Abdolrahim Soleimani Ardestani Soleimani Ardestani: I do not believe in clerical rule. Soleimani Ardestani: You will not be able to speak to these people about religious government for the next few hundred years! Soleimani Ardestani: Among the current clergy, I do not see anyone who possesses the competence to govern the country.PreviousNext Soleimani Ardestani: I am very optimistic about the Iranian nation. Soleimani Ardestani: It is not clear what will emerge from this very Assembly of Experts 24 hours after the passing of the current Leader. Soleimani Ardestani: If Mr. Khamenei changes his approach, I too will become his supporter.With this current direction, I am not optimistic [about reaching the third leadership]. Soleimani Ardestani: Islam no longer holds a place in the minds of the majority of our society's youth today.For these 46 years, we have been paying the price for a single mistake (the occupation of the U.S. Embassy). Soleimani Ardestani: What is being interpreted as Velayat-e Faqih today is a catastrophe!Throughout history, the majority of Shiite jurists believed that something called Velayat-e Faqih (in the sense of the rule of the jurist) does not exist. Soleimani Ardestani: This system has not achieved its goals and has caused severe damage to both the religion and the worldly lives of the people.I believe in fundamental reforms. Soleimani Ardastani: The Islamic Republic has been transformed into an individual rule (or a one-person government).I believe there is no such thing as an Islamic Government! Soleimani Ardastani: Ayatollah Mesbah (Yazdi) was fiercely in favor of individual rule (authoritarian rule/monocracy).Among traditional scholars, Ayatollah Mesbah (Yazdi) had the worst reaction (or attitude/approach) toward the new human rights system. Soleimani Ardastani: The Leader told Mr. Mesbah (Yazdi) that he is the Motahhari of our time!The only commonality I see between these two people is that both of their turbans are white! Soleimani Ardastani: The Islamic Republic's interpretation (reading) of Islam is an unprecedented interpretation.In this interpretation, a republic has been formed in which the people have no role whatsoever (are powerless). Soleimani Ardastani: The security offices the Special Clerical Court, and so on, have had one achievement, and that is fostering hypocrisy![These agencies] have turned human beings into hypocrites who speak according to the government's wishes, but their belief is something else. Soleimani Ardastani: Someone on television portrayed Imam Ali and the Prophet as ill-tempered and disagreeable; yet, not a single voice was raised from the seminary !When ethics disappear, commitment also disappears; this is how corruption becomes widespread and institutionalized. Soleimani Ardastani: I was prepared for the insults and accusations.My hypothesis was that the reading (interpretation) presented of Shia Islam destroys ethics. Soleimani Ardastani: Whenever religion has taken charge of government, it has been harmed itself.What I have seen in these 48 years is completely consistent with my studies in the history of religions.Most ReadMemories of Akbar Hashemi - February 20, 2000 - Meeting with Abdullah Jasbi and Concerns About Election ResultsMovie / Where is Commander Morteza Talaie?Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - 1999 September 10 - The two-person political negotiations with Vaez Tabasi continued until he was escorted to Tehran, where Hashemi apparently decided to seriously participate in the sixth parliamentary elections.The records of the recent periods of the Islamic Council showed that the parliament is not in charge of affairs and cannot interfere or pass resolutions on the authority of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces at any level, let alone supervise.What will be the future of Iran with the announced candidates for the presidential election? / Conversation with Dr. Taghi Azad AramakiCan I feel tired with you?A Basiji veterinarian was appointed head of the health network instead of an otolaryngologist.Akbar Hashemi's memoirs - 1999 September 5 - The meeting of the senior managers of the judiciary with Hashemi Rafsanjani and their complaint about the neglect of Hashemi Shahroudi, the new head of the judiciary, continues.Memories of Akbar Hashemi - 1999 September 7 - In continuation of the efforts of the late Vaez Tabasi, who used to encourage Hashemi to participate in the elections in frequent meetings, this time he also met with Hashemi.Akbar Hashemi's memories - 1999 September 9 - Continued visits to the belongings, buildings and works of Astan Quds