Last week marked the independence and celebration of the triumph of an Islamic revolution that later defined the Iranian nation as pacesetter in regional power. Independence celebration is often a time for sober reflections and stock taking for most nations; whether the aims and objectives of nationhood were achieving or not. For us in Nigeria, the Islamic revolution in Iran was the greatest watershed in the historical development of the world geo-political configuration; not only did the revolution alter the global geopolitical hegemony, but, also, the revolution was unprecedented in the history of tactical revolution we have seen over the years. At the time of the revolution; various revolutions had taken place from Russia 1917, Chinese 1948, and Cuba revolution in 1958 with almost the same tactics. Ironically, the Iranian Revolution was a product of general demonstration and strike actions inspired by the spiritual guidance of 20th century Islamic revivalist Imam Ruhullah Khomeini.
Taking a historical excursion into the anatomy of the Islamic revolution only left us with admirations and wishful thinking for a nation that was once regarded as an extension of global economic exploitative tendency. Prior to the revolution, the Iranian nation was mere paper tiger in the Persian Gulf under the dictatorial leadership and spoilt child of imperialism; Mohammed Reza Pahlavi (Shah of Iran). The Shah was not only a puppet of international empire builders, but, he also lack the much needed foresight and vision to ameliorate the crises of nation building facing the Iranian nation. With military build-up and the dare-devil SAVAK security outfits; nobody dare criticized the over dominances, corruptions, immorality and exploitation in the land under his leadership. Out of this historical hopelessness; Allah raises a Light from His Mercy (Imam Ruhullah), to challenge this injustice and put the spoilt child under his feet and fear in his mind. The spread of attacked against the unpopular policies of the Shah by Imam, was a turning point in the hearts of the people; who are not only bewilder by the general confusions, frustrations, angers, despairs, poverty, amidst riches and resources, but, where surprised how there economy and resources were handed over to the Americans and other powers by this spoilt child of yesterday colonialism.
Revolution came without any signal or danger signs to the oppressors and their collaborators. This was a revolution that was unprecedented in the historical development of the world. A revolution that galvanized, energies, motivated and conscientized the people irrespective of religious permeations; but with the sole aimed of getting rid of the tyrant; and remained adherence to the spiritual guidance of the Ruhullah. Today the story of this promising nation has change for good. The spiritual guidance, foresight, vision, commitment and courage of the founder of the Islamic nation have not only changed the fortune of a nation, but, have lead to the revival of Islamic creeds as alternative to all the various ideological permutations around the world. This laid the foundation for Islamic government based on the Shari’at. The spirit of Khomeinism started to spread all over the Islamic nations; which not only threatened the power based of the oppressors, but, also raise legitimates crises for the Prices’ and Kings in the Arabs peninsular.
However, 20 years after the heavenly demised of Imam Khomeini; His Ghost through the mercy of Allah SWT continue to guide the Islamic republic against internal and external forces that what to truncate the Islamic system. 31 years of keeping the Islamic flag flying high against conspiracy and determination to extinguish the flame of Islam called for greater celebration, prayers, dedication and courage on our part as Muslims to lend our support in words, writing and adhering to the teaching of our Imams to keep the flag of Islam flying amidst international unslot against Islam as exemplify by the Islamic Republic. The Islamic Republic of Iran has fully grown into an adult to confront and display the misguided elder in the comity of nations, which have nothing to contribute to the world inhabitants apart from exploitation of their resources, wars and invasions, enslavement, demonization of friendly nations, the spread of treachery and leniency in order to divide the world into a sphere of influence. The world has no peace just because these empire builders want to enslave us with their greed and appetites for more wealth.
The Islamic Republic of Iran, has not only offers hope to the hopeless, but, has also given the people of the world a new taste of how Islamic creed can be used to energies the people into purposeful action against oppression and injustice. With the re-election of President Mahmud Ahmadinajaed, the battle line has been draw between Light and darkness, honesty and dishonesty, patriotism and cowardice, spiritual fulfillment and sinful desires, management and mismanagement, passion for change and passion for destruction and commitment for service and commitment for self enrichment. These lines of engagement will not only be an interesting world, but, will also shown to the whole Muslim world, that, with fear and commitment to Allah SWT and following the part of His Holy Prophet and members of his households, we can conquer our worst fear and challenges and defeats our enemies just like the Hezbollah had done against the mighty army of Israel.
The Iranian nation has withstood the challenges of our time, which make the Islamic revolution 1979, a triumph for the underdeveloped and Islamic countries of the world. For a nation that survived heavy sanctions and various economic blockades; but, yet was able to build and developed their country with 100% made in Iran goods and services called for applauses from both friends and foes alike. This is a product of courage, determinations, commitment, honesty, purposeful leadership and spiritual guidance of the Supreme leader Sayyed Khamnani with Allah’s guidance, to build a solid nation out of the vamperious and anarchical global environment; where the stronger nations continue to strangulate and exploit the weaker nations.
Finally, it is only ironical that, the Soviet Union had crumble, Cuba is in serious economic crisis, North Korea has been isolated, and China has finally succumb to the capitalist doctrine; but amidst this confusion in the global system, a horizon around the Caspian sea a nuclear and Islamic oriented nation (Islamic Republic of Iran) is emerging to challenge global injustice and exploitation by few countries thereby restoring the dignity of man, ensure justices and stabilize the world inhabitant with love, respects, understanding, and equal development and opportunities for all. This is our prayers for the nation that promise to be a source of inspiration, reflections and model for we (Nigerians), members of failed and lost nations within the comity of global powers. We have nothing to say, than to continue to pray for the lives and protections of the Supreme leader and members of his committed Guardian councils, President Ahmadinajead the hero of the 21st century leadership development and members of the revolutionary guards for their unblushing efforts to protect the Islamic nation and their support, commitment and dedication in assisting the oppressed and subjugated people of Palestine, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq.
May Allah SWT continue to guide, protect and bless them for service to His religion. May Allah give us, the onlookers the courage, determination and fear of Him to challenge injustice in all ramifications and assist in the promotion and projection of the religion of Allah SWT and make us among the helpers of the last savior Imam Mahdi (AS), Amen.