I congratulate this great festivity and dear day to the gentlemen, the nation, Islamic peoples and oppressed peoples of the world. I hope a day will come when God's sanctioned promise is fulfilled and the oppressed people would gain control over the land. This idea is God's promise and inviolable. As to whether we appreciate or not, it depends on God. It is possible that in a short period of time we are honored to meet him. This is what we are bound to do at this age. This is important. We all expect his holy presence, but it will not be possible by mere expectation. The notion of expectation maintained by many is not correct. We should observe our duty in our religious and divinely deeds and not fear anything hampering this fulfillment. One who is engaged in performing duty for God's gratification should not expect all would accept. No act is accepted by all. The mission of prophets was not also accepted by all. Yet, prophets fulfilled their duty. They did not fail in the duty devolved upon them although most people did not listen to them. We also fulfill what is our duty and we should do so although many might be dissatisfied with this act or many might work sabotage.
Heavy responsibility of the clerics and implausibility of their excuse
The clerics constitute the main section with greater burden of responsibility.
Sahifeh, vol.19, Page: 221
Speech, May 6, 1958