A large number of religious figures, Iranian diplomats, scholars, analysts, students and many lovers of the late Imam’s ideas attended the seminar organized by the Cultural Center of Iran embassy and paid homage to the struggle of Imam Khomeini.
The ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost on the occasion said that Imam Khomeini is the eternal character who will be remembered and respected forever. He said that the late leader had always stressed the need for unity among Muslim Ummah.
The diplomat urged the Muslims to remain vigilant against the conspiracies of the enemies of Islam and unite for the stability in the Islamic world. “Disunity is the main problem of Islam,” he noted.
He said that enemies of Islam are trying to divide Muslims through different conspiracies, that is why Muslims must follow the teachings of Imam Khomeini to encounter conspiracies against them.
Director General of the National Language Promotion Department and renowned poet Iftikhar Arif expressing his views said Imam Khomeini gave a true concept of Islam and set an example for the other Muslims countries.
The scholar added that Imam Khomeini had shown to the world that Islam and politics cannot be separated.
He pointed out that late Imam had warned the Muslims about the conspiracies of imperialist forces against them. Iftikhar Arif went on to say that from very first day of the success of the Islamic Revolution some powers are hatching different plots to destabilize the Islamic Republic.
'There is no doubt about that Imam Khomeini was a great leader, not only for Muslims but for the rest of the world', opined Iftikhar Arif.
Dr. Syed Qandil Abbas, professor at Qauid-e-Azam University in his speech said that Imam Khomeini presented his thoughts and implemented them successfully in the form of Islamic Revolution.
He said that Islamic Revolution is flourishing for last many years because of the guidance of the late Imam. He opined that the Revolution also showed to the world that politics and religion are interlinked. “Imam Khomeini is a reality forever,” he said.
Iranian Cultural Counsellor, Shahaboddin Daraei addressing the audience said that Islamic Revolution is a great event in the history and had a profound impact not at Iran but on the whole world.
He urged Muslim leadership to follow the footsteps of Imam Khomeini to counter Western anti-Islam propaganda. He said that Muslims of the whole world should be proud of a great leader like Imam Khomeini.
Umar Riaz Abbasi expressing his views said Imam Khomeini was a multidimensional personality and great leader of the Islamic world. He said that after many years Imam Khomeini with his great struggle established a true Islamic state in Iran and set an example for the other Muslims countries.
The scholar added that Imam Khomeini had taught his nation not to compromise on national integrity and national interest of Iran is supreme for the people.
He also criticized the recently held summit in Riyadh for ignoring the issue of Palestine and other important issues of the Muslim world. He said that the conference was against Islam.
Another speaker Sajid Subhani said that Islamic Revolution is a source of inspiration for other oppressed in the world. He said that Islam is not only a religion but a complete code of life and that is what exactly Imam Khomeini had taught to the Muslims.
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