Imam Khomeini’s Pivotal Role in Reviving the Palestinian Cause; He Championed Islamic Unity
Mehr News Agency: Imam Khomeini succeeded in transforming his unifying vision into a revolutionary force, establishing a governance rooted in authentic Islamic principles. He tirelessly worked to strengthen Islamic unity.
In an interview with webangah News Agency, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Zaabi, a central council member of Lebanon’s Assembly of Muslim Scholars, elaborated on Imam Khomeini’s legacy:
The post-colonial era marked indirect imperialism, where French and British colonizers withdrew but left behind regimes prioritizing their interests over those of the people. The colonial legacy perpetuated division, keeping the Islamic world in a state of weakness while enabling the plunder of its resources through exploitative treaties.
This reality demanded Muslim nations rise for change-a change grounded in sincere faith and deep awareness. While reform movements existed across the Islamic world, none achieved sufficient momentum until Iran’s 1979 Revolution toppled the Shah’s dictatorship under Imam Khomeini’s leadership.
The Imam profoundly understood colonial powers’ schemes to fragment Muslims into weak states incapable of resisting exploitation. His famous call resonated: “O Muslims worldwide, O oppressed under tyrannical rule-unite! Defend Islam and your wealth without fear.”
Islamic unity became constitutional. As Quran 21:92 states: “This Ummah is one.” Iran’s policies were mandated to pursue political, economic, and cultural solidarity among Muslim nations. The Imam declared: “We stand ready to defend Islam and Muslim nations unconditionally.”
The Assembly of Muslim Scholars exemplifies this vision:. Founded with Imam Khomeini’s support,. it united Sunni/Shia clerics,.nullified Lebanon’s 1983 accord with Israel,. hosted international conferences on unity,. Its success countered sectarian plots regionally..
A key achievement was re framing Prophet Muhammad’s birth anniversary (12-17 Rabi’ al-Awwal) as ”Islamic Unity Week”-transforming ancient Sunni-Shia calendar differences into solidarity..
The Palestinian cause was central:. Immediatly post-revolution,. Iran shuttered Israel’s embassy,. opened Palestine’s.. The imam linked liberation to religious duty:. In 1968 he proclaimed:“When Zionists spill blood in Palestine jihad becomes obligatory” His designation Of Quds Day during Ramadan’S spiritual peak mobilized global Muslim support…
Western hostility stemmed from this stance:. Fearing another “1789 French Revolution”-style ripple affect across Arab states,, sanctions intensified-yet backfired by accelerating Iran’S scientific self-sufficiency…
imam’S resilience drew from three pillars : Unshakable faith mirroring Karbala’S ethos ; encyclopedic grasp Of enemy tactics ; and trust In Iranians ‘ revolutionary potential … Today , despite decades Of siege , Iran presents A unique model Of moral governance …
