AhlulBayt News Agency: President Masoud Pezeshkian hss described the essence of religious teachings as mercy, honesty, and the preservation of human rights.
Emphasizing the principled policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, he added: "We have declared from the beginning that we do not seek war; we seek unity, cohesion, and service to the people. However, they attempt to hinder service through economic pressure to suggest that this system is inefficient."
According to IRNA, Masoud Pezeshkian spoke on Monday night, February 9, 2026, at a meeting with leaders and followers of monotheistic religions on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. He elaborated on the shared ideological foundations of divine religions, emphasizing the role of prophets in establishing justice, spreading kindness, and protecting human rights in society.
The President stated: "What is understood from the Word of God is that all prophets came to implement justice in society and to ensure people are judged based on truth. In the logic of divine religions, human beings are 'One Ummah' (One Nation), and the primary call of all prophets has been the worship of God, faith in the hereafter, and respecting one another’s rights."
Pezeshkian noted that many disputes arise from distancing oneself from this very path, stating: "If humans respect each other's rights and act with a spirit of brotherhood, kindness, and forgiveness, the grounds for many conflicts will vanish. According to Quranic teachings, divisions emerged when some, despite having knowledge, strayed from the path of truth due to greed and a desire for superiority."
The President emphasized that the essence of religious teachings is mercy, honesty, and respecting human rights, adding: "The repetition of the attributes 'Rahman' (The Compassionate) and 'Rahim' (The Merciful) at the beginning of acts of worship serves as a reminder that faithful behavior must be accompanied by kindness and fairness. The main challenge arises when these beliefs are not reflected in social and managerial conduct."
Reflecting on the 47 years since the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Pezeshkian asked to what extent justice and kindness have been realized in society.
He noted: "From the earliest days of the Revolution, when we intended to be independent and stand on our own feet, conspiracies, divisions, coups, and war were imposed on the country. The best youth of this land sacrificed their lives to defend its soil and to realize justice and truth, but they did not allow even an inch of this country's territory to fall into the hands of the enemy."
The President referred to the explicit message of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) during the conquest of Mecca, stating: "The Messenger of God said that humans, from the time of Adam until today, are as equal as the teeth of a comb; no Arab is superior to a non-Arab, and no white person is superior to a black person, except by 'Taqwa' (Piety). Piety means right thinking, right speech, and right action; it means moving without error."
Pezeshkian added that piety is not limited to individual worship: "If someone claims to be religious but does not perform their duties correctly in practice, they are not pious. If we pray, it is so that we do not betray; if we believe in God, it means we should not lie or trample upon the rights of the people."
He further noted that in religious logic, 'Kufr' (Disbelief) means the rejection of truth, stating: "All divine religions came to tell us not to fight; we are one nation, and superiority lies only in thinking correctly, speaking correctly, and acting correctly."
Criticizing the double standards of global powers, the President said: "The conflicts in the world today are over aggression and the looting of countries' resources and interests. Why do they bomb children, women, and the sick without any consideration? This shows that slogans such as democracy and human rights are merely covers to justify unjust behavior. Why do they only attack regions that possess resources?"
Reiterating the principled policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pezeshkian added: "We have announced from the start that we do not seek war. We seek unity and service to the people, but they try to block this service through economic pressure to imply the system is inefficient. God has asked all religions to worship only Him and not to bow before anyone else. We are not going to bow, but we are duty-bound to treat all servants of God with fairness, justice, and kindness."
The President referred to the divine covenant with the prophets regarding honesty and truthfulness, stating: "The main criteria are honesty, as the root of many disputes lies in selfishness and egoism.
Closing the meeting, the President expressed his gratitude for the presence of the leaders and followers of monotheistic religions, stating: "We are all messengers of compassion, justice, and mutual respect. If we respect one another's rights and rush to the aid of those in need with a spirit of empathy, no ground for conflict will remain."
Pezeshkian emphasized: "The Iranian nation, regardless of ethnic, religious, or gender differences, will strive hand in hand to build a prosperous, dear, and proud Iran."
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