The Power of Unity of Muslim Ummah

July 26, 1979
The message of Imam Khomeini for the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan, 1399.
In the Name of God the Merciful, the Compassionate
The blessed month of Ramadan is the month of worship and self-construction. It is the month to renew one's spiritual strengths, the month which God gave for all Muslims, to follow one path and to attend to the unlimited power of God and to aim themselves against all tyrants. It is necessary to adhere to the power of Unity and through it to rise against all present tyrants, international plunderers and curtail the hands of traitors so that they lose hope.
All Muslims of the world, in particular, the Muslims of Iran, Lebanon and Palestine are facing strong opposition. They have a sensitive road ahead. Iran is confronted by conspirators related to the previous regime, deviates and international Zionists. Lebanon and Palestine are confronted by the corrupt and devouring Israel who is the enemy of Islam and Muslims. Our Muslim brothers in Lebanon and Palestine are confronted by the unhumanitarian aggressions of Israel and if Israel succeeds, it will extend its line of aggression to other countries. It is thus advisable to pray for our Palestinian and Lebanese brothers during this holy month of Ramadan.
As we are at the threshold of the holy month of Ramadan, the following points should also be mentioned:
1. At this sensitive time, we need Islamic gatherings more than at any other time. Muslim peoples should gather in mosques which are like strong castles of Islam to support the movement through Islamic slogans.
2. Lectures by those who speak from the pulpits should unite the people to solidarity, Unity of the Word, continuation of the movement and revolutionary piety and patience. They should make people aware of the effects of separation and discrepancy which is the main cause of defeat and backwardness. They must recall the struggles, efforts and sufferings of Hazrat Ali (a). They should unite the people to continue until final victory and the establishment of a complete Islamic system of government through the remembrance of the struggles and sacrifices of the warriors of the early stage of Islam.
3. It is necessary that theologians in all districts, from central areas to the most remote places and provinces cooperate to achieve the goal of Islam. For the election of the members of the Assembly of Experts, all groups should share candidates. Each district or each area should not have a different candidate for in this disunity lies the fear of defeat and the pushing back of Islam and its progressive principles. As you have noted today, there are some groups which had previously not been united who have now joined together and have introduced a single candidate together. I am afraid that your rights will be taken from you and, God forbid, a disinterest appears in you, it is necessary that at this sensitive moment for the problem of Islam that you remove yourself from your other interests and all theologians and groups who care about Islam, in particular, the young energetic Muslims join in the choosing of the Assembly of Experts. In this case, the Almighty God is with you. I hope that in the coming days, I will hear about and read about the cooperation of all of the theologians from all the various cities for Islam. I ask God, the Most High, for the strength of Islam.
4. With the support of the great Muslim community and from a position of power, I warn all those who wish evil upon this Islamic movement, all the conspirators, left or right, to join their people for the sake of the best interests of the country and leave aside their corruption and conspiring, avoid scheming, separation and the serving of foreigners. They should not suppose that with such foolish acts, they can turn their nation from their way. I also give notice to newspapers and the media that liberty differs from conspiracies. Conspiracies which are against the interests of Islam, the country and the people will be strictly prevented. If I felt there is a serious danger, I will leave the matter up to our brave people as they have already shown their determination in various situations.
5. I have many times mentioned to all of our Islamic brothers in other countries, in particular, our Arab brothers and the great Arab community, who are the pioneers of Islam, that the major danger which threatens us is from foreignness, especially Zionists. Therefore, it is necessary that during this blessed month of Ramadan, which is the month of Muslim public gatherings, to uncover the conspiracies of the earth-devourers and make clear the dangers of this enemy of humanity.
6. It is necessary that an invitation-be made from the great Islamic thinkers to gather in a meeting and study the different aspects and views of the great Islamic Revolution of Iran. The effective blows of this movement should be made clear to international devourers of the earth to neutralize the misleading propaganda of the enemies of the Islamic Revolution. I ask God for the greatness of Islam and the Muslim peoples.
Peace be upon you, and the Mercy and Blessings of God.

ALL GOVERNMENTS MUST KNOW THAT ISLAM IS UNCONQUERABLE
August 17, 1979
Imam Khomeini has designated the last Friday of the blessed month of Ramadan to be observed as the Day of Quds when Muslims from all over the world hold demonstrations for the liberation of Jerusalem (bait al-muqaddas).
In the Name of God the Merciful, the Compassionate
The Day of Quds is the day of Islam. All Muslims must be warned and must understand how strong their spiritual and economic powers are. Muslims are one billion people, supported by God, Islam and the power of faith. Why should they be afraid?
We in Iran, with our small population, revolted against great enemies and the super-powers and we defeated them. No one should think that any of these Americans or non-American leftists can carry on their activities in this country. The day that we as a nation want, they will be dumped into the garbage can of oblivion.
Our great nation is no longer afraid of the slaughtering activities of the foreigners. The activities of Israel in South Lebanon and against Palestine is an example of such slaughtering actions and they perform these according to the orders of their corrupt masters. A deposed Shah did the same thing and thus destroyed himself.
All the governments of the world must know that Islam is unconquerable. Islam and the Qur’an will conquer the world. A true religion should be a divine religion. Islam is a divine religion and thus must be promoted throughout the whole world.
The Day of Quds is such a day and announces such a goal, announcing the progress of the Muslims all over the world. The Day of Quds is not only the Day of Palestine, but it is the day of Islam, as well. It is the day of Islamic government. It is the day that the banner of Islam is to be flown in all countries and the Muslims must show the super-powers that they cannot influence Islamic countries any longer. They must realize that the Day of Quds is Islam's and the Prophet's Day, the day that we must gather all of our powers and all of the Muslims must come out of isolation and stand against the foreigners with all of their strength.
We have stood against foreigners with all of our powers and will not permit that others interfere in our country and other Muslims must not allow others to interfere in their countries. On the Day of Quds, the nations must warn the traitorous governments.
The Day of Quds is the day that we will realize which regime and persons are cooperating with international conspirators and thus are opposing Islam. Those who do not participate in these demonstrations are opposing Islam and thus are in agreement with Israel. Those who participate and have demonstrations on this day are responsible people and are in stride with Islam and thus oppose Israel.
The Day of Quds is a day to distinguish between truth and falsehood. I ask God the Almighty to give victory to Islam over all of the other faiths and support the deprived in order to defeat the arrogant, 'those who cause deprivation'. I ask God to free our Muslim brothers in Palestine and South Lebanon and everywhere in the world from the oppressors, deprivers and plunders.
Peace be upon you, and the Mercy and Blessings of God.