Ayatollah Afif al-Nablusi:

Islamic Revolution greatest contemporary uprising

Rasa – A revered Lebanese cleric noted that oppressive rulers in the Middle East region are concerned about handover of Islamic Revolution experience in Iran to other nations.

News ID: 3946

Date: 13 February 2016 - 20:19

RNA – In his weekly Friday prayer sermon, Ayatollah Afif al-Nablusi, the Friday prayer leader of Sidon in Lebanon, expressed his congratulations for the anniversary of victory of Islamic Revolution in Iran calling the incident “the greatest contemporary revolution which led to revival of Islam,” reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).

He said, “The Islamic Revolution led to prevalence of security in the Islamic country of Iran.”

His Eminence also hailed freedom and independence as the valuable achievements of the Revolution.

The Lebanese scholar also noted, “Throughout the past four decades and in the light of the Islamic Revolution, Iran has turned into a mighty country in the region with insight and determination as the basic principles for its nation.”

Ayatollah al-Nablusi stressed, “The oppressors are constantly scared of the resistance by the people and the spread of the experiences of the Islamic Revolution to regional nations. This has been a constant nightmare for oppressive rulers in the region.”

He added, “We, Lebanese people, have been one of the first countries which made the best from this experience and achieved victory over the Zionist regime of Israel with cooperation of our Iranian brothers.”

The renowned scholar concluded with details on likelihood of interference by Saudi regime in Syria and said, “Saudi regime which is harassed in Yemeni quagmire intends to involve in a direct confrontation with Syrian government. Saudi government should know that Syria and other regional countries will be safely protected against US intrigues carried out by Saudi Arabia.”

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