Zulfiqar, the sword of Ali. The Arabic inscription above it reads: "Ali is the friend of God". Some Shi'a add this statement to the Muslim confession of faith, the shahada.
Posted on 08/19/2006 7:43:03 AM PDT by Calpernia
That sounds a bit ominous...
Iran: Khamene'i Message Greets Congress of University Students' Society
IRNA (Internet Version-WWW)
Saturday,
August 19, 2006
Shiraz, Fars Prov, Aug 19, IRNA -- The Islamic Society of University Students opened its 8th national congress in this southern city Saturday with an inaugural message from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
In an inaugural ceremony, the Supreme Leader's message to the congress was read for him by the representative of the Vali-ye Faqih (religiousjurisprudent) in universities.
"Dear university students! I hereby greet you one by one and pray that God Almighty would grant you a more prosperous and dignified future thanks to your efforts, hopeful hearts and increasing joyfulness.
"Today, you are the replica of the country's future. The future of this country, which has seen enlightenment by embracing science and faith, lies in the research activities and deep thinking of this country's youth accompanied by faith, moral uprightness, a revolutionary spirit and hard work.
"In the future that we anticipate, the dark forces of ignorance, cruelty and injustice have been wiped out," the Supreme Leader said in his message.
He further advised the youth to "go through this unprecedented period with diligence and a sense of direction," adding "God will help you all."
After the reading of the message and inaugural ceremony, members of the congress held a session to reflect on and discuss the message.
(Description of Source: Tehran IRNA (Internet Version-WWW) in English -- official state-run news agency) -------------------------------------------------------- Note: Zolfaghar is the name of the sword of the Iman Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Mohamed.
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IRNA (Internet Version-WWW)
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Tehran, Aug 19, IRNA --The Army headquarters in southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province is to command wargames that are to be launched starting Saturday.
The first stage of the wargames, code-named `Blow of Zolfaghar', will start in the northeast, northwest, west and southern parts of Iran.
According to the news center of the maneuvers, assault and transport helicopters, parachutists, electronic war units and the army's special forces will participate in the wargames.
"Army commandos, parachutists, mobile shoulder-firing units, electronic war forces and rapid reaction units enjoying high combat spirit have been deployed in the operational theater and will demonstrate their readiness," wargames spokesman Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari said on Friday.
The wargames, he added, are aimed at improving and updating the Army's tactics.
(Description of Source: Tehran IRNA (Internet Version-WWW) in English -- official state-run news agency)
Two odd messages over Tehran IRNA news to note.
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Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zolfaghar"
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Ali was born on 13 Rajab in Mecca, in the Hijaz region of central western Arabia. According to well-known traditional accounts Ali was born ten years before the commencement of the prophetic mission of the Muhammad, sometime around 599 CE (approximately). [2] Shi'a Muslims believe that Ali was born inside the Kaaba, [3] the most sacred site in Islam. Ali's name means 'high' in Arabic.
--Wikipedia
>>>Zolfaghar is the name of the sword of the Iman Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Mohamed.<<<<
What is the difference between an Abu and an Iman?
Is it significant that Iman Ali was the grandson of Mohamed? What does that mean in reference to Hitler being named Abu Ali?
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Ali's father, Abu Talib, was a Sheikh of Banu Hashim, an important branch of the powerful tribe of the Quraysh, and an uncle to the young Muhammad. When Muhammad was orphaned and then lost his grandfather, Abu Talib took Muhammad into his house. Later Muhammad set out and married Khadijah, Ali was born 5 years later and when Ali was six years old, as a result of famine in and around Mecca, he Muhammad was requested to become his guardian. [4]
---Wikipedia
>>>>Some Shi'a add this statement to the Muslim confession of faith, the shahada.
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Interesting
Thanks Fitzcarraldo for the info.
Is that the sword and message on the Saudi national flag....?
They're not doing all this for their own amusement.
If you believe Seymour Hersh of The New Yorker Magazine, Cheney and Neocons expect to wage war against Iran in the New Year. Hersh, interviewed last week on CNN about an article published this week, said the magazine had doublechecked his sources, and found them credible. Sources said Bush was reluctant to give Israel a free hand in attacking Hezbollah, but Cheney was all for it since he considered it a prelude...softening up the Middle East for the main event. Hersh (furious), wants congress to investigate.
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