They prevent my participation, as many people would vote me/ I will vote to Rouhani

They prevent my participation, as many people would vote me/ I will vote to Rouhani
Hashemi’s appreciation of Aref
Post ID: 216220 Published: 10 Jul 2013 - 14:14

Although, there was no problem in my qualification confirmation process but a high rank security agent attended in the meeting of the Guardian Council, in spite of law, at first some members of council objected his participation but he said: "if Hashemi candidacy approve, he will be the only winner of the election as many people will vote him and it is in contrary with the election style of the country!"

hashemirafsanjani.ir – Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani revealed more details about his candidacy in the election and emphasized that the main reason of his rejection by the Guardian Council, as a high ranking security agent said, was his popularity among people and the prediction about high polling statistics for him, and he said: "although I respect all candidates I will vote to doctor Hassan Rouhani."

According to report of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani Website, in visit of a group of youth students activists of Tehran, Qom and other provinces with Chairman of the Expediency Council, he emphasized on youth passion in action and epic literature and said: "now, the Islamic Republic of Iran is in a critical situation and those who understand youth should rule the country, not those who provide situation for enemies to increase pressures and sanctions due to some officials unwise and extremism actions."

He mentioned to Islam which specially focuses on logic, thinking and freedom of expression and the holy prophet was the example of such behavior in his time and he added: "negotiation, consultation and interaction with all members of the revolution’s family is the necessity of public satisfaction."

In continue, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani mentioned to Al-Omran surah about Mubahala (Mubahala literally meaning 'mutual prayer' (Arabic: مباهلة Cursing‎) or Li’an (Arabic: لعان‎) but in Islamic tradition it refers to a form of resolving religious disputes) when God says: "discuss with each other about your reasons and if you don’t satisfied, do Mobahala." This shows the greatness of Islam prophet that he promoted and introduced Islamic orders through legitimacy, logic and negotiation; thus, officials should follow these patterns today."

Chairman of the Expediency Council explained extremism as the worst damage to a society and added: "since the beginning of the struggle I effort to prevent of going to extremes and I attempt to follow moderation and logic to avoid of impairment.

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani discussed about the reasons of his candidacy in the recent presidential election and said: "I really preferred don’t participate in the election but when I saw public insist for my candidacy and my answer of "I don’t say that I won’t participate" increased extremists scandals against me, I changed my mind. Moreover I preferred not be opinionated to my statements and decided to participated in the election."

He said that now I am satisfied and he added: "the only reason of my candidacy in the election and as I told the Supreme Leader before the registration, was realization of political epic."

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani mentioned to his tolerance about past years' political tantrums and character destruction from root-less extremists and said: "of course there is boundary between constructive criticism and character destruction and I attempt to be patience and tolerate such actions according to Islam’s orders and I thanks God that I have been successful in this way until now."

In answer to a question about his disqualification said: "the public passion increased after my candidacy registration and there was no problem in my qualification confirmation process. but a high rank security agent attended in the meeting of the Guardian Council, in spite of law, at first some members of council objected his participation but he said: "if Hashemi candidacy approve, he will be the only winner of the election as many people will vote him and it is in contrary with the election style of the country!" and this statement convinced the Guardian Council thus they reject my qualification and their excuse was my health condition."

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani appreciated the great scientific and committed character of Doctor Aref and said his relinquishment was a big and valuable decision, and he said: "Doctor Aref was one of the greatest university characters of his period and he is a committed and ethical person."

He added Mr. Aref chose this way as he preferred to prevent of division, because he has not come to arena due to temptations and he has noble character.

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani noted: "finally, Hojatoleslam val moslemin Khatemi offered Mr. Aref to withdraw his candidacy after hours of consultants and Mr. Aref accepted his offer.

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani said participation in the election is an important and compulsory act and asked all eligible people to come to the polling stations and he added: "Mr. Hassan Rouhani come to arena after discussion with me; although I respect all candidates I will vote to Doctor Hassan Rouhani and in my opinion he is more appropriate to be head of executive branch of the country."

He said: "you should know that polling is an important issue and it should be pure of any bias and extreme; as we should answer to God and people in future."

At the end of his speech, Chairman of the Expediency Council emphasized: "Dr. Rouhani’s opinion is clear and obvious for everyone and I hope the political epic will be realized by wisdom of officials and true trusteeship."

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani
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