Mousavi’s 13th Statement: Violence is Not The Solution

Source: MowjCamp
Date: September 28, 2009

In the name of God, the Merciful and the Compassionate,

Without a doubt, the Quds day demonstrations remain a highlight of the events of the past few months. Promising results are expected out of what occurred during this event, which cannot be attributed to one faction or one view. Rather, [these] achievements belong to all of those who have roots in this land, even if some are not able to feel this blessing and this gift due to their own incorrect judgments.

This gift is the gift of the Imam’s [Khomeini's] foresight. He repeatedly told us to establish the right foundations such that when we are gone, they will not be able to destroy them, even if they so desire. Maybe we have not been able to truly act on this advice, but that is the path he always took. He based the pillars of the Islamic Republic on the trust of the people and created opportunities for them to come out [in public] so that no one would be able to destroy them.
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Ayotallah Dastgheib’s speech in the Assembly of Experts

Source: Ayatollah Dastgheib’s Website
Date: September 22, 2009

In the name of the Great God,

To Honorable members of the Assembly of Experts of Supreme Leadership

I will discuss several points, which I hope will be useful:

1)      Notes on the constitution: We are all aware that our constitution does not contradict the Quran and the [Islamic] tradition. It was formulated by prominent clerics and intellectuals who had it reviewed by the Imam of nation (may the love and mercy of God be upon him).
But who is the guardian of this constitution? Can anybody other than the experts assume this role? Who is responsible for investigating deviations from the constitution and who should be held responsible for them? Only the Experts. But why is it that when it becomes necessary to meet and conduct investigations, they either find themselves incapable of doing so or do not meet at all? … Continue Reading

The Letter of Ayatollah Taheri Esfahani to Grand Aytollah Montazeri

Source: Nowrooz
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

In The Name of the Great God,

Honorable Islamic Juror and Marja, Grand Ayatollah Mr. Montazeri,
May God allow you to continue your service [1] ,

With highest regards and best wishes for the blessed Eid al-Fitr . With hopes for your health and your fulfilling life,

I find myself obligated to inform you of my deepest gratitude and support (as well as the support of the erudite and conscientious clergy) regarding your courageous and lucid statement about the horrifying events of recent months. You, sir, are a knowledgeable pragmatist, a founding father and a mujahid [2] of the Islamic movement [3] and among main companions of the departed Imam (may God bless his soul) before the victory.
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Response of the Grand Ayatollah Saanei to Mir Hossein Mousavi’s Letter

Source: Grand Ayatollah Saanei’s Website
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

In the name of the Great God,

Greetings to my honourable friend – the kind and faithful Mr. Mir Hossein Mousavi, long-time supporter of the departed Imam and of the nation,

I received your letter. We wish you success with your noble plans and projects. We hope that they will be met with increased social awareness – something that has always been at the fore of the missions of the great prophets, the sacrifices of the martyrs, the devotion of the pious and the prayers of those close to God. In addition, we anticipate the attainment of civil rights and the realization of justice as a cultural product of our society.
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Mousavi’s Letter to Grand Ayatollah Montazeri and the Subsequent Response

Source: Grand Ayatollah Montazeri’s website
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Letter of Mr. Mir Hossein Mousavi:

In the Name of God, the Merciful and the Compassionate,
To the honorable Marja, the Grand Ayatollah Montazeri,

Greetings,
I released the attached statement in response to the events of the past few months. We have always felt a need to work with the honorable marjas and devoted clerics, and this encouraged me to send a copy to you in order to ask for your guidance.
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Mir Hossein Mousavi to attend Quds Day Rallies

Source: Kaleme
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009

According to a reporter at Kaleme, Mousavi’s office has announced that he will be attending the rallies on Quds day, as he has in all previous years.

In response to the multitude of questions [received by his office], Mousavi has confirmed that he will attend Quds day demonstrations alongside the people on this anniversary, which is one of the invaluable legacies of Imam Khomeini and a day to praise Islam and demand justice for the oppressed.

Grand Ayatollah Montazeri’s Letter to Marjas, Islamic Scholars and Seminaries

Source: Mowjcamp
September 14, 2009

In a message to Marjas, Islamic scholars and seminaries, Grand Ayatollah Montazeri – a great Marja of the Shi’ites – stated that the recent behavior displayed by authorities is a deviation [of the Islamic tradition] and that he is embarrassed by the abuses launched against the people. He asks the Marjas to emulate the prophet of Islam and speak out against oppression, abuse and bid’ahs to amend the erroneous policies of the authorities, resolving the current legitimacy crisis once and for all.
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Karoubi’s Letter to the People of Iran

Spurce: Mowjcamp
Monday, September 14th, 2009

In the Name of God, the Merciful and the Compassionate,

To the honorable, heroic people of Iran,

As you know, your servant [Karoubi] has written numerous warning letters addressed to high officials after the election and its aftermath. [I wrote these letters] in hopes that a solution be found, no injustice and tyranny be inflicted on the innocent, so that the echoes of the oppressed will not forever follow and haunt us. Because as our historical experiences have shown us: a government lasts with corruption but not with tyranny.

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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.

After 88 days, Jalaiepour is freed

Source: Norooznews

Saturday, 12 September 2009

Mohammad Reza Jalaiepour, executive and spokesperson of the Third Wave (mowj sevom) movement (and website), is finally free after enduring 88 days in prison (50 days of which took place in solitary confinement, and 38 with two other prisoners).

Jalaiepour was freed today while more than a month ago, the verdict for his freedom had been authorized by Judge Haddad. That day, after waiting eleven hours and looking forward to seeing their son, his family was disappointed with the closed doors of Evin prison. While he waited on other side of the wall for five hours by the order of prosecutor Mortazavi (then prosecutor general of Tehran), his verdict for freedom was denied. Moreover, during the past month, his family had constantly been assured of his impending freedom. His parents had continuously been told that they would see their son tomorrow (nearly eight times), but nothing ever transpired.

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