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<a href="http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/#1">The President of Iran's
Letter to President Bush</a> • <br><br>
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<b>US, Iran Standoff Grows Tenser</b> <br>
By Scott Peterson <br>
</font> The Christian Science Monitor <br><br>
Wednesday 10 May 2006 <br>
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<dd>Despite rare letter, Washington sees no reason to engage Tehran as
the UN considers action.<br><br>
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</dl> Istanbul, Turkey - For 27 years, the rhetorical
swordplay between the US and Iran has been unrelenting. Iran portrays its
latest thrust in the ongoing row with the West, an unprecedented letter
from President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to President Bush, as a "new
diplomatic opening." <br><br>
Striking a tough and confident tone and with few
conciliatory words, Mr. Ahmadinejad addressed a host of issues, but only
touched on atomic energy and provided no new initiatives for ending the
standoff over Iran's nuclear program. <br><br>
Experts say that rather than being any kind of step
toward direct dialogue, the letter reveals just how far apart Washington
and Tehran remain, with differences magnified by conservative leaderships
on both sides that gain more from saber-rattling than peacemaking.
<br><br>
"We should put our ambitions into perspective.
The ambition should be trying to avoid a crisis and confrontation, rather
than trying to bring about a [US-Iran] rapprochement," says Karim
Sadjadpour, analyst for the Brussels-based International Crisis Group
(ICG), now in Washington. <br><br>
In the letter, Ahmadinejad criticized Mr. Bush's
handling of 9/11, the creation of Israel, and drew comparisons between
current US threats against Iran and the 2003 US invasion of Iraq. He
called the war in Iraq a "great tragedy [that] came to engulf both
the [US and Iraqi] people." <br><br>
He also declared the failure of "liberalism and
western-style democracy," and said the US is now subject of "an
ever-increasing global hatred." <br><br>
"People around the world are flocking toward ...
the Almighty God," he said. "My question for you [Bush] is, 'Do
you want to join them?' " <br><br>
"Ahmadinejad has made it nearly impossible for
the US to engage him directly," says Mr. Sadjadpour, referring to
the Iranian leader's past remarks that Israel should be "wiped off
the map," and doubting events of the holocaust. <br><br>
"If there is to be any warming of ties ... Iran
has got to present a different interlocutor. Ahmadinejad is not the right
messenger," he says. <br><br>
US officials dismissed the 18-page letter, even as
Washington this week attempts to rally the UN Security Council around a
tough resolution to limit Iran's nuclear ambitions. Tuesday, Ahmadinejad
said the letter represents the "words and opinions of the Iranian
nation." <br><br>
The official view in Iran is "optimistic, and
[the letter] shows that Ahmadinejad is willing to have a dialogue and
interact with the international community," says Shirzad Bozorgmehr,
deputy editor of the English-language Iran News in Tehran. <br><br>
During the "Year of the Prophet" in Iran,
the president can both reassure hard-liners that he is doing as the
prophet Muhammad did in his day - of writing letters to enemies - and
domestically send the message that he is "not a warmonger,"
says Mr. Bozorgmehr. <br><br>
"For him it is a win-win situation - what is
there to lose?" adds Bozorgmehr. "The media here are
considering it a new opportunity to resolve a crisis, but [the letter]
only seems to be a compilation of grudges against the West and US we have
heard before." <br><br>
"This letter is not the place that one would find
an opening to engage," US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told
the Associated Press on Monday. "There's nothing in here that would
suggest that we're on any different course than we were before we got the
letter." <br><br>
The US severed ties with Iran after militants stormed
the US Embassy in 1979 during the Islamic Revolution. Ayatollah Ruhollah
Khomeini, the leader of that revolution, dubbed American the "Great
Satan." The burning of US flags and chants of "Death to
America" have been staple fare for years at government- sanctioned
rallies. <br><br>
In 2002, Bush declared Iran part of an "axis of
evil," and its clerical rulers are often mentioned in Washington
circles as being the "next" target for US-engineered regime
change. The Bush administration in February asked Congress for an
additional $75 million for "democracy promotion" in Iran.
<br><br>
The historic hostility and suspicion have come to a
head over the nuclear issue. Washington accuses Tehran of using a
peaceful power program as a cover for acquiring nuclear weapons, and has
not ruled out military action. Iran doubts whether any step it takes can
convince the West of peaceful intent, or forestall US attempts at regime
change. <br><br>
"This is the first time you have a conservative
government in Iran, that is across the board in favor of talking to the
US," says Mohammad Hadi Semati, a political scientist at Tehran
University, now a visiting scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center in
Washington. "But Washington and Tehran are now on two different
planes. In the last 27 years, when Washington was ready [to talk], Tehran
has not been ready. Now Iran is ready, and Washington is not."
<br><br>
"Both sides have cornered themselves" by
their uncompromising rhetoric, says Mr. Semati. "It is framed:
'Either the US has to back-off, or Iran has to back-off, or the middle
road is war. There is no other way.'" <br><br>
The result, Semati adds, "leaves very little room
for creative diplomacy." <br><br>
Such diplomacy might bring the US and Iran to the
table, as the US has with North Korea - by offering security guarantees
and other incentives in exchange for limiting nuclear programs. But the
North Korean "model" has a negative aspect, too, experts say.
Pressure to halt nuclear work eventually led North Korea to withdraw from
the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and build bombs. <br><br>
In Iran's case, mutual mistrust runs just as deep.
<br><br>
For Iran, the nuclear issue is "simply a pretext
for regime change," says Sadjadpour of ICG. "They believe that
if they are going to compromise, it's not going to get them out of
trouble, but be seen as a sign of weakness [that will] invite further
pressure." <br><br>
Likewise, the US believes "Iran's intentions are
not peaceful, and they should not reward bad behavior," says
Sadjadpour. "So Iran needs to compromise unequivocally, not based on
whatever incentives the US can offer." <br><br>
Both the US and Europeans are in a further dilemma, he
adds. While offering nothing to former Iranian President Mohammad
Khatami, whose mantra was a "dialogue of civilizations,"
reaching out to this president "sends the message to Tehran that a
belligerent foreign policy reaps rewards." <br><br>
The leap to talks would not be so great, considering
that Iranians are perhaps the most pro-US population in the Middle East.
A poll commissioned by a parliamentary committee in 2002 showed that 75
percent of Iranians favored renewing ties with the US. When the results
were leaked to the press, one pollster working with an American firm was
jailed on charges of selling confidential information to an "enemy
state." <br><br>
The Bush administration late last year authorized the
US Ambassador to Iraq, Zalmay Khalilzad, to speak to Iranian officials in
meetings that both sides say would be limited only to Iraq issues.
<br><br>
"The fact is that the publicity about
[Ahmadinejad's letter] is more important than the content," says
Semati at the Wilson Center. "They are trying, in the public domain,
to say 'We are using every tool to convince the Americans - and the world
- that we want to talk, and want to solve these differences by
diplomacy.' " <br><br>
Iranian newspapers Tuesday showed both presidents on
their front pages, sometimes juxtaposed to imply that Bush was
attentively reading the Iranian missive. <br><br>
"[Ahmadinejad] wanted to get himself on the
stage, and take control of the issues," adds Semati. "He wants
to be a player." <br><br>
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<dd>Editor's Comment:</b> TO has chosen to run the full text of Iranian
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's letter to US President George W. Bush
primarily for two reasons. First, it is a historic document, the first
written communication between the leadership of Iran and the leadership
of the United States since the Iranian Revolution of 1979 overthrew the
US-backed Shah of Iran and stormed the US Embassy in Tehran. Second, our
publication best serves our readership when we function as a forum for
dialog as a fundamental alternative to conflict. If Mr. Ahmadinejad
cannot speak on the pages of TO, then where? - ma/TO</i> <br><br>
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Full Text: The President of Iran's Letter to President
Bush</b> <br>
Translated by Le Monde <br><br>
Tuesday 09 May 2006 <br><br>
Mr. George Bush, <br>
President of the United States of America <br><br>
For sometime now I have been thinking, how one can
justify the undeniable contradictions that exist in the international
arena - which are being constantly debated, specially in political forums
and amongst university students. Many questions remain unanswered. These
have prompted me to discuss some of the contradictions and questions, in
the hopes that it might bring about an opportunity to redress them.
<br><br>
Can one be a follower of Jesus Christ (PBUH), the
great Messenger of God, Feel obliged to respect human rights, Present
liberalism as a civilization model, Announce one's opposition to the
proliferation of nuclear weapons and WMDs, Make War and Terror his
slogan, And finally, Work towards the establishment of a unified
international community - a community which Christ and the virtuous of
the Earth will one day govern, But at the same time, Have countries
attacked; The lives, reputations and possessions of people destroyed and
on the slight chance of the ... of a ... criminals in a village city, or
convoy for example the entire village, city or convey set ablaze. Or
because of the possibility of the existence of WMDs in one country, it is
occupied, around one hundred thousand people killed, its water sources,
agriculture and industry destroyed, close to 180,000 foreign troops put
on the ground, sanctity of private homes of citizens broken, and the
country pushed back perhaps fifty years. At what price? Hundreds of
billions of dollars spent from the treasury of one country and certain
other countries and tens of thousands of young men and women - as
occupation troops - put in harms way, taken away from family and love
ones, their hands stained with the blood of others, subjected to so much
psychological pressure that everyday some commit suicide ant those
returning home suffer depression, become sickly and grapple with all
sorts of aliments; while some are killed and their bodies handed of their
families. <br><br>
On the pretext of the existence of WMDs, this great
tragedy came to engulf both the peoples of the occupied and the occupying
country. Later it was revealed that no WMDs existed to begin with.
<br><br>
Of course Saddam was a murderous dictator. But the war
was not waged to topple him, the announced goal of the war was to find
and destroy weapons of mass destruction. He was toppled along the way
towards another goal, nevertheless the people of the region are happy
about it. I point out that throughout the many years of the ... war on
Iran Saddam was supported by the West. <br><br>
Mr. President, <br><br>
You might know that I am a teacher. My students ask me
how can theses actions be reconciled with the values outlined at the
beginning of this letter and duty to the tradition of Jesus Christ
(PBUH), the Messenger of peace and forgiveness. <br><br>
There are prisoners in Guantanamo Bay that have not
been tried, have no legal representation, their families cannot see them
and are obviously kept in a strange land outside their own country. There
is no international monitoring of their conditions and fate. No one knows
whether they are prisoners, POWs, accused or criminals. <br><br>
European investigators have confirmed the existence of
secret prisons in Europe too. I could not correlate the abduction of a
person, and him or her being kept in secret prisons, with the provisions
of any judicial system. For that matter, I fail to understand how such
actions correspond to the values outlined in the beginning of this
letter, i.e. the teachings of Jesus Christ (PBUH), human rights and
liberal values. <br><br>
Young people, university students and ordinary people
have many questions about the phenomenon of Israel. I am sure you are
familiar with some of them. <br><br>
Throughout history many countries have been occupied,
but I think the establishment of a new country with a new people, is a
new phenomenon that is exclusive to our times. <br><br>
Students are saying that sixty years ago such a
country did no exist. The show old documents and globes and say try as we
have, we have not been able to find a country named Israel. <br><br>
I tell them to study the history of WWI and II. One of
my students told me that during WWII, which more than tens of millions of
people perished in, news about the war, was quickly disseminated by the
warring parties. Each touted their victories and the most recent
battlefront defeat of the other party. After the war, they claimed that
six million Jews had been killed. Six million people that were surely
related to at least two million families. <br><br>
Again let us assume that these events are true. Does
that logically translate into the establishment of the state of Israel in
the Middle East or support for such a state? How can this phenomenon be
rationalized or explained? <br><br>
Mr. President, <br><br>
I am sure you know how - and at what cost - Israel was
established: Many thousands were killed in the process. <br><br>
Millions of indigenous people were made refugees.
<br><br>
Hundred of thousands of hectares of farmland, olive
plantations, towns and villages were destroyed. <br><br>
This tragedy is not exclusive to the time of
establishment; unfortunately it has been ongoing for sixty years now.
<br><br>
A regime has been established which does not show
mercy even to kids, destroys houses while the occupants are still in
them, announces beforehand its list and plans to assassinate Palestinian
figures and keeps thousands of Palestinians in prison. Such a phenomenon
is unique - or at the very least extremely rare - in recent memory.
<br><br>
Another big question asked by people is why is this
regime being supported? Is support for this regime in line with the
teachings of Jesus Christ (PBUH) or Moses (PBUH) or liberal values? Or
are we to understand that allowing the original inhabitants of these
lands - inside and outside Palestine - whether they are Christian, Muslim
or Jew, to determine their fate, runs contrary to principles of
democracy, human rights and the teachings of prophets? If not, why is
there so much opposition to a referendum? <br><br>
The newly elected Palestinian administration recently
took office. All independent observes have confirmed that this government
represents the electorate. Unbelievingly, they have put the elected
government under pressure and have advised it to recognise the Israeli
regime, abandon the struggle and follow the programs of the previous
government. <br><br>
If the current Palestinian government had run on the
above platform, would the Palestinian people have voted for it? Again,
can such position taken in opposition to the Palestinian government be
reconciled with the values outlined earlier? The people are also saying
why are all UNSC resolutions in condemnation of Israel vetoed? <br><br>
Mr. President, <br><br>
As you are well aware, I live amongst the people and
am in constant contact with them -many people from around the Middle East
manage to contact me as well. They dot not have faith in these dubious
policies either. There is evidence that the people of the region are
becoming increasingly angry with such policies. <br><br>
It is not my intention to pose to many questions, but
I need to refer to other points as well. <br><br>
Why is it that any technological and scientific
achievement reached in the Middle East regions is translated into and
portrayed as a threat to the Zionist regime? Is not scientific R&D
one of the basic rights of nations. <br><br>
You are familiar with history. Aside from the Middle
Ages, in what other point in history has scientific and technical
progress been a crime? Can the possibility of scientific achievements
being utilized for military purposes be reason enough to oppose science
and technology altogether? If such a supposition is true, then all
scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, mathematics,
medicine, engineering, etc. must be opposed. <br><br>
Lies were told in the Iraqi matter. What was the
result? I have no doubt that telling lies is reprehensible in any
culture, and you do not like to be lied to. <br><br>
Mr. President, <br><br>
Don't Latin Americans have the right to ask, why their
elected governments are being opposed and coup leaders supported? Or, why
must they constantly be threatened and live in fear? <br><br>
The people of Africa are hardworking, creative and
talented. They can play an important and valuable role in providing for
the needs of humanity and contribute to its material and spiritual
progress. Poverty and hardship in large parts of Africa are preventing
this from happening. Don't they have the right to ask why their enormous
wealth - including minerals - is being looted, despite the fact that they
need it more than others? <br><br>
Again, do such actions correspond to the teachings of
Christ and the tenets of human rights? <br><br>
The brave and faithful people of Iran too have many
questions and grievances, including: the coup d'etat of 1953 and the
subsequent toppling of the legal government of the day, opposition to the
Islamic revolution, transformation of an Embassy into a headquarters
supporting, the activities of those opposing the Islamic Republic (many
thousands of pages of documents corroborates this claim), support for
Saddam in the war waged against Iran, the shooting down of the Iranian
passenger plane, freezing the assets of the Iranian nation, increasing
threats, anger and displeasure vis-à-vis the scientific and nuclear
progress of the Iranian nation (just when all Iranians are jubilant and
collaborating their country's progress), and many other grievances that I
will not refer to in this letter. <br><br>
Mr. President, <br><br>
September Eleven was a horrendous incident. The
killing of innocents is deplorable and appalling in any part of the
world. Our government immediately declared its disgust with the
perpetrators and offered its condolences to the bereaved and expressed
its sympathies. <br><br>
All governments have a duty to protect the lives,
property and good standing of their citizens. Reportedly your government
employs extensive security, protection and intelligence systems - and
even hunts its opponents abroad. September eleven was not a simple
operation. Could it be planned and executed without coordination with
intelligence and security services - or their extensive infiltration? Of
course this is just an educated guess. Why have the various aspects of
the attacks been kept secret? Why are we not told who botched their
responsibilities? And, why aren't those responsible and the guilty
parties identified and put on trial? <br><br>
All governments have a duty to provide security and
peace of mind for their citizens. For some years now, the people of your
country and neighbors of world trouble spots do not have peace of mind.
After 9.11, instead of healing and tending to the emotional wounds of the
survivors and the American people - who had been immensely traumatized by
the attacks - some Western media only intensified the climates of fear
and insecurity - some constantly talked about the possibility of new
terror attacks and kept the people in fear. Is that service to the
American people? Is it possible to calculate the damages incurred from
fear and panic? <br><br>
American citizen lived in constant fear of fresh
attacks that could come at any moment and in any place. They felt
insecure in the streets, in their place of work and at home. Who would be
happy with this situation? Why was the media, instead of conveying a
feeling of security and providing peace of mind, giving rise to a feeling
of insecurity? <br><br>
Some believe that the hype paved the way - and was the
justification - for an attack on Afghanistan. Again I need to refer to
the role of media. In media charters, correct dissemination of
information and honest reporting of a story are established tenets. I
express my deep regret about the disregard shown by certain Western media
for these principles. The main pretext for an attack on Iraq was the
existence of WMDs. This was repeated incessantly - for the public to,
finally, believe - and the ground set for an attack on Iraq. <br><br>
Will the truth not be lost in a contrive and deceptive
climate? Again, if the truth is allowed to be lost, how can that be
reconciled with the earlier mentioned values? Is the truth known to the
Almighty lost as well? <br><br>
Mr. President, <br><br>
In countries around the world, citizens provide for
the expenses of governments so that their governments in turn are able to
serve them. <br><br>
The question here is what has the hundreds of billions
of dollars, spent every year to pay for the Iraqi campaign, produced for
the citizens? <br><br>
As your Excellency is aware, in some states of your
country, people are living in poverty. Many thousands are homeless and
unemployment is a huge problem. Of course these problems exist - to a
larger or lesser extent - in other countries as well. With these
conditions in mind, can the gargantuan expenses of the campaign - paid
from the public treasury - be explained and be consistent with the
aforementioned principles? <br><br>
What has been said, are some of the grievances of the
people around the world, in our region and in your country. But my main
contention - which I am hoping you will agree to some of it - is: Those
in power have specific time in office, and do not rule indefinitely, but
their names will be recorded in history and will be constantly judged in
the immediate and distant futures. <br><br>
The people will scrutinize our presidencies. <br><br>
Did we manage to bring peace, security and prosperity
for the people or insecurity and unemployment? Did we intend to establish
justice, or just supported especial interest groups, and by forcing many
people to live in poverty and hardship, made a few people rich and
powerful - thus trading the approval of the people and the Almighty with
theirs'? Did we defend the rights of the underprivileged or ignore them?
Did we defend the rights of all people around the world or imposed wars
on them, interfered illegally in their affairs, established hellish
prisons and incarcerated some of them? Did we bring the world peace and
security or raised the specter of intimidation and threats? Did we tell
the truth to our nation and others around the world or presented an
inverted version of it? <br><br>
Were we on the side of people or the occupiers and
oppressors? Did our administration set out to promote rational behaviour,
logic, ethics, peace, fulfilling obligations, justice, service to the
people, prosperity, progress and respect for human dignity or the force
of guns. Intimidation, insecurity, disregard for the people, delaying the
progress and excellence of other nations, and trample on people's rights?
And finally, they will judge us on whether we remained true to our oath
of office - to serve the people, which is our main task, and the
traditions of the prophets - or not? <br><br>
Mr. President, <br><br>
How much longer can the world tolerate this situation?
Where will this trend lead the world to? How long must the people of the
world pay for the incorrect decisions of some rulers? How much longer
will the specter of insecurity - raised from the stockpiles of weapons of
mass destruction - hunt the people of the world? How much longer will the
blood of the innocent men, women and children be spilled on the streets,
and people's houses destroyed over their heads? Are you pleased with the
current condition of the world? Do you think present policies can
continue? <br><br>
If billions of dollars spent on security, military
campaigns and troop movement were instead spent on investment and
assistance for poor countries, promotion of health, combating different
diseases, education and improvement of mental and physical fitness,
assistance to the victims of natural disasters, creation of employment
opportunities and production, development projects and poverty
alleviation, establishment of peace, mediation between disputing states
and distinguishing the flames of racial, ethnic and other conflicts were
would the world be today? Would not your government, and people be
justifiably proud? Would not your administration's political and economic
standing have been stronger? And I am most sorry to say, would there have
been an ever increasing global hatred of the American governments?
<br><br>
Mr. President, it is not my intention to distress
anyone. <br><br>
If prophet Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ishmael, Joseph or
Jesus Christ (PBUH) were with us today, how would they have judged such
behavior? Will we be given a role to play in the promised world, where
justice will become universal and Jesus Christ (PBUH) will be present?
Will they even accept us? <br><br>
My basic question is this: Is there no better way to
interact with the rest of the world? Today there are hundreds of millions
of Christians, hundreds of millions of Moslems and millions of people who
follow the teachings of Moses (PBUH). All divine religions share and
respect on word and that is monotheism or belief in a single God and no
other in the world. <br><br>
The holy Koran stresses this common word and calls on
an followers of divine religions and says: [3.64] Say: O followers of the
Book! Come to an equitable proposition between us and you that we shall
not serve any but Allah and (that) we shall not associate aught. With Him
and (that) some of us shall not take others for lords besides Allah, but
if they turn back, then say: Bear witness that we are Muslims. (The
Family of Imran). <br><br>
Mr. President, <br><br>
According to divine verses, we have all been called
upon to worship one God and follow the teachings of divine prophets. To
worship a God which is above all powers in the world and can do all He
pleases. The Lord which knows that which is hidden and visible, the past
and the future, knows what goes on in the Hearts of His servants and
records their deeds. The Lord who is the possessor of the heavens and the
earth and all universe is His court planning for the universe is done by
His hands, and gives His servants the glad tidings of mercy and
forgiveness of sins. He is the companion of the oppressed and the enemy
of oppressors. He is the Compassionate, the Merciful. He is the recourse
of the faithful and guides them towards the light from darkness. He is
witness to the actions of His servants, He calls on servants to be
faithful and do good deeds, and asks them to stay on the path of
righteousness and remain steadfast. Calls on servants to heed His
prophets and He is a witness to their deeds. A bad ending belongs only to
those who have chosen the life of this world and disobey Him and oppress
His servants. And A good and eternal paradise belong to those servants
who fear His majesty and do not follow their lascivious selves. <br><br>
We believe a return to the teachings of the divine
prophets is the only road leading to salvations. I have been told that
Your Excellency follows the teachings of Jesus (PBUH), and believes in
the divine promise of the rule of the righteous on Earth. <br><br>
We also believe that Jesus Christ (PBUH) was one of
the great prophets of the Almighty. He has been repeatedly praised in the
Koran. Jesus (PBUH) has been quoted in Koran as well; [19,36] And surely
Allah is my Lord and your Lord, therefore serves Him; this is the right
path, Marium. <br><br>
Service to and obedience of the Almighty is the credo
of all divine messengers. <br><br>
The God of all people in Europe, Asia, Africa,
America, the Pacific and the rest of the world is one. He is the Almighty
who wants to guide and give dignity to all His servants. He has given
greatness to Humans. <br><br>
We again read in the Holy Book: The Almighty God sent
His prophets with miracles and clear signs to guide the people and show
them divine signs and purity them from sins and pollutions. And He sent
the Book and the balance so that the people display justice and avoid the
rebellious. <br><br>
All of the above verses can be seen, one way or the
other, in the Good Book as well. <br><br>
Divine prophets have promised: The day will come when
all humans will congregate before the court of the Almighty, so that
their deeds are examined. The good will be directed towards Haven and
evildoers will meet divine retribution. I trust both of us believe in
such a day, but it will not be easy to calculate the actions of rulers,
because we must be answerable to our nations and all others whose lives
have been directly or indirectly effected by our actions. <br><br>
All prophets, speak of peace and tranquility for man -
based on monotheism, justice and respect for human dignity. <br><br>
Do you not think that if all of us come to believe in
and abide by these principles, that is, monotheism, worship of God,
justice, respect for the dignity of man, belief in the Last Day, we can
overcome the present problems of the world - that are the result of
disobedience to the Almighty and the teachings of prophets - and improve
our performance? <br><br>
Do you not think that belief in these principles
promotes and guarantees peace, friendship and justice? <br><br>
Do you not think that the aforementioned written or
unwritten principles are universally respected? <br><br>
Will you not accept this invitation? That is, a
genuine return to the teachings of prophets, to monotheism and justice,
to preserve human dignity and obedience to the Almighty and His prophets?
<br><br>
Mr. President, <br><br>
History tells us that repressive and cruel governments
do not survive. God has entrusted The fate of man to them. The Almighty
has not left the universe and humanity to their own devices. Many things
have happened contrary to the wishes and plans of governments. These tell
us that there is a higher power at work and all events are determined by
Him. <br><br>
Can one deny the signs of change in the world today?
Is this situation of the world today comparable to that of ten years ago?
Changes happen fast and come at a furious pace. <br><br>
The people of the world are not happy with the status
quo and pay little heed to the promises and comments made by a number of
influential world leaders. Many people around the world feel insecure and
oppose the spreading of insecurity and war and do not approve of and
accept dubious policies. <br><br>
The people are protesting the increasing gap between
the haves and the have-nots and the rich and poor countries. <br><br>
The people are disgusted with increasing corruption.
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The people of many countries are angry about the
attacks on their cultural foundations and the disintegration of families.
They are equally dismayed with the fading of care and compassion. The
people of the world have no faith in international organisations, because
their rights are not advocated by these organizations. <br><br>
Liberalism and Western style democracy have not been
able to help realize the ideals of humanity. Today these two concepts
have failed. Those with insight can already hear the sounds of the
shattering and fall of the ideology and thoughts of the liberal
democratic systems. <br><br>
We increasingly see that people around the world are
flocking towards a main focal point - that is the Almighty God.
Undoubtedly through faith in God and the teachings of the prophets, the
people will conquer their problems. My question for you is: Do you not
want to join them? <br><br>
Mr. President, <br><br>
Whether we like it or not, the world is gravitating
towards faith in the Almighty and justice and the will of God will
prevail over all things. <br><br>
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