131 speeches spanning 1989–2024
Khamenei extends condolences and congratulations to the families of martyrs, praying for their patience and the martyrs' union with the Prophet.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of propagation in religious seminaries, urging a shift in focus to prioritize this essential duty for the Islamic community.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of eulogy as a composite art, urging eulogists to focus on knowledge-building and emotional engagement in their performances.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Arbaeen, urging youth to value their gatherings and remain steadfast in faith and patience amid challenges.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Friday prayers, urging leaders to recognize their role in community engagement and spiritual-political integration.
Khamenei honors martyrs of the clergy, emphasizing the importance of their role in jihad and the need for scholars to engage actively in inviting to good.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Eid al-Adha, urging the Iranian nation to reflect on the lessons of sacrifice and selflessness in the face of adversity.
Khamenei emphasizes the Quran's role in guiding life, urging adherence to its teachings for achieving happiness and resolving societal issues.
Khamenei expresses gratitude to healthcare workers during tree-planting, urging adherence to health guidelines and divine supplication amid the current illness.
Khamenei honors the late Ayatollah Taalehi, emphasizing the importance of spiritual legacy and the need to educate youth on moral values and mysticism.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of seminary students' roles in society, urging them to elevate religious understanding and engage actively in Islamic governance.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of zakat in Islamic governance, urging comprehensive cooperation to promote this divine obligation within the Islamic Republic.
Khamenei praises the Arbaeen pilgrimage, highlighting its significance as a symbol of devotion and unity among the followers of the Ahl al-Bayt.
Khamenei honors the martyr Mohsen Hojaji, emphasizing his unique qualities of sincerity and timely action that have elevated his status in society.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, highlighting its spiritual value and urging adherence to regulations set by the Islamic government.
Khamenei emphasizes the noble profession of reciting, urging reciters to promote religious teachings and seize opportunities to guide the youth towards virtue.
Khamenei discusses his upcoming surgery, expressing confidence that God will grant success and that there is no cause for concern.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of belief in Imam al-Mahdi, highlighting the need for justice as humanity's ultimate goal and the significance of scholarly efforts.
Khamenei honors Ayatollah Moshkini's unparalleled contributions, emphasizing his significance in the religious community and the importance of publishing his works.
Khamenei emphasizes the responsibility of mourners in promoting Islamic values, urging them to engage positively and avoid divisive rhetoric against enemies.
Khamenei emphasizes the doubled duty of clergy in promoting Islam amid rising attacks, urging unity among Shia and Sunni scholars to address common challenges.
Khamenei praises the talents of young poets, urging them to focus on religious themes and elevate the quality of their poetry for societal impact.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Eid al-Ghadir, urging Muslims to recognize its role in establishing leadership and unity within the Islamic Ummah.
Khamenei emphasizes the heavy responsibility of religious scholars, urging them to combat oppression and uphold justice in the face of global arrogance.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of prayer in society, urging youth to embrace it for spiritual growth and societal improvement.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of hope in Mahdism, urging readiness and action among believers to prepare for the emergence of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him).
Khamenei praises the rich history and cultural contributions of Shiraz, emphasizing the importance of faith and responsibility among the youth for the nation's future.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Eid Ghadir, urging unity and adherence to the principles of Imamate and the teachings of Amir al-Mu'minin for the Islamic community.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of prayer in establishing faith and community, urging continuous efforts to promote its significance among the youth.
Khamenei emphasizes the spiritual significance of Eid al-Fitr, urging believers to seek divine forgiveness and maintain their connection with God.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of supplication during Ramadan, highlighting its role in spiritual purification and the establishment of faith and sincerity.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of Quranic recitation among youth, urging them to deepen their connection with the Quran for wisdom and healing.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of recognizing influential historical figures, urging the revival of the legacy of Haj Agha Nourallah and the Shia clergy.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of love and obedience to God, urging attendees to strengthen their connection with the Ahl al-Bayt and Fatimah al-Zahra.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of sincere pilgrimage, urging attendees to connect spiritually with the Imam during their visits to the shrine.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of committed art, urging artists to recognize their responsibilities and the value of their work in society.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Eid al-Ghadir, urging the Islamic nation to embrace its lessons for unity and guidance towards justice and spirituality.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of the Quran for Muslims, urging unity and action against oppression, particularly in Palestine, to achieve dignity and salvation.
Khamenei discusses the significance of fasting, emphasizing its spiritual benefits and the need for unity against the enemy's objectives in the current situation.
Khamenei congratulates Eid al-Fitr to the Iranian nation and Muslims, emphasizing the significance of unity and the importance of worship during Ramadan.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of preaching during Ramadan, urging preachers to instill tranquility and unity among believers against the enemy's divisive tactics.
Khamenei celebrates Eid al-Mab'ath, emphasizing the significance of the Prophethood for humanity and the importance of unity among Muslims for progress.
Khamenei expresses deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Ayatollah Broujerdy, emphasizing the loss for seminaries and the honor of martyrdom for the deceased.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of propagating Islam, urging scholars to focus on youth and address their needs in the current revolutionary context.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of religious propagation and unity among clergy, urging them to focus on spiritual purification and counter enemy propaganda.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Mahdism, urging vigilance against enemies undermining Islamic beliefs and highlighting hope as a key element.
Khamenei emphasizes the spiritual and mystical dimensions of Imam Hussein's legacy, urging Pasdaran to uphold these values for enduring strength.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of the Prophet's mission, urging Muslims to reflect on its impact and strive for ethical and spiritual renewal.
Khamenei emphasizes the inseparability of religion and politics, urging clergy to guide people in elections and highlighting the importance of Muharram preaching.
Khamenei's Nowruz message emphasizes moral transformation, urging Iranians to embrace ethical virtues and avoid extravagance for national progress.
Khamenei emphasizes unity and spirituality during Eid al-Fitr, urging Muslims to resist division and focus on collective strength against global arrogance.
Khamenei emphasizes purification and piety during Eid al-Fitr, urging Muslims to maintain spiritual and moral cleanliness for societal prosperity.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of mosques as centers of Islamic movements and urges the Iranian nation to cherish them for spiritual and social progress.
Khamenei emphasizes the role of clergy in promoting Islamic values during Muharram, highlighting the importance of spiritual and material growth in society.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Eid al-Ghadir, highlighting its role in affirming Islamic governance and rejecting the separation of religion from politics.
Khamenei emphasizes the role of time and place in ijtihad, urging scholars to integrate these factors into Islamic jurisprudence while maintaining traditional methods.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of religious preaching, urging clergy to adapt to modern needs and maintain sincerity in their mission.
Khamenei emphasizes the need for active seminaries to address societal and global Islamic needs, urging scholars to adapt and meet contemporary challenges.
Khamenei discusses Imam Hussain's uprising, emphasizing its role in confronting corruption and restoring Islamic values, not merely seeking power or martyrdom.
Khamenei emphasizes the enduring impact of Ashura, urging clergy to convey its lessons against oppression and promote Islamic governance worldwide.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Eid al-Ghadir, urging unity among Muslims and highlighting the importance of Guardianship in Islamic governance.
Khamenei emphasizes the spiritual and social dimensions of Hajj, urging officials to guide pilgrims towards spirituality and Islamic unity against common enemies.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of supplication and humility before God, urging the Iranian nation to rely on divine support and unity against adversaries.
Khamenei emphasizes Islamic values on Eid Mab'ath, urging justice, monotheism, and moral integrity as pillars against ignorance and global arrogance.
Khamenei praises Fatima Zahra's virtues, urging devotion and emulation of her piety and dedication to Islam, highlighting her role in Islamic history.
Khamenei addresses clergy on Muharram's significance, urging them to enhance religious gatherings to strengthen faith and understanding of Ashura.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of prayer and supplication for national success, urging Iranians to value the day of Arafah for spiritual growth.
Khamenei discusses the will of Imam Ali, emphasizing piety, justice, and unity, and condemns the Zionist attack on the Ibrahimi Mosque.
Khamenei addresses clergy on Ramadan's spiritual significance, urging piety and unity against global arrogance, highlighting Iran's revolutionary role.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of introducing, utilizing, and completing Shia jurisprudence, highlighting its role in Islamic and global legal systems.
Khamenei calls for unity among Christians and Muslims, condemning global powers' materialism and urging adherence to divine teachings for justice.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of following Imam Ali's example in governance, urging officials to serve with compassion and uphold Islamic values.
Khamenei expresses deep sorrow over Ayatollah Golpayegani's passing, highlighting his role as a prominent Islamic authority and example of piety.
Khamenei mourns Ayatollah Golpayegani's passing, highlighting his scholarly contributions, support for the Islamic Republic, and enduring legacy.
Khamenei appoints Sheikh Ahmad Mohseni Gorkani as representative and Friday Prayer Leader of Arak, emphasizing piety and religious duties.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of prayer in individual and social struggle, urging all to recognize its value and integrate it into daily life.
Khamenei expresses condolences on the passing of Ayatollah Sabzevari, highlighting his scholarly contributions and role in Iraq's resistance against Ba'athists.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Eid al-Ghadir, highlighting the importance of divine Guardianship and the enduring values of the Islamic Revolution.
Khamenei commemorates Sheikh Mufid's millennium, highlighting his foundational role in Shiite jurisprudence and theology, and calls for unity against misinformation.
Khamenei appoints new head and members to the Central Council of Friday Prayer Leaders, emphasizing innovation and dedication in their duties.
Khamenei expresses condolences on Ayatollah Amoli's passing, highlighting his scholarly contributions and impact on the Qom seminary.
Khamenei condemns violence in Balkans and Palestine, urging true followers of monotheistic religions to oppose oppression and uphold prophetic teachings.
Khamenei offers condolences on Ayatollah Arrafi's passing, praising his resistance against tyranny and leadership in Yazd's revolutionary efforts.
Khamenei appoints Hojjat al-Islam Mahmoudi Golpayegani as Friday Prayer Leader of Arak, emphasizing piety and caution in religious and worldly matters.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of implementing recommendations from last year's prayer assembly, urging practical steps to strengthen prayer culture.
Khamenei expresses condolences to Ayatollah Golpayegani on the passing of Ayatollah Khoei, highlighting his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.
Khamenei mourns Ayatollah Khoei's passing, highlighting his scholarly contributions and role in Islamic movements, urging unity and remembrance.
Khamenei appoints Masoudi Khomeini as custodian of Hazrat Masoumeh's shrine, emphasizing service to pilgrims and protection of the sanctuary.
Khamenei emphasizes the enduring significance of Ashura, urging resilience against global arrogance and highlighting the lessons of Karbala for Islamic nations.
Khamenei offers condolences on Ayatollah Sheikh Abbasali Adib's passing, highlighting his contributions to religious and scientific communities in Isfahan.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of Quran recitation and memorization, urging youth to strive for excellence and innovation in their Quranic endeavors.
Khamenei discusses the need for modernization and organization in seminaries, emphasizing the importance of adapting to contemporary needs and challenges.
Khamenei addresses Qom Seminary, emphasizing the seminary's role in global Islamic issues and the need for modernization and active engagement with the world.
Khamenei emphasizes the doubled responsibilities of clerics, urging them to uphold knowledge, piety, and awareness to serve Islam and society effectively.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of Quranic engagement, urging youth to strengthen their connection with the Quran and integrate it into daily life.
Khamenei congratulates schoolgirls in Bushehr on their celebration of worship and duty, emphasizing the importance of prayer and spiritual growth.
Khamenei calls for unity among Christians and Muslims, urging a return to prophetic teachings to combat global oppression and moral decay.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of emulating Fatemeh Zahra's virtues, urging followers to embody her selflessness and devotion in their lives.
Khamenei emphasizes the vital role of Islamic seminaries in preserving religion, guiding society, and addressing contemporary issues through jurisprudence.
Khamenei addresses the clergy in Lorestan, emphasizing the dual duties of personal piety and active participation in advancing the Islamic Revolution.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of religious preaching and the role of the clergy in promoting Islamic teachings, especially during Muharram.
Khamenei discusses the significance of Eid al-Ghadir, emphasizing Islamic governance based on values and the concept of guardianship in Islam.
Khamenei offers condolences on Ayatollah Reza Madani Kashani's passing, highlighting his scholarly contributions and impact on religious education.
Khamenei expresses gratitude for the successful ceremony of renunciation of polytheists in Mecca, highlighting divine grace and national devotion.
Khamenei condemns Iraqi army's desecration of holy shrines in Najaf and Karbala, declaring public mourning and urging Muslim unity against such crimes.
Khamenei honors Ayatollah Boroujerdi's legacy, urging seminaries to pursue his innovative methods and advance Islamic jurisprudence.
Khamenei addresses the Iranian nation on Nowruz, highlighting the importance of unity, cooperation, and resilience amidst past challenges and future hopes.
Khamenei honors martyrs' families during the Decade of Fajr, emphasizing their sacrifice and the enduring legacy of the revolution's achievements.
Khamenei emphasizes the role of praisers in deepening love for Ahl al-Bayt, urging them to connect action with love and use poetry to spread Islamic knowledge.
Khamenei addresses the Islamic Unity Conference on the Prophet's birthday, urging rapprochement between Islamic schools of thought to resist colonial-era divisions.
Khamenei marks the fifteenth century since the declaration at Ghadir Khumm, calling Eid al-Ghadir one of Islam's greatest celebrations of divine guardianship.
Khamenei tells Rafsanjan mourners that Khomeini's lasting power came from his spirituality and self-discipline, urging all Iranians to emulate his self-building path.
Khamenei addresses the Global Ahlul-Bayt Conference, calling for Muslim solidarity around the Prophet's family as a unifying force across the entire Islamic world.
Khamenei discusses Eid al-Fitr obligations, emphasizing zakat, moon sighting, and spiritual exercise to strengthen faith and avoid superficial worship.
Khamenei continues Ramadan religious education with detailed fasting rulings on deliberate eating, penalties, exceptions for travelers, and practical daily questions.
Khamenei delivers a Ramadan teaching session on fasting rules and practical jurisprudence, providing the public with detailed guidance on obligations and nullifiers.
Khamenei delivers Friday prayer sermon marking the beginning of Ramadan, describing the holy month as a great celebration and divine opportunity for spiritual renewal.
Khamenei's Nowruz message to the Iranian nation calls for reflection and self-renewal as the new solar year coincides with the approaching blessed month of Ramadan.
Khamenei congratulates officials on Nowruz, extending special greetings to Soviet Azerbaijan's awakened Muslims and calling for continued national progress and unity.
Khamenei commemorates Imam Hussein's birthday with the Guards, recalling Khomeini's deep spiritual bond with both the Revolutionary Guards and Karbala's legacy.
Khamenei addresses Quran reciters from forty countries, declaring the Prophet's mission the most significant and consequential event in all of human history.
Khamenei endorses the Baqer al-Ulum Foundation as a long-awaited seminary reform initiative vital for shaping the intellectual and religious future of Islam.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of poetry in preserving the legacy of the Ahlul Bayt, urging eulogists to focus on meaningful content and impact.
Khamenei recounts Unity Week's pre-revolution origins from direct Sunni-Shia dialogue, emphasizing Muslim brotherhood across sects as a foundational Islamic principle.
Khamenei reflects on Fatimah Zahra as an exemplary figure for all believers, drawing lessons from her brief but profoundly courageous and principled life in history.
Khamenei urges officials to embody the Prophet and Imam Sadiq's teachings in action, stressing that merely claiming their heritage without practice is insufficient.
Khamenei declares this the era of the Quran, arguing that humanity's failed secular experiments across centuries are now turning nations toward monotheism and faith.
Khamenei explains the meaning of Islamic unity during Unity Week, arguing that Muslim brotherhood must transcend sectarian differences to confront shared enemies.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of Muharram in preserving Islamic values, urging unity and vigilance against global arrogance, and honoring Imam Khomeini's legacy.
Khamenei addresses Mashhad seminary scholars, praising their steadfast role in the Islamic movement and urging continued dedication to scholarly and religious duty.
Khamenei addresses leadership transition post-Khomeini, emphasizing unity, vigilance against enemy plots, and the role of Friday prayers in societal cohesion.