Statement of Association of Combatant Clerics on 22 Bahman

Source: The Association of Combatant Clerics
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010

The amazing Islamic Revolution, which succeeded after many ups and downs and numerous incidents on Bahman 22nd, 1357 [February 11, 1979], has shown the greatness and the capacity of God’s religion [Islam] in providing freedom, dignity, and independence to a nation. In addition it has been the symbol of competence for the people with great honors throughout history. May God’s salutation be with this great nation and with its leader and grand founder Imam Khomeini, who was the symbol of this nation’s faith, power, honor, and freedom. We salute the pure spirit of all martyrs to whom this nation owes greatly. May God’s mercy be with the pure hearts of those who made sacrifices, the honorable martyrs’ families, and all men and women who always and devotionally have been and will be present in and play a role in our common fate.

The Islamic revolution was nation’s clear response to the call of their leader, who saw the religion as a mean to free people from despotism and colonialism. In his view religion recognizes people’s right to rule their fate. It demands essential rights, dignity, and respect for all the people who live in this country. In his view a government that is compatible with Islam should not only benefit Muslims, it should belong to all Iranian people regardless of their faith and beliefs.
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Statement by the Association of Combatant Clerics regarding Quds day

Source: The Association of Combatant Clerics
Date:  Sunday, September 13, 2009

Quds^[1] Day is a protest against oppression; a condemnation of injustice, invasion and obstruction of human rights. All this is embodied in occupied Palestine. Quds Day is the legacy of the Honourable Imam Khomeini (may God’s mercy be upon him). It is the confirmation of our great nation’s promise to defend freedom, resistance, and human dignity. Quds Day is an anniversary to remember the oppressed Palestinians and all of the oppressed around the world; to reject invasion, occupation and oppression; to defend the freedom of dear Quds and to protect their right of self-determination. To commemorate this great anniversary, the Association of Combatant Clerics is inviting everyone to join in the rallies and also declares that its members will be in attendance, side by side with the people.

[1] Quds is Persian for the name of the city now called Jerusalem – a holy site for Jews, Christians and Muslims alike.

Association of Combatant Clerics reacts to remarks made by head of IRGC

We are witnessing unfounded remarks and numerous insults from propaganda machines and specific cliques, against particular figures and groups. This slander is meant to justify their dishonest policies as well as their illegal and irreligious actions. What is one to do when a prominent official uses an obvious lie to form the basis of misguided analysis and excuse violent, illicit acts?
With his huge lies, unjust libel, and remarks against Mr. Khatami and Ayataollah Mousavi Khoeini, the head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has discredited the so-called detainee confessions to an even greater degree than before. Moreover, he has undermined the venerable institution of the IRGC, whose distinguished past is now being misused to defend mischievous policies and the perpetration of acts … Continue Reading