Karoubi’s Message of Condolence to Mousavi
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 12:36pm
Following the martyrdom of Seyyed Ali Habibi Mousavi – the nephew of Mir Hossein Mousavi – during the clashes in Tehran on Aashura, Mehdi Karoubi in a message expressed his condolences to Mir Hossein Mousavi and his family over this agonizing event.
The full text of his message is as follows:
“We are all from God and we will all return to him” (a versus of the holy Quran)
Dear Mr. Mir Hossein Mousavi
I was deeply saddened and distressed over the news of martyrdom of your dear nephew, Mr. Seyyed Ali Habibi Mousavi, who was the brother of another martyr himself. The martyrdom of that cherished martyr and some other of our countrymen on the path of combat with lies and in pursue of justice which is truly the ideas of Imam Hossein’s movement, in such a day, showed that the enemies of justice and freedom have reached to a point and have become so drunk with power that don’t even show respect to Aashura and the mourners of Imam Hossein. I wonder that the situation is in a way that thirty years after the Islamic revolution they (the coup government’s basij and plain clothes thugs) massacre so many people this savagely on the day of Aasura and shoot Shias of Imam Hossein on the streets of the capitol they (the coup government’s propaganda media) call the mother of Islamic lands. I express my condolences for such a tragedy to you, the mourning families, the Iranian nation and the hidden Imam.
May God's peace, Mercy, and Blessings fall upon you.
Mehdi Karoubi
December 27, 2009
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Mousavi’s Thank You and Farewell Message to The Members of Art Institution
Mousavi’s Thank You and Farewell Message to The Members of Art Institution
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 4:18am
Mir Hossein Mousavi’s Thank You and Farewell Message to The Art community and The Members of Art Institution
Following the pathetic attempt by Ahmadinejad in taking his revenge and replacing Mir Hossein Mousavi’s position, as the head of the Art Institution, with one of his allies, Mir Hossein Mousavi in a message thanked the members and staff of the Art Institution and the Art community and said farewell.
The text of his message is as follows:
In the name of almighty God
Greetings,
Now that the Council of Cultural Revolution (a body chaired by Ahmadinejad) appointed a new replacement to manage the affairs of the Art Institution, I would like to thank all the artists, academics and scholars who collaborated with the Art Institution in previous years.
Particularly, I cannot forget the kindness and cooperation of the respected intellectuals of the Art Institution; during the past eleven years, I have always learned from their art, ethics and high culture and the vote they gave me, constantly inspired me in making policies and managing the Art Institution.
I hope future generations honour the value of this social achievement that gained the confidence of the great art society of the country and try to strengthen it. Hereby I should also thank all the gracious staff and colleagues of the Art Institution from all ranks as they are the main founders and pioneers of this institution.
Mir Hossein Mousavi
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 4:18am
Mir Hossein Mousavi’s Thank You and Farewell Message to The Art community and The Members of Art Institution
Following the pathetic attempt by Ahmadinejad in taking his revenge and replacing Mir Hossein Mousavi’s position, as the head of the Art Institution, with one of his allies, Mir Hossein Mousavi in a message thanked the members and staff of the Art Institution and the Art community and said farewell.
The text of his message is as follows:
In the name of almighty God
Greetings,
Now that the Council of Cultural Revolution (a body chaired by Ahmadinejad) appointed a new replacement to manage the affairs of the Art Institution, I would like to thank all the artists, academics and scholars who collaborated with the Art Institution in previous years.
Particularly, I cannot forget the kindness and cooperation of the respected intellectuals of the Art Institution; during the past eleven years, I have always learned from their art, ethics and high culture and the vote they gave me, constantly inspired me in making policies and managing the Art Institution.
I hope future generations honour the value of this social achievement that gained the confidence of the great art society of the country and try to strengthen it. Hereby I should also thank all the gracious staff and colleagues of the Art Institution from all ranks as they are the main founders and pioneers of this institution.
Mir Hossein Mousavi
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Mousavi's Message of Condolence for Passing of Grand Ayatollah Montazeri
Mousavi's Message of Condolence for Passing of Grand Ayatollah Montazeri
Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 8:36am
The message of condolence from Mir Hosseni Mousavi for the passing of Grand Ayatollah Montazeri.
Mir Hossein Mousavi in a message to Ahmad Montazeri, son of late Grand Ayatollah Montazeri, offered his deepest condolences for the passing of this great scholar. The text of this message is as follows:
In the name of God
Dear friend Ahmad Montazeri
With respect, I express my condolences to you and your family for the passing of the great combatant scholar, late Grand Ayatollah Montazeri and I pray to almighty God for the heightening of his stature and blessing and mercy on his soul in the other world. This is an immense disaster that the rest of religious scholars must try to compensate for it. The very presence of figures like Grand Ayatollah Montazeri was a proof for the young generation of this country, convincing them to have a deeper insight into their needs by taking advantage of the support of the informed scholars. I wish now that Grand Ayatollah Montazeri has departed from among us, other scholars fulfill this undeniable need and don’t allow temptations stop them from fulfilling the duties they have towards Islam and today’s and tomorrow’s generations.
Mir Hossein Mousavi
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Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 8:36am
The message of condolence from Mir Hosseni Mousavi for the passing of Grand Ayatollah Montazeri.
Mir Hossein Mousavi in a message to Ahmad Montazeri, son of late Grand Ayatollah Montazeri, offered his deepest condolences for the passing of this great scholar. The text of this message is as follows:
In the name of God
Dear friend Ahmad Montazeri
With respect, I express my condolences to you and your family for the passing of the great combatant scholar, late Grand Ayatollah Montazeri and I pray to almighty God for the heightening of his stature and blessing and mercy on his soul in the other world. This is an immense disaster that the rest of religious scholars must try to compensate for it. The very presence of figures like Grand Ayatollah Montazeri was a proof for the young generation of this country, convincing them to have a deeper insight into their needs by taking advantage of the support of the informed scholars. I wish now that Grand Ayatollah Montazeri has departed from among us, other scholars fulfill this undeniable need and don’t allow temptations stop them from fulfilling the duties they have towards Islam and today’s and tomorrow’s generations.
Mir Hossein Mousavi
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Full Text of Mousavi’s Video Message to the Islamic Association of the University of Tehran
Full Text of Mousavi’s Video Message to the Islamic Association of the University of Tehran
December 18, 2009
Source: Official Website of the Islamic Committee at University of Tehran, and School of Medicine at University of Tehran
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Dear students – I am glad that I can talk to you once more and I send my warmest regards. This is not the first time that I am in your presence although I would like to be among you instead of talking to you through a video message. God willing, that will truly happen someday. This gathering is being held while our country is in dire straits. Under these circumstances, the students are faced with great challenges. However, based on the tidings of the Almighty, I am certain and hopeful that “with every difficulty there will be relief” [1]. God willing, the current problems will come to a satisfactory and expedient end by means of the people’s efforts.
I have referred to the importance and the responsibilities of Islamic groups in this very same lecture room, during a session for this very association, as well as at the School of Medicine last year. Their value is twofold. On the one hand, university students are in touch with the modern world. Human experience is in their hands and they are at the forefront of knowledge; they are observing the developments of the world and their minds are evolving On the other hand, university students are connected to vast traditions, as well as to a great civilization. In this way, they can choose from the best sources to lead their academic community and their nation. In fact, the secret to their power is their dual-perspective. First, they approach tradition without neglecting it and regard it as a source of support. Second, they have sight of the modern world. They do not fall into superstitions. They know that the greatness of their country and the greatness of their humanity both depend on their usage of the human experience. Having access to both perspectives implies that students must shoulder certain responsibilities.
Nevertheless, there is another component to all this – the fact that university movements have been concerned about national and social issues from the beginning. As long as I remember, the universities and their Islamic Associations have always been sensitive to people’s affairs, whether they were social issues or economic ones. Hence, university students have always been a total reflection of the will, the demands and the needs of our people. However, I think it is necessary to point out that the current situation we are in should not distract students from attending to others’ daily struggles and financial problems – especially for the poor. I hope that students will never neglect such issues.
Our problems are all interconnected. As such the solutions to those problems can not stem from one political, social or economic approach. Today our political, social and economic issues are tied together and interact with one another; it makes sense for them to do so. Attending to such an important issue provides a perspective for all those who want to help in solving the nation’s problems.
In our country, university students comprise a significant social group and their number is very meaningful. Aside from the fact that students are very important qualitatively – thanks to their visions and ideas – their quantity is of key importance as well. If the academics, the Islamic associations [in universities] and all of the students reach a consensus on a particular subject, or agree on a discourse, such a discourse would have more influence throughout the nation than it has before, due to the students larger numbers. In the past, we had 60 to 70 thousand students in total and only a few universities. Now, that number is much higher – many more universities operate alongside private and semi-private institutions, and all of them are connected. Thus, it is important to see and attend to a standard series of criteria at all times.
These standards are achieved by students’ discussions and interactions. The aftermath of the election and the subsequent formation of the green movement produced a series of benchmarks and frameworks. They are the result of communication between countless people, and this feature is their strength.
In order to resolve the issues of the country more easily and to achieve stronger harmony, it is better to form agreements based on the Constitution. I want to tell you that, due to the presence of the people who ask for their rightful demands, there is a special sensitivity towards the Constitution these days. It is a dry text that has been seldom referred to by the ordinary people because it is normally used by the legislative branch, the judicial branch, and the government. However, today it is referred to by all – not merely intellectuals and academics. It is time to expand this desire and sensitivity.
People’s awareness of the framework that the Constitution provides for them to have the ability to govern their own fates is extremely valuable, helping the green movement to succeed and the country to progress. For this reason, talking about the text is a mission that should be followed by academics, students and others very closely. I believe that the context for such discussion is ready. Of course, the students are aware of this. We are witness to the fact that there are some efforts to place different groups of people on opposing sides. Most probably, such efforts are made in the universities as well. The best way to deal with such attempts is to discuss different opinions in a peaceful way and with sympathy, persuasion, and kindness. We don’t believe that any group is completely right; it’s more probable that every group has some good ideas. In my opinion, we should interact on a national level to discuss all options and listen to different factions. The exchange should specifically happen among those who think and act based on common understanding. For example, we shouldn’t consider those who are not students or academics; who create chaos, and act inappropriately. I believe this is agreed upon within academic circles.
In any case, we have begun a movement that’s not going to end. We are determined to step forward and make progress. On our way, we need the participation of diverse groups of people – among them, the thinkers and the political and social leaders. Students and university scholars are especially important. They are a powerful social group and they come from different families, and that makes them considerably more important on a national scale.
I believe that every powerful message that is expressed and approved by the students, and every discourse that takes place in universities, has an immediate social effect. It’s been like this before and, recently, due to the increased number of students and the fact that they are even more knowledgeable than before, this effect is even stronger. These days, the subjects that have an impact on students – those that are discussed in articles, writings, books, and on the internet – are much greater in number than before. We did not have such an antecedent in our history. Hence, this is a source of great hope for us.
Students are not afraid of thinking. I believe that those who care about the efficiency and development of Iran, should not be afraid of fearlessly-thinking youths. They should try to find solutions to the country’s administrative challenges in an environment of dialogue and co-operation. I do not believe that any country has a chance of victory and prosperity without the circulation of thoughts and ideas in a transparent atmosphere. Freedom of expression is our nation’s greatest demand and students are campaigning for this cause. In the history of our country, students have shown that they are willing to pay the price without hesitation.
This is what we expect and our nation expects the same. Needless to say, it is in the interest of the country to demand the execution of its ideals in a peaceful form and manner.
I wish every one of you the best of luck and prosperity and I’m hopeful that a day will come when expressing thoughts freely has a lower cost; when the country is free, and all words are said. We should employ our society’s tolerance and trust our nation for all voices to be heard. Our people, with their historic background and religious beliefs, will certainly choose best. A prosperous society is not one where only a few are in charge of its affairs; when only a few regard themselves as ‘the nation’ while referring to an enormous margin of people as ‘the others’ and preventing them being involved in the decision-making process.
We should not be afraid of different groups getting together to exchange thoughts in order to find better solutions to the country’s administrative challenges. I believe that universities are the most critical centers to stage these gatherings, because scholars value their country and the revolution. Students are aware of the difficulties in making these discussions happen and the conspiracies against them. Moreover, they are aware of those who have no interest in their form of thought and work to thwart them. I sincerely believe so.
God-willing, you will be victorious and successful.
[1] Qur’an: 94-6
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December 18, 2009
Source: Official Website of the Islamic Committee at University of Tehran, and School of Medicine at University of Tehran
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Dear students – I am glad that I can talk to you once more and I send my warmest regards. This is not the first time that I am in your presence although I would like to be among you instead of talking to you through a video message. God willing, that will truly happen someday. This gathering is being held while our country is in dire straits. Under these circumstances, the students are faced with great challenges. However, based on the tidings of the Almighty, I am certain and hopeful that “with every difficulty there will be relief” [1]. God willing, the current problems will come to a satisfactory and expedient end by means of the people’s efforts.
I have referred to the importance and the responsibilities of Islamic groups in this very same lecture room, during a session for this very association, as well as at the School of Medicine last year. Their value is twofold. On the one hand, university students are in touch with the modern world. Human experience is in their hands and they are at the forefront of knowledge; they are observing the developments of the world and their minds are evolving On the other hand, university students are connected to vast traditions, as well as to a great civilization. In this way, they can choose from the best sources to lead their academic community and their nation. In fact, the secret to their power is their dual-perspective. First, they approach tradition without neglecting it and regard it as a source of support. Second, they have sight of the modern world. They do not fall into superstitions. They know that the greatness of their country and the greatness of their humanity both depend on their usage of the human experience. Having access to both perspectives implies that students must shoulder certain responsibilities.
Nevertheless, there is another component to all this – the fact that university movements have been concerned about national and social issues from the beginning. As long as I remember, the universities and their Islamic Associations have always been sensitive to people’s affairs, whether they were social issues or economic ones. Hence, university students have always been a total reflection of the will, the demands and the needs of our people. However, I think it is necessary to point out that the current situation we are in should not distract students from attending to others’ daily struggles and financial problems – especially for the poor. I hope that students will never neglect such issues.
Our problems are all interconnected. As such the solutions to those problems can not stem from one political, social or economic approach. Today our political, social and economic issues are tied together and interact with one another; it makes sense for them to do so. Attending to such an important issue provides a perspective for all those who want to help in solving the nation’s problems.
In our country, university students comprise a significant social group and their number is very meaningful. Aside from the fact that students are very important qualitatively – thanks to their visions and ideas – their quantity is of key importance as well. If the academics, the Islamic associations [in universities] and all of the students reach a consensus on a particular subject, or agree on a discourse, such a discourse would have more influence throughout the nation than it has before, due to the students larger numbers. In the past, we had 60 to 70 thousand students in total and only a few universities. Now, that number is much higher – many more universities operate alongside private and semi-private institutions, and all of them are connected. Thus, it is important to see and attend to a standard series of criteria at all times.
These standards are achieved by students’ discussions and interactions. The aftermath of the election and the subsequent formation of the green movement produced a series of benchmarks and frameworks. They are the result of communication between countless people, and this feature is their strength.
In order to resolve the issues of the country more easily and to achieve stronger harmony, it is better to form agreements based on the Constitution. I want to tell you that, due to the presence of the people who ask for their rightful demands, there is a special sensitivity towards the Constitution these days. It is a dry text that has been seldom referred to by the ordinary people because it is normally used by the legislative branch, the judicial branch, and the government. However, today it is referred to by all – not merely intellectuals and academics. It is time to expand this desire and sensitivity.
People’s awareness of the framework that the Constitution provides for them to have the ability to govern their own fates is extremely valuable, helping the green movement to succeed and the country to progress. For this reason, talking about the text is a mission that should be followed by academics, students and others very closely. I believe that the context for such discussion is ready. Of course, the students are aware of this. We are witness to the fact that there are some efforts to place different groups of people on opposing sides. Most probably, such efforts are made in the universities as well. The best way to deal with such attempts is to discuss different opinions in a peaceful way and with sympathy, persuasion, and kindness. We don’t believe that any group is completely right; it’s more probable that every group has some good ideas. In my opinion, we should interact on a national level to discuss all options and listen to different factions. The exchange should specifically happen among those who think and act based on common understanding. For example, we shouldn’t consider those who are not students or academics; who create chaos, and act inappropriately. I believe this is agreed upon within academic circles.
In any case, we have begun a movement that’s not going to end. We are determined to step forward and make progress. On our way, we need the participation of diverse groups of people – among them, the thinkers and the political and social leaders. Students and university scholars are especially important. They are a powerful social group and they come from different families, and that makes them considerably more important on a national scale.
I believe that every powerful message that is expressed and approved by the students, and every discourse that takes place in universities, has an immediate social effect. It’s been like this before and, recently, due to the increased number of students and the fact that they are even more knowledgeable than before, this effect is even stronger. These days, the subjects that have an impact on students – those that are discussed in articles, writings, books, and on the internet – are much greater in number than before. We did not have such an antecedent in our history. Hence, this is a source of great hope for us.
Students are not afraid of thinking. I believe that those who care about the efficiency and development of Iran, should not be afraid of fearlessly-thinking youths. They should try to find solutions to the country’s administrative challenges in an environment of dialogue and co-operation. I do not believe that any country has a chance of victory and prosperity without the circulation of thoughts and ideas in a transparent atmosphere. Freedom of expression is our nation’s greatest demand and students are campaigning for this cause. In the history of our country, students have shown that they are willing to pay the price without hesitation.
This is what we expect and our nation expects the same. Needless to say, it is in the interest of the country to demand the execution of its ideals in a peaceful form and manner.
I wish every one of you the best of luck and prosperity and I’m hopeful that a day will come when expressing thoughts freely has a lower cost; when the country is free, and all words are said. We should employ our society’s tolerance and trust our nation for all voices to be heard. Our people, with their historic background and religious beliefs, will certainly choose best. A prosperous society is not one where only a few are in charge of its affairs; when only a few regard themselves as ‘the nation’ while referring to an enormous margin of people as ‘the others’ and preventing them being involved in the decision-making process.
We should not be afraid of different groups getting together to exchange thoughts in order to find better solutions to the country’s administrative challenges. I believe that universities are the most critical centers to stage these gatherings, because scholars value their country and the revolution. Students are aware of the difficulties in making these discussions happen and the conspiracies against them. Moreover, they are aware of those who have no interest in their form of thought and work to thwart them. I sincerely believe so.
God-willing, you will be victorious and successful.
[1] Qur’an: 94-6
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
December 24, 2011 at 6:33am
And peace be upon me the day I was born, the day I die, and the day I get resurrected. [19:33] That was Jesus, the son of Mary, and this is the truth of this matter, about which they continued to doubt. [19:34] ~ The Holy Quran
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December 24, 2011 at 6:33am
And peace be upon me the day I was born, the day I die, and the day I get resurrected. [19:33] That was Jesus, the son of Mary, and this is the truth of this matter, about which they continued to doubt. [19:34] ~ The Holy Quran
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Friday, December 30, 2011
A Message From the Coordination Council on the Occasion of the Birth of Jesus Christ, the Messenger of Peace & Friendship
A Message From the Coordination Council on the Occasion of the Birth of Jesus Christ, the Messenger of Peace & Friendship
By Banooye Sabz
December 26, 2011
December 24th, 2011
In the name God the kind and merciful,
We would like to take this time to extend a warm greeting and congratulate all followers of Jesus Christ, the messenger of peace and friendship and in particular all of our Christian compatriots, on the occasion of his birth.
In the eyes of religious monks and men of God, the birth of Jesus Christ is reminiscent of the long journey they have taken, dedicating their lives to fighting evil in the quest to free humanity of injustice, violence, lies and deception, with the goal to spread peace, friendship and kindness across the globe.
During these holy days, we wish upon all citizens of the world and in particular our free spirited and patriotic compatriots, regardless of their religious beliefs, a life filled with compassion, tolerance and peace.
The Coordination Council for the Green Path of Hope is of the opinion that the ethnic and religious minorities in our country are not afforded the same fair and equitable rights as all other citizens of our great land. There are many obstacles that stand in the way of ethnic and religious minorities realizing their dreams to live a normal and healthy life. Many of these challenges are rooted in the policies of the illegitimate, authoritarian and inefficient ruling government of Iran. The citizens of Iran, regardless of their religion, ethnicity, gender and political affiliation, deserve to live in an environment that is free, fair and secure. Our citizens have a right to sovereignty and demanding that their legal rights be upheld and the ruling government should be held accountable for upholding these rights and performing their legal duties. Any deviation by the ruling government of its responsibilities towards the nation is open without a doubt to criticism and punishable under the law.
During these holy days, we call upon all free spirited and informed Iranians and in particular our Christian friends to show compassion towards and pray for the release of all Iranian prisoners whose only crime has been to to dedicate their lives to the goal of achieving stability and improved economic, political and social conditions in Iran. We are hopeful that by eliminating the morally reprehensible effects of tyranny in the near future, Iran will once again transform into a symbol of peaceful coexistence between individuals with varying opinions and beliefs, allowing citizens with different religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to interact in a peaceful and reasonable manner and to promote our blessed land to the world at large based on our national interests.
The Coordination Council for the Green Path of Hope
December 24th, 2011
Source: Kaleme: http://www.kaleme.com/1390/10/03/klm-84408/
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http://banouyesabz.wordpress.com/2011/12/26/a-message-from-the-coordination-council-on-the-occasion-of-the-birth-of-jesus-christ-the-messenger-of-peace-friendship/
By Banooye Sabz
December 26, 2011
December 24th, 2011
In the name God the kind and merciful,
We would like to take this time to extend a warm greeting and congratulate all followers of Jesus Christ, the messenger of peace and friendship and in particular all of our Christian compatriots, on the occasion of his birth.
In the eyes of religious monks and men of God, the birth of Jesus Christ is reminiscent of the long journey they have taken, dedicating their lives to fighting evil in the quest to free humanity of injustice, violence, lies and deception, with the goal to spread peace, friendship and kindness across the globe.
During these holy days, we wish upon all citizens of the world and in particular our free spirited and patriotic compatriots, regardless of their religious beliefs, a life filled with compassion, tolerance and peace.
The Coordination Council for the Green Path of Hope is of the opinion that the ethnic and religious minorities in our country are not afforded the same fair and equitable rights as all other citizens of our great land. There are many obstacles that stand in the way of ethnic and religious minorities realizing their dreams to live a normal and healthy life. Many of these challenges are rooted in the policies of the illegitimate, authoritarian and inefficient ruling government of Iran. The citizens of Iran, regardless of their religion, ethnicity, gender and political affiliation, deserve to live in an environment that is free, fair and secure. Our citizens have a right to sovereignty and demanding that their legal rights be upheld and the ruling government should be held accountable for upholding these rights and performing their legal duties. Any deviation by the ruling government of its responsibilities towards the nation is open without a doubt to criticism and punishable under the law.
During these holy days, we call upon all free spirited and informed Iranians and in particular our Christian friends to show compassion towards and pray for the release of all Iranian prisoners whose only crime has been to to dedicate their lives to the goal of achieving stability and improved economic, political and social conditions in Iran. We are hopeful that by eliminating the morally reprehensible effects of tyranny in the near future, Iran will once again transform into a symbol of peaceful coexistence between individuals with varying opinions and beliefs, allowing citizens with different religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to interact in a peaceful and reasonable manner and to promote our blessed land to the world at large based on our national interests.
The Coordination Council for the Green Path of Hope
December 24th, 2011
Source: Kaleme: http://www.kaleme.com/1390/10/03/klm-84408/
Banooye Sabz
http://banouyesabz.wordpress.com/2011/12/26/a-message-from-the-coordination-council-on-the-occasion-of-the-birth-of-jesus-christ-the-messenger-of-peace-friendship/
“Mir Hossein, We Are Traveling Companions You and Us… Mir Hossein, You are Unlike Anyone We know…”
“Mir Hossein, We Are Traveling Companions You and Us… Mir Hossein, You are Unlike Anyone We know…”
By Banooye Sabz
November 18, 2011
Translator’s Note: I have been translating the news regardiing the Green movement for over two years now. It was through these translations that I came to know Mir Hossein Mousavi , a man of integrity who referred to himself not as the leader of the people’s Green movement of Iran, but rather as “their humble companion”. Through the statements I translated, I came to know a humble and soft spoken man who in in his own words “had come to defend human dignity, a man who had come to defend the freedom of speech, expression and thought; a man who had come to defend the people’s right to be informed about their nation’s affairs; a humble man who wanted to be a vehicle for restoring Iran’s dignity, power and identity; a humble companion who had come to accompany us towards an Iran that is free, independent, thriving, modern and productive…”
The following is a translation of a letter addressed to Mousavi written by an anonymous Green Iranian. I decided to translate it because it so eloquently describes why Mousavi captured the heart of a nation. My gratitude to the writer for the beautifully written text and for expressing my feelings and the feelings of so many other Iranians who came out to the streets in the millions in June of 2009 in support of a soft spoken man known merely as “Mir”, who spoke of hope, patience and tolerance…. I hope this translation does the original text justice…
Our relationship with you began with a ballot box and yet I am still uncertain when I how this relationship went so far beyond that stolen ballot. Though prior to the elections we saw you on our television screens, soon thereafter our relationship migrated to pen and paper. Images were converted into text, as you began writing solutions for restoring the rights that had been robbed, refusing to surrender to this dangerous mise-en-scène and alas we once again found you, though this time far away from those television screens that much like the ballot boxes were now also in control of a totalitarian ruling government.
We made on oath on a blank sheet of paper so that the Allah to whom we shall all return, as appeared on your letter of July 6th addressed to the nation, would take us once again towards the dignity that was stolen from us so many years prior to that stolen ballot vote. The blue skies on that June 15th in Tehran were witness to our oath. We were the humble children of Iran, reborn on the day we met you, our numbers infinite and “unlike any oath we had made in the past, this was a new beginning.”
You wrote letters and statements to a nation that was tired and weary of everything. You embarked on a difficult journey in the name of awareness by night, in a place where all was dark and we each had to find our own way. A euphoric journey of “human connections, unity, tolerance, solidarity, wisdom and vitality” that contained “an essence that makes life richer“. It was in this manner that you entered our lives and we became intertwined as one, for “it is not the battle, but life’s journey that is permanent and eternal… ” - and it was exactly this philosophy of life that allowed you to endure and persevere.
You get to know a true friend when you embark upon a journey together. We are traveling companions you and us… You are all that is good, and we the opposite. You remain abducted on one side of the wall, while we survive on the other, depleted and drained; a wall that in your absence reminds us of a freedom robbed, and we listen as your message of “patience” continues to resonate from the other side of this wall. We listen with utter patience, for if this patience comes to an end, it will transform into a fire that will not only destroy your legacy, but will also engulf in flame the “insane officials of a ruling government” that has cast a nation in chains.
… and every time we miss the joy of living, we are reminded of you standing with open arms in Azadi street. It feels as though all the distance that lies between us, a distance that is but a memory now, and the closeness that symbolizes life, is telling us that we can still fly…
… Mir Hossein, we are travel companions you and us… we will fly together some day…
…..Mir Hossein, you are unlike anyone we know…
Source: Kaleme: http://www.kaleme.com/1390/08/25/klm-80474/
Banooye Sabz
http://banouyesabz.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/mir-hossein-we-are-traveling-companions-you-and-us-mir-hossein-you-are-unlike-anyone-we-know/
By Banooye Sabz
November 18, 2011
Translator’s Note: I have been translating the news regardiing the Green movement for over two years now. It was through these translations that I came to know Mir Hossein Mousavi , a man of integrity who referred to himself not as the leader of the people’s Green movement of Iran, but rather as “their humble companion”. Through the statements I translated, I came to know a humble and soft spoken man who in in his own words “had come to defend human dignity, a man who had come to defend the freedom of speech, expression and thought; a man who had come to defend the people’s right to be informed about their nation’s affairs; a humble man who wanted to be a vehicle for restoring Iran’s dignity, power and identity; a humble companion who had come to accompany us towards an Iran that is free, independent, thriving, modern and productive…”
The following is a translation of a letter addressed to Mousavi written by an anonymous Green Iranian. I decided to translate it because it so eloquently describes why Mousavi captured the heart of a nation. My gratitude to the writer for the beautifully written text and for expressing my feelings and the feelings of so many other Iranians who came out to the streets in the millions in June of 2009 in support of a soft spoken man known merely as “Mir”, who spoke of hope, patience and tolerance…. I hope this translation does the original text justice…
Our relationship with you began with a ballot box and yet I am still uncertain when I how this relationship went so far beyond that stolen ballot. Though prior to the elections we saw you on our television screens, soon thereafter our relationship migrated to pen and paper. Images were converted into text, as you began writing solutions for restoring the rights that had been robbed, refusing to surrender to this dangerous mise-en-scène and alas we once again found you, though this time far away from those television screens that much like the ballot boxes were now also in control of a totalitarian ruling government.
We made on oath on a blank sheet of paper so that the Allah to whom we shall all return, as appeared on your letter of July 6th addressed to the nation, would take us once again towards the dignity that was stolen from us so many years prior to that stolen ballot vote. The blue skies on that June 15th in Tehran were witness to our oath. We were the humble children of Iran, reborn on the day we met you, our numbers infinite and “unlike any oath we had made in the past, this was a new beginning.”
You wrote letters and statements to a nation that was tired and weary of everything. You embarked on a difficult journey in the name of awareness by night, in a place where all was dark and we each had to find our own way. A euphoric journey of “human connections, unity, tolerance, solidarity, wisdom and vitality” that contained “an essence that makes life richer“. It was in this manner that you entered our lives and we became intertwined as one, for “it is not the battle, but life’s journey that is permanent and eternal… ” - and it was exactly this philosophy of life that allowed you to endure and persevere.
You get to know a true friend when you embark upon a journey together. We are traveling companions you and us… You are all that is good, and we the opposite. You remain abducted on one side of the wall, while we survive on the other, depleted and drained; a wall that in your absence reminds us of a freedom robbed, and we listen as your message of “patience” continues to resonate from the other side of this wall. We listen with utter patience, for if this patience comes to an end, it will transform into a fire that will not only destroy your legacy, but will also engulf in flame the “insane officials of a ruling government” that has cast a nation in chains.
… and every time we miss the joy of living, we are reminded of you standing with open arms in Azadi street. It feels as though all the distance that lies between us, a distance that is but a memory now, and the closeness that symbolizes life, is telling us that we can still fly…
… Mir Hossein, we are travel companions you and us… we will fly together some day…
…..Mir Hossein, you are unlike anyone we know…
Source: Kaleme: http://www.kaleme.com/1390/08/25/klm-80474/
Banooye Sabz
http://banouyesabz.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/mir-hossein-we-are-traveling-companions-you-and-us-mir-hossein-you-are-unlike-anyone-we-know/
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