KAWTHAR VOLUME ONE: an Anthology of the Speeches of Imam Khomeini, Including an Account of the Events of the Revolution, 1962-1978
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In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful KAWTHAR Volume One An anthology of the speeches of Imam Khomeini (r) including an account of the events of the revolution 1962-1978 The Institute for Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works (International Affairs Department) KAWTHAR VOLUME ONE: an anthology of the speeches of Imam Khomeini, including an account of the events of the revolution, 1962-1978 Publisher: International Affairs Department, The Institute for Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works First Printing: Winter 1995 (1374 AHS / 1416 AH) Second Printing: 2002 Copies: Price: Address: No. 5 Sudeh Alley, Yaser Street, Bahonar Avenue, Jamaran, P.C. 19778, P.O. Box 19575/614, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran Tel: (009821) 22283138, 22290191-5 Fax: (009821) 22290478 E-mail: [email protected] کتاب کوثر جلد 1 به زبان انگلیسی Transliteration Symbols Symbol Transliteration Long Vowels () ,a, a ﺍ ,ﺀ b Symbol Transliteration ﺏ a, A ﺎ ,ﺁ t ﺕ i, I ﺍﻯ th ﺙ u, U ﺍﻮ j ﺝ h ﺡ kh ﺥ d ﺩ dh Short Vowels ﺬ r ﺭ z Symbol Transliteration ﺯ a ﺍَ s ﺲ i ﺍِ sh ﺵ u ﺍُ s ﺺ d ﺾ t ﻁ z ﻅ Persian Letters ﻉ gh ﻍ f Symbol Transliteration ﻑ p ﭗ q ﻕ ch ﭺ k ﻙ zh ﮊ l ﻝ g ﮒ m ﻡ n ﻥ w ﻮ h ﻩ y ﻱ ah ﺓ Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………….. .1 A glance at the trend of events which occurred during Imam Khomeini’s movement, from the movement’s onset until Imam’s demise - written by Hujjat al-Islam wal Muslimin Hajj Sayyid Ahmad Khomeini 1962-1963 (1340-1341 AHS) Introduction to Speech (1) - 11/11/1962 (20/8/1341 AHS)………………43 The Provincial and District Councils Bill and the Land Reform Bill The insurrection of Imam Khomeini, the ulama and the nation with regard to the Provincial and District Councils affair Text - Highlights from Speech (1) - 11/11/1962 (20/8/1341 AHS)………49 Imam’s warning to the government concerning the Provincial and District Councils Bill The ulama of Islam will not remain silent Introduction to Speech (2) - 23/11/1962 (2/9/1341 AHS)………………..51 The defeat conceded by the Shah’s regime over the Provincial and District Councils affair and the retreat of Asadullah Alam’s government Text – A Highlight from Speech (2) - 23/11/1962 (2/9/1341 AHS)……...55 The need for the ulama and the people to continue their resistance throughout the Provincial and District Councils affair until the matter is resolved Introduction to Speech (3) - 30/11/1962 (9/9/1341 AHS)………………..57 The triumph of the popular and clerical rebellion and the end of the Provincial and District Councils disturbance Text - A highlight from Speech (3) - 30/11/1962 (9/9/1341 AHS)……….61 Opposition to the Provincial and District Councils Bill will continue until the bill’s annulment is officially announced i Introduction to Speech (4) - 2/12/1962 (11/9/1341 AHS)……………..…63 Imam’s response to the regime’s propaganda and maintaining the impetus of the struggle after the Provincial and District Councils disturbance Text of Speech (4) - 2/12/1962 (11/9/1341 AHS)…………………………67 A review of the socio-political climate in Iran and the services rendered and struggles engaged in by the clergy The rebellious stance adopted by the Immaculate Imams (pbut) against cruel and unjust governments Some instances of the resistance movements engaged in by distinguished ulama of Islam Imam refers to the direction taken by the ulamas struggle in connection with the Provincial and District Councils Bill and remarks upon the government’s decision to back down We oppose anything which contravenes religion and the Quran and that includes the constitutional law and international regulations The religious establishment: a bastion of the country’s independence The fate of a country’s progress lies within the universities; it results from safeguarding independence and not from the removal of hijab (women’s Islamic covering) Let your hearts be brave and fight to the last man Introduction to Speech (5) - January, 1963 (Dey, 1341 AHS)…………..79 The American-engineered “White Revolution” and the clergy’s renewed struggle under the leadership of Imam Khomeini The talks held between the Shah and a representative of the maraji in Qum, and the message conveyed by the latter expressing the religious establishment’s objection to the referendum The joint meeting held between Imam Khomeini and the maraji of Qum in order to reach an agreement upon the religious establishment’s position vis-a-vis the Shah’s proposed referendum The demonstrations by the people and the ulama of Tehran in protest to the referendum, and the clashes which broke out between the regime’s agents and the people Text of Speech (5) - January, 1963 (Dey, 1341 AHS)……………………87 Imam’s warning with regard to the future consequences of the referendum We are addressing the Shah and our argument is with him Imam’s forewarning of the dangers and difficulties which lie ahead for the struggle ii Introduction to Speech (6) - 23/1/1963 (3/11/1341 AHS)………………..89 Imam Khomeini’s reaction to the attack made against the ulama and the people of Tehran by the regime’s agents The strike action taken by the people of Qum and the demonstrations held by the latter in protest at the referendum and the city’s besiegement by military forces The meeting held between Imam Khomeini and the maraji of Qum, and Imam’s adamant opposition to the suggestion made by the regime’s representative proposing a meeting between the Shah and the maraji-i taqlid Text of Speech (6) - 23/1/1963 (3/11/1341 AHS)…………………………93 The need for Asadullah Alam to be dismissed from the premiership Introduction to Speech (7) - 26/2/1963 (7/12/1341 AHS)………………..95 The Shah’s arrival in Qum on the eve of the compulsory referendum which was to be held on January 26 The meeting held between Imam Khomeini and the ulama of Qum, and Imam’s proposal for nationwide strike action to be taken by the clergy Text of Speech (7) - 26/2/1963 (7/12/1341 AHS)…………………………97 The urgent need to stand up to the unlawful referendum and the Shah’s “White Revolution’ Do not be afraid of rotten, corroded bayonets, for they will soon break into pieces The nation and the clergy cannot be made to surrender at bayonet-point Introduction to Speech (8) - 20/3/1963 (29/12/1341 AHS)………………99 The position adopted by Imam following the referendum, and the issuance of “the declaration of nine signatures” by the maraji and ulama of Qum in accordance with Imam’s proposal Text of Speech (8) - 20/3/1963 (29/12/1341 AHS)………………………103 The need to be prepared to make any kind of sacrifice for the sake of Islam and in the struggle against taghut Our Lord is not America, Britain or Israel, our Lord is God Prepare yourselves for being killed 1963-1964 (1342 AHS) Introduction to Speech (9) - 22/3/1963 (2/1/1342 AHS)………………..105 The announcement for a day of public mourning to be observed on New Year’s Day iii The full-scale attack staged by the military forces of the Shah’s regime on the anniversary of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq’s martyrdom against the city of Qum and the Faydiyyah Madrasa Text of Speech (9) - 22/3/1963 (2/1/1342 AHS)…………………………111 The crucial importance of bearing hardships and of being tolerant and steadfast throughout the struggle Introduction - a highlight of Speech (10) - 23/3/1963 (3/1/1342 AHS)...113 Imam Khomeini’s reaction to the storming of the Faydiyyah Madrasa by government agents Text - a highlight of Speech (10) - 23/3/1963 (3/1/1342 AHS)………….115 Imam advises the people to see for themselves the outcome of the crimes perpetrated by the regime’s agents during the assault on the Faydiyyah Madrasa Introduction to Speech (11) - 2/5/1963 (12/2/1342 AHS)………………117 Measures taken by the Shah’s regime following the attack on the Faydiyyah Madrasa Imam issues a fiery statement entitled: “Supporting the Shah means supporting plunder” Tension arises and trouble breaks out between the people and government officials in the country’s major cities subsequent to the attack on the Faydiyyah Madrasa The proposition made by Ayatullah al-’Uzma Hakim to the maraji of Qum, and the stand taken by Imam Khomeini The regime’s decision to conscript clergymen, and Imam’s reaction to this The release of a statement by Imam on the fortieth day following the tragedy at the Faydiyyah Madrasa Text of Speech (11) - 2/5/1963 (12/2/1342 AHS)………………………..123 Imam Khomeini assesses the events of 1962/63 (1341 AHS) From the very beginning the Pahlavi regime intended to destroy the religious base in Qum Advocating the defense of women’s rights is a cover-up for the regime’s anti-Islamic undertakings The attacks on the theological centres by the Shah’s agents alias “a group of farmers” The year 1962/63 (1341 AHS): the year when both the tyrannical Pahlavi regime and the government were disgraced “Woe to those mute ulama; to remain silent at this hour is to support the tyrannical system” The year 1962/63 (1341 AHS): the year when the clergy made their presence and their worth known to the world Imam Khomeini’s advice to the Shah iv The ignominy of the Shah’s press The disclosure of the alliance between the Shah and Israel The Khordad 15 Uprising Introduction to Speech (12) - 3/6/1963 (13/3/1342 AHS) (the afternoon of Ashura)…………………………………………………………………...141 The regime’s schemes to bring the movement’s name into disrepute following Imam’s opposition to the referendum The threats and measures resorted to by the regime immediately prior to the holy month of Muharram, and Imam Khomeini’s fiery reaction to this behaviour Imam Khomeini’s decision to make a revealing speech on the day of Ashura, June 3, 1963 (Khordad 13, 1342 AHS) The Shah’s cautionary