n continuation of the previous ayah on the wonders of creation, which we explained to you last Friday, this ayah also elaborates on God’s handiwork in providing an excellent abode for mankind on Planet Earth where the necessary ingredients for flourishing of life are found, such as rivers of sweet waters that emanate from the majestic mountains and flow into the salty seas. God then asks the disbelievers and the polytheists, how could there be another deity besides the One and Only God, Whose Wisdom and Power is fully manifest in the orderly functioning of the universe. There are many points to be pondered in this and other ayahs. For instance, the Earth is indeed an abode of comfort and the cradle of civilizations which had emerged in different ages and different places, beside the banks of fresh flowing rivers. We cannot fully realize the comfort and the tranquility of the Earth, where the blessings of God are fully manifest, unless we contemplate upon the devastating effects of an earthquake. In vi

One of the gifts of being born into a family is that we inherit relatives, people who have experienced life before us. From these people, we inherit many shared values and family stories that shape our lives. Just as we have family heritage, we also have a faith heritage. As Muslims, we remember the great Muslim people who lived their lives in exceptional ways. Most often, their lives inspire us to follow their footsteps. Remembering those who have influenced us in the past and reflecting upon their lives can be a grounding experience and remind us where we have come from. It can be encouraging and empowering to reconnect with our roots and recall the lessons learned through the lives of those important to us.

Islamic awakening is one of the phenomena of recent decades that has occurred in Islamic countries and has caused many changes in Muslim societies. This great change has been influenced by strong and influential ideas. One of these influential factors resulting in many changes in the Islamic world was the late Imam Khomeini’s discourse. With the leadership of an Islamic revolution and with the change of the oppressive government to the Islamic Republic, as well as the ten years of leadership of this fledgling republic, he was able to have many effects on the Islamic awakening in other parts of the world and among Muslims and even oppressed non-Muslims. Imam Khomeini’s discourse manifests how Imam criticized modernity and modern civilization, and throws light on the Iranian Islamic civilization, emphasizing such concepts as independence, freedom and pure Muhammadan Islam.

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the Viewpoint of Grand Ayatollah KhameneiThe Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The advent of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula brought about many social, cultural, political, and economic changes, and this religion of Islam was able to establish a great global civilization in a short span of time. This new religion then posed a serious challenge to the ancient and powerful civilizations of Persia and Rome. In defining civilization, Ibn Khaldun considers

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Mutual understanding and respect for all cultures are essential preconditions for social cohesion, reconciliation between peoples and peace among nations.

The international event of “Sari 2022” will kick off in the capital city of northern province of Mazandaran on May 10 in a ceremony to be attended by the ambassadors of ECO member counties in Iran, said Mehdi Izadi, head of the provincial Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization.