The eighth Ramadan lecture by the Leader: A Quranic reading that reveals the end of Zionist tyranny and reinforces the nation’s certainty in God’s promise

At a regional and international moment where manifestations of tyranny and arrogance are intensifying, and the crimes of the Zionist enemy against the Palestinian people and the Islamic nation are escalating, the eighth Ramadan lecture by the Leader, Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, came to present the nation with a profound Quranic reading of the course of the conflict, and to reaffirm a central truth that the Holy Quran has always emphasized: that God’s promise is true, and that tyrants, no matter how powerful and oppressive they become, cannot stand against divine providence and its historical laws.

In discussing the story of the Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) as narrated in Surah Al-Qasas, the Leader presented a faith-based and strategic vision that connects Quranic principles with the reality of the nation today, especially in light of the weakness and challenges facing the Islamic world, and the unprecedented crimes committed by the Zionist enemy in Gaza, Lebanon, and Palestine in general.

The Story of Moses (peace be upon him): A Quranic Lesson in God’s Care and Providence

The Supreme Leader highlighted an important aspect of the story of the Prophet Moses (peace be upon him), when God returned him to his mother after he had reached Pharaoh’s palace. This scene reflects the magnificence of divine providence, which transcends the calculations of tyrants and their complex security measures.

He explained that this incident clearly embodies the truth of God’s words: {And God is predominant over His affair} (Quran 12:21). All of Pharaoh’s policies and measures failed to prevent the fulfillment of God’s will. Indeed, the divine promise was fulfilled through unexpected circumstances and by the very hands of the oppressed.

The Supreme Leader further explained that God’s care for His servants is not limited to the practical aspects of their lives, but also encompasses their psychological well-being. This was exemplified by the case of Moses’ mother, whose state transformed from anxiety, fear, and distress to tranquility and joy when God returned her child to her—a clear manifestation of divine mercy and wise providence.

Steadfast Faith: The True Foundation for Salvation and Victory

In his analysis of the lessons of faith, the Leader emphasized that the greatest need for humankind is to preserve their faith and remain steadfast in the truth. He explained that the loss of faith is the greatest loss, one that no worldly gain, however great, can compensate for.

He pointed out that God’s care for believers comes within the framework of strengthening their faith and reinforcing their trust in God’s promise. This is expressed in the Quranic verses that speak of God strengthening the heart of Moses’ mother so that she would be among the believers and know that God’s promise is true.

He affirmed that certainty in God’s promise is not merely a theoretical concept, but a firmly established state of faith that is reflected in a person’s stances, behavior, and actions in life, granting them the confidence and ability to face challenges, no matter how great.

Ignorance of God’s Promise: One of the Most Dangerous Reasons for Submitting to Tyrants

The Leader addressed a serious problem afflicting many nations: ignorance of the reality of God’s promise and His laws throughout history. He explained that this ignorance leads to despair and submission to tyrants and oppressors.

He explained that the oppressed fall into two dangerous categories:

One category dissolves into loyalty to tyrants and serves their agendas.

The other category succumbs to the reality of oppression and loses hope for change.

In both cases, the result is the continuation of injustice and domination, while the correct path is to return to God and take the means He has prescribed for deliverance from tyranny.

The Islamic Nation: Between Immense Potential and a State of Bewilderment

In a realistic assessment of the nation’s situation, the Supreme Leader pointed to a significant paradox: a nation comprising two billion Muslims, possessing the potential, capabilities, and resources to change its reality, lives in a state of bewilderment, negligence, and squandering.

He clarified that the problem lies not in a lack of resources, but rather in the absence of awareness and adherence to divine laws, and in straying from the path of the Holy Quran, which outlines the way to strength and liberation.

The Conflict with the Zionist Enemy in Light of the Divine Promise

In a key part of his lecture, the Leader addressed the conflict with the Zionist enemy, emphasizing that the tyranny and crimes perpetrated by this entity in the world today do not signify a permanent fate or an unchangeable reality.

He pointed out that the Holy Quran clearly speaks of the arrogance and tyranny of the Children of Israel, but at the same time, it affirms that this tyranny will end, as mentioned in Surah Al-Isra, where God clarifies that their dominance will not last indefinitely.

The Leader stressed that the problem with some regimes moving towards normalization with the Zionist enemy is that they proceed from a state of despair and a loss of faith in God’s promise. They treat the Zionist entity as an invincible and permanent power, while the Quran affirms that the lessons of history prove otherwise.

The Crimes of the Zionist Enemy: Further Evidence of a Tyranny That Cannot Last
The Leader also addressed the level of criminality practiced by the Zionist enemy in this era, whether in Gaza, Lebanon, or the rest of the Palestinian territories, noting that this entity has reached unprecedented levels of brutality and aggression.

He explained that the occupation’s killing of children and women, its prevention of even the entry of copies of the Quran into the Gaza Strip, and its ongoing daily crimes reflect the nature of this aggressive project, which is based on arrogance, annihilation, and the subjugation of the nation.

He emphasized that confronting this reality requires the nation to return to God with trust and certainty, and to act in accordance with the guidance of the Quran to confront this tyranny.

God’s Explicit Promises: The Path to Victory for the Nation

The Leader concluded by emphasizing that the Holy Quran is replete with explicit divine promises that foretell victory and empowerment for believers if they adhere to God’s path. He cited several verses that confirm this truth, including:

{If you support God, He will support you and make your foothold firm.}

{And God will surely support those who support Him.}

{God has promised those of you who believe and do righteous deeds…}

He clarified that these promises are not mere slogans, but rather interconnected realities.