The Iranian Nation Joined the 1979 Revolution with Hopes of “JUSTICE,” “FREEDOM,” and “DEVELOPMENT and PROSPERITY”

Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, in today’s (February 7, 2025) Friday prayer sermon in Zahedan, referred to the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran and highlighted “justice,” “freedom,” and “spending Iran’s wealth domestically” as the most significant motives behind people’s support for the revolution. He emphasized that despite 46 years passing since the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Iranians continue to voice their grievances over ongoing hardships.

The Previous Regime in Iran was Tyrannical, and the Ruler Did NOT Listen to The People
According to the information portal of the office of the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdol Hamid stated: “The Iranian people were overjoyed after the victory of the 1979 Revolution because they felt that the previous government was tyrannical and that the ruler did not listen to the people. A circle of individuals surrounded the ruler, preventing the people’s voices from reaching him. Throughout history, one of the biggest obstacles for rulers has been the presence of such entourages who block the voices of the people from reaching them.”
He added: “Before the revolution, there was a dreadful and terrifying organization in Iran called ‘SAVAK,’ which engaged in wiretapping, intelligence gathering, severe crackdowns on people, and torture. At that time, the military also exerted pressure on freedom seekers.”

The Iranian Nation Rose With the Slogans of “JUSTICE” and “FREEDOM”
The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan further stated: “Given that there was no justice or equality at the time, the Iranian people rose up with the slogans of ‘justice’ and ‘freedom.’ The nation was thirsty for justice, freedom, and a strong and dynamic economy. Back then, the leaders of the revolution used to say that many global powers were exploiting the country’s oil and wealth while the regime’s inner circle was plagued with corruption, embezzling public funds. The people wanted a government that could establish justice for all Iranians—men and women, across all social classes and groups.”
He added: “At the forefront of the revolution were the clergy and scholars, with the late leader of the Islamic Revolution guiding it. Thus, all Iranians joined the revolution with the hope of freedom, justice, and the belief that all of Iran’s wealth and income would be used for the people themselves, leading to the nation’s development and prosperity. The Islamic Revolution triumphed in February 1979.”

If Wealth Had Been Invested Domestically, Iran Would Be an “Economic Powerhouse” Today
Mawlana Abdol Hamid continued: “Forty-six years have passed since the revolution, yet Iranians continue to lament their situation. Hardly a day goes by without some professional group in a city or province protesting the current economic conditions.”
He stated: “The people’s complaint is that if Iran’s wealth had been invested domestically, today the country would be an economic powerhouse, its people would be prosperous, and even others would be benefiting from Iran’s economy.”

Why should Iran’s Currency be Among the WEAKEST in The World?!
The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan remarked: “Before the revolution, although Iran had limited financial resources, its currency had value. Back then, a person could accomplish a lot with a small amount of capital. But today, even if someone possesses a sack full of money, it holds no real value in the market.”
He added: “Most Iranians have no income, and those who do face difficulties because their money has lost its worth. Why should Iran’s currency be among the weakest in the world?!”
The Problem is “Power Dispersion,” NOT “Power Concentration”
Mawlana Abdol Hamid further noted: “One of the country’s problems is not the concentration of power, but rather its dispersion. There are multiple decision-making centers in the country, and many of them are not accountable to the parliament or any institution. Even the government, which is elected by the people, has very limited authority.”
He continued: “The current problems in the country stem from this power dispersion. Any nation facing such conditions is bound to struggle with numerous challenges.”

“Selection Filters” are a Major Problem in The Country
The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan also pointed to “selection filters” as another significant issue, stating: “One of the major problems in the country is the filtering process in presidential and parliamentary elections as well as in public sector employment. These filters disqualify competent and capable individuals, allowing only a specific group to be approved—a method rarely seen worldwide.”
He added: “When strong candidates are disqualified or lose hope in being approved, weak managers and officials take charge, leading to widespread problems and dissatisfaction.”

“The Nation” is More Important Than “The Regime” / The Regime Exists for the Nation, Not the Nation for the Regime
Mawlana Abdol Hamid further stated: “I consider nothing as important as ‘the nation.’ In my view, the nation is even more important than the system. We insist that the nation should not endure hardship and hunger. The satisfaction of the nation is crucial.”
He emphasized: “The system exists for the nation, not the nation for the system. The duty of every system and government in the world is to bring comfort to the nation and ensure its satisfaction.”

The Power of “Justice” in Establishing Security is Greater Than the Power of “Modern Weapons”
If the Nation Were Satisfied Today, the Country Would Be Much Stronger
The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan added: “Weapons and military equipment are good for defense, and we do not reject them, but nothing equals the satisfaction of the nation. The power of justice in establishing stability, security, and peace is greater than all modern and advanced weapons. Preserving the nation is extremely important. If justice were implemented among men and women, ethnic groups, and religious sects, people would be satisfied today.”
He emphasized: “If the nation were satisfied today and free from problems and hardships, the country would be much stronger. The satisfaction of the Almighty lies in the satisfaction of the people. Therefore, it is necessary for the country’s leaders and wise individuals in society to properly and seriously analyze the problems and for officials to find solutions to people’s issues.”

“Sanctions” Are Not the Solution; The Cure for Problems Lies in “Negotiation and Dialogue”
Past Sanctions Put the Greatest Pressure on the Nation
Mawlana Abdol Hamid also referred to the new sanctions imposed on Iran by Donald Trump, stating: “‘Sanctions’ are wrong and only add to people’s problems. Past sanctions placed the greatest pressure on the nation, and the new sanctions will bring further hardship upon the Iranian people.”
He added: “Those imposing these sanctions—why do they not think about the people of Iran?! These people cannot endure new sanctions. ‘Sanctions’ are not the solution; the cure for problems lies in ‘negotiation and dialogue.'”

Trump’s New Plan for Gaza is “Blatant Oppression” / Israel Destroyed Gaza from the Start to Implement This Plan
In another part of his Friday sermon in Zahedan, the Imam of Zahedan described Trump’s new decision regarding the Gaza Strip as “very dangerous,” stating: “The extremely dangerous decision made by Trump is to expel the people of Gaza from their land, claiming that he wants to turn Gaza into a recreational area.”
He noted: “The plan that Mr. Trump has now proposed for Gaza has been the goal of Israeli extremists from the very beginning. Israel initially destroyed Gaza with this objective—to render it uninhabitable so they could implement their plan.”

Gaza Must Be Rebuilt for Its Residents, Not for Jewish Settlements
Mawlana Abdol Hamid added: “It is a great injustice that first, fifty thousand people in Gaza were massacred and annihilated under the pretext of Hamas militants’ presence, and tens of thousands of advanced bombs were dropped on Gaza, destroying all buildings and infrastructure. And now, they are demanding that Gaza’s two-million population abandon their homes, lands, and country. Where should these people go?!”
He continued: “All Islamic and non-Islamic countries have condemned Trump’s plan. One of the terms of the Gaza ceasefire was that Gaza should be rebuilt for its residents, not for Jewish settlements.”

Netanyahu and Trump Should Fear Divine Punishment / The Power of Allah is Greater Than the Power of the Entire World
The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan stated: “How is it possible to displace an entire nation from their devastated homes?! What a great injustice this is! Why do the Israelis and Americans not fear God and divine punishment?! We hope and are certain that Allah will hold them accountable. Netanyahu and Trump should know that this blatant and immense oppression will not be tolerated by Allah, and—God willing—He will take them to account. If you think you have great power, the power of Allah is greater than yours and the entire world.”

Security in the Middle East is Possible Through “Justice” and “Fair Peace Between Israel and Palestinians”
Addressing U.S. and Israeli officials, the Imam of Zahedan stated: “If you seek peace and security in the region and the Middle East, and if you want to combat terrorism and instability, you must implement justice and establish a fair peace between Israel and the Palestinians. You must return Palestinian lands to their rightful owners and allow Palestinians to determine their own fate.”
He emphasized: “With oppression, arrogance, and injustice, you cannot bring security and peace to the Middle East and the world. Therefore, you must reconsider your decisions and think about fairness, justice, peace, and making amends for past mistakes.”

Destroying People’s Homes is Not the Right Action
“National Lands” Belong to the Nation; Allocate These Lands to People for Housing / People Cannot Afford Rent
In another part of his speech, Mawlana Abdol Hamid referred to the demolition of people’s homes around Chabahar and Zahedan and stated: “The national and provincial authorities must understand that life has become truly difficult for the people of Iran. Nowadays, residents of affluent neighborhoods in Tehran, due to their inability to pay rent, are moving to lower-income areas, while those in poorer neighborhoods are being pushed to the outskirts of the city or villages. If even Tehran’s residents are facing dead ends, the situation in other cities is clear. The people of Zahedan and other cities in the province also cannot afford high rents.”
He added: “‘National lands’ are lands that belong to the nation. You should grant these lands to the people so they can build homes for themselves. While you allocate several hectares of land to certain organizations and institutions, you should also provide land at a low price to those who are struggling with rent.”
The Friday prayer leader of Zahedan stated: “Institutions and organizations should be given as much land as they need, but granting large areas to them for trade or occupation while ordinary people remain landless is an injustice. Sistan and Baluchestan province, which is as large as a country, has vast lands, many of which are unsuitable for agriculture; these lands should be given to the people.”
He emphasized: “Demolishing people’s homes is not the right action and leads to negative publicity. We hope officials will act with compassion and prevent individuals from exploiting emotions and fueling negative propaganda. We all know that the current situation is not good, and in such conditions, any provocative action should be avoided.”

Zahedan Municipality Officials Should Work on City Cleanliness
At the end of his speech, Mawlana Abdol Hamid, referring to complaints from both residents and visitors about the cleanliness of Zahedan, urged the municipal and city council officials to make efforts to improve the city’s hygiene and sanitation.

On the Day of Judgment, a ‘Sound Heart’ and ‘Righteous Deeds’ WILL Benefit a Person
Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, in the first part of his speech at the Zahedan Friday prayer (February 7, 2025), emphasized the importance of “purity of heart from corrupt beliefs, moral vices, and hypocrisy” and stressed that only a “sound heart” and “righteous deeds” can be of benefit on the Day of Judgment.
According to the information center of the Office of the Sunni Friday Imam of Zahedan, Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, after reciting the verses:
“The Day when neither wealth nor children will benefit, except for him who comes to Allah with a sound heart.” [Ash-Shu’ara: 88-89],
stated that Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) prayed to be among the heirs of Paradise, for his good name to continue among later generations, and for his father to be forgiven and not be disgraced on the Day of Judgment. He referred to his father’s suffering on that day as a disgrace and, by asking for his forgiveness, in reality, he sought Paradise for him. However, Allah declared that his father had died in disbelief and enmity against God, and that neither wealth nor children could avail a person without an acceptable faith. Even though Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was one of the closest servants of Allah, he could do nothing to save his father from Hell.
He continued: “In the challenges of worldly life, wealth and children are useful, but on the Day of Judgment, they will be of no benefit—except for those who come before Allah with a sound heart. That will be a day when neither wealth nor offspring will help. Only a sound heart can be beneficial and a means of salvation.”
He added: “The Qur’an teaches us that wealth, status, and children will be of no use on the Day of Judgment. Only a sound heart—one that possesses correct monotheistic belief—will be beneficial.”

For the Heart to Be Beneficial and a Means of Salvation, it MUST Be Free From Corrupt Beliefs and Hypocrisy
Mawlana Abdol Hamid stated: “Anyone who associates partners with Allah, even if they believe in Him, has an unsound heart. The heart must be free from corrupt beliefs, hypocrisy, disbelief, polytheism, and hypocrisy. Hypocrisy is a form of polytheism that leads to immorality. All acts of worship must be purely for the sake of Allah to be accepted. Allah does not accept acts of worship performed for the pleasure of others.”

A Proud Person Has An Unhealthy Heart
The Friday Imam of Zahedan stated: “The heart must be free from arrogance. A person who considers themselves superior to others, attributes divine blessings to their own merits, and belittles others has an unhealthy heart.”
He continued: “Arrogance is a moral vice. Allah cursed Satan because he disobeyed not out of forgetfulness or error but out of arrogance and persisted in it until the end. In contrast, Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) sinned out of forgetfulness, repented, and Allah accepted his repentance. If a sin is committed due to error or forgetfulness, the remedy is to repent and seek forgiveness.”

A Heart Filled with Greed, Envy, and Resentment is Unsound
The Friday preacher of Zahedan emphasized: “The heart should be free from excessive greed for wealth that overshadows love for Allah. A person who does not fulfill God’s commands regarding wealth—such as paying zakat, giving the due rights of orphans, workers, partners, and other obligatory rights—has an unhealthy heart. One should love wealth but not more than Allah and themselves.”
He added: “Envy and resentment should not exist in the heart. A heart filled with envy and resentment is unhealthy. Many moral corruptions stem from envy, resentment, and arrogance.”

FAITH, SINCERITY, and HUMBLENESS must reside in the heart
Mawlana Abdol Hamid advised: “Take care of your hearts. In the heart, there must be belief in the oneness of Allah, faith, sincerity, devotion to God, and humbleness. Consider yourself the most sinful of God’s servants, the lowest and weakest among all creatures. The friends of God live humbly and remain among the people with humbleness; they do not boast about power, status, wealth, or lineage. This is a sign of knowing God. When one truly recognizes God, they forget themselves. Ego and arrogance are contrary to divine recognition. Everyone must accept the truth.”
He concluded: “Guard your hearts and ensure you die with a sound heart. Whoever does good, does so for their own benefit, and whoever does evil, does so against themselves. Remove envy and arrogance from your hearts. Let there be nothing in your heart except faith in God and the motivation for righteous deeds.”