Ali Meshkini

Ayatollah Ali Meshkini (1922 – 30 July 2007) was an Iranian cleric and politician and the chairman of the Assembly of Experts. Quotes 2001 You should make the world understand that Israel is the oppressor and that Israel must be destroyed. Nuclear Weapons - Iranian Statements 14 December 2001. 2002 The people of Afghanistan should know that America is not their friend and that America's war and peace with all other countries are based on its own interests. Tehran Hosting Intifada Conference March 2002. 2004 Islam is a religion that wants to run the world. It has done so before and eventually, will run it (again)....Islam came and abrogated all (other religions)....Its high time Iraq established a Just Islamic regime under the supervision of the Grand Ayatollah Sistani and God willing, they will get somewhere. Ayatollah Meshkini In A Friday Sermon in Qom: An Islamic Rule Under Ayatollah Sistani Is Required in Iraq July 2004. Bush has said something new. He said, "If I will be president again, I will be a man of peace and serenity." May the Lord curse the liars, wherever they may be. Friday Sermon in Qom, Iran: US Wants To Bring the Ba'th Party Back Into Power July 2004. I recommend that the pilgrims [to Mecca and Al-Medina] pray there, that they be persistent in their prayer. Prayer is a very good way of worshiping God. They should not forget to pray. But for every prayer there should also be a curse. Your prayers should also include curses. Pray for the good and curse the evil. Say: "My Lord, end the lives of three people shortly – Bush, Sharon, and Blair. End their lives and the lives of their followers. Ask the Lord. Ayatollah Meshkini in a Friday Sermon at Qom: Pray that God Ends the Lives of Bush, Blair and Sharon Soon. Iranian Leaders Must Promote Nuclear Activities December 2004. 2005 Following World War II, the Jews... The Zionists tried to present themselves as oppressed, and to have opportunities in the world. They invented a false claim. They said that Hitler, the Germans, and the Austrians burned six million Jews in crematoria - six million Jews. They tried very hard to convince the world that this issue, this lie, was true, and they succeeded. Ayatollah Meshkini in Friday Sermon at Qom: The Holocaust Is a Lie December 2005. About Ayatollah Meshkini A hardliner, Meshkini was among the proponents of the theory that the legitimacy of Iran's clerics to rule the country is derived from God. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/30/africa/ME-GEN-Iran-Cleric-Death.php Meshkini, prominent hardline Iranian cleric, dies at 85 International Herald Tribune 30 July 2007 https://archive.is/1zLFr 29 June 2013 Although he had a top position in the Islamic Republic as the head of the Leadership Assembly of Experts, he always lived a humble life. Imam Khamenei, http://www.leader.ir/langs/EN/index.php?p=news&id=3586 IR Leader expresses condolences on Meshkini demise The Office of the Supreme Leader 31/07/2007 2007-08-06 See also Hashemi Rafsanjani is Meshkini's 1st deputy in the Assembly of Experts Ebrahim Amini is Meshkini's 2nd deputy in the Assembly of Experts External links Video clips Ayatollah Meshkini In A Friday Sermon in Qom: An Islamic Rule Under Ayatollah Sistani Is Required in Iraq (July 2004) Friday Sermon in Qom, Iran: US Wants To Bring the Ba'th Party Back Into Power (July 2004) Ayatollah Meshkini in Friday Sermon at Qom: The Holocaust Is a Lie December 2005 Category:Shia clerics Category:Religious leaders from Iran Category:Members of the Assembly of Experts of Iran Category:2007 deaths Category:Muslims from Iran