Following the disrespect of the Prophet of Islam, the strong support of the French President and his Cabinet for these insults, and the abuse of the title of “freedom of expression,” which hurt the hearts of millions of noble-minded Muslims throughout the world, Khamenei.ir is publishing excerpts from Imam Khamenei’s statements about the spread of Islamophobia by Western governments.
Why do they oppose Islam?
Today, they are fighting against Islam. Why? Because Islam is a source of growth for societies. It is a source of movement for individuals. It is a source of discovering talents and creating a simultaneously worldly and otherworldly civilization. They are fighting against Islam because it can prevent today’s oppressive materialistic civilization. That is why they are fighting against Islam. [Apr. 25, 2017]
Fear of the presence of Islam in the heart of societies
Some individuals are frightening peoples, societies and the youth of Islam. Who are these individuals? When we delve deeply into this matter and when we think carefully about it, we see that they are the same minority of bullies and greedy individuals who are afraid of the rule of Islam. They are afraid of political Islam. They are afraid of Islam’s presence in the heart of societies. The reason for their fear is that Islam harms their interests. [Mar. 12, 2015]
Islam’s message for humanity
Islam’s message for humanity is the message of tranquility, dignity, honor and a secure life. The enemies do not want this message to be introduced in the world. They do not want nations to become familiar with it. [Nov. 17, 2014]
The fanatic actions of some Muslims; A pretext for insulting Islam
Throughout the world, all policies are formulated by those sick and evil individuals who behave towards the Holy Prophet of Islam (s.w.a.) in a disrespectful way. One cannot believe that the issue of insulting Islam and showing hostility to Islam and Muslims is being promoted without the support of intelligence services and without the money of global powers. Today, you can see some examples of this. This is fighting against Islam. Of course, they find an excuse to do this. Sometimes, we Muslims show certain deviations and biases and sometimes, we do certain wrong things. As a result, the shaitans use this as a tool to make the ayah “To such (deceit) let the hearts of those incline, who have no faith in the hereafter” come true. Muslims should know this. [Jun. 7, 2013]
Countering Islamophobia; The duty of all Abrahamic religions
Islam is the religion of human freedom and morality and the Holy Quran is the book of mercy, wisdom, and justice. It is the duty of all freedom seekers of the world and followers of Abrahamic religions to stand by Muslims and oppose the evil policy of Islamophobia which is being carried out through such disgusting methods.[Sep. 13, 2010]
Threats and opportunities; Transforming Islamophobia into Islamology
Of course, despite what they are doing, their movement against Islam and their effort to create Islamophobia will produce the opposite result. That is to say, their actions will make youth curious about Islam. If the masses of the people in the world are given a little nudge and if we attract their attention, they will begin to understand why the Zionist press and television networks – those which are dependent on powerful and well-to-do cliques – launch so many attacks on Islam. This will pose a question in their minds and we believe that this question has certain blessings and that it can turn this threat into an opportunity. [Mar. 12, 2015]
