Iran Press/ Iran News: Ebrahim Raisi made the comment at the closing ceremony of the 39th International Quran Competitions that kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran on February 18, 2023.
He said that enemies insult Quran to cover up their defeat caused by the holy book, stressing that the desecration of the Prophet Mohammad and the holy Quran is actually an insult to humanity and freedom.
A society built on Quranic rules stands on its own feet, while neither being cruel nor accepting cruelty, the president said.
Enemies do not approve of such a society and attempt to destroy it, he noted, stressing that they have failed in their attempts.
He went on to say, "Writing articles about Quranic teachings is one of the ways to promote Quranic culture, which should be taken into consideration by the country's education and higher education".
Raisi said, "Islamic Iran should be transformed into the capital of promoting Quranic culture, the base of innovation of Quranic products in the Islamic world and the center of placing the Quran at the top of all issues and introducing it as a model to other societies".
The President further described the Holy Quran as a link between nations, regardless of geographical borders, and a protector of cultures and societies against the invasion of Western culture.
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