Imam Khamenei Emphasizes Importance of Belief in God’s Promise of Victory
The Leader stressed that the most important matter is maintaining certainty in God’s promise regarding the victory of truth and the downfall of falsehood, and adhering to one’s duty in supporting God’
Iran, PUREWILAYAH.COM - Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei underlined that the most important matter is to maintain certainty in God’s promise regarding the victory of truth and the collapse of falsehood, and to remain steadfast in fulfilling the duty of supporting God’s religion.
“What matters is that we remain certain of God’s promise concerning the triumph of truth and the collapse of falsehood, and that we remain steadfast in our duty to aid the religion of God.”
The Leader stressed that this certainty provides nations with resilience and direction against aggression.
Martyrdom as the Reward of Struggle
Earlier in his message, Imam Khamenei affirmed that martyrdom is the divine reward of striving, whether in the 8-year Sacred Defense, the 12-day heroic battle, or in Lebanon, Gaza, and Palestine.
“Martyrdom is the reward of striving — whether in the 8-year Sacred Defense, in the heroic 12-day battle, or in Lebanon, Gaza, and Palestine. Nations grow through these struggles, and with these martyrdoms they gain brilliance and splendor.”
He noted that this year’s Sacred Defense Week coincided with the martyrdom of prominent resistance figures and courageous youth, giving the commemoration a special significance.23 September 2025 (2 Mehr 1404)
Full Text of the Leader’s Message
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
This year, Sacred Defense Week has gained another radiance and splendor with the martyrdom of a number of prominent figures of the path of Islamic Resistance and courageous youth in various places.
Martyrdom is the reward of striving — whether in the 8-year Sacred Defense, in the heroic 12-day battle, or in Lebanon, Gaza, and Palestine. Nations grow through these struggles, and with these martyrdoms they shine and gain brilliance.
What is important is that we remain certain of the Divine promise regarding the victory of truth and the collapse of falsehood, and that we adhere to our duty in supporting the religion of God.
Sayyed Ali Khamenei
23 September 2025 – 2 Mehr 1404
Background on Sacred Defense Week
In Iran, the 1980–1988 Iran-Iraq war is known as the Sacred Defense. The Sacred Defense Week is marked annually on the anniversary of the beginning of the war, commemorating the sacrifices of the martyrs and the resilience of the nation. (PW)