The Islamic Ummah Can Stand Powerfully Against Israel and Criminal America

: President Pezeshkian in Meeting with Cultural Activists of South Khorasan

​​​​​​​He emphasized that despite existing challenges, “we will overcome these problems and we will succeed—but together.”

The President, citing Qur’anic teachings on the necessity of unity and avoidance of division, stated: “If the Islamic community suffers today, it is because of disunity. Every day in prayer we say ‘Guide us to the straight path,’ which means being together, hand in hand, and holding firmly to the rope of God.”

Dr. Pezeshkian identified unity and cohesion as the main strategy for overcoming difficulties, adding: “If Islamic societies stand together as one hand, no power can paralyze them. One person alone cannot solve problems, but ‘we’ can.”
He warned against the dangers of egotism in governance: “Anyone who claims ‘I can do everything and others are idle’ is moving on the path of egotism, which leads society toward dictatorship and wrong directions.”
Highlighting human capital, he said: “Men and women, all ethnicities and tribes in this land are assets. Every person walking in this country is a resource. Excluding any thought or group is losing a national asset. To become strong, we must use all capacities for the dignity of this land.”
Recalling the Prophet’s rejection of ethnic superiority, he cited the Prophet’s sermon after the conquest of Mecca: “Muslims are equal like the teeth of a comb; no race or tribe has superiority, except through piety.”
He explained piety as correct action and decision: “In today’s language, piety means efficiency and avoiding error in decision and execution. Righteous deeds mean working for God, not for fame or gain.”
On service without expectation, he said: “When work is done for God, expecting thanks or reward from people has no meaning.”
Emphasizing unity as a condition for resisting oppression, Pezeshkian declared: “If the Islamic community holds to God’s rope, these crimes and oppressions would not occur. The Zionist regime’s behavior is the result of Muslim disunity. If Muslims do not quarrel, Israel cannot impose such pressure and injustice.”
He asserted: “Confronting criminals and false claimants of human rights is impossible without unity. To defend land, independence, and dignity, Muslims must become one hand and set aside division.”
Returning to the theme of humility in knowledge, he said: “Acknowledging that many things are unknown is not ignorance. The problem is when not knowing turns into the illusion of knowing.”
He illustrated with medical practice: “When a patient has an infection, several antibiotics are known, but the infectious disease specialist must decide. Respecting expertise is not ignorance. The same logic must apply in governing the country.”
He stressed the importance of human dignity and justice: “All children of Adam have dignity. Justice and fairness are the criteria of behavior. No one has the right to exclude others under the pretext of superiority.”
Citing Imam Ali (AS) as a roadmap for ethical governance, Pezeshkian recalled five recommendations: “Do not attach your heart to anything but God; place hope only in God; fear only sin; admit ignorance when you do not know and do not be ashamed to learn; and practice patience.”
He explained patience in Imam Ali’s view: “Patience is not remaining in humiliation. It means striving toward lofty goals, keeping God the Most High in mind, and enduring hardship for greatness. Imam Ali said faith without patience is like a body without a head.”
He concluded by summarizing Imam Ali’s foundations of faith: patience, certainty, justice, and jihad—with patience itself built on longing, fear of wasted time, ascetic endurance, and urgency in good deeds.
Finally, President Pezeshkian stated: “With this vision and togetherness, the country and provinces will be built. Success requires unity, respect for scholars, scientists, elites, investors, and the presence of thinkers in solving people’s problems. If this belief takes root, no one can prevent solutions, and the Islamic Ummah can stand powerfully against Israel and criminal America.”