come to Iran in order to extract the oil, it will be the duty of Muslims to throw them out or kill them all. They are at war with Bam, they are at war with the Muslims, they are in a state of war and if are able, we will cut them all down. If they set foot in Iran, if even Israeli sets foot in Iran, it will be the duty of the people to destroy . The Israelis will come! The hell they will!

Imam's message dated 16 December 1978 (25 Azar 1357 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 4,p .79.

Any kind of relationship with Israel will be severed, however, the Jews Will is free to remain in Iran and live in an environment, which will be freer than at the time of the Shah's rule, for Islam respects, all religions.

Imam's interview with foreign Journalists, 14 January 1979 (24 Dey 1357 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 4,p .219.

Question: Amongst your demands is the annihilation of the state of Israel; if this leads to Israel's destruction and victory for the Palestinians, what will be the fate of the Jews?

Answer: The issue of the Jews is quite separate from that of the Zionists. If the Muslims are victorious over the Zionists, the latter will meet the same fate as the deposed Shah, however, the Muslims will do nothing to the Jews, for they are a nation like other nations, they will carry on with their lives and they will not suffer dispossession.

Imam's interview with the West German Radio-Television network, 8 November 1979 (17 Aban 1358 AHS). Sahifeh Noor -, Vol. 10,p. 170.

The religious minorities who lived amongst the Muslims from the beginning of Islam, from after the victory of Islam - not those polytheists who were conspirators or those people who hatched plots and wanted to create turmoil, but those who were of the religious minorities - were all treated with the utmost respect by Islam. According to a story, one of the stories that is probably about Mu'awiya's army, an anklet was stolen from the foot of a Jewish woman; when he heard, Hazrat Amir⁽¹⁴⁾ said: I have heard that they came and stole an anklet from a dhimmr ⁽¹⁵⁾ woman, if a person were to die in circumstances such as mine, no one would reproach him. This is how concerned he was that the welfare of all segments of the population should be protected. We consider the Jewish community to be completely separate from the issue of Zionism and the Zionists; the latter are in no way among the people of religion. The teachings of Hazrat Moses, upon who is peace, were divine teachings, and Hazrat Moses has been mentioned in the Qur'an more times than any other prophet. The life of Hazrat Moses has been related in the Qur'an and it provides valuable lessons and shows us bow he acted towards Pharaoh. He was a shepherd with a world of power and resolve that rose up against the great might of Pharaoh, destroying him.

Belief in divine power and turning his attention to the affairs of the weak and oppressed as opposed to the arrogant and powerful, the first of whom was Pharaoh, and rising up against the latter was the way of Hazrat Moses, upon whom be peace, something which is in complete contrast to the plan of this group and these Zionists. They have joined with the arrogant and powerful and act as their spies, their servants; they act against the weak and oppressed and contrary to the teachings of Hazrat Moses, who himself was from the ordinary people, just as all the other prophets were, who took as his supporters individuals from amongst the ordinary people of the bazaars and alleyways etc. , and rose up against Pharaoh and the power of Pharaoh. The weak attacked the arrogant to strip them of their pride and bring them down a peg or two; this is contrary to the way of these Zionists who strike up relations with the arrogant ones and act against the weak. Perhaps those few misled Jews who have come together there from different parts of the world now regret what they have done. Perhaps those Jews who do not want anything other than the lofty teachings of Moses now regret going there, for once they see at first hand what the plan is of this group who call themselves Jews yet who act against the teachings of Hazrat Moses, who kill people for no reason and align themselves with America and others, they will not be able to put up with this. We know that the Jewish community is quite different from the Zionist community; we oppose the latter, our opposition arising from the fact that they oppose all the religions, they are not Jews, and they are political people who, calling themselves Jews, perpetrate certain acts. The Jews despise them, as all people should.

Imam Khomeini's speech at a gathering Of the Jewish Society of Iran, 14 May 1979 (24 Ordibehesht 1358 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 6,p .164.

Today, you can see what the Zionists, who claim to be Jews - although the Jews themselves do not accept them - and who, unfortunately, claim to be followers of Hazrat Moses, are doing to the people in the world.

Imam's speech at a gathering of representatives Of the religious minorities in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, 18 November 1982 (27 Aban 1361 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 17,p .78.

There is one point I should make and that is out of these well-known religions which are today universally recognized by mankind, those being the religions of Hazrat Moses, Jesus and Islam, when we examine the life of the prophet Hazrat Moses, upon whom be peace, how he lived, the nature of his message and the struggle he embarked upon with the taghut ⁽¹⁶⁾, and compare this with how his people, how those who say we are the people of Hazrat Moses, we are the followers of Hazrat Moses⁽¹⁷⁾, act, we see there is no comparison. Moses opposed the taghut, and these people who say they are the followers of Hazrat Moses are themselves taghuts, yet they claim to be his followers. Israeli radio broadcasts many of Hazrat Moses' teachings, but what is Israel like? What is the situation there? How do those who claim descent from Hazrat Moses live? Hazrat Moses was a shepherd with a staff. History has related what his life as a shepherd was like, how he then rose up and went after the greatest power, which existed at that time and opposed it, not considering this world for a ment. Compare this with how these people, who consider themselves be the descendants of Hazrat Moses, cling to this world. Great amounts America's wealth lie in their hands, they have the financial power in America Yet still they say they believe in the religion of Moses.

Imam's remarks dated 21 January 1984 (1 Bahman 1362 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 18,p .19

ISRAEL'S SUPPORTERS

America is Israel's main supporter

It is America who supports Israel and its sympathizers. It is America who is Israel its strength to make the Muslim Arabs homeless.

Imam's speech on the occasion of the Ratification of the Capitulation Bill, 26 October 1964 (4 Aban 1343 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 1,p. 111.

Israel is supported by all the imperialists

Israel was born out of the collusion and agreement of the imperialist states of East and West. It was created in order to suppress and exploit the Muslim people, and all the imperialists are supporting it today. Britain and the US, by strengthening Israel militarily and politically and supplying it with lethal weapons, are encouraging Israel to undertake repeated aggression against the Arabs and the Muslims and to continue the occupation of Palestine and other Islamic lands. The Soviet Union, by preventing the Muslims from arming themselves adequately, by its deceit, treachery and conciliatory policy, is guaranteeing the existence of Israel.

Imam's reply to a letter from Muslim Students in America and Canada, 13 July 1972 (22 Tir 1351 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 1,p .186.

America's support for the Shah and Israel

Supporting these elements (the Pahlavi) the American government is, in the eyes of the Muslims, the head of all the oppressors and criminals in Dry. In order to make free use of the Muslims' vast resources, the American government has placed millions of honorable people in the clutches of their crude agents who lack the qualities of human beings. Turning a blind eye to the rights of hundreds of millions of Muslims; establishing a handful of rogues as rulers of their destinies; allowing the illegal regime in Iran and Israel's unworthy government to rob the Muslims of their rights and deprive them of their freedom; and behavior remiscent of the Middle Ages, are just some of the crimes which will go in the records of the heads of the republic of America. The present that has given so many pledges, must avoid committing the deeds of the previous governments.

Imam's letter to the Islamic Students Union in America and Canada, October 1977 (Mehr 1356 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 1,p .243.

It was reported in the newspaper that the American Senate has, by a unanimous vote, condemned the executions which have taken place in Iran person who presented the motion is one of Israel's friends and If a Zionist. Wrong of us to expect them not to condemn these executions we have out. We don't have such expectations of America; particularly the Iranian government has terminated supplies of oil to Israel and will no longer provide it with oil. We expect nothing other than this for 1 is one of America's close friends.

Imam's speech dated 22 April 1979 (2 Ordibehesht 1358 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 6,p .55.

At present, all our problems stem from America, all the problems of the Muslims stem from America. It is America who has strengthened Zionism :h a degree and continues to do so and who kills our brothers group by group.

Imam's speech 29 October 1979 (7 Aban 1358 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 10, p.

I have repeatedly warned of Israel's designs, for it will not be satisfied be with the lands it has already seized, and now as you see it has taken Quds as its capital. Everything one hears from America, from these human rights supporters and these circles and committees abroad is like UN rhythmical poetry; thus, you see that they reject Israel, but Israel pays no attention, they warn Israel, but Israel turns around and condemns them. This is because the matter is not being taken seriously. America is not seriously opposed to Quds being established as the Israeli capital; consequently Israel can do such a thing. This is simply one of there The human rights committees and the other committees in these countries, which are concerned with the same affairs, are all hand in glove with one another in plundering us Muslims and the people in Asia and Africa. And unfortunately the Muslims will not be warned.

Imam's speech dated 6 August 1980 (15 Murdad 1359 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 12,p .271.

Do not think that this is just about the Golan Heights, there is more to it than his. No one should suppose that these organs, which have been established, such as the international organizations, the human rights organizations and the like, will do something that is to the advantage of the people. And never presume that the opposition of these organizations will go anywhere towards stopping the crimes of Israel and others like her. America has stated its opposition to this annexation, but Who in their right mind could believe that Israel would carry out such actions without the prior permission of America and without first coming to an understanding with her over this?

Imam's speech dated 16 December 1981 (25 Azar 1360 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 15,p .263.

It is regrettable that Islam and those who profess to be followers of Islam are in the state they are in. Islam is very strict when it comes to violators and aggressors, yet these people who say they are the followers of Islam are encouraging such people. America is the leader of all the criminals, and these recent crimes perpetrated in Beirut were done openly by these criminal Zionists, but with the hidden hands of America. America was the main perpetrator. They (the Zionists) themselves have admitted that it was an American plan. If America had not been involved, if it had strongly deterred Israel from doing this, it would have listened. This is a blow, which the Muslims were dealt by America, and still these gentlemen claim to adhere to Islam, claim to be on the side of the Muslims as they hand everything they have over to America and apologies to her. Is this not regrettable for our nation, for Islam, for everyone? Do these nations not see what they are doing? Such things they (the Zionists) did to Beirut, to women, children and the poor, helpless people. They perpetrated every conceivable act, totally disrupted the situation there while everyone just sat and watched. A few did express support, but if anyone said a word it was just that, a word and nothing more, then they left and all the crimes took place.

Imam's speech dated 6 September 1983 (15 Shahrivar 1362 AHS). Sahifeh Noor Vol. 18,p .98.

Just look at what is happening in Lebanon today. What a bloodbath is taking place in Lebanon as you and I sit here. What a situation this usurping and unjust government in Lebanon, this traitor Amin, has brought about for the Lebanese people. Such things Israel did there, now, instead, he and his government are doing them. Yet we have not heard a word from America, on the contrary it sent its troops there to help in these crimes. They say they are there for a purpose, but perhaps they set the stage themselves, perhaps they throw a couple of fire crackers some place injuring one or two people, and even if they don't do it themselves still they storm every house, carry out a house to house search, and arrest, imprison and kill the youths. Such tragedies are taking place in the world and America is sitting by and actually encouraging these. What is more regrettable is that the Muslims too are just sitting by and watching.

Imam's speech dated 6 September 1983 (15 Shahrivar 1362 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 18,p .98.

Today, all of the powers and superpowers have joined hands to stop the Palestinian Muslims from reaching their goal. Even many of those who claim to be devoted to the Palestinians, their devotion does not extend to seeing the Palestinian Muslims gain victory over Israel and unfortunately, by keeping silent, compromising and looking on, they have joined hands to stop the Palestinian Muslims from gaining victory. For their victory would be Islam's victory, and these powers are afraid that just as Islam was victorious in Iran and upset their apple cart there destroying their interests, so too if Islam were to be victorious in Lebanon and Palestine all their plans would be foiled there as well. Therefore, all the satins have come together to stop the growth of Islam.

Imam's speech at a meeting with Members of the Central Council of the Lebanese Hizbullah, 28 February 1988 (9 Esfand 1366 AHS). Sahifeh Noor, Vol. body> 20,p .183.