Ayatollah Araki: A Global Resistance Movement Must Be Formed Against Imperialism
The Member of the Assembly of Experts says the world is ready for a united front led by the Islamic Republic to confront arrogance and oppression.
Iran, PUREWILAYAH.COM - A senior Iranian cleric, Ayatollah Mohsen Araki, has called for the creation of a global movement of resistance against arrogance and American imperialism.
Speaking at a memorial ceremony in Qom honoring Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Sayyed Hashim Safi al-Din, and the martyrs of the Resistance, Ayatollah Araki said the world’s oppressed people are demanding unity and collective action against the United States and Israel — entities he described as “clawing at the throat of humanity.”
“We Remain True to the Pledge”
Highlighting the slogan “Inā ʿalā al-ʿahd” (“We Remain True to the Pledge”), Ayatollah Araki said the phrase reflects a profound Islamic worldview.
“This is not an ordinary commitment,” he explained. “Those who stand by this divine pledge do not die — for them, annihilation has no meaning. It is a covenant connected to the Awaited Savior (Baqiyyatullah).”
He emphasized that both the fallen and the living members of this covenant remain spiritually bound in the same continuum of struggle, reaffirming that like the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), “we will pursue nothing but obedience to God along His divine path.”
Clash of Systems: Islam vs. Capitalism
Ayatollah Araki underscored that the social foundations of an Islamic society stand in complete opposition to the structures imposed by modern capitalism.
He said contemporary capitalism enforces “atheism, polytheism, and indulgence in desire” upon humanity, turning societies away from faith and morality.
“Military, economic, and cultural wars have been imposed on us,” he said.
“Today we face an unprecedented full-scale cultural war. Yet our nation stands firm. The enemy must know that, just as we triumphed in military war, we will also prevail in cultural and economic fronts — with victories even greater and more glorious than before.”
Faith, Readiness, and the Promise of Victory
The cleric affirmed that divine law guarantees the victory of believers, since the covenant is reciprocal:
“Believers sacrifice their lives and wealth, and God in turn grants them support, power, sustenance, and triumph,” he said.
Ayatollah Araki added that the signs of a great victory for the Resistance are already visible.
“The Islamic Republic today is far stronger than during the twelve-day war. Our forces are more prepared, our plans more developed, and our determination remains unshaken — while the enemy has already spent all it has in its arsenal.”
While stressing that Iran does not seek oppression or aggression, he made clear: “We are ready — ready for the coming struggle, for reform and for justice.”
Uniting the World Against Arrogance
Ayatollah Araki warned that the world has grown weary of American corruption and domination, and that humanity is increasingly prepared to rise against it.
“Our proposal to officials,” he said, “is to develop a comprehensive plan to unite the world against American arrogance. The global marches in solidarity with Gaza and against Israel are proof of this readiness.”
He stated that a global resistance current must be organized, led by the Islamic Republic, to fulfill the aspirations of the oppressed and to continue “until the complete downfall of the United States.”
The Call for Global Unity of the Oppressed
Ayatollah concluded that no nation today remains untouched by the crimes of the United States and the Zionist regime, which, he said, “have sunk their claws into humanity’s throat.”
The cleric called for a comprehensive alliance of the oppressed and the expansion of the resistance front to defeat these enemies.
“We remain loyal to the covenant of obedience and victory,” he declared, “and we will stand firm on the path until the enemy is destroyed.” (PW)
Source: Tasnim News Agency