The Leader’s Thirteenth Ramadan Lecture: The Righteous Stance is a Divine Blessing, and Separation from the Oppressors is the Path to Victory and Liberation
In his thirteenth Ramadan lecture, the Leader, Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, continues his profound Quranic reading of the story of the Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) as narrated in Surah al-Qasas, extracting from it crucial lessons of faith and strategy relevant to the nation’s current situation.
The lecture focuses on a pivotal moment in Moses’s life, when his stance shifted from mere concern for the oppressed to a clear separation from Pharaonic tyranny, a scene that embodies the value of steadfastness in upholding the truth and refusing to stand with the oppressors, regardless of the sacrifices.
The Leader emphasizes that the Holy Quran provides the nation with a clear methodology for dealing with tyranny and arrogance, and that the righteous stance is not a burden or a loss, as the enemies of the nation claim, but rather a great blessing that necessitates gratitude and unwavering commitment.
Moses (peace be upon him): A Model of Awareness and Responsibility Before Prophethood
The lecture explains that the actions of the Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) before his prophethood reflect a high level of faith, awareness, and responsibility. His primary concern after the unintentional incident was seeking God’s forgiveness, not worrying about his position, status, or living conditions.
Herein lies an important lesson of faith: that a believer measures their actions by the standard of God’s pleasure, not by worldly gains or losses.
Moses (peace be upon him) was not worried about the privileges he enjoyed in Pharaoh’s palace, nor about his personal safety. His true concern was that he might have acted in a way that displeased God Almighty.
This reveals—as the leader explains—a conscious and faithful character, one that understands the true value of any action lies in its alignment with truth and justice.
The Moment of the Great Break with Tyranny
The lecture focuses on the great Quranic statement made by Moses (peace be upon him):
{My Lord, for the favor You have bestowed upon me, I will never be an ally to the criminals.}
The Leader emphasizes that this statement represents a clear and decisive declaration of position, a pivotal moment in Moses’s (peace be upon him) journey, as he transitioned from one phase to a new one based on complete separation from tyranny.
Moses (peace be upon him) was fully aware of the grave dangers that would result from this stance:
A direct threat to his life.
The loss of his previous privileges.
Confrontation with a ruthless and tyrannical authority.
However, he did not view this stage as a loss or a predicament, but rather as a blessing from God deserving of gratitude. This offers a profound lesson for the nation in understanding the value of taking a righteous stand.
The Righteous Stance Is Not a Loss, But an Honor and a Blessing
The Leader points out that many people measure blessings by material gains or social status, while overlooking the greatest blessing: the blessing of being granted the ability to stand on the side of truth and confront injustice.
In this context, he explains that the right stance:
Elevates a person’s standing with God.
Purifies the soul and cleanses the conscience.
Grants its holder steadfastness and dignity.
Opens the doors of divine favor.
Furthermore, a person who takes the right stance experiences peace of mind because they have fulfilled their duty towards just and oppressed causes.
The Media War and Blaming the Righteous
The lecture then addresses an important aspect of contemporary reality: the extensive media campaigns targeting all those who stand on the side of truth against tyranny.
The Leader indicates that the enemies of truth possess:
Immense media capabilities.
Armies of propaganda mouthpieces.
Diverse tools for distortion and misinformation.
These campaigns aim to:
Demoralize the nation.
Questioning just stances.
Discrediting those who stand against injustice and arrogance.
But the Quran—as the Supreme Leader emphasizes—teaches believers not to give any credence to these campaigns, as long as their position is based on truth, justice, and God’s pleasure.
The Danger of Aiding Criminals in the Holy Quran
The lecture devotes a significant portion to discussing the danger of becoming involved in supporting criminals and tyrants, which the Supreme Leader describes as one of the most serious deviations into which some societies and elites fall.
He emphasizes that aiding criminals is not limited to fighting alongside them, but includes various forms, such as:
Military support.
Security and intelligence operations.
Media justification.
Political support.
Financial and economic backing. The Holy Quran strongly warns against this path, to the point that even inclining towards the oppressors is a grave danger, as in the verse:
{And do not incline toward those who do wrong, lest you be touched by the Fire.}
This warning—as the Leader explains—acquires great importance in the current state of the Muslim world, where some regimes and elites are complicit with global forces of tyranny, foremost among them the Zionist enemy.
A Quranic Lesson for the Muslim Ummah in Times of Confrontation
The lecture concludes that the story of Moses (peace be upon him) is not merely a historical narrative, but rather an educational and strategic school for the Muslim Ummah, teaching it:
Steadfastness in upholding the truth, regardless of the sacrifices.
Clear separation from tyranny and criminals.
Not being deceived by media disinformation campaigns.
Recognizing that standing with the truth is a blessing that requires gratitude.
It also confirms that the path to liberation begins with awareness, and with taking a clear stance against injustice, just as Moses, peace be upon him, did when he declared his eternal covenant:
{I will never be an ally to the criminals}.