Quds Day in the Era of the Flood
Quds Day in the Era of the Flood
LONDON - By declaring the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan as International Quds Day, Imam Khomeini (may Allah be pleased with him) aimed to revive the capabilities of the Islamic world in forming a comprehensive front against Zionism, laying the necessary foundations for the liberation of Palestine, and removing the cancer of occupation—thus establishing peace in the region.
There have been various interpretations of this historic initiative, but what is truly remarkable is that Imam Khomeini regarded this day as “the day of Islam’s life.”
The “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation, in both form and substance, as well as in its results, demonstrates that the popular awakening for Palestine is on the rise—even in the West—despite regional governments’ attempts at normalization, spreading despair, and sowing confusion.
This operation confirmed that the Islamic world has taken Quds Day and its message seriously, which is why it is subjected to such massive distortion and misinformation campaigns.
The emergence of the Islamic awakening in the region was one of the earliest tangible results of Imam Khomeini’s unique movement and strategy in establishing the true significance of Quds and its symbolic meaning as Quds Day. He ensured that Quds would not be confined to Palestine alone. Over the years, the impact of Quds Day and Palestinian resistance has become evident, along with the spread of anti-Zionist sentiment (not anti-Jewish, as Zionists attempt to mislead public opinion) and the unwavering support of Islamic scholars for Palestine.
Imam Khomeini saw Quds Day as the day of Muslims’ liberation from enslavement to the great powers. In his speeches, he frequently emphasized the importance of nations rising up and liberating Palestine.
Despite years of war and sanctions imposed on Iran, Imam Khomeini’s compass never wavered from Quds. He remained steadfast in calling for its liberation and support.
Imam Khomeini called for the establishment of a global party to pave the way for Palestine’s liberation. In his speech about International Quds Day, he said:
“I hope a party named the Party of the Oppressed will be formed throughout the world, and that all the oppressed will join it to remove the obstacles and challenges hindering their progress. Through it, the oppressed will rise against the arrogant powers and the Eastern and Western occupiers. In doing so, they will prevent the oppressors from continuing their tyranny and will move forward to realize Islam’s promise that the oppressed shall inherit the earth and govern it.”
The oppressed have long been scattered, and no real step can be taken as long as this division remains.
Today, a model of the oppressed uniting has been realized in one Muslim region. This model should be expanded to include all sectors of humanity, on a broader and more comprehensive scale than ever before. This can be achieved through the formation of the “Party of the Oppressed,” which has been practically embodied in “Hezbollah”—a movement aligned with God’s will, as expressed in the divine promise that the oppressed will inherit the earth.
Imam Khomeini identified the grave mistake Muslims made, which led to the establishment of Israel. In 1979, he stated:
“The mistake committed by all Muslims, particularly Arab governments and nations, was that they allowed Israel to exist from the very beginning. The personal interests and ambitions of these governments prevented them from strangling Israel in its infancy. As a result, they allowed it to gain the necessary strength to resist. Unfortunately, the personal interests of Arab leaders prevented them from sincerely heeding our advice, which we had been giving for nearly twenty years, calling on them to unite against Israel.”
source: tehrantimes.com