Ayatollah Khamenei's letter to students at U.S. universities
Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sent a letter to students at U.S. universities.[1] The letter received mixed reaction in social media around the world.[2] Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, commended US students for their protests against the Gaza conflict, acknowledging them as part of the Resistance Front against Israel. In his letter, he affirmed their stance by saying "as the page of history is turning, you are standing on the right side of it."[3]
Content of the Letter[edit]
In his letter, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed empathy and solidarity with the students protesting against Israel's attacks in Gaza. He referred to these students as a “branch of the Resistance Front” and predicted their victory with the "permission of God". Khamenei advised the students to “become familiar with the Quran” and highlighted the Quran's teachings on standing up for what is right and not oppressing others. He stated, "The Quran’s lesson for us Muslims and all of humanity, is to stand up for that which is right: ‘So be steadfast as you have been commanded’ (11:112). The Quran's lesson for human relations is: ‘Do not oppress and do not be oppressed’ (2:279)". Ayatollah Ali Khamenei further emphasized that the Resistance Front advances by understanding and practicing these and hundreds of other such commands. He ended his letter by assuring the students that circumstances are changing and a different fate awaits the important region of West Asia.
Reactions[edit]
The letter sparked mixed reactions on social media worldwide. While some users expressed support for Khamenei's message, others criticized it.[2]
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References[edit]
- ↑ "'Become Familiar with Quran...': Iran's Khamenei Writes A Letter To Anti-Israel Protesters At US Universities". News18. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "بازتاب نامه رهبر انقلاب به دانشجویان آمریکا در فضای بینالمللی" [The reflection of the letter by [Iranian] revolution leader to the US students in the international environment]. خبرگزاری مهر | Mehr News Agency (in فارسی). 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ Presse, AFP-Agence France. "Iran's Khamenei Hails US University Students For Gaza Support". www.barrons.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
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