Why it matters:
The significance of this interview arises in light of the challenges facing the Islamic nation, especially after the war in Gaza and the intensification of Zionist hostility, at a time when Imam Khomeini's thought had steadfastness and successes through the resistance axis.
The big picture:
Sheikh Maher Hamoud, in an exclusive interview with Iran Press correspondent in Lebanon, provided an in-depth reading of Islamic political thought, citing the Holy Quran and the history of the prophets, to present Imam Khomeini's theory as a comprehensive Islamic theory suitable for confronting colonialism and Zionism in this era.
What he's saying:
Sheikh Maher Hamoud believes that Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace) did not present a traditional jurisprudential theory, but rather offered an advanced Quranic political theory based on the concepts of the prophets in confronting tyrants, which cannot be confined to a Shiite, Sunnis or Persian framework as some have tried to portray, but is an extension of the prophets' thought in calling their peoples to the truth despite denial and rejection.
He affirmed that Iran, through resistance and its victories, has tried to spread this theory by all possible means.
In his analysis of the current reality, Hamoud said, "We are living in a phase of hardship, adversity, and political and moral earthquakes, but this phase will pass, just as similar crises have passed in the history of messages."
He expressed confidence that Imam Khomeini's theory will prevail, as it is based on truth and the Holy Quran, emphasizing that "the victory of God is near."
Hamoud confirmed that Imam Khomeini's thought is in focus after the Israeli regime broke out war on Gaza and Lebanon, and after the martyrdom of the Lebanese resistance leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah (may his soul rest in peace), what is required is patience and readiness to resume the journey towards al-Quds.
He concluded by noting that the United States has proven over the decades to be a real enemy of everything Islamic, and that Zionism is a cancerous tumor that can only be treated by its elimination, and that the unity of Muslims, despite sectarian differences, is the only way to liberate Palestine and achieve victory.
Key points:
- Confronting arrogance has been rooted in Imam Khomeini's Quranic political theory.
- The Islamic Republic of Iran made efforts to spread Imam Khomeini's political theory through resistance.
- Sheikh Maher Hamoud describes the current phase as severe but temporary, and victory is coming, God willing.
- Hamoud calls for unifying the Islamic nation to confront the American-Zionist project.
- This interview coincided with the 36th anniversary of Imam Khomeini's demise.
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